2026 TRAVEL PLAN

Seoul9 Days 8 Nights

Seoul Β· November 2026 Β· 9 Days 8 Nights

ARRIVE
23 Nov
17:30 Gimpo GMP
TRAVELERS
2 people
DEPART
1 Dec
11:05 Incheon T1
9
DAYS
8
NIGHTS
2
PEOPLE
3
FLIGHTS
FLIGHTDEPARTUREARRIVAL
Tigerair Taiwan TW668Mon 23 Nov Β· 14:05
Taipei Songshan TSA T1		Mon 23 Nov Β· 17:30
Seoul Gimpo GMP International
Asiana Airlines OZ762Mon 23 Nov Β· 22:30
Jakarta CGK T3		Tue 24 Nov Β· 07:40
Seoul Incheon ICN T2
Malaysia Airlines MH067Tue 1 Dec Β· 11:05
Seoul Incheon ICN T1		Tue 1 Dec Β· 16:45
Kuala Lumpur KUL T1
1
23 NOV MON
Arrive at Gimpo Γ— Seafood in Unseo
πŸ›¬ Gimpo β†’ AREX β†’ Hound Hotel, Unseo
2
24 NOV TUE
Airport Meet-up Γ— N Seoul Tower
✈️ Meet at T2 β†’ Myeongdong β†’ πŸ—Ό Namsan at night
3
25 NOV WED
Clinic Day Γ— Sinsa-dong
πŸ’‰ Gangnam clinic β†’ Garosu-gil β†’ πŸ₯© Hanwoo BBQ
4
26 NOV THU
Gyeongbokgung Γ— Gwangjang Market Γ— NANTA
πŸ‘˜ Hanbok β†’ Bukchon β†’ πŸ₯ž Gwangjang β†’ πŸ₯ NANTA
5
27 NOV FRI
Yeonnam-dong Γ— Mangwon Γ— Hongdae
β˜• CafΓ©s β†’ πŸ›’ Mangwon Market β†’ πŸŒ… Han River sunset
6
28 NOV SAT
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Trip
🏯 Hwaseong β†’ πŸ– Suwon galbi β†’ πŸ— Chicken Street
7
29 NOV SUN
Seongsu-dong Γ— Dongdaemun
πŸ› Seongsu pop-ups β†’ Seoul Forest β†’ πŸŒƒ DDP & dakhanmari
8
30 NOV MON
Jamsil Γ— Last-Minute Shopping
πŸ™ Seoul Sky β†’ Seokchon Lake β†’ πŸ›’ Lotte Mart
9
1 DEC TUE
Departure from Incheon T1
πŸ›« Leave 07:00 β†’ 11:05 MH067 to Kuala Lumpur
Day 1 Β· 2026.11.23 Arrive at Gimpo Γ— Seafood Dinner in Unseo
πŸ›¬ Immigration Γ— πŸ¦ͺ Yeongjong Island seafood πŸš‡ AREX Airport Railroad
17:30
Arrive at Gimpo Airport GMP (International)
✈️ Tigerair Taiwan TW668 14:05 Taipei Songshan β†’ 17:30 Gimpo. Clear immigration, collect bags, then buy or top up a T-money / WOWPASS card at the airport.
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18:00
TRANSPORT
Gimpo β†’ Unseo Station (AREX toward Incheon Airport)
Take the AREX All-Stop train toward Incheon Airport and get off at Unseo Station, about 30 minutes. The hotel is a 3–7 minute walk from the station.
18:30
STAY
Check in at Hound Hotel Incheon Airport
πŸ”‘ PIN: 8128
Address: 10 Sindosinam-ro 150beon-gil, Unseo-dong, Yeongjong-gu, Incheon
Phone: +82-32-7470070｜24-hour front desk｜Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 13:00
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19:00
DINNER
Dinner around Unseo Station
Yeongjong Island is by the sea β€” try grilled shellfish (쑰개ꡬ이) or seafood kalguksu noodles (ν•΄λ¬ΌμΉΌκ΅­μˆ˜). Hotel guests also recommend the fried chicken place across the street and a nearby BBQ restaurant. Lotte Mart and Olive Young are within walking distance.
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Day 2 Β· 2026.11.24 Airport Meet-up Γ— N Seoul Tower
✈️ Meet at T2 Γ— πŸ—Ό Namsan sunset & night view (easy day) 🚌 Airport Bus 6015
07:00
BREAKFAST
Hotel breakfast buffet
Hound Hotel serves breakfast 06:00–09:00. Eat before heading out.
08:00
TRANSPORT
Check out β†’ AREX from Unseo to Incheon T2
Unseo β†’ T1 β†’ T2, about 15–20 minutes.
08:30
Meet at Incheon Airport T2
✈️ Asiana Airlines OZ762 from Jakarta lands at 07:40 at Incheon T2. After immigration and baggage claim, expect to come out around 08:30–09:00.
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09:15
TRANSPORT
Airport Bus 6015 β†’ Myeongdong
Easiest with luggage β€” direct to Myeongdong, about 70–90 minutes. Arrive at the hotel around 10:30 to drop off bags.
11:30
LUNCH
Lunch in Myeongdong β†’ Check in & rest
Try Myeongdong Kyoja (λͺ…λ™κ΅μž) for kalguksu and dumplings. After the overnight flight, take the afternoon to rest at the hotel.
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16:00
SIGHTSEEING β˜…
Namsan Cable Car β†’ N Seoul Tower
Walk from Myeongdong to the Namsan cable car and ride up for the sunset and Seoul's night view. It's close to Myeongdong, so you can head back to the hotel anytime.
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18:30
DINNER
Namsan donkatsu
A row of long-running pork cutlet restaurants at the foot of Namsan β€” big portions, good prices.
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Day 3 Β· 2026.11.25 Clinic Day Γ— Garosu-gil, Sinsa-dong
πŸ’‰ Gangnam clinic Γ— 🌳 Garosu-gil Γ— πŸ₯© Hanwoo BBQ πŸš‡ Subway Line 3
10:30
TRANSPORT
Myeongdong β†’ Gangnam / Sinsa / Apgujeong
About 30 minutes by subway; route depends on the clinic's location.
11:00
CLINIC
Aesthetic clinic (to be booked)
Scheduled in the morning to leave the afternoon for recovery and a relaxed walk. ⚠️ Clinic and treatment not decided yet. Ask about recovery time first: if redness or swelling lasts more than 2 days, the hanbok photos at Gyeongbokgung (Day 4) can be swapped with Day 7.
14:00
SIGHTSEEING
Garosu-gil, Sinsa-dong
Boutiques, Korean fashion and cafΓ©s. Find a cafΓ© to unwind β€” keep the afternoon light.
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18:30
DINNER β˜…
Hanwoo beef BBQ
Plenty of Hanwoo BBQ options around Gangnam. After a laser treatment, skip alcohol and saunas (jjimjilbang) that day and head back early.
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Day 4 Β· 2026.11.26 Gyeongbokgung Γ— Gwangjang Market Γ— NANTA
πŸ‘˜ Palace in hanbok Γ— πŸ₯ž Market food Γ— πŸ₯ NANTA NANTA 20:00
09:00
EXPERIENCE
Hanbok rental
Lots of rental shops around Gyeongbokgung. Wearing hanbok gets you into the palace for free.
10:00
SIGHTSEEING β˜…
Gyeongbokgung Palace Γ— Changing of the Guard
Royal guard changing ceremony at 10:00. Gyeongbokgung is closed on Tuesdays, which is why it's on Thursday.
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12:00
LUNCH β˜…
Tosokchon Samgyetang (ν† μ†μ΄Œ 삼계탕)
Famous ginseng chicken soup restaurant near Gyeongbokgung; expect a queue at mealtimes.
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13:30
SIGHTSEEING
Bukchon Hanok Village β†’ Ikseon-dong
Stroll the traditional hanok alleys of Bukchon (a residential area β€” please keep quiet), then rest at a hanok cafΓ© in Ikseon-dong.
Bukchon Ikseon-dong
17:30
DINNER β˜…
Gwangjang Market
πŸ₯ž Bindaetteok (mung bean pancake), πŸ₯© yukhoe (beef tartare), πŸ™ mayak gimbap β€” eat as you wander.
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20:00
SHOW β˜…
NANTA Show (Myeongdong Theater)
Venue: UNESCO Building 3F, Myeongdong (Euljiro 1-ga Station, Line 2, Exit 6, about a 4-minute walk). Runs about 100 minutes with no dialogue, so no language barrier. About 15 minutes from Gwangjang Market β€” arrive 20 minutes before showtime. ⚠️ Tickets not bought yet. Book the 26 Nov 20:00 show on KKday / Klook.
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Day 5 Β· 2026.11.27 Yeonnam-dong Γ— Mangwon Market Γ— Hongdae
β˜• CafΓ© hopping Γ— πŸ›’ Market snacks Γ— πŸŒ… Han River sunset πŸš‡ Subway Line 2
11:00
SIGHTSEEING
Yeonnam-dong Γ— Gyeongui Line Forest Park
An artsy neighborhood of cafΓ©s and small shops; walk along the park built on the old Gyeongui rail line.
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13:00
LUNCH β˜…
Mangwon Market
A local traditional market: fried snacks, croquettes, hotteok, tteokbokki β€” cheap, tasty, eat as you walk.
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16:30
SIGHTSEEING
Sunset at Mangwon Hangang Park
Watch the sunset by the Han River. Grab ramyeon from a convenience store for the K-drama "Han River ramyeon" experience.
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18:30
DINNER
Dinner & night out in Hongdae
Try gopchang (grilled intestines) or budae jjigae (army stew), then enjoy Hongdae's street performers and shops.
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Day 6 Β· 2026.11.28 Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Trip
🏯 World Heritage walls Γ— πŸ– Suwon galbi Γ— πŸ— Chicken Street πŸš‡ Subway Line 1
09:00
TRANSPORT
Myeongdong β†’ Suwon
From Seoul Station take Subway Line 1 to Suwon Station (about 60 minutes), then a bus or taxi to Hwaseong Haenggung.
10:30
SIGHTSEEING β˜…
Hwaseong Fortress (Haenggung, Janganmun, Hwahongmun)
A Joseon-era fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk a stretch of the wall β€” the views around Hwahongmun are the best.
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12:30
LUNCH β˜…
Suwon galbi (Bonsuwon Galbi λ³Έμˆ˜μ›κ°ˆλΉ„)
Suwon's signature dish: big marinated beef ribs grilled over charcoal.
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14:30
SIGHTSEEING
Haenglidan-gil (행리단길)
A cafΓ© street next to the fortress, full of hanok cafΓ©s and small shops.
17:30
DINNER
Suwon Chicken Street β†’ back to Seoul
A strip of fried chicken restaurants near Paldalmun. After dinner, take Line 1 back to Seoul.
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Day 7 Β· 2026.11.29 Seongsu-dong Γ— Seoul Forest Γ— Dongdaemun
πŸ› Pop-up stores Γ— 🌳 Seoul Forest Γ— πŸŒƒ DDP at night πŸš‡ Subway Line 2
10:30
SIGHTSEEING β˜…
Seongsu-dong
"Seoul's Brooklyn": cafΓ©s in converted factories, brand pop-up stores and Dior Seongsu. Sundays get busy, so go early.
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12:30
LUNCH
Lunch in Seongsu-dong
Lots of restaurants and bakeries β€” pick one on the spot using Naver Map reviews.
14:30
SIGHTSEEING
Walk in Seoul Forest
A large city park next to Seongsu-dong, good for an after-lunch stroll.
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18:00
DINNER β˜…
DDP at night Γ— Jinokhwa dakhanmari
DDP's futuristic architecture is very photogenic when lit up at night. Dinner at Jinokhwa Halmae Dakhanmari (진μ˜₯ν™”ν• λ§€μ›μ‘°λ‹­ν•œλ§ˆλ¦¬): a whole chicken simmered in broth, finished with kalguksu noodles.
DDP Dakhanmari
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Day 8 Β· 2026.11.30 Jamsil Γ— Last-Minute Shopping
πŸ™ Lotte World Tower Γ— πŸ›’ Souvenirs Γ— πŸ¦€ Farewell dinner πŸš‡ Subway Line 2
10:30
SIGHTSEEING β˜…
Seoul Sky, Lotte World Tower
Observatory in Korea's tallest building, with a glass floor looking down over Seoul. Best to buy tickets online in advance.
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12:00
SIGHTSEEING
Seokchon Lake Γ— Lotte World Mall
A walk around the lake, then lunch and shopping at the mall.
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16:30
SHOPPING
Lotte Mart Seoul Station
Snacks, ramyeon, seaweed and souvenirs all in one place. Tourists can get an instant tax refund β€” bring your passport.
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19:00
DINNER β˜…
Last night: ganjang gejang (soy-marinated crab) or BBQ
The final dinner in Seoul. Then back to the hotel to pack β€” leaving at 07:00 tomorrow.
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Day 9 Β· 2026.12.01 Departure from Incheon T1
πŸ›« 11:05 MH067 β†’ Kuala Lumpur 🚌 Airport Bus / πŸš‡ AREX
07:00
TRANSPORT
Check out β†’ Incheon Airport T1
Airport Bus 6015 from Myeongdong, or the AREX Express from Seoul Station. Malaysia Airlines uses T1, not T2.
08:15
Arrive at Incheon T1 β†’ Tax refund β†’ Check in
For tax-refund items going in checked luggage, do the tax refund before checking in. Then immigration and last duty-free shopping.
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11:05
Depart from Incheon Airport T1 ✈️
πŸ›« Malaysia Airlines MH067 Tue 1 Dec 11:05 Incheon T1 β†’ 16:45 Kuala Lumpur KUL T1.
βœ“ CONFIRMED
Hound Hotel Incheon Airport
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Mon 23 Nov – Tue 24 Nov｜1 night
Booked via Trip.comο½œπŸ”‘ PIN: 8128
Check-in from 15:00｜Check-out by 13:00｜24-hour front desk
Breakfast 06:00–09:00｜3–7 min walk from Unseo Station
Address: 10 Sindosinam-ro 150beon-gil, Unseo-dong, Yeongjong-gu, Incheon 22371
Phone: +82-32-7470070
πŸ“ Google Maps
⏳ TO BE BOOKED
Stay in Myeongdong
Tue 24 Nov – Tue 1 Dec｜7 nights
Myeongdong recommended: direct Airport Bus 6015, easy access to Gangnam clinics and Gyeongbokgung, and the NANTA theater is within walking distance.
Arriving 24 Nov morning with bags around 10:30 β€” confirm the hotel allows early luggage drop-off.
πŸ›‚ Entry Requirements
Korea Arrival Card (e-Arrival Card or paper form)
Taiwan passport holders are exempt from K-ETA until 31 Dec 2026, but must still fill in an arrival card. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
⚠ Check before departure
Entry requirements for Indonesian passport holders
Check whether a Korean visa is needed for the passport being used; Indonesian passport holders must obtain a Korean visa before departure.
⚠ Priority
✈️ Flights
Tigerair Taiwan TW668 (23 Nov Songshan β†’ Gimpo)
14:05 β†’ 17:30
βœ“ Confirmed
Asiana Airlines OZ762 (23 Nov Jakarta β†’ Incheon T2)
22:30 β†’ 07:40 next day
βœ“ Confirmed
Malaysia Airlines MH067 (1 Dec Incheon T1 β†’ Kuala Lumpur)
11:05 β†’ 16:45
βœ“ Confirmed
🏨 Accommodation
Hound Hotel Incheon Airport (23 Nov, 1 night)
Trip.com｜PIN 8128
βœ“ Confirmed
Myeongdong hotel (24 Nov – 1 Dec, 7 nights)
Confirm early luggage drop-off
⚠ To be booked
πŸ’‰ Clinic Γ— 🎭 Show Γ— 🎟 Tickets
Aesthetic clinic (25 Nov morning)
Confirm clinic location, treatment and recovery time
⚠ To be booked
NANTA Show, Myeongdong Theater (26 Nov 20:00, 2 tickets)
Book via KKday / Klook; S seats around β‚©40,000 per person
⚠ Tickets needed
Seoul Sky, Lotte World Tower (30 Nov)
Cheaper when bought online
Book ahead
Hanbok rental (26 Nov morning)
Rental shops near Gyeongbokgung; online reservation available
Can reserve
πŸ“Ά Connectivity Γ— Transport
Korea eSIM Γ— 2
Buy before departure on Klook / KKday / Trip.com; works as soon as you land
⚠ Buy before departure
T-money or WOWPASS transit card
Buy and top up at airport convenience stores; works on subway and buses
Get on arrival
🌀 Weather & Clothing
  • Late November in Seoul is about 0–9Β°C; mornings and nights can drop below 0Β°C
  • Bring a down jacket, scarf and gloves; indoor heating is strong, so dress in layers
  • The air is dry β€” pack lip balm and moisturizer
πŸš‡ Getting Around
  • Navigate with Naver Map or KakaoMap; Google Maps walking and driving directions are limited in Korea
  • T-money / WOWPASS works on subway and buses, with transfer discounts
  • Call taxis with Uber or Kakao T
  • The AREX airport railroad links Gimpo, Unseo, Incheon T1 and T2 on one line
πŸ’‰ Clinic Notes
  • Ask about the recovery time first, then decide whether to swap the Day 4 hanbok photos
  • After laser treatments avoid alcohol, jjimjilbang and saunas, and wear sunscreen
  • Ask whether a follow-up visit is needed and how to care for skin after returning home
🍲 Must-Eats
  • Myeongdong Kyoja kalguksu, Tosokchon samgyetang
  • Gwangjang Market: bindaetteok, yukhoe, mayak gimbap
  • Jinokhwa dakhanmari, Suwon galbi, Suwon Chicken Street
  • Hanwoo BBQ, ganjang gejang, gopchang, budae jjigae
πŸ’΄ Money & Tax Refund
  • Most shops take cards; bring cash for traditional market stalls
  • Many shops offer an instant tax refund β€” show your passport when paying
  • Airport refund: for items in checked luggage, claim the refund before check-in
πŸ“± Useful Apps
  • Naver Map: navigation and restaurant reviews
  • Papago: Korean translation, including photo translation for menus
  • Kakao T / Uber: taxis
  • Trip.com / KKday / Klook: tickets and eSIMs

✦   Seoul Β· 23 November – 1 December 2026   ✦

9 Days Β· 8 Nights Β· Seoul, Korea Β· 2 people