Seoul 3-Day 2-Night Family Trip
From Gyeongbokgung Palace & Bukchon to N Seoul Tower & Han River
Day 1
- Suggested visit 10:00Gyeongbokgung PalaceSuggested route
Start at Exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Station on Subway Line 3. If your goal is the Royal Guard Changing Ceremony in front of Gwanghwamun Gate, check the event schedule for that day first; after viewing Geunjeongjeon Hall and Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, head toward the National Folk Museum of Korea to minimize backtracking. Gyeongbokgung Palace is regularly closed on Tuesdays, so if your date overlaps, swap it with another day. For the special interior viewing of Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, which is separate from general palace admission, check the operating days and availability on the official integrated reservation site: https://royal.khs.go.kr/ROYAL/contents/R702000000.do
Check place & directions → - Suggested visit 12:30The National Folk Museum of KoreaSuggested route
Located inside the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace, it can be reached on foot without having to exit separately. It displays Korea's traditional way of life through easy-to-understand exhibits, making it well-suited for children's education. Since the exhibition halls are indoors, it's also a good place to take a break from the heat or cold.
Check place & directions → - Suggested visit 14:30Bukchon Hanok VillageSuggested route
After visiting the National Folk Museum of Korea, exit toward Samcheong-ro and walk to Bukchon so you don't need to go back to the subway station. Not all of Bukchon, but the 'Red Zone' designated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government is open for tourist visits only from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you're using a stroller or your child is tired, skip the steep alleys, take a break on Samcheong-ro, and then head toward Anguk Station. Seoul city zone map and visitor guide: https://english.seoul.go.kr/notice-on-restrictions-for-tourist-visits-to-bukchon-special-management-area-effective-from-november-2024/
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Visit times and routes are suggestions. Check official opening hours, closures and fees before visiting.
About this itinerary
This is a 3-day, 2-night itinerary for families visiting Seoul for the first time. On the first day, walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace through the National Folk Museum of Korea to Bukchon; if it falls on a Tuesday, swap the first and second days. On the second day, move from Insa-dong and Myeong-dong to Namsan. The Namsan Cable Car and the N Seoul Tower observatory are separate facilities, so check which ones you plan to use before booking. On the third day, combine Banpo Hangang Park and Sebit Islands on foot, and if it's your departure day, skip Seoul Forest and leave time for the trip to the airport.
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