5 days may family trip
Gyeongbokgung Palace: Visit Seoul's largest palace and catch the changing of the guard ceremony (opens at 9am, entry fee ₩3,000).
National Folk Museum of Korea: Learn about Korean culture and history through interactive exhibits (located within Gyeongbokgung, free entry).
Insadong Street: Explore traditional tea houses and shops selling Korean crafts (great for souvenir hunting, open till 10pm).
Bukchon Hanok Village: Stroll through this preserved village of traditional Korean houses (best visited early to avoid crowds).
Changdeokgung Palace: Explore the Secret Garden and enjoy a guided tour (entry fee ₩8,000, closed on Mondays).
Cheonggyecheon Stream: Relax along this scenic stream, ideal for an evening walk (open 24 hours, family-friendly).
Lotte World Adventure: Enjoy a day of rides and attractions at this indoor amusement park (opens at 9:30am, tickets from ₩55,000).
Lotte World Aquarium: Visit the impressive aquarium within Lotte World Mall (entry fee ₩30,000, suitable for all ages).
Star Avenue: Explore K-pop themed attractions and shop for merchandise (open till 10pm, family-friendly).
Namsan Park: Hike or take a cable car to N Seoul Tower for panoramic views of the city (cable car round trip ₩10,000).
Seoul Forest: Enjoy a leisurely afternoon in this large park with playgrounds, deer park, and bike rentals (free entry).
Ttukseom Hangang Park: Have a picnic by the Han River as the sun sets (family-friendly, bring snacks).
COEX Mall: Visit the largest underground shopping mall with an impressive library and aquarium (open 10am, family-friendly).
Bongeunsa Temple: Explore this tranquil Buddhist temple across from COEX (free entry, peaceful gardens).
Gangnam District: Experience the lively atmosphere with shopping and dining (family-friendly restaurants available).
Seoul Lantern Festival (May 3-5): A beautiful exhibition of lanterns along the Cheonggyecheon Stream.
Bamdokkaebi Night Market (Fridays and Saturdays in May): Enjoy street food and crafts at the market near Dongdaemun Design Plaza.