Local guide
Seoul in 3 days
One area a day: Jongno & Bukchon, then Myeongdong, Euljiro & Dongdaemun, then Hongdae, Yeonnam & Mangwon. 11 stops from millio’s local guide.
- 3 days
- 11 stops
Day 1 · Jongno & Bukchon
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
A royal palace where Koreans like to stroll in traditional hanbok.
Sights · About 2 hr
The palace is closed on Tuesdays (if a Tuesday is a public holiday it opens, and the next regular weekday becomes the closing day).
- Bukchon Hanok Village
A hillside of old homes where people live, with set visiting hours.
Sights · About 1.5 hr
Jongno-gu has designated the Bukchon-ro 11-gil area a red zone where tourist visits are limited to set daytime hours, with fines for breaking the rule.
- Ikseon-dong Hanok Alleys
Narrow lanes of old Korean houses turned cafes, a favorite date spot.
Sights · About 1.5 hr
Walk from Jongno 3-ga Station exit 6.
- Gwangjang Market
A classic old market with a lane of pancake and noodle stalls.
Markets · About 1.5 hr
Per the official guide, the food lane stays open late all year while many regular shops close on Sundays.
Day 2 · Myeongdong, Euljiro & Dongdaemun
- Namsan North Loop Trail
A car-free loop path where locals run and walk after work.
Outdoors · About 2 hr
Private cars and tour buses are barred from Namsan Park, so walk up from a subway station or take the Namsan shuttle buses 01A or 01B.
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
A curved design hall where Koreans see fashion shows and exhibits.
Culture · About 1.5 hr
Hours and ticketing differ by exhibition, so check the official schedule for the show you want.
- Euljiro Alleys (Hipjiro)
Old print shop lanes where young Koreans find new cafes and bars.
Sights · About 2 hr
Start at Euljiro 3-ga Station on Line 2.
- Euljiro Nogari Alley
An alley of draft beer pubs serving dried pollack snacks after work.
Night out · About 1.5 hr
Nogari is a dried fish you dip in gochujang.
Day 3 · Hongdae, Yeonnam & Mangwon
- Yeonnam-dong Railway Park and Backstreets
An old rail line turned park where young locals picnic at night.
Sights · About 2 hr
The park path is flat and easy to walk, running from Hongik Univ. Station toward Gajwa Station along the old tracks.
- Mangwon Market
A neighborhood market where locals shop and grab fried snacks.
Markets · About 1.5 hr
Many people pack snacks to go and eat them at the riverside park.
- Mangwon Hangang Park
A neighborhood riverside park where locals eat delivered food on mats.
Outdoors · About 2.5 hr
Delivery food is collected at a designated zone, and Mangwon is among the parks the official notice lists.
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