Let’s explore Seoul 🇰🇷

This historic Korean village is a community of traditional Korean houses. It is free to explore with the opportunity to see breathtaking views (including views of Seoul Tower). Getting there is easy using the subway or bus. If you prefer avoiding the tourist crowds, get there early (around 9 am). You can also rent a Hanbok for a couple of hours or the whole day from $13 to $20 on average and capture memories exploring the cute alleyways. Please do not be too loud as there are locals and families who live here. Travel tip: To avoid feeling rushed, I recommend getting the whole day and after visiting the village, visit Gyeongbokgung palace next (free entrance if you are wearing a hanbok) & Jongmyo shrine (if you are lucky, you might see a ritual ceremony being conducted there).

After climbing the hill up from hoehyeon station on the subway (blue line) I took the cable car ride up to Seoul tower. That ride costs about 15000 won /person (About $11/person). If you walk up the trail, it is free to get to the main entrance. You can end there and enjoy the most beautiful pictures and views or you can pay 21000 won (about $16) and head up to the observation deck and enjoy views from the Sky restroom. This is the perfect way to tire kids out for the day or spend a leisurely afternoon by yourself or with your partner. Travel tip: Stop by the restaurant and get some chocolate or red bean filled hotteok 🤌🏿. Behind the restaurant, there is a love lock enclosure/area that you can buy locks (or come up with one) write whatever you want on it and lock together with countless of other hopeful wishes /stories.

Make sure to carry cash! Vendors sell items from $3 - $15 Easy to find and please come ready to have fun