If you are travelling for the first time in Korean territory and your time is counted, we recommend that you reserve 3-4 days in Seoul, the capital, because it provides a good overview of the country.
Day 1: Seoul and its imperial palaces
Day 2: Seoul and its folk village
Day 3: Seoul and its hanoks
Day 4: Historical and cultural break in Andong
Day 5: Gyeongju, the historic capital of Korea
Day 6: Haiensa, a spiritual break
Day 7: Return to Seoul
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Start by visiting one of the palaces in northern Seoul: Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung and Deoksugung as a priority and in order. Then, continue with a walk in Myeong-dong and Namdaemun market, which is certainly smaller but much more typical than the famous Dongdaemun market.
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Continue your discovery of the capital by visiting the folk village of Namsan, followed by a walk in Apgujeong-dong.
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Stroll through Insadong (preferably on Sundays when the street is very busy) and the adjoining district of Bukchon filled with its traditional Korean houses, the hanoks. And end your day with a trip to the student districts of the West.
Spend a good morning in Andong (about 4 hours train) to see its folk village and Confucian academies, including Dosan Seowon.
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Continue with a day in Gyeongju where you can admire the remains of the kingdom of Silla, including the Bulguksa temple and the Seokguram cave.
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Following your visit to Kyeongju, go to Haensa. Located near Daegu, it is one of South Korea's most important Buddhist temples.
It's time to go back to Seoul and prepare his departure, thinking about a return next.
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