10 days in Seoul Itinerary

One of east Asia's major cultural and financial centers, Seoul boasts five World Heritage Sites and a huge selection of museums, temples, shrines, palaces, parks, gardens, and glass-and-steel skyscrapers.

You've added Lotte World, Dongdaemun Shopping Complex, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), and other attractions to your itinerary. Get some historical perspective at Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Gwanghwamun Gate and DMZ Haemaru Village. The adventure continues: get a taste of the local shopping with Myeongdong Shopping Street, get to know the fascinating history of Cheonggyecheon Stream, take a stroll through Insadong, and don't miss a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village.

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Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam to Seoul is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bandar Seri Begawan to Seoul. Traveling from Bandar Seri Begawan in December, expect Seoul to be much colder, temps between 3°C and -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.