서울

Seoul

Korea's capital — grand palaces, buzzing markets and nightlife, with the cutting-edge and the traditional side by side. Most trips start and center here.

Getting there & around

From Incheon Airport — The AREX express reaches Seoul Station in about 43 minutes (~₩11,000); the all-stop AREX is cheaper (~₩4,700). Airport limousine buses reach many neighborhoods (~₩17,000).

Getting around — The subway is extensive, cheap (a ride ~₩1,400) and English-signed — use a T-money card. For taxis, use the Kakao T app. Easy even without Korean.

Fares and times are approximate — check current schedules when you book.

Korea-wide transport tips

T-money transit card Transit cards: T-money vs Climate Card Taxis: how they work Incheon Airport to the city KTX & intercity trains Renting a car & driving

🔥 Where travelers go

The famous highlights most first-time visitors want to see.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

The grand Joseon palace, with a changing-of-the-guard ceremony; free entry in hanbok.

Myeongdong

Cosmetics, shopping and an evening street-food alley in the center.

Hongdae

Youth district — indie music, buskers, cafés and nightlife.

N Seoul Tower (Namsan)

City-wide views from Namsan hill, reachable by cable car.

Bukchon Hanok Village

Lanes of traditional tiled-roof houses between the palaces.

📍 Where Koreans go

Quieter, trendier or more local spots that Koreans themselves favor.

Seongsu-dong

Converted warehouses full of design cafés — the "Brooklyn of Seoul."

Seoul Forest

A big riverside park where locals walk, picnic and relax.

Yeonnam-dong & Mangwon

Low-key neighborhoods near Hongdae with local eats and a market.

Seokchon Lake

Lakeside walk by Lotte World Tower — a local favorite in blossom season.

Travel details change — always reconfirm time-sensitive info (hours, prices, phone numbers) with official sources.