8 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.

Take a break from Seoul with a short trip to Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, about 1h 5 min away. Pack the 16th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Lotte World. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, take in nature's colorful creations at Namsan Park, take a stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, and admire the striking features of Changdeokgung Palace.

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If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiports are Gimpo International Airport, Incheon International Airport and Osan Air Base. In January, daytime highs in Seoul are 1°C, while nighttime lows are -7°C.