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48 Hours in Seoul — The Classic Weekend

The greatest hits — outdoors, food, culture and a night out.

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Friday

  1. Evening

    Jungsik

    Modern Korean · $$$$ · Gangnam

    Open the weekend here — Two-Michelin-star tasting menu — bibimbap rethought as fine dining.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Dinner-grade kitchen worth lingering at
    • ·Keeps you in Gangnam — short walk from your other stops

Saturday

  1. Morning
    Han River Parks
    Outdoors · Yeouido / Banpo

    Bike loops, chicken-and-beer picnics, Banpo bridge rainbow fountain at night.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Yeouido / Banpo — short walk from your other stops
  2. Lunch

    Tosokchon

    Samgyetang · $$ · Jongno

    Ginseng chicken soup the presidents eat — go before noon.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Strong lunch option, quick enough to keep the day moving
    • ·Keeps you in Jongno — short walk from your other stops
  3. Afternoon
    Bukchon Hanok Village
    Culture · Jongno

    Hillside maze of traditional houses between two palaces.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Jongno — short walk from your other stops
  4. Evening
    Itaewon & Gyeongnidan
    Nightlife · Yongsan

    Craft beer, speakeasies, the best soju cocktails in the city.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Hits different at golden hour
    • ·Keeps you in Yongsan — short walk from your other stops

Sunday

  1. Morning
    Gyeongbokgung Palace
    Culture · Jongno

    Free entry in hanbok; changing-of-the-guard at 10am and 2pm.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Jongno — short walk from your other stops
  2. Afternoon
    Bukhansan National Park
    Outdoors · Dobonggu

    Granite peaks inside the city limits — beloved by solo hikers and active families.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Dobonggu — short walk from your other stops

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