Are you planning a 7-day trip to Korea? Then let’s refer to the suggested itinerary from the Living Nomads travel guide to have a trip with lots of fun and memorable experiences. Now, let’s check out our suggested 7 days in Korea itinerary right below!
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7 days in Korea itinerary — Day 1: Namdaemun Market – Ewha Womans University – Fashion Street – Nanta Show Seoul – Hongdae – Old House Charcoal Meat Restaurant
Morning
The first destination of the 7-day trip to Korea will be Namdaemun Market. This is the oldest and largest market in Korea. Here you will be free to explore cuisine and shop for fashionable clothes. Especially for Kpop fans, you will be free to buy albums and cute items with idol images at a cheaper price than ordering to Vietnam. At noon, you can have lunch at Galchi Jorim spicy fish stew (Hairtail Alley), the restaurants in this area are famous for delicious and quality food.
7 days in Korea itinerary: Afternoon
The first destination of the afternoon is Ewha Womans University. This place is famous for its beautiful architecture and large campus, neoclassical buildings that seem to come out of famous Korean school movies. You can also rent school uniforms to keep pictures full of youthful breath, as a souvenir for your 7-day trip to Korea.
The area near Ewha Womans University has many fashion streets, clothing shops, cosmetics, skin care spas, cafes… For girls, this is a paradise for shopping.
The next destination is Nanta Show Seoul. This is a show that mixes juggling, traditional martial arts, music and culinary performances, which will definitely bring you many interesting experiences.
Evening
Leaving Nanta Show Seoul, let’s explore Hongdae shopping street. This is an extremely vibrant and crowded night shopping area, with many delicious dishes and a bustling atmosphere. If you want to enjoy Korean-style grilled meat, you can have dinner at Old House Charcoal Meat Restaurant.
Day 2 of the 7-day Korea tour: Shopping at Shilla Duty Free Shop – Everland Complex Park – Walking around
Morning
After breakfast at the hotel, you can shop at the Shilla Duty Free Shop. This is a store specializing in selling branded goods at extremely preferential prices. You will find products from Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Hermes, Rolex, Omega and many other luxury brands.
Afternoon
After a break for lunch, Everland Park will be the next destination. This is one of the largest parks in the world, known as the Disneyland of Korea. Here you will explore the world of wild animals, participate in extremely interesting entertainment games.
Evening in a Seoul 7-day itinerary
After a tiring afternoon playing in the park, you can have dinner, rest and then walk around the streets. Han River is a destination loved by many people, a beautiful space for you to freely check-in and live virtual life.
Day 3: Conquer Nami Island
After breakfast, you can start a day tour to Nami Island. Here is the filming location of the famous movie “Winter Sonata” that created a fever across Asia. Garden of Morning Calm and Petite France are also the two most famous attractions on the island. According to Living Nomads’ experience, the fastest way to get to Nami Island is to take the ITX express train, departing from Yongsan Station (Seoul) to Chuncheon Station (Gangwondo).
The scenery on Nami Island is stunning, with countless photo angles. Especially in the spring, around March and April, when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. You will definitely be amazed by the scenery of the entire island covered in sweet pink. You should spend the whole day on the island to visit all the famous destinations. At the same time, there are also many delicious restaurants for you to enjoy.
In the evening, buy a train ticket to return to Seoul to prepare for the next day’s schedule in your 7-day tour of Korea.
Day 4: Gyeongbokgung Palace – Tosokchon Samgyetang Chicken – Deoksugung Palace – Jogyesa Temple – Bukchon Hanok Village – Gwangjang Market
Morning
The first destination on day 4 is Gyeongbokgung Palace. This is one of the largest palaces in Seoul, including the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum of Korea. You can rent a hanbok to transform into an ancient character in the splendid palace space.
At noon, visit Tosokchon Samgyetang Chicken restaurant to enjoy the super attractive ginseng chicken stew. This dish is both delicious and nutritious, don’t miss it.
Afternoon
In the afternoon, we will visit Deoksugung, a palace with a unique architectural style with a famous garden and fountain, with a modern European feel.
Next, take the time to visit Jogyesa Temple. This temple was built in the 14th century with an ancient and peaceful space.
Next is the ancient village of Bukchon Hanok. This village has more than 100 traditional houses, called Hanok, with ancient interiors.
Evening
Gwangjang Market is an ideal destination for food lovers on a 7-day tour of Korea. There are countless popular stalls for you to enjoy super attractive dishes.
Day 5: Gamcheon Culture Village – Haedong Yonggungsa Temple – Haeundae Beach – Gwangalli Beach – Jagalchi Market
Morning
Wake up early in the morning and take the train from Seoul to Busan. Then, the first destination in Korea’s famous port city is Gamcheon Culture Village. The beautiful, colorful houses are located close to the sea, creating a beautiful scene, known as the Machu Picchu of Busan. If you love spiritual tourism, you should visit Haedong Yonggungsa Buddhist Temple, near Gamcheon.
Afternoon
Haeundae Beach is beautiful with shallow bays, sedimentary rocks and many quality seafood restaurants. Leaving Haeundae, you should go to Gwangalli Beach. These are the two most beautiful beaches in Busan, swimming in the summer will definitely be great.
In the evening, you can visit the seafood market to explore more about the lifestyle and culture of the local people. Then take the train back to Seoul.
Day 6: Namsan – Myeongdong – Sindang-dong – Dongdaemun Market
Morning
Namsan Park is a paradise for those who love cherry blossoms. Around April is the cherry blossom season, you will definitely be overwhelmed by the scenery here. Next, visit Myeongdong shopping area with many shops, cafes, bakeries and bustling clothing and cosmetic stores.
Afternoon
Dongdaemun is the most famous traditional market in Seoul, a huge commercial area with more than 20 shopping centers and traditional markets, 30,000 stores with all kinds of products for you to choose from. There are also many delicious restaurants for you to enjoy when traveling to Korea for 7 days.
Day 7: Gangnam – Seoul Station
Gangnam is an area with countless skyscrapers, high-end restaurants, world-class fashion brands, nightclubs… If you want to explore the nightlife of Gangnam, you should arrange to come here on Friday evening. During the day, it is more suitable for taking photos and shopping.
Leaving Gangnam, take the time to go to Seoul Station. This is not only the location of the train station but also has many shops and restaurants, gathering more than 140 famous brands. This is also the final destination to end the journey to explore the land of Kimchi.
Above is a suggested 7-day itinerary for traveling to Korea. Wishing you a journey with many memorable experiences. Don’t forget to follow Living Nomads travel guide to gain more experience for your travel journeys in Vietnam and around the world.
Some best day tours, trips, activities and transfer services, tickets in and from Seoul you can refer to
- Incheon International Airport (ICN) Limousine Bus Transfers for Seoul (Gangnam District)
- Discover Seoul Pass (BTS Edition Available)
- Seoul Yeouido Eland Han River Cruise
- Alpaca/ Nami/ RailBike/ Morning Calm/ LEGOLAND/ Painters/ Wild Show
- Nami Island, Petite France, Garden of Morning Calm, and Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour from Seoul
- Everland 1 Day Pass
- Lotte World Ticket in Seoul
- AREX Incheon Airport Express Train Ticket
- KORAIL PASS – KTX Train Ticket
- Discover Seoul Pass
- N Seoul Tower Ticket
- Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky Ticket
- Coex Aquarium Admission Ticket in Seoul
- DMZ(Demilitarized Zone) Tour
- 4G Prepaid SIM Card (SK Airports Pick Up) for South Korea
- [Sale] Hanbok Experience (Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung Store) with Korean Hairstyling
- [SALE] South Korea 4G Pocket WiFi (KR Airports Pick Up) from KT Olleh
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