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What to see in Seoul in 3 days
This 3-day plan groups 12 of Seoul's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 20 h 15 min of visits and 4.3 km on foot in total. The one place whose entry fee we know is free.
Day 1: Gyeongbokgung Palace and around
- 09:30Gyeongbokgung Palace~2 h 30 min visit→ 21 min on foot (1.6 km)
- 12:25Cheonggyecheon Stream~1 h visit→ 7 min on foot (0.5 km)
- 13:35Deoksugung Palace~1 h 15 min visitLunch break nearby→ 12 min on foot (0.9 km)
- 16:20Namdaemun Gate (Sungnyemun)~30 min visit→ 3 min on foot (0.3 km)
- 16:55Namdaemun Market~1 h 30 min visit
Day 2: Changdeokgung Palace and around
- 09:30Changdeokgung Palace~2 h visit→ next stop 4.1 km away: better by public transport or taxi
- 11:55N Seoul Tower~2 h visitLunch break nearby→ next stop 4.1 km away: better by public transport or taxi
- 15:35National Museum of Korea~2 h 30 min visit
Day 3: Lotte World Tower and around
- 09:30Lotte World Tower~2 h visit→ 6 min on foot (0.5 km)
- 11:40Lotte World~2 h 30 min visitLunch break nearby→ next stop 4.7 km away: better by public transport or taxi
- 15:50COEX~1 h 30 min visit→ 7 min on foot (0.6 km)
- 17:30Bongeunsa Temple~1 h visit · Free
Visit times are estimated by type of place and walks are computed as a straight line with a margin for the streets. Check the day's opening hours before you go.
Plan it in Wanloria with your dates, your pace and your people →Frequently asked questions
What to see in Seoul in 3 days?
Day 1: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Deoksugung Palace, Namdaemun Gate (Sungnyemun) and Namdaemun Market. Day 2: Changdeokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower and National Museum of Korea. Day 3: Lotte World Tower, Lotte World, COEX and Bongeunsa Temple.
How many days do you need to see Seoul?
For the essentials, 5 days: its 15 highlights add up to about 27 h 15 min of visiting.
How much do entry fees cost in Seoul?
The one place whose entry fee we know is free.