5-Day Seoul Itinerary for First-Time Visitors: Heritage, K‑Culture & Pro Tips
See Seoul in five focused days: palaces at first light, hanok lanes by afternoon, K‑culture nights. Plus concise tips so you waste less time and eat better. Food guidance: pick a traditional teahouse or hanjeongsik on Insa-dong Culture Street; hunt for classic Korean BBQ at Myeongdong Night Market; sample Hongdae Food Street stalls in Seogyo-dong; grab quick bites along Cheonggyecheon food street; and browse Namdaemun Market Food Street and Dongdaemun Night Market for late‑night snacks. Pro moves: book Changdeokgung’s Secret Garden, visit palaces early, use the subway, and time markets for morning shopping or evening street food. Follow this plan to skip lines and eat like a local.
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