A weekend escape to Seoul
The greatest hits — outdoors, food, culture and a night out.
- Evening
Tosokchon
Samgyetang · $$ · JongnoOpen the weekend here — Ginseng chicken soup the presidents eat — go before noon.
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- MorningHan River ParksOutdoors · Yeouido / Banpo
Bike loops, chicken-and-beer picnics, Banpo bridge rainbow fountain at night.
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Jungsik
Modern Korean · $$$$ · GangnamTwo-Michelin-star tasting menu — bibimbap rethought as fine dining.
Find on Google Maps - AfternoonGyeongbokgung PalaceCulture · Jongno
Free entry in hanbok; changing-of-the-guard at 10am and 2pm.
Find on Google Maps - EveningHongdaeNightlife · Mapo
University district — buskers by day, clubs til sunrise.
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- MorningBukchon Hanok VillageCulture · Jongno
Hillside maze of traditional houses between two palaces.
Find on Google Maps - AfternoonGwangjang MarketFood & Drink · Jongno
Bindaetteok mung bean pancakes and live octopus — Netflix-famous.
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