This guide is a one-stop resource for your trip to Seoul, South Korea. From essential Korean phrases, where to stay, what to see, where to eat, and more. This isn't your typical tourist guide but my personal recommendations and trips from living and working in South Korea. I'll also set you up with some insider tips that only locals know from living in Korea.
[About the author] โ๐ป
As an Australian expat who has lived in South Korea since 2022, I know firsthand how it can be overwhelming to navigate a new country. That's why I've personally curated a list of places, tips, and information from living and travelling in South Korea. You'll be getting personal recommendations from someone who has lived in Korea compared to the ordinary tourist providing recommendations.
Curious about me? Check out the 'about me' section on my website. You can find more about me and FREE resources to help plan your trips to Korea and beyond!
[GUIDE FEATURES]
โ๏ธKorea Travel Essentials (Must Have Apps, Data Connectivity)
๐คซ Insider tips for visiting Korea (Sneak peek into Korea Survival Guide)
๐Getting around Seoul
โ How to use public transport like a local.
โ Recommendations for the travel passes (save $$)
๐ฌ Useful Korean travel phrases
๐๏ธWhere to stay in Seoul
โ Best Hanok stays in Korea
โ Best places to stay in Seoul (Over 7 areas to choose from)
โ Recommendations for temple stays
๐Where to Go in Seoul (13 Areas to Visit in Seoul)
โ Breakdown of must-visit areas in Seoul & things to do in these areas
โ From well-known areas & local recommendations
โ Tips & recommendations on avoiding tourist traps
๐๏ธWhere to shop in Seoul (Best shopping Areas)
โ 11 Best shopping areas in Seoul for different budgets & styles
โ Recommendations for Korean brands (clothing, K-beauty, K-skincare)
โ Insider tips on avoiding tourist inflated prices
โ Best markets in Seoul (Food, souvenirs, clothing)
๐ถ๐ปโโ๏ธRecommended Activities
โ 11 top things to do in Seoul
โ Recommendations for cultural villages, museums & galleries, workshops.
โ Recommendations for Korean Tea Houses
โ Cafe hopping (sneak peek into Cafe & Restaurant Guide)
โ + 5 best day trips from Seoul
๐บ๏ธ Recommended Places to visit (Palaces, Hanok Villages, museums, temples, and more)
โ Recommendations on popular tourist spots & hidden gems
โ Diverse locations (parks, gardens, art galleries, museums, theme parks, best views, palaces, temples &. more!)
๐ธ Best Photo Spots in Seoul (Instagrammable Places)
๐ Things to Do at Night in Seoul
๐ฅ Recommendations on where to eat (Restaurants & Cafes)
โ Sneak peek into popular Korea Cafe & Restaurant Guide)
[EXCLUSIVE features]
๐ธ Discount code for another guide!
๐บ๏ธ Interactive map guide - Access this guide on the go via this link or the FREE Thatch app.
โจ Helping you avoid tourist traps & overrated spots by giving you local hidden gems.
๐ Includes Naver Map links making it easy to navigate in Korea.
๐ฐ๐ท Korean names making it easier to search online.
๐คซ Sneak peek into my popular guides (tips & recommendations I've never told anyone else!)
