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Things to do in South Korea
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Godfrey
Must see things to do in Korea
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Top Sights
Amazing experience, but for the full effect you can rent hanbok at several stores nearby.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Fun neighborhood to walk around and take pics, lots of hills, so wear some good walking shoes
Bukchon Hanok Village
Quieter than Gyeongbokgung, and the Secret Garden tour is worth booking ahead.
Changdeokgung
Go at sunset. Seeing the whole city light up is the moment you'll remember.
N Seoul Tower
Come hungry. Bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes) fresh off the griddle.
Gwangjang Market
Street food and skincare shopping heaven. Best in the evening.
Myeong-dong
Pack Before You Go
Korea uses the round two-prong plugs. Don't get stuck without one.
Travel Adapter Worldwide All-in-One Plug
You'll use your phone for maps and translation all day. It WILL die.
Anker Power Bank, 10000mAh Portable Charger
Keeps your passport and phone close in crowded markets.
Pacsafe Metrosafe LS100 3L Anti Theft Bag
You WILL come home with more than you left with (hello, Korean skincare).
Pack-It® Isolate Packing Cube M
Seoul is hills and stairs everywhere. Max cushion means you can walk all day and still have legs for the night market.
Brooks Men's Ghost Max 3 Running Shoe
Pillowy, stable, and easy on the knees. A great all-day city walker.
Bondi 9 Men's Cushioned Road Running Shoe
For rainy days and hiking Bukhansan. Waterproof, supportive, and comfortable right out of the box.
Men's Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots
A budget-friendly waterproof boot that keeps your feet dry on rainy temple days and mountain trails.
Men's Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof Hiking Boot
Light enough to stuff in a daypack and fully waterproof for Korea's summer monsoon. Seattle-approved, too.
Men's Torrentshell 3L Rain Jacket
Good to Know
Get a T-money card at the airport. Tap-and-go for subway, bus, and even convenience stores.
Transportation Cards- VISITKOREA
Google Maps doesn't work well in Korea. Use Naver or KakaoMap instead.
Naver Map
