Seoul 2-Day Itinerary
A curated 2-day trip plan for Seoul, South Korea — featuring Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Changdeokgung Palace.
Day 1
Royal Palaces & Traditional Villages
- 9:00 AMGyeongbokgung Palace2 hours
Gyeongbokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1395, it was the first royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, and is now one of the most significant tourist attractions in the country.
- 11:15 AMBukchon Hanok Village1.5 hours
Bukchon Hanok Village (Korean: 북촌한옥마을) is a residential neighborhood in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It has many restored traditional Korean houses, called hanok. This has made it a popular tourist destination.
- 1:00 PMChangdeokgung Palace2 hours
Changdeokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces. It and its neighboring palace Changgyeonggung have together been called the "East Palace".
Day 2
Modern Seoul & Urban Streams
- 9:00 AMCheonggyecheon1.5 hours
Cheonggyecheon is a 10.9-kilometre-long (6.8 mi) stream and public space in downtown Seoul, South Korea. A natural stream sourced from the Suseongdong Valley in Inwangsan, it was historically maintained as part of Seoul's early sewerage until the mid-20th century, when post-Korean War rapid economic development and deteriorating conditions prompted the filling of the stream with concrete and the construction of an elevated freeway, the Cheonggye Expressway, in its place. In 2003, the city government began an urban renewal project to remove the expressway and restore the stream, which was completed in 2005 at a cost of over ₩386 billion.
- 11:00 AMN Seoul Tower2.5 hours
Namsan Seoul Tower, aka the YTN Seoul Tower, Namsan Tower, Seoul Tower or N Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on the summit of Namsan in central Seoul, South Korea. The 236-metre-tall (774 ft) structure was the nation’s first tower servicing multiple TV and radio broadcasters, and is considered a landmark and symbol of the city.
Want to adjust the schedule, swap attractions, or add more cities? SnipTrip lets you customize any itinerary in minutes.
Plan this trip for free →