Seoul

The largest of Seoul's five grand palaces, built in 1395. Watch the royal guard changing ceremony and explore beautiful traditional architecture.

Iconic landmark offering panoramic views of Seoul. Drive up Namsan Mountain or take the cable car for stunning city views, especially at night.

Traditional Korean village with hundreds of hanok houses dating back to the Joseon Dynasty. Perfect for a quiet walk between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung palaces.

Seoul's oldest traditional market, famous for bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), mayak gimbap, and yukhoe (beef tartare). A must-visit for food lovers.

Legendary noodle restaurant serving kalguksu (knife-cut noodles) and mandu (dumplings) since 1966. Always packed with locals and tourists alike.

Famous for its traditional samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup). Located near Gyeongbokgung Palace, perfect after exploring the palace grounds.

Specialty coffee roasters known for excellent single-origin coffees. The Dohwa-dong location has a charming vintage atmosphere with their own roastery.

Trendy bakery cafe housed in a renovated hanok near Bukchon. Known for their pandoro bread and beautiful traditional architecture combined with modern design.

A futuristic neo-futurist landmark by Zaha Hadid and a Vincenzo filming location. The flowing silver facade is stunning at night, and the surrounding area is a 24/7 shopping and K-pop hub.

The iconic overpass from "Itaewon Class" where Saeroyi first arrives in Itaewon. Drive through for the drama shot, then park nearby to explore Itaewon's food and bar scene.

Seoul's trendiest neighborhood, known as "Korea's Brooklyn." Converted warehouses now host specialty coffee, concept stores, and flagship cafes. Perfect for a weekend drive and cafe-hop.

The most popular Han River park for picnics, cherry blossoms, and the Banpo Rainbow Fountain view. Large parking lots make it easy with a rental car, and chimaek (chicken + beer) delivery to the park is iconic.

A 24-hour Korean jjimjilbang (sauna complex) with 7 floors of pools, saunas, sleeping rooms, and restaurants. Perfect end to a long driving day, and a great budget overnight stay option (10,000-15,000 KRW).