Itinerary: "Gorgeous"

by Joan
Oct 04, 15:53
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Duration 3.0 days
Estimated cost 32.67 USD
Total travel distance 30.0 km
Number of places 19 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Cultural Food Historic Landmark Museum
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 7 places

09:00

Jogyesa Temple Detail Map

55 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-170, South Korea

Jogyesa (Temple) is the headquarters of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. Jogye is the major sect of Korean Zen (Seon) Buddhism.

Price: Free
Taking photos is not allowed.
Phone: +82 2-768-8600
There are several souvenir shops around the Temple

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10 mins

1.09 km

10:30

Gate Gwanghwamun Detail Map

161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Gwanghwamun is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is located at a three-way intersection at the northern end of Sejongno.

Visit http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264329 for more information
Check out the Statue of King Sejong in the middle of the square and the statue of the Admiral Yi Sun-sin
You can take pictures with the guard after the ceremony is over.
10:00, 13:00, 15:00 : The time of the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony, daily except tuesdays
It can be reached by metro orange line 3. Get off at Gyeongbokgung station and take exit 5.

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10 mins

1.72 km

12:00

Sadong Myeonok Detail Map

Insadong 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 5.00 USD

Sadong Myeonok specializes in Hwanghae-style mandu (Korean dumplings) that are bigger that an adult fist. The special characteristic of this dumpling is that it is boiled, not steamed.

Recommended dishes: the mandu, naengmyeon (cold noodles) & haesaemul pajeon (seafood pancake)
You can be confused with another similar store at Insadong 8-gil Insadong. It is higher priced.
Call +82 2-735-7393 for news
English menus are available

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1.64 km

13:30

Deoksugung Palace Detail Map

99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-120, South Korea 0.90 USD

Deoksugung Palace is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited by various Korean royalties until the colonial period around the turn of the 20th century

• The changing of the royal guard and the patrol ritual is performed in front of Daehanmun.
Phone:+82 2-771-9951

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0.93 km

15:30

Seoul Museum of History Detail Map

55 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Hàn Quốc

Seoul Museum of History was founded to present the city’s history and culture from the Joseon Dynasty to the present day. It opened its doors on 21 May, 2002.

There's one room to see an aerial view of present day Seoul and you can find where you're staying.
Free amission
Many nice gift shops
A lot of hands - on activities for kids
Don't miss the model of modern Seoul! Really impressive!
How to get there: Transfer to Subway Line 5 at Gongdeok Station → Exit No. 7 in Gwanghwamun Station (7 minute walk)
Opening hours: Weekdays 09:00 21:00, public holidays 09:00 19:00 (closed on Mondays)

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3.35 km

18:00

Gaesung Mandu - Koong Detail Map

30-11 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Gaesung Mandu - Koong is the nice restaurant with the warm and friendly atmosphere. You can enjoy the Korean traditional food in Seoul.

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1.62 km

20:00

Seoul Square Ice Skating Rink Detail Map

110, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul Taepyeongno 1-ga 1.00 USD

Seoul Square Ice Skating was established in 2004, and is centrally located by Seoul City Hall. The plaza is shaped like an egg and the full moon.

1,000 won for admission includes skate rental
For more info: +82-2-3210-1267~8, +82-2-490-2711 (Korean)
Website: www.seoulskate.or.kr (Korean, English)
Operating Hours: Monday-Thursday, Sunday 10:00-21:30 (8 times) Friday, Saturday, Holiday 10:00-23:00 (9 times)
[Subway] - City Hall Station (Subway Line 1, 2), Exit 6, Gwanghwamun Station (Subway Line 5), Exit 5, Euljiro 1-ga Station (Subway Line 2), Exit 1 or 8.

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 6 places

09:00

ChangGyeongGung Palace Detail Map

185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 0.87 USD

Changgyeonggung Palace was built in 1483 by King Seongjong (the ninth king of the Joseon Dynasty) to take care of the wives of the preceding kings.

You are advised to go by buses instead of trains
It is next to Changdeok Palace (they are actually connected) but there is a separate admission fee
1000 fee. It's closed on Mondays
You can take a free guided tour from the Seoul information office

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10 mins

1.06 km

11:00

Changdeokgung Palace Detail Map

99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-360, South Korea 2.60 USD

Changdeokgung (Hangul, 창덕궁, 昌德宮; literally, "Prospering Virtue Palace") — also known as Changdeokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace — is set within a large park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

A free guided tour is available. Check it out at: http://eng.cdg.go.kr/guide/guide_cost_01.htm
It's quite big to explore all the Palace
phone number: +82 2-762-8261
Homepage: eng.cdg.go.kr
Closed on Mondays
To get more information: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264348

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0.42 km

13:00

Bukchon Detail Map

37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine.

some of the museums inside the village are free

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10 mins

1.39 km

15:00

Jongmyo Shrine Detail Map

155 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-400, South Korea

Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the perpetuation of memorial services for the deceased kings and queens of the Korean Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897).

English guided tour only at 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00 except on saturday
Any changes of the tours' schedules will be posted in the entrance of the shrine
Note that visitors are only allowed to get in the shrine with the tour.
You can just go without tours at anytime on Saturdays.

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10 mins

1.5 km

17:00

Insadong Detail Map

130-4, Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul-si

Insa-dong is a dong, neighborhood of the Jongno-gu district of Seoul. The main street is Insadong-gil, which is connected to a multitude of alleys that lead deeper into the district.

Don't miss local foods in this area. It's superb
You can be easily get lost in Insadong because it's crowded in peak time
Some shops selling jewellery made by the local
Useful phrase: "Kakanjungsayeo?" means "Can you give me a discount? "

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10 mins

1.29 km

20:00

N Seoul Tower Detail Map

105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 6.30 USD

N Seoul Tower, officially the YTN Seoul Tower and commonly known as Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul.

Phone: +82 2-3455-9277
There can be some stages which need to walk, so prepare a comfortable shoes.
It's located in the park
you have to pay 9000 won = 9 dollars for be on top
If you go with your partner, you can buy a lock as symbol for your love for them
You can purchase combo tickets including observary and museums.
A lot of food stores where you can have dinner while viewing the hearbreaking view from the top of tower