Gyeongbok Palace
Gyeongbok Palace is the most spectacular of five royal palaces located in Seoul. It was built in 1395 and was the main palace of the Kings of the Joseon dynasty. It is home to the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum.
Allow at least 2 hours for your visit
Admission: 3000 WON
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 6:00pm
Address:
161 Sajik-ro,
Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
National Museum of Korea
This is main museum of Korean history and art in South Korea. Housed in a breathtaking modernist building, this museum is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Korea.
Allow at least 4 hours for your visit
Admission: 4000 WON
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Address:
137 Seobinggo-ro,
Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
+82 2-2077-9000
Bugaksan Mountain
Bugaksan is a spectacular mountain in Seoul. It is home to the Gyeongbokgung Palace and a recently restored city wall. View the palace and old city wall then walk along one or two of the easy hiking trails. In Spring, you can enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms. This is an area of great natural beauty and a refreshing break from the hustle and bustle of Seoul.
Admission: free
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 3:00pm Apr-Oct, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Nov-Mar
Lotte’s World
Lotte World is the ultimate, all-weather entertainment hub known as South Korea’s answer to Disneyland, holding the Guinness World Record for the largest indoor theme park. Located in the Jamsil neighborhood of Seoul, it offers an incredible mix of indoor thrills, an outdoor castle island, cultural museums, and world-class shopping under one roof.
Pricing: 1-day passes typically cost around 52,000 to 55,000 KRW for adults, 45,000 to 48,000 KRW for teens, and 38,000 to 44,000 KRW for children (depending on current promotional rates).
Hours: Generally open daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, though hours are subject to seasonal changes.
Pro Tip: Wait times can get quite long, so arriving exactly at the 10:00 AM opening time or utilizing express ride passes is highly recommended to get the most out of your day.
