5-Day Korea Travel Guide

First time in Korea? This 5-day itinerary will help you explore Korea with ease, from popular attractions to food and shopping, without any pitfalls or detours! -- 🏃‍♀️Itinerary: D1: Incheon Chinatown Stroll through Incheon Chinatown and experience Chinese culture in a foreign land. D2: Bongeunsa Temple🛕—Starfield Library📚—Sinsadong🛍️ Visit the ancient Bongeunsa Temple and find peace of mind; explore the sea of books at Starfield Library and enjoy the pleasure of reading; finally, head to Sinsadong for a shopping spree. D3: Gyeongbokgung Palace🏯—Blue House🏛️—Bukchon Hanok Village🏘️—Ikseon-dong Hanok Village—Myeongdong🌃 Travel through history and visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Blue House; then visit the traditional Bukchon Hanok Village and Ikseon-dong Hanok Village to experience traditional Korean culture; in the evening, visit Myeongdong and experience the hustle and bustle of the city. D4: [Free time in Seoul] Explore every corner of Seoul and discover hidden surprises. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense, so enjoy authentic Korean food. D5: [Seoul-Guangzhou] Pick up some modern duty-free souvenirs, visit Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village and Chinatown, and experience the fusion of fairy tales and reality. End your trip and return to Guangzhou. -- Attraction Recommendations: Gyeongbokgung Palace ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍Address: 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul ⏰Opening hours: Nov 1–Dec 31, Mon, Wed–Sun 09:00–17:00; Closed on Tue 🕰️Duration: 1–2 hours With beautiful scenery, it is a witness to the history of the Joseon Dynasty and is worth a visit! Myeongdong ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍Address: Myeongdong, Jung-gu, Seoul ⏰Opening hours: Open all day 🕰️Duration: 3–4 hours A famous street in Seoul for food, drink, and entertainment, where you can enjoy both food and shopping! Bukchon Hanok Village ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍Address: 37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul ⏰Opening hours: Open all day 🕰️Duration: 2–3 hours A beautiful village where tradition and modernity intertwine. Stroll through it and feel the charm of traditional Korean culture. Starfield Library ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍Address: 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (Samseong-dong) ⏰Opening hours: 10:30–22:00 🕰️Duration: 1–2 hours Three large bookshelves, each 13 meters high, surround you, making you feel like you are in a sea of books. It is a paradise for book lovers! -- **Notes**: * You can take the subway or airport bus from the airport to the city center, which is convenient and fast.🚇 * Try authentic Korean food, such as kimchi and bibimbap, which are not to be missed!🍲 * The temperature in Korea in December is moderate, but the temperature difference between day and night is large, so remember to keep warm!🧣 * Compare prices when shopping and spend rationally.💰 * Respect local culture and do not make loud noises in public places.🤫 -- A trip to Korea is a feast of food, shopping, and culture!🎉 Don't forget to share your travel stories~📖✨