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The largest of Seoul’s five grand palaces, built in 1395. Wide courtyards, the royal throne hall and the lotus pond pavilion.

Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3), Exit 5

Closed on Tuesdays

• Visitors wearing hanbok get in free. Rental shops are near the station.
• The changing of the royal guard takes place at Gwanghwamun Gate on most days. Check the times on the official site.
• Allow at least two hours. The National Folk Museum is inside the grounds.

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Hillside lanes of traditional hanok houses between two palaces. People still live here, so it is quieter than other sights.

Anguk Station (Line 3), Exit 2

• Some lanes have set visiting hours and are closed to tourists in the evening. Follow the signs.
• Keep your voice down and do not open gates or enter courtyards.
• Go early in the morning for empty lanes.

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A UNESCO World Heritage palace that blends into the hills. Its Secret Garden is one of the most beautiful places in Seoul.

Anguk Station (Line 3), Exit 3

Closed on Mondays

• The Secret Garden can only be visited on a guided tour with limited places. Book ahead in busy seasons.
• Spring blossoms and autumn leaves are the best times to visit.

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Insadong is known for galleries, crafts and traditional tea houses. Nearby Ikseon-dong has tiny hanok lanes full of cafés and restaurants.

Anguk Station (Line 3), Exit 6 · Jongno 3-ga Station, Exit 4

• Ssamziegil in Insadong is a spiral shopping arcade of small craft shops.
• Ikseon-dong gets very busy on weekend evenings.

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Seoul’s busiest shopping streets, full of cosmetics shops and, in the evening, street food stalls.

Myeong-dong Station (Line 4), Exit 6

• Street food stalls set up from late afternoon.
• Many exchange offices here offer good rates. Compare before you change money.

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A tower on top of Namsan mountain with views over the whole city. The love-lock fences are a famous photo spot.

Myeong-dong Station (Line 4) then the Namsan cable car, or the Namsan shuttle buses

• Sunset and night views are the most popular, so expect queues.
• You can walk up the Namsan trails in about 30–40 minutes.

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One of Seoul’s oldest markets. Sit at a food stall for mung bean pancakes (bindaetteok), gimbap and noodles.

Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1), Exit 8

• Some stalls only take cash.
• Go a little before or after lunchtime to avoid the biggest crowds.

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A curving futuristic building used for exhibitions, design markets and fashion events, surrounded by late-night shopping malls.

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Lines 2, 4, 5), Exit 1

• The LED rose garden and the building lighting look best after dark.
• Check the event calendar for exhibitions and markets.

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The university area known for street performers, indie music, cafés, shopping and nightlife.

Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2, AREX), Exit 9

• Weekend evenings bring the most buskers.
• Gyeongui Line Forest Park nearby is a relaxing walk with cafés.

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A large riverside park on Yeouido island. Rent a bike, order food delivery to the park, or take a river cruise.

Yeouinaru Station (Line 5), Exit 2

• Cherry blossoms line the nearby roads in early April.
• The city’s big fireworks festival takes place here in autumn. Expect huge crowds.

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Old factories and warehouses turned into cafés, design shops and brand pop-up stores. Seoul Forest park is next door.

Seongsu Station (Line 2), Exit 3 · Seoul Forest Station (Suin-Bundang Line)

• Pop-up stores change every few weeks. Check social media for what is on.
• Weekends are busy. Weekday afternoons are calmer.

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Korea’s tallest building, with the Seoul Sky observatory near the top, a shopping mall, an aquarium and a lakeside walk below.

Jamsil Station (Lines 2, 8), Exit 1 or 2

• The Lotte World theme park is right next door.
• Seokchon Lake is lined with cherry trees in spring.

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A huge underground mall in Gangnam with the Starfield Library, a two-storey wall of books that is free to visit.

Samseong Station (Line 2), Exit 5 or 6

• Good for a rainy or very cold day, since everything is indoors.
• Bongeunsa Temple is just across the road.

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A riverside park beside Banpo Bridge, known for the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain show in the warmer months.

Express Bus Terminal Station (Lines 3, 7, 9), Exit 8

• The fountain show runs on set evenings from spring to autumn. Check the schedule before you go.
• Bring a mat and pick up snacks from a convenience store.

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