1, 2 & 3 Day Seoul Itineraries
Geography-aware sample routes built around Jongno's royal palaces and hanok alleys, a Namsan skyline day, and a modern Songpa-district finish at Korea's tallest tower, with an integrated Google Maps route for each day.
Day 1: Royal Jongno — Gyeongbokgung & Bukchon
Gyeongbokgung Palace, 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Start at Seoul's largest royal palace, first built in 1395 — see the Geunjeongjeon throne hall and the Gyeonghoeru Pavilion over its lotus pond, and catch a scheduled Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gwanghwamun gate.
Bukchon Hanok Village, Bukchon-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Walk uphill into the hanok neighborhood between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung for traditional rooflines and skyline views, staying within the core alley's posted visiting hours.
💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations
- • Wearing a rented hanbok gets you free entry to Gyeongbokgung and makes for classic photos in Bukchon's alleys.
- • Gyeongbokgung is closed on Tuesdays — plan this day around a different weekday if needed.
- • Keep voices down and respect private entrances in Bukchon — it's a real, occupied neighborhood, not a museum.
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