Today, the editor will share with you a travel guide for a one-day trip to Seoul, South Korea. If you want to go to South Korea in the near future, you should collect this information. Everyone likes Seoul, South Korea, mainly young people, because it has many fashionable elements. So, let’s take a look at our guide to day trips from Seoul!

Preparation before traveling

Route

Gwanghwamun Square-Gyeongbokgung Palace-Bukwu Hanmu Village-Gwangjang Market-Namsan Tower

Must-see when traveling

1. Every morning, a shift changing ceremony is held at Gwanghwamun every hour, and there is a Chinese broadcast. The service department also provides free photography, with a limit.

2. At Gyeongbokgung Palace, you can enter for free as long as you wear a full set of Korean clothes! There are free Chinese explanations every day.

3. Cards cannot be used at Gwangjang Market, so you need to prepare enough cash.

: Recommended attractions

1. Gwanghwamun Square

Gwanghwamun is located in the center of Seoul. Worth seeing is the statue of General Yi Sun-shin built in 1968 and the newly built bronze statue of King Sejong erected in the square. There are some ground fountains and mirror fountains around, and wonderful fountain shows are held regularly.

Every day, Gwanghwamun holds a shift changing ceremony on the hour. The service office provides free clothing to wear and take photos. The shift change ceremony is quick, taking about 5 minutes. If you are interested, you can also take a photo with the guards wearing Korean clothes.

2. Gyeongbokgung Palace

The status of Gyeongbokgung Palace in South Korea is equivalent to the Forbidden City in China. When passing through Gwanghwamun, the ticket offices are on the left and right sides of the road. You can take a photo with the guard before the ceremony and get a free map of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

There are many palaces, such as Qinzheng Hall, Sizheng Hall, Kangning Hall, Jiaotai Hall, Tattoo Hall, Qinghui Tower, Xiangyuan Pavilion, etc. If you wear a full set of Korean clothes, you can enter Gyeongbokgung Palace for free.

3. Bukchon Hanmu Village

North Korea House Village, located between Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdong Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, is a traditional Korean residential area in Seoul with a history of 600 years. At that time, it was a high-end residential area where high-ranking royal officials or nobles lived, so it was very famous.

The houses inside are all blue-tiled houses from the Joseon Dynasty, which are still preserved today as the upper structure. Today, Bukchon has many modern buildings such as cafes, Western restaurants, clothing stores and galleries.

4. Expand the Tibetan Market

Gwangjang Market is the earliest private commercial street in South Korea, with a history of more than 100 years. Today, it has become Seoul's premier food street in Simen, where almost all Korean snacks are gathered.

Due to its low price and good quality, it is very popular, so diners are still rushing into the restaurant late into the night. Cards are not accepted in the food area of ??the market, so you need to prepare enough cash in advance.

5. Namsan Tower

South Korea’s most popular landmark landscape, overlooking Seoul from 360 degrees, is the location for many Korean dramas and Korean variety shows. It is not only a paradise for Koreans so far, but also a tourist destination for foreign tourists. During the day, you can see the prosperity of Seoul by climbing up the tower, and at night, you can see the beautiful lights on the tower.

Catering

Korean cuisine is very unique. The food is characterized by "spicy" and "less oil". The vegetables are mainly raw and cooked with salad. The taste is all in the chef's fingers. There is also the well-known kimchi, which is basically a must-eat food for every Korean meal. In Korea, popular foods include bulgogi, ginseng chicken soup, fried chicken with beer, and various soups.

1. Tusu Village Samgyetang

This store is located in Hanbok-ri near Gyeongbokgung Palace. After visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, you can stroll to "Tusu Village" to taste this delicacy. Zhenzhibao's "Ginseng Chicken Soup" is made from three raw materials: glutinous rice, 4-year-old Korean ginseng, pumpkin seeds, black sesame seeds, walnuts and "Tukucun" secret recipe. The tender chicken melts in your mouth. Here, drinking nutritious chicken soup and admiring the elegant architecture, I feel refreshed and full of energy.

2. Wang Feijia (Myeongdong Main Store)

This barbecue restaurant in Seoul is highly rated by locals and travelers. The quality and taste of the ingredients are very good, and the side dishes are also rich. . Mainly recommend the pork ribs. If you have the budget, try the raw beef and Korean beef short ribs. If you feel you still need some staples, we recommend the seafood pancakes and cold noodles.

Hotel

You can choose to stay in the popular Myeongdong or Dongdaemun areas in Seoul. The transportation nearby is very convenient. Small and medium-sized hotels in these two areas are the most widely distributed and have the largest number. The accommodation area is not particularly large because the location and price are prosperous. You can choose a hotel according to your budget, and there are various hotels.

Transportation

You can take the subway or bus for this trip.

Bus stop signs in Seoul do not have Chinese names like subway stop signs. Although the bus network is very developed, if you are not familiar with Seoul, taking the bus may be time-consuming and laborious, so it is more recommended to travel by subway. T-money is South Korea's most popular transportation card and can be used on subways and bus lines. It’s best to buy one before traveling, as you can get a discount when taking the bus.

Okay, let’s collect this information! Editor, I wish you all a happy journey!