About this itinerary
ARCO Art Museum, Ihwa Mural Village, Jangsu Village in Seoul is known as a photogenic spot. This itinerary groups photo spots by neighborhood and times them for good light.
From Incheon Airport it takes about 1 hr by the AREX airport railroad. Anything within about 20 minutes on foot, you walk.
You stay all 3 nights near Ewha Street and start every day from the same place — no repacking.
Day 1: ARCO Art Museum, Ihwa Mural Village, Jangsu Village, Seoul Dongdaemun Dak-Hanmari Alley. Lunch at Samsam Ttukbaegi, dinner at Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari.
Day 2: Korea Art Museum, Nachwon-dong Agujjim Alley, Nagwon-dong Pojangmacha Street, Ikseon-dong Hanok Street, Gallery M. Lunch at Jinjoong Uyuk Myeongwan Bonjeom, dinner at Dugaheun Restaurant.
Day 3: Goongsan Tunnel History Exhibition Hall, Gyeomjae Jeong Seon Museum of Art, Gungsan Neighborhood Park Infant and Young Children Playground, Gangseo Historical and Cultural Street, Seoul Botanic Park. Lunch at Eunha Sikdang, dinner at Rollibapseu.
Day 4: Samgakji Daegutang Alley, Seoul, The War Memorial of Korea. Lunch at Won Daegu-tang. Then head back to Incheon Airport.
Popular photo spots are quieter early in the morning, and the light is softest around sunset.
Times in this plan are worked out from the distance between stops and how long you stay at each one. Feel free to drop a stop or two for a slower pace. Every stop has location and directions buttons that open the map directly.
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Create your free personalized Korea travel itinerary with TripGogoIncheon Airport → Seoul StationAirport Railroad (AREX)
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Samsam TtukbaegiView on Map삼삼 뚝배기
₩15,000 (US$10.8)A Korean restaurant right by UniFlex. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae) ₩7,500. Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae): A stew of well-fermented kimchi simmered with pork or tuna and tofu — one of the most common everyday meals at Korean home-style restaurants.
H Avenue Hotel EwhaView on Map에이치에비뉴호텔 이대점
₩125,000 (US$89.8)3 min walk to Ewha Street · About ₩130k per night (standard level · check the real price on Agoda)
Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →H Avenue Hotel EwhaView on Map에이치에비뉴호텔 이대점
Jinjoong Uyuk Myeongwan BonjeomView on Map진중 우육면관 본점
₩24,000 (US$17.2)An Asian restaurant right by Jung-gu Cultural Center. Rated 4.8 on Google Maps (4,162 reviews).
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, SeoulView on MapTop 11국립현대미술관 서울
₩20,000 (US$14.4)H Avenue Hotel EwhaView on Map에이치에비뉴호텔 이대점
₩125,000 (US$89.8)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →H Avenue Hotel EwhaView on Map에이치에비뉴호텔 이대점
Eunha SikdangView on Map은하식당
₩16,000 (US$11.5)A Korean restaurant about an 8-minute walk from Botanic Park. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae) ₩8,000, Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae) ₩8,000. Kimchi stew (kimchi-jjigae): A stew of well-fermented kimchi simmered with pork or tuna and tofu — one of the most common everyday meals at Korean home-style restaurants.
RollibapseuView on Map롤리밥스
₩14,000 (US$10.1)A Korean restaurant about a 10-minute walk from Botanic Park. A government-designated "Good Price" shop; the menu includes Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae) ₩7,000, Bibimbap (mixed rice bowl) ₩6,500. Soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae): A savory stew of Korean fermented soybean paste with tofu, zucchini, onion and potato.
H Avenue Hotel EwhaView on Map에이치에비뉴호텔 이대점
₩125,000 (US$89.8)Book on AgodaBook on Booking.com →H Avenue Hotel EwhaView on Map에이치에비뉴호텔 이대점
Seoul StationView on Map서울역
Seoul Station → Incheon AirportAirport Railroad (AREX)
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| Tier | Per person, per meal | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₩9,000 | Avg. of 4 everyday meals ₩8,920 |
| Standard | ₩12,000 | Avg. of all 7 ₩11,610 |
| Generous | ₩18,000 | Avg. of 2 special dishes ₩17,373 |
| Dish | National avg. |
|---|---|
| Jajangmyeon | ₩7,230 |
| Kalguksu | ₩9,057 |
| Kimchi stew set meal | ₩9,080 |
| Bibimbap | ₩10,314 |
| Naengmyeon | ₩10,845 |
| Samgyetang | ₩16,868 |
| Pork belly 200g | ₩17,877 |
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FAQ
QHow much does a 4-day trip to Seoul cost?
For this itinerary, budget about ₩291,000 per person (sharing a double room). On a tight budget it's around ₩161,000; for a more comfortable trip, about ₩611,000. That covers hotel, meals, admission and transport within Korea (flights not included). See the budget table above for the breakdown.
QHow do I get from Incheon Airport to Seoul?
Take the AREX airport railroad — about 1 hr in total. Day 1 starts at the arrival station or terminal, and the last day ends back there. You can book tickets straight from the buttons in the itinerary.
QCan I get around Seoul without a car?
Yes. 20 legs of this itinerary are on foot, and you ride a bus or subway at most 2 times a day — mostly to and from the hotel or station. Taxis are an easy backup for any leg.
QDo I need cash in Seoul?
Most restaurants and shops take cards, including many foreign cards, but some market stalls are cash-only, so carry a little cash. For buses and subways, a T-money transit card (sold at convenience stores) is the easiest.
QCan I customize this itinerary?
Yes. Tap "Edit in My Itinerary" to change dates, group size or stops — travel times and the budget are recalculated for free.
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