Seoul, South Korea
SEOUL ITINERARY – JULY 12, 2026
Arrival at ICN: 4:20 AM
Hotel: Hotel The Designers Seoul Station
04:20–05:30
Arrive at Incheon Airport and freshen up.
05:30–06:13
AREX Express to Seoul Station.
06:15–06:45
Leave luggage at hotel and explore the Seoul Station area.
07:30–08:15 Breakfast
Cafe Onion Anguk
Traditional hanok-style bakery and café.
08:15–09:00
Bukchon Hanok Village
09:00–09:50
Walk through Samcheong-dong toward Gyeongbokgung.
10:00–10:20
Royal Guard Changing Ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate.
10:20–12:00
Gyeongbokgung Palace
National Palace Museum
National Folk Museum
12:15–13:15 Lunch
Tosokchon Samgyetang
Traditional Korean ginseng chicken soup.
13:30–15:00
Changdeokgung Palace
15:00–15:45
Changgyeonggung Palace
16:00–17:00
Deoksugung Palace
17:15–17:45
Gyeonghuigung Palace
18:15
Return to Hotel The Designers Seoul Station
Check in and rest.
19:00–20:30 Dinner
Bonga Dakhanmari
Traditional Seoul-style whole chicken hot pot.
20:30–22:00
Evening walk:
Choose among Cheonggyecheon Stream, Myeong-dong, or N Seoul Tower.
SEOUL DMZ ITINERARY – JULY 13, 2026
07:30–08:15 Breakfast
Shinsunseolnongtang Myeongdong
Traditional Korean seolleongtang (beef bone soup).
08:30–08:50
Walk to Myeongdong Subway Station Exit 9.
09:00–15:00
DMZ Tour
Meeting Point: Myeongdong Subway Station Exit 9
Typical Stops:
- Imjingak
- Third Tunnel of Aggression
- Dora Observatory
- Dorasan Station
Return to Myeongdong approximately 15:00.
15:15–16:15 Lunch
Jinsadaek Myeongdong
Traditional Korean Hanjeongsik (multi-course royal-style meal) in a hanok-style setting.
16:15–18:00
Explore:
- Myeongdong Cathedral
- Myeongdong Shopping Streets
- Street Food Market
18:00–19:30 Dinner
Neungrado Myeongdong
Traditional Pyongyang-style cuisine:
- Naengmyeon (buckwheat cold noodles)
- Bulgogi
- Mung bean pancakes
- Dumplings
19:30–21:30 Evening Walk
- Cheonggyecheon Stream
- Seoul Plaza
- Deoksugung Palace exterior at night
Food Highlights:
Breakfast: Shinsunseolnongtang Myeongdong
Lunch: Jinsadaek Myeongdong (Hanjeongsik)
Dinner: Neungrado Myeongdong (Pyongyang Cuisine)
GYEONGJU DAY TRIP – JULY 14, 2026
KTX TRAINS
Outbound: Seoul Station 05:27 → Gyeongju Station 07:41
Return: Gyeongju Station 19:07 → Seoul Station 21:24
05:00–05:20
Walk from Hotel The Designers Seoul Station to Seoul Station.
05:27–07:41
KTX to Gyeongju.
Breakfast: Coffee and pastry at Seoul Station before boarding.
08:15–09:30
Daereungwon Tomb Complex
09:30–10:00
Cheomseongdae Observatory
10:00–10:45
Gyochon Hanok Village
10:45–11:15
Woljeonggyo Bridge
11:15–12:45
Lunch in Hwangnidan-gil
Recommended: Ssambap (Gyeongju’s signature meal), local side dishes, traditional tea.
12:45–13:15
Dessert Stop
Try Hwangnam Bread and Chalboribbang. Purchase extra to take back to Seoul.
13:15–15:00
Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
15:00–16:30
Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
16:30–17:00
Coffee Break in the historic center.
17:00–18:15
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
18:15–18:50
Early Dinner
Recommended: Hanwoo beef (barbecue, bulgogi, or rice bowl).
18:50
Taxi to Gyeongju Station.
19:07–21:24
KTX back to Seoul.
Souvenirs:
- Hwangnam Bread
- Chalboribbang
- Traditional Korean tea
Beijing, China
Day 1 - Exploring the Heart of Beijing
Morning: Start your day with a visit to Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square, where you can admire the Monument to the People's Heroes and gaze at the imposing Tiananmen Gate. After taking pictures, stroll over to the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace, to explore its vast courtyards and exquisite architecture.
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at a nearby traditional restaurant, savoring Beijing roast duck. Following your meal, head to Jingshan Park for a panoramic view of the Forbidden City from its highest point. You can then visit the beautiful Summer Palace, wandering through its serene gardens and picturesque lakes.
Evening: For dinner, treat yourself to local dumplings at a popular eatery in the Dongcheng district. After your meal, take a leisurely walk around the Houhai Lakes, where you can experience the vibrant nightlife, with bars and cafes lining the shores. Conclude your day by enjoying a scenic boat ride if time permits.