🏯 Essential Landmarks ☕ Hidden Cafés 🍢 Street Food 🌃 Nightlife 💸 Budget Tips 👣 Walking Tours 🏙️ Modern Lifestyle
Seoul City Guide — Landmarks · Cafés · Street Food · Nightlife · Budget · Walking Tours · Modern Lifestyle
From Gyeongbokgung’s royal heritage to Seongsu’s industrial-chic cafés, and from Gwangjang Market snacks to Itaewon & Hongdae nights, this hub links all seven parts of the Seoul City Guide. Built for first-time visitors and K-culture fans, it highlights easy transit, budget tips, photo spots, and cultural walks—so you can explore confidently and enjoy more of Seoul with less planning.
1) Why This Guide Works for First-Time Visitors
Seoul is a city of contrasts: palaces beside glass towers, hanok alleys near neon districts, street food carts next to design museums. This guide distills the city into seven focused chapters— Landmarks, Hidden Cafés, Street Food, Nightlife, Budget, Walking Tours, Modern Lifestyle. Each article uses short paragraphs, lists, and tables for maximum readability, plus practical details (subway exits, best times, quick tips) for smooth navigation. Start anywhere—every page stands alone— but together they create a complete, on-the-ground plan for 3–5 days in Seoul.
2) Inside the Seoul City Guide (Linked Summaries)
- Essential Seoul Landmarks — Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, N Seoul Tower, Cheonggyecheon, and DDP with photo tips and time-saving routes.
- Hidden Cafés & Dessert Streets — Seongsu, Ikseon, Yeonnam café maps, signature desserts, and roastery picks.
- Street Food Heaven — Gwangjang, Myeongdong, Namdaemun, Tongin: what to eat, prices, and vendor etiquette.
- Seoul Nightlife Experience — Itaewon, Hongdae, Gangnam, rooftop bars, live music, and late-night safety tips.
- Budget-Friendly Seoul — Subway passes, free attractions, guesthouses, convenience-store meals, and a ₩50,000 day plan.
- Cultural Walking Tours — Insadong, museums, Han River parks, mural villages, and K-drama filming routes.
- Modern Seoul Lifestyle — Shopping districts, tech & design spaces, youth culture, festivals, and sustainability.
3) Suggested Reading Path & Traveler Profiles
Recommended order: Landmarks → Hidden Cafés → Street Food → Nightlife → Budget → Walking Tours → Modern Lifestyle. This flow moves from classic icons to neighborhood vibes, then into taste, nightlife, savings, culture-on-foot, and the city’s future. Fast-track options: • Foodies: Street Food → Hidden Cafés → Nightlife • Photo lovers: Landmarks → Walking Tours → Modern Lifestyle • Budget travelers: Budget → Street Food → Landmarks Whichever you choose, each article keeps sentences short, tips practical, and maps simple—so you can explore more and search less.
