Day 1: Arrival and Myeongdong Night Market

• Arrival at ICN Airport - Flying in from Japan (arriving around noon)
• Afternoon: 
  • Visit Myeongdong Cathedral for a peaceful start.
  • Explore Myeongdong Night Market for street food, skincare shopping
• Evening
  • Visit Cheonggyecheon
  • Walk around Cheonggyecheon Stream

Day 2: Namsan Tower at Sunset

• Morning
  • Explore Ikseon-dong, a charming area with hanok-style cafes and boutique shops.
  • Cafe Hopping: Soha Saltpond, Ikseon Chihyang, Cheongsudang, Mil Toast
• Afternoon:
  • Visit Hongdae for shopping, street performances, and vibrant street art.
• Evening:
  • Head to Namsan Tower around sunset for panoramic views of Seoul transitioning to night.
  • Capture stunning photos of the city skyline and enjoy the romantic atmosphere

Day 3:  Seoul Forest & Han River Picnic

• Morning:
  • Visit Seoul Forest for a photoshoot, peaceful stroll, deer enclosure
• Afternoon:
  • Seongsu
• Evening:
  • Pick up food for a Han River picnic (e.g., fried chicken, kimbap, or convenience store snacks).
  • Head to Yeouido Hangang Park and enjoy a leisurely meal by the river.
  • Optional: Rent a bike to explore the riverside or relax on rental mats.

Day 4:  Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village & Onion Anguk Cafe

• 7:00 Onion Anguk Cafe
• 8:00 Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace dressed in a hanbok (rent nearby) - photoshoot
  • Watch the changing of the guards ceremony and explore the palace grounds.
• Afternoon:
  • Stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village to admire traditional hanok houses and IG-worthy alleys.
  • Changgyeonggung Palace – Underrated but stunning with a greenhouse
• Evening:
  • Explore Insa-dong Hanok village for unique souvenirs and a traditional Korean dinner, trendy eats, hidden alleys

Day 5: Suwon Day Trip

• Morning: Hwaseong Fortress
  • Walk along the fortress walls for stunning panoramic views.
  • Visit Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
• Afternoon: Starfield Suwon Mall
• Evening: Return to Seoul & Han River Night Picnic
• Han River Picnic at Yeouido Hangang Park (LOL not sure if I have time to do this again)

Day 6: DMZ / War Memorial Museum 

• Morning / DMZ tour
  • DMZ tour day
  • War Memorial of Korea?? Idk if I should skip DMZ tour for this museum for a more chill pace?
• Evening
  • Chill at Itaewon / Itaewon Antique Furniture Street

Day 7: Nami Island + Garden of Morning Calm + Gangchon Rail Bike

• Return at night get food near Myeongdong / wander streets

Day 8: Free Day

• gonna explore gangnam/hongdae area (and get botox before I fly back home lol)
• also buy last minute souvenirs!

Please let me know if this is a doable itinerary, if theres anything I should change! Or If there's any other places I should see or visit in Seoul. I'll be staying in Myeongdong for my trip. I love history but I'm not sure if I should add the DMZ day tour on my itinerary or just take it easy and visit the War History Museum. I don't care too much about shopping. Going to be in Japan for 3 weeks before this so I don't want to tire myself out as well.