Seoul & Busan Itinerary

This was my poly graduation trip. It was only within a small group of 5. We went at the end of June. Weather was interesting. Cooling in the shades, but the sun makes it so much hotter. But at night, it's basically Aircon temperature.

Day 1: Myeongdong Street, Seoul Tower, & Hongdae River

Huge area filled with shops and food stalls. From international brands (E.g. Nike, Adidas, NB, Innisfree, etc.) to local brands (E.g. Spao, Olive Young, HBAF, etc.) they have it all. Recommend to spend a whole day here for my shoppers.

- Acorn Caricature

💵 1 Pax - 9000Won

We did it on the 2nd trip back to Myeongdong.

📍22-4 Chungmuro 1(il)-ga, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

- Sul Bing Cafe

From Bingsu to Waffles, great for a quick break from walking around Myeongdong Street.

📍35-20 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea

- Seoul Tower via Namsan Cable Car

Take the Namsan Cable car to head up the hill to see a 360 view of Seoul and visit the famous Love Locks. (Locks sold there @ $10, so bring your own)

🎟️Entry to Tower > $18/Pax via Klook Pass

🎟️Cable Car > $14/Pax Via Klook Pass

- Hongdae River

Head here to have an instant noodle dinner from the 7-11 on the floating platform while watching the sun set. Be there early to get seats and avoid the crowd even on weekdays!

Day 2: Lotte World & Uniform Rental

Bring out the kid in you or have the adrenaline take you out on their rollercoasters. Went on a weekday and had to queue slightly for rides. Spend a whole day here too.

- Lotte World

🎟️$38/Pax via Klook Pass

- Ehwa Uniform Rental

🎟️$19/Pax via Klook Pass

Day 3: Alpaca World, Nami Island, Gangchan Rail Bike

Spend a whole day at these 3 places. Includes quite a bit of traveling by car (Incl. in Package) and physical effort.

- Alpaca World

Other than Alpacas, there are other animals like Peacock, Capybara, deers, and more!

- Nami Island

Take a ferry or zipline (Extra cost) over to the island and take a stroll and pictures just like in your KDramas.

- Gangchan Rail Bike

Pedal along the old rail tracks and take in the breeze and scenery. Enjoy music and light shows when you pass through the tunnels before taking a train to the end point.

💵Total for 3 Activities: $171 via Klook Nami Island Package

Day 4: Gyeongbokgung palace

Spend the morning visiting the palace followed by Onion Cafe for lunch and Alive Museum and Dynamic Race.

- Gyeongbokgung Palace

Rent the traditional outfits to become your own kdrama within the palace.

🎟️ Free Entry with Hanbok, else it's around $3/Pax

- Daehan Hanbok Rental

- Onion Cafe

Just a few minutes walk away from the palace, this cafe is popular among locals and tourist. Slightly expensive but it was nice and the shop gave a calm vibe.

💵 That plate in the picture + Bubble Milk tea was around $25

Alive Museum & Dynamic Race

Let your inner kid out and have fun with your friends at this 3D Museum and complete the dynamic race by working with your friends to solve puzzles.

🎟️ $11 via Klook

Day 5: Starfield Library & Hongdae Street

Spend another day exploring Seoul and spend money. Hongdae Street is very youthful with shops tailored to youths & teens while Starfield Library is situated within a regular mall complex.

Day 6: OTOT/Self Explore

Day 7: Busan!

Leave Seoul in the early morning and take a 2hr train to Busan. Then, go take a cable car up to Songdo Suspension Bridge and get blown away by the wind and view (Bring along a jacket as it can get really cold with the wind). Then head back down and have lunch before heading to experience Running Man and it's challenges before taking a Yacht out to sea and enjoy the breeze and view. End the day by going by having a spa at Club D Oasis. We then had light snack before we took a midnight bus back to Seoul.

💵$42 via Klook Busan Pass (Cable Car + Spa + Running Man Experience)

💵$15 Via Klook

💵$60 Train to Busan

💵$52 Bus to Seoul (Upgraded seats)

Day 8: Flight back to SG!

Total Damage: Safe to say about $2k of damages was done. (For everything)

Feel free to ask me for more details!

Photos by myself

Edit by myself using GRIDFITI Fujifilm Preset

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