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Gyeongbokgung Palace gate and wide stone courtyard in Seoul Essentials Things to Do in Seoul: Palaces, Markets, Museums and Night Views What to do in Seoul by area: the palaces and their closing days, Bukchon's visiting hours, markets, museums, Namsan, Seoul Sky and a jjimjilbang. Updated 29 October 2026 Covered food aisle with stalls and stools inside Gwangjang Market, Seoul Essentials Where to Eat in Seoul: Soups, Noodles, Markets and Cafes by Area Where to eat in Seoul by area: samgyetang near Gyeongbokgung, kal-guksu in Myeongdong, market alleys, Hongdae cafes and Seongsu coffee, with closing days. 13 October 2026 Stone gate of Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon under a clear blue sky Day trip Day Trips from Seoul: DMZ, Suwon, Incheon and Nami Island Day trips from Seoul: the DMZ through official channels, Suwon's Hwaseong Fortress, Incheon and Nami Island, with fees, closing days and what to bring. 13 October 2026 Quiet lane of tiled hanok houses west of Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul Essentials Seoul Travel Tips: Palace Closing Days, Weather and Basics Seoul travel tips: which palaces close on which days, cherry blossom and monsoon dates, Bukchon's visiting rules, the DMZ ID rule and the free museums. 13 October 2026

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Crowds and neon signs along the Myeongdong shopping district at night, Seoul Where to stay Where to Stay in Seoul: Myeongdong, Hongdae or Jongno? Short answer: Myeongdong for a first trip, Hongdae for nightlife and live music, Jongno for the palaces. Seoul's main areas compared by subway line. 13 October 2026

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Essentials Incheon Airport to Seoul: AREX, Bus and Taxi Incheon Airport to Seoul Station takes 66 minutes on the AREX all-stop train from Terminal 2. Compare AREX, airport buses, night buses and taxis. 1 November 2026 Essentials Seoul at Christmas and New Year's Eve 2026: Lights, Bosingak and Countdowns Seoul's Christmas lights, skating rink and New Year's Eve bell ringing at Bosingak, with last year's dates and hours until the 2026 programme is announced. 29 October 2026 Essentials Seoul Weather by Month: Temperatures, Rain and What to Pack Seoul weather month by month from the Korea Meteorological Administration's 1991 to 2020 normals: highs, lows and rainfall, and which months suit a trip. 29 October 2026