Seoul Icons: A First-Timer's List
Grace Oh

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The essentials to see before you talk about Seoul with anyone back home.

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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Attraction

Gyeongbokgung Palace

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Bukchon Hanok Village
Attraction

Bukchon Hanok Village

Gyedong-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

N Seoul Tower
Attraction

N Seoul Tower

105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea

Gwangjang Market
Shopping

Gwangjang Market

88 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Forest
Attraction

Seoul Forest

South Korea, 서울특별시 성동구 성수1가제1동

4.8 · 5 reviews
Ben K.Jul 28, 2026

Rented the hanbok near Gyeongbokgung like suggested, free entry made it a no-brainer.

Aiko N.Jul 28, 2026

Seoul Forest at golden hour was the most peaceful hour of my whole trip.

Marco R.Jul 28, 2026

Gwangjang Market alone could be its own itinerary. Go hungry like the map says.

Sophie T.Jul 28, 2026

Did all five in one very long, very worth it day.

Priya S.Jul 28, 2026

Wish I had this on day one instead of day four. The Namsan hike tip alone saved us two hours in line.