48 Hours in Seoul: Day 1
An Itinerary for Getting the Most From A Too Brief Trip
See the introduction here.
See Day 2 Here.
Itinerary Summary–Day 1
- 8:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. *** Gwanghwamun Square
- 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. *** Lunch in Itaewon
- 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. *** Shop in Itaewon
- 5:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m. *** Dinner at a Korean BBQ (It’ll be 5 before you get there)
- 8:40 p.m.-9:10 p.m. *** Take the Hangang Ferry Cruise
- Head in for a good night’s sleep/Party all night.
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History: Gwanghwamun Square
Why?
Gwanghwamun Square is both amazing and one of the most important things to see while in Seoul. You don’t have time to visit every major palace and museum in Seoul, but this palace both palaces and museums in one spot. The Square itself is fascinating; because this is such an important place politically and culturally, the streets are lined with different political protests. When I was there, you saw a long row of cages marked with signs protesting North Korea’s treatment of its citizens. It is quite literally a square, in the center is a long grassy strip with two large, very famous statues. Then at one end you will find Gyeongbokgung Palace. Continue reading
