Seoul|With Father|6 Days, 5 Nights|2024.08.20-08.25
Not driving, traveling with my father who is over 60 years old.
If you are going to Seoul for the first time, or planning to travel alone, this post is for your reference.
The itinerary is suitable for people who want to see the history and culture, experience life in Seoul, and are not in a hurry to complete the itinerary, but not suitable for shopping people.
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The first card I recommend is the Climate Companion Card.
[You can find it by searching on Google]
This card allows you to choose from 1 to 7-day passes, which are valid for "subway in the Seoul area (within the metropolitan area), Seoul city-licensed buses, community buses (including late-night buses), and Dinglingling buses." A 7-day pass is only 20,000 won. Well worth it. (You can buy it directly at subway stations and convenience stores like 7-11!) After use, you can use it as a T-money card.
The second card is the "wowpass card", which is suitable for transportation and ordinary food payments. It is similar to the Octopus card, but can be exchanged for foreign currency. It is easy to use when we take the subway outside the metropolitan area, buy things at convenience stores, and pay at restaurants.
Note:
1. Generally, cash is required at night markets.
2. You can download the wowpass card apps first, use the electronic card or find out the location of the vending machine first, and make sure you will get off at Incheon Airport Terminal 1/2. You will have to queue up in long lines at Myeongdong and Hongdae subway stations.
3. It was my first time to go to Korea, and I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to find a currency exchange place there, so I exchanged won at a Hong Kong bank [0.062]. I found that the exchange rate was lower than wowpass [0.067], local and airport currency exchange shops [0.071]. I suggest that you exchange at half the rate at a Hong Kong bank! )
4. I would not recommend you to buy a transfer card, because senior citizens can enter many attractions for free, nor would I recommend you to buy a T-money card, because there are two cards that offer better discounts. But if you don't want to bother, it's up to you.
Day 1 (We took an overnight flight, so we got off the plane at around 7am, but we queued until almost 9am to leave the airport. Since it was the first day, I was worried that my dad had not adapted to the weather, and we were in a strange place, so we changed the original route.)
Morning: Arrive at Incheon Airport, take the subway, go to the hotel, and have lunch.
Noon: Go to Gwanghwamun Station, visit Deoksugung Palace, pass by Seoul Library, and go to Seoul Plaza (it is recommended to go there in the evening, as there is nothing to see at noon), and wait for the sightseeing bus (you can make an appointment in advance, which is suitable for the elderly to take a break)
Evening: Go to the Myeongdong night market and have dinner.
In addition, you can also plan your trip according to the following route, because it follows the route:
Lunch Route A:
Bosingak (Jonggak Station) - Insadong Street - Alae Magic 4D Art Museum (10:00-18:00) - Ikseon-dong Hanok Village - Gwangjang Market (09:00-23:00, closed on Sundays)
Evening Route A:
Visit the Seoul Station Culture Station Seoul 284 - Seoullo 7017 (Sky Garden Walkway) - Sungnyemun Gate
Night Route B: Take the cable car or bus to Seoul Tower to enjoy the mountain view, then take the cable car down the mountain to Myeongdong Night Market.
Day 2
Morning: Rest. [You can go to the National Palace Museum of Korea at Gyeongbokgung Station first]
Noon: Go to Tongin Market, the presidential palace Cheong Wa Dae (reservation required), [you can walk to the Folk Museum], Bukchon Hanok Village and Samcheongdong Street, take the bus back to the hotel to rest.
Evening: Go to Myeongdong Night Market (a must-go!) and watch the Nanta show (a must-go!), and have dinner.
Day 3
Morning: Arrive at Suwon Station, have lunch, and visit Suwon Palace and Suwon Hwaseong Fortress.
Afternoon: Go to Gangnam Station, stroll around Gangnam Underground Street and nearby, go to Samseong Station, and go to COEX Aquarium (a must-go!)
Evening: Visit Sam Seng Shopping Mall, Starry Sky Library and Seven Luck Casino, and have dinner.
Day 4
Morning: Go to Heunghwamun, Seoul Museum of History and Gyeonghuigung Palace.
Noon: Go to Namdaemun Market, have lunch, take the subway, and go to the National Museum of Korea (a must-see!)
Evening: Go to Yeouido (Han River Park), take a sightseeing boat, and enjoy the night view and fireworks (online reservation is required).
Day 5
Morning: Go to Sanggal Station and take a bus to the Korean Folk Village. (I personally highly recommend this attraction, which is suitable for all ages. The rides are a must-have for children! Young people can play in the haunted house!)
Afternoon: Take the bus to Hongdae Shopping Street and have dinner.
Day 6
Morning: Check out, store luggage, and have lunch.
Noon: Go to Jongmyo Shrine (under maintenance! Not recommended!), visit Changgyeonggung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace (a must-go!), check in at Dongdaemun Design Plaza [Dongdaemun Market, closed on Sundays], pick up luggage, and go to the airport.
Evening: Have dinner at the airport and return to Hong Kong.
Other originally planned routes:
A. Seoul Botanical Garden (Yangcheonhyanggyo Station) - Sky Park/Cultural Reserve (World Cup Stadium Station) - Mapo Agricultural and Fisheries Market (Mapo-gu Office Station) - Mangwon Market (Line 6, Mangwon Station, Exit 2)
B. Dongdaemun Station - via Cheonggyecheon - Dongdaemun Design Plaza 10:00-20:00 - Dongdaemun [Chicken Alley/Grilled Fish Alley] - Pyeonghwa Market (until 22:00, Saturday until 18:00) - Fashion Shopping Center - Dongdaemun Market - Dongdaemun Market - Heunginmun - (You can take the subway) Hwanghakdong Flea Market - Seoul Central Market/Dongmyo Flea Market [Exit 3 of Dongmyo Station, Line 1-6) - Seoul Folk Flea Market (Pungmul Market) (Sinseoldong Station)
C. Yeongdong Traditional Market (Nonhyeon Station) - Express Bus Underground Mall Goto Mall (Express Bus Terminal) - Banpo Hangang Park Moonlight Rainbow Fountain (19:30 / 20:00 / 20:30 / 21:00 / 21:30)
remind:
1. There are many museums with similar names in Seoul, including the Palace Museum, the National Museum, the Korean Museum, and the Folk Museum. Be careful to distinguish.
2. You have to go to Gyeongbokgung Palace on a sunny day. You have to go to Gyeongbokgung Palace on a sunny day. You have to go to Gyeongbokgung Palace on a sunny day!
3. Among the five palaces, there is one that is free and there is no need to visit because there is nothing to see!
I hope the above information can help you plan your trip.
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