DMZ tour
Most underrated and amazing thing we did.
Package was about $50/person for 8-10 hours of shuttle transport, multiple DMZ stops, free time, and an excellent English-speaking guide.
Seoul
Things to do
Starfield Coex Mall
We spent a whole day there and could have spent another.
Hit the library beyond anything else.
National Museum
Spent many hours and could have spent more.
Rich history plus areas for art from other countries.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Nice area to go around.
Make sure to arrive before it closes in the evening.
Hanok Village
Right next to the palace; 14th-century village with traditional houses / buildings.
Jjimjilbangs
Korean spa specialty.
Visit if you can; can be a little pricey.
Hongdae Street
Amazing nightlife with many places to go.
Text me for specific recs.
War Memorial
Did not have enough time, but heard it was a spot to go.
Changgyeonggung Palace
Did not go, but looked cool from pictures.
Food
The Mong
Affordable Chinese place close to the National Museum.
Great for vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
Radio M
Near Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Nice coffee / pastry shop with a chill environment and old radios upstairs.
Samyukga
KBBQ place we went to.
Not sure you can miss with KBBQ here, but we enjoyed this enough to recommend it.
Kyochon Chicken Nonhyeon No. 1
Chain, I believe, but it was our Korean fried chicken spot.
Everything was fantastic.
Where to stay
Gangnam
Best area to stay in our opinion: close enough to everything, safe enough, affordable, bustling, and clean.
Airbnb
We stayed in one and recommend it as spacious and affordable.
Transport
Taxis / Ubers
We stuck to these because they were easiest.
Public transport
Exists, but seemed counterintuitive.
Since it was very cold, we minimized time outside when we could.
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