Palaces, markets, neighbourhood walks, and easy first-night food stops.
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Sight · KO: 경복궁 · Jongno
Arrive early for quieter palace grounds.
Payments: Foreign cards are usually accepted at the ticket counter.
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Sight · KO: 북촌한옥마을 · Jongno
Keep voices low because this is a residential area.
Payments: Free entry.
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Shop · KO: 인사동길 · Jongno
Browse tea houses, stationery, and small craft shops.
Payments: Small shops may prefer cash.
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Food · KO: 광장시장 · Jongno
Try bindaetteok and mayak gimbap, then walk the fabric arcade.
Payments: Carry cash for smaller food stalls.
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Sight · KO: 청계천 · Jung-gu
A calm walk between the market and the river.
Payments: Free.
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Sight · KO: 서울숲 · Seongdong-gu
Use the riverside paths for an easy afternoon reset.
Payments: Free.
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Experience · KO: 홍대거리 · Mapo-gu
Street performances are liveliest after dinner.
Payments: Most cafés and shops accept cards.
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Food · KO: 망원시장 · Mapo-gu
Pick up snacks for a picnic and compare local fruit prices.
Payments: Cash is useful at traditional market stalls.
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Café · KO: 연남동 카페거리 · Mapo-gu
Leave room for a slow coffee and bakery stop.
Payments: Cards are commonly accepted.
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