Day 1: Historic Seoul & Palaces 

•Check into your hotel (Myeongdong for shopping, Hongdae for nightlife, Insadong for traditional vibes). 

•Gyeongbokgung Palace – Seoul’s grandest palace; don’t miss the changing of the guard ceremony (10 AM & 2 PM). 

•Bukchon Hanok Village – Walk through a picturesque neighborhood of traditional Korean houses (hanok).

•Lunch at a traditional Korean restaurant like Tosokchon (famous for samgyetang, ginseng chicken soup).

•Insadong Street – A cultural district with tea houses, galleries, and souvenir shops. 

•Jogyesa Temple – A beautiful Buddhist temple in the heart of the city. 

•Cheonggyecheon Stream – Stroll along this scenic urban stream.

•Dinner in Myeongdong – Try Korean BBQ at Maple Tree House or street food like tteokbokki and hotteok.

Day 2: DMZ & War History

•Half-day DMZ tour – Visit key sites like: 

•Imjingak Park

•Dora Observatory (view North Korea) 

•Third Infiltration Tunnel 

•DMZ Museum

 

•Return to Seoul for lunch at Gwangjang Market – Try mayak kimbap, mung bean pancakes, and bibimbap. 

•War Memorial of Korea – A must-visit for history lovers. 

•Itaewon – Explore this international district with diverse restaurants and trendy bars. 

•Dinner & drinks at a rooftop bar like Oriole or Mondrian’s Privilege Bar.

Day 3: Modern Seoul & Shopping

•Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky Observatory) – Amazing views from Korea’s tallest building. 

•COEX Mall & Starfield Library – One of the largest underground malls, featuring a massive open-air library.

•Bongeunsa Temple – A peaceful Buddhist temple across from COEX. 

•Gangnam District – Explore K-pop culture at the K-Star Road & SM Entertainment.

 •Shopping in Garosu-gil – Trendy boutiques, cafés, and fashion stores. 

•Dinner in Gangnam – Try budae jjigae (army stew) at Nolboo or Korean fried chicken at Kyochon. 

•Explore Seoul nightlife in Hongdae – Visit clubs like NB2, Cakeshop, or Thursday Party.

Day 4:  N Seoul Tower & Han River

•Morning at Namsan Seoul Tower – Take the cable car or hike for a panoramic view. 

•Explore Namdaemun Market – Seoul’s largest traditional market for souvenirs and street food.

•Relax at a jjimjilbang (Korean spa) – Try Dragon Hill Spa or Siloam Sauna.

•Hangang Park (Han River) – Rent a bike, have a picnic, or take a Han River cruise.

 •Dinner at Han River Park – Order chimaek (fried chicken + beer) for delivery to the park! 

•Explore Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) at night – A futuristic landmark with LED rose gardens.

Day 5: Theme Parks or Local Exploration & Departure  

Option 1: Lotte World (If you love theme parks)

•Spend the day at Lotte World, a famous amusement park with an indoor and outdoor section. 

 Option 2: Local Culture & Last-Minute Shopping 

•Ewha Womans University & Sinchon – A beautiful campus area with fashion shops. 

•Hongdae – Street performances, indie cafés, and cool thrift stores.

•Last-minute shopping at Myeongdong or DDP Fashion Town. 

•Try a final meal of jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) or samgyeopsal (Korean BBQ).

•Depart for Incheon Airport – If time allows, explore Incheon Airport’s Korean Cultural Center & Sky Garden.