Tradition · Full day · 8h
Palace classic
Two royal palaces, a hanok village, and the artisan street between them. Best on a clear weekday.
Jongno Insadong
- 09:00 Gyeongbokgung Palace Jongno Free entry in hanbok. Catch the 10am gate ceremony.
- 11:00 Bukchon Hanok Village Jongno 1km walk uphill. Quiet alleys, photo backdrops, traditional homes still inhabited.
- 12:30 Lunch, Insadong Insadong Bibimbap or temple food. Try Sanchon for vegetarian.
- 14:00 Changdeokgung + Secret Garden Jongno Reservation only for Secret Garden, book online ahead.
- 16:30 Cheonggyecheon walk Jongno 5km stream through downtown. End at Gwanghwamun for sunset.
- 19:00 Korean BBQ in Jongno Jongno Old-school grill spots near Anguk station. Cash-friendly.
Hand-curated, not algorithmic · last updated June 2026.
