As a Kdrama fan, one of my bucket lists is visiting the country of my oppas so at least I can breathe the same air they are breathing. Kidding aside, South Korea is a truly beautiful country which I dreamed of visiting.
I and several friends planned this South Korea trip on the very beginning of this year. We targetted the country's spring season so we booked for April this year.
We stayed for 5 days and we were able to maximize our tour, not spending too much money.
Here's the summary of our actual itinerary.
Day 1 Palace Hopping + Goblin Shooting Locations*
Gyeongbokgung Palace*
Deoksugung Palace*
Changdeokgung Palace
Deoksung Women's University* (Goblin's house)
Bukchon Village
Gwangjang Market
Day 2: Nature Trips
Nami Island
Garden of the Morning Calm
N-Seoul Tower
Tip: Entrance to the tower observatory is part of the "Discover Seoul Pass".
Day 3 Kpop x Kdrama
MBC Tour
SM Town
Grevin Museum
Kstar Road
Tip: We have purchased "Discover Seoul Pass" (39,900 Won) which granted us entrance to most of these sites.
Day 4 Meetup with friends*
Jogyesa Temple
Ssamzie-gil Market
Kyobo Bookstore
Yesung's Coffee Shop*
Dongdaemun : Lotus Lantern Parade*
Tip: We have found great fashion clothes in Migliore shop. Explore the other shops too.
Day 5 Last minute Shopping
Ewha Shopping Center
Ewha Women's University
In conclusion, I think we made the most of our trip. All the non-stop walking and nights with lack of sleep are worth it. We tried almost everything, from fangirling to eating out and shopping. There are a lot of places and things that are worth exploring in Seoul. We will definitely go back.
In conclusion, I think we made the most of our trip. All the non-stop walking and nights with lack of sleep are worth it. We tried almost everything, from fangirling to eating out and shopping. There are a lot of places and things that are worth exploring in Seoul. We will definitely go back.
