5 places you MUST visit in seoul (from a first-time visitor) 🏙️✈️🏯 1. Gyeongbokgung Palace (hanbok

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5 places you MUST visit in seoul (from a first-time visitor) 🏙️✈️🏯 1. Gyeongbokgung Palace (hanbok0:53

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A first-time visitor's guide to Seoul, highlighting five essential spots including historical palaces, charming hanok villages, unique cafes, and iconic landmarks.

8 places · 2 experiences

Experience · 2 places
Dress up in a Hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace
To fully tap into the Korean experience at Gyeongbokgung Palace, you have to rent a traditional Hanbok. My sisters and I chose matching pastel colors with gold accents. It was about $20 per person for two hours, and we rented ours from Kstar Hanbok. They even helped with hair styling to complete the look!
- Traditional Hanbok · $20 — We chose matching pastel-colored hanboks with gold accents, which were perfect for taking photos at the palace. The rental was about $20 per person for two hours, and hair styling was included.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Tourist attraction · Jongno District
4.6 (7,206)Closed · opens Monday 9 AM
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The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. It's a must-visit for its historical significance and beautiful architecture.
Gyeongbokgung Palace, 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
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Kstar Hanbok
Clothing store · Jongno District
4.7 (242)Open · until 7 PM
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A hanbok rental shop where you can rent traditional Korean attire and get your hair styled to complete your look before visiting the palace.
South Korea, Seoul, Jongno District, Sajik-ro, 133-2K star Hanbok 1층
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Dotori Garden Anguk
Coffee shop · Jongno District
4.4 (1,256)Open · until 11 PM
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A charming cafe and bakery with a Studio Ghibli-like atmosphere in every corner. They offer delicious pastries, juices, and frozen yogurt bowls, perfect for a hot summer day.
Dotori Garden Anguk, 19-8 Gyedong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
- Frozen Yogurt Bowl — A delicious frozen yogurt bowl topped with fresh strawberries, granola, and a piece of honeycomb. Perfect for a refreshing treat.
- Pastries and Juices — Dotori Garden offers a variety of yummy pastries and fresh juices. We tried a green juice and a couple of unique pastries.
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Bukchon Hanok Village
Landmark · Jongno District
4.4Closed · opens Monday 10 AM
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A traditional Korean village with beautifully preserved hanok houses. It's a great place to explore history at your own pace, with walls filled with facts about the hanok villages. It's also within walking distance from Dotori Garden Anguk.
Bukchon Hanok Village, Gyedong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
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Gangnam Style Statue
Sculpture · Gangnam District
4.6 (1,951)Closed
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An iconic golden statue depicting the signature horse-riding dance move from Psy's 'Gangnam Style' music video. It's located in front of COEX Mall.
Gangnam Style Sculpture, 524 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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COEX Mall
Shopping mall · Gangnam District
4.3Closed · opens Monday 10:30 AM
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A large underground shopping mall in the Gangnam District, home to the Gangnam Style Statue and the famous Starfield Library.
Starfield Coex Mall, 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
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Starfield Library
Library · Gangnam District
4.6Open · until 10 PM
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An iconic library located inside COEX Mall, known for its towering bookshelves and impressive architecture. It's a popular spot for taking pictures, especially on the escalators.
Starfield Library, 스타필드 코엑스몰 B1 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Experience · 1 place
Add a lock to the Love Lock Bridge
My sisters and I added our own lock to the famous Love Lock Bridge at Namsan Seoul Tower. It's a fun tradition to symbolize love and friendship, and the views from the top were absolutely breathtaking.
- Love Lock Bridge — A famous bridge at Namsan Seoul Tower covered in thousands of colorful padlocks, left by couples and friends to symbolize their love and commitment.
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Namsan Seoul Tower
Tourist attraction · Yongsan District
4.5 (554)Closed · opens Monday 10 AM
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An iconic observation tower offering breathtaking panoramic views of Seoul. The easiest way up is by taking a round-trip cable car for $5 a person. It's also home to the famous Love Lock Bridge.
N Seoul Tower, 105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
Namsan Cable Car · $5 — The easiest way to reach Namsan Seoul Tower is by taking the round-trip cable car. It costs $5 per person and offers scenic views during the ride.

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