I recently went to Seoul Korea for a few days. Here are some activities, food, and shopping recommendations.
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Food
Activities
Shopping
Souvenirs
Skincare and Fragrances
Food
Insadong has multiple floors filled with shopping and food. They have a lot of creative workshops where you can make custom dolls, luggage tags, and bags.
Guide to Insadong (SEOUL): Shop, Eat, Play & Stay
We had to try a Krispy Kreme in Korea. They have a milk tea flavored donut! We visited the one at the coex mall.
Krispy Kreme, Coex, Gangnam District, Seoul South Korea
This was a cute find we stopped at when we needed a shopping break. You have to make a reservation before you can order and sit down. The desserts were super yummy and another great photo op place!
This is a must see photo op place! Located at the coex mall is a huge library free to attend.
Starfield Library
This aquarium was a hidden gem for me! I went during the Wallace and Gromit collaboration and it was so fun! I did a scavenger hunt while checking out all the animals!
SEA LIFE COEX, Seoul Aquarium
Located at the top of Coex mall is the Gangnam’s statue. Just a cute place to take photos!
Gangnam Style Sculpture
What a beautiful palace. We came around the afternoon where we were able to see the garage changing ceremony. What a site to see. You can take pictures and explore the whole palace.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
N Seoul tower was so cool! You have to take a tram up there and the view was stunning! They also have some gift shops and food places up there.
N Seoul Tower (2026) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
We got to live our childhood dreams by visiting this place. We got our caricatures taken along with some shopping and snacks along the way.
Lotte World
Shopping
There is so much to do here aside from shopping. I included some other activities in this list you can check out from the Coex mall.
Starfield Coex Mall
This was our final stop where we did all of our shopping. This had about everything from Olive Young to KPOP.
Guide to Myeongdong Shopping Street: Shops, Food, Map
We did a ton of damage to our wallets at this store. Make sure to check out their sales and collabs!
Olive Young Myeongdong Town
Souvenirs
I got the Seoul Korea edition mug of 2025. Their lineup was so cute it was so hard to choose!
Starbucks Korea 2025 (@seoul_sistas)
Skincare and Fragrances
I love this! It’s like a tamagotchi but in lotion form. You can custom design yours with included sticker sheets. I got the purple milk tea scented lotion.
MUMCHIT Perfume Keyring Hand Cream 1.7oz
Water bank is an amazing choice especially if you have dry skin. It’s so hydrating and feels weightless.
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Collection
This is my favorite fragrance as of 2025. They have beautiful packaging that you can get a customized bottle with whatever message you choose.
Susie Salmon Multi Perfume
Enough said already with this product. Just stocked up on these.
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
Always a must have.
Beauty of Joseon Sunscreens
This was so good! You put it on overnight and your skin feels so hydrated! Make sure to get it directly from the company to make sure it’s authentic.
BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Deep Hydrating Mask
I love this brand. I got a large bottle when I went to Olive Young.
