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Sharing a 5-day, 4-night Korea travel plan for beginners! 🇰🇷

#tripflyingtoprayfornewyear (CompletewithSeoul,palace,ancientvillageandpleasantshopping) When you go to Korea, you have to eat, shop, and chill out! 🏞️🛍️ Day 1: Seoul - Start your trip in the most popular capital city 🏙️ • Morning: Arrive at Incheon Airport ✈️ • Getting to Seoul: Take the AREX Express Train from the airport to Seoul Station (approximately 45 minutes) • Check in at your hotel in Myeongdong or Hongdae • Afternoon: • Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace 🏯 Wear a hanbok and walk around the palace And watch the changing of the guard ceremony (13:00) • Travel: Take subway line 3 and get off at Gyeongbokgung Station • Stop to take pictures at Bukchon Hanok Village 🏡, an ancient Korean-style village • Walk from the palace for about 10 minutes • Evening: • Go shopping at Insadong 🛍️ Buy traditional Korean souvenirs • Try Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), a famous Korean food Day 2: Seoul - Enjoy nature and shopping 🌳 • Morning: • Visit N Seoul Tower (Seoul Tower) 🌉, a popular viewpoint of Seoul • Travel: Take subway line 4 and get off at Myeongdong Station, then take the cable car up to the tower • Recommended activities: Lock a love padlock and see the city view • Afternoon: • Walk in Hangang Park 🌿 along the Han River, a very chill atmosphere • Travel: Take subway line 5 and get off at Yeouinaru Station • Evening: • Shop to your heart's content in Myeongdong 🛍️ A source of Korean cosmetics, clothes, and street food • Try Tteokbokki (tteokbokki) and Hotteok (Korean pancakes) Day 3: Nami Island & Petite France Village 🌸 • Morning: • Depart for Nami Island (Nami Island) 🌲 A romantic place full of classic pine trees • Transportation: Take the Gyeongchun Line subway to Gapyeong Station → Take a taxi to the port (take a ferry to the island) • Activities: Walk around the island, take pictures with pine trees, enjoy the natural scenery • Afternoon: • Visit Petite France 🏡 A lovely pastel-colored French village • Transportation: Take a taxi from Nami Island Port (about 20 minutes) • Tip: Don't forget to take pictures with the beautiful buildings here! • Evening: Back to Seoul and relax Day 4: Go shopping and explore Seoul's youth district 🎶 • Morning: • Visit Hongdae (Hongdae area) 🎨 A youth district full of chic cafes and street art • Transportation: Take subway line 2 and get off at Hongik University Station • Activities: Shop for clothes, watch live performances, and visit cute animal-themed cafes • Afternoon: • Stroll around Itaewon 🛍️ an international district full of restaurants and indie shops • Transportation: Take subway line 6 and get off at Itaewon Station • Evening: • Enjoy the view of the Han River and Seoul's city lights at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) 🌙 • Transportation: Take subway line 2 and get off at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station • End with street food around DDP Day 5: Take a leisurely stroll before heading back ✈️ • Morning: • Stop by Gwangjang Market 🥢 and try some local Korean food like Bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) • Transportation: Take subway line 1 and get off at Jongno 5-ga Station • Afternoon: • Return to Incheon Airport • Transportation: Take the AREX Express Train Korea Travel Tips: • The weather in April is cool (10-20°C), but bring a light jacket. 🧥 • Using a T-money card to pay for subway and bus is very convenient. Who is this trip suitable for? People who love city life, culture, shopping, and nature, I must say that it has all styles! Prepare your camera and power bank and let's go have fun in Korea! 🇰🇷❄️ #TravelPlan #TravelKorea #KoreaTravelPlan
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Posted: Jan 25, 2025
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