Seoul itinerary
Aug 29th, 2017 | 06:35 AM
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Seoul itinerary
Hi,
My family (with 2 kids – 4.5yo and 2.5yo) is traveling to Seoul this mid-September for 6days, and we will be staying at Ramada Dongdaemun. So far, I have shortlisted the below attractions/sites:
Gyeongbokchung palace
Seoul tower
Bukchon hanok village
Nami island
Strawberry picking?
Gwangjang market
Namdaemun market?
Everland
Lotte world?
Gangnam
Would someone be kind enough to advise:
- Which ones from the above list can we group together in one day?
- On any other attractions/places that we must visit as its our 1st time in Seoul
- If there are other kid-friendly places to bring my children?
Lastly, any recommended restaurants frequented by locals?
Thanks in advance.
My family (with 2 kids – 4.5yo and 2.5yo) is traveling to Seoul this mid-September for 6days, and we will be staying at Ramada Dongdaemun. So far, I have shortlisted the below attractions/sites:
Gyeongbokchung palace
Seoul tower
Bukchon hanok village
Nami island
Strawberry picking?
Gwangjang market
Namdaemun market?
Everland
Lotte world?
Gangnam
Would someone be kind enough to advise:
- Which ones from the above list can we group together in one day?
- On any other attractions/places that we must visit as its our 1st time in Seoul
- If there are other kid-friendly places to bring my children?
Lastly, any recommended restaurants frequented by locals?
Thanks in advance.
Aug 29th, 2017 | 10:50 AM
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Right next to Gyeongbokgung (correct spelling) is the National Folk Museum. A MUST SEE in my opinion.
Lotte World is interesting, certainly, because it is partly an indoor theme park.
Gwangjang, which is the old central market, is a traditional covered market.
Namdaemun market is large, less contained. Go to Gwangjang first, then if you have time later for the others you can figure that out.
There isn't really anything to see in 'Gangnam' AFAIK. It has lots of office buildings and more upscale eateries and stores. Such is Gangnam style.
Lotte World is interesting, certainly, because it is partly an indoor theme park.
Gwangjang, which is the old central market, is a traditional covered market.
Namdaemun market is large, less contained. Go to Gwangjang first, then if you have time later for the others you can figure that out.
There isn't really anything to see in 'Gangnam' AFAIK. It has lots of office buildings and more upscale eateries and stores. Such is Gangnam style.
Aug 29th, 2017 | 05:01 PM
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Even if places are close to one another, whether they can be grouped depends on your timing. I would think that you could combine Gyeongbokgung with Bukchon, but if you include the National Folk Museum (and I agree with shelemm – it is excellent), you might or might not have too much on your plate. You should be able to identify group-able items by using google maps or a good guidebook…. (I strongly recommend the Seoul Selection Guide.)
Have you taken a look at my trip report? You might find some ideas there, including ideas for restaurants. The sections on Seoul start with posts on Jul 4, 14 at 10:49pm and Jul 25, 14 at 8:18pm
(I was there at the start and end of a month-long trip). The report is long, but it is searchable!
http://www.fodors.com/community/asia...outh-korea.cfm
You and your children might enjoy a day trip to the Korean Folk Village or Suwan....
Hope that helps!
Have you taken a look at my trip report? You might find some ideas there, including ideas for restaurants. The sections on Seoul start with posts on Jul 4, 14 at 10:49pm and Jul 25, 14 at 8:18pm
(I was there at the start and end of a month-long trip). The report is long, but it is searchable!
http://www.fodors.com/community/asia...outh-korea.cfm
You and your children might enjoy a day trip to the Korean Folk Village or Suwan....
Hope that helps!
