I went on a 4-day trip to Korea with my mother and sister, which was my first visit in a year. We stayed at Nine Tree Premier R. Hotel Seoul Yongsan, which I had been looking forward to. We explored various places, starting with The Hyundai Seoul's food area, where I loved the truffle butter salt bread and Dubai chocolate mochi. I also revisited Gwangjang Market for their delicious twisted donuts and tried Dakhanmari for the first time, which was amazing. For breakfast, we enjoyed the famous seaweed soup at Oilje, which required a month-in-advance reservation. We also shopped at Hyundai I'Park Mall, where I found Korean-exclusive items at MUJI and Daiso. My favorite part was visiting stationery shops like Allwrite and Papier Prost in Seochon, and later, we had a luxurious tea time at TEA・THOLOGY in Seongsu. I also enjoyed shopping for clothes at ouro's flagship store and ended the trip with Kyochon Chicken. — Seoul · Seochon Village

2:03Nine Tree Premier R. Hotel Seoul Yongsan 3:14The Hyundai Seoul 3:29HAN JUNG SUN THE HYUNDAI SEOUL 3:40Artist Bakery THE HYUNDAI SEOUL 5:04Gwangjang Market Twisted Donut 5:30Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari 7:10Oilje 8:09I PARK Mall Yongsan 8:39MUJI I'PARK Mall 9:13Daiso Yongsan I'PARK Mall 9:50ALLWRITE Seochon 10:28PAPIER PROST 11:23TEA・THOLOGY Seongsu 13:19OURO SHOWROOM FLAGSHIP 14:36Kyochon Chicken Sinyongsan Station

2:03Nine Tree Premier R. Hotel Seoul Yongsan 3:14The Hyundai Seoul 3:29HAN JUNG SUN THE HYUNDAI SEOUL 3:40Artist Bakery THE HYUNDAI SEOUL

Travel tips

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When taking the limousine bus to Seoul, be careful not to lose the baggage claim ticket you receive when boarding.

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If staying in the Yongsan area, be aware that you might not be able to charge your climate companion card at Yongsan Station; Sinyongsan Station is where you can charge it.

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The Hyundai I'Park Mall is large, so it's recommended to check which stores you want to visit beforehand.

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When buying food items, check international flight rules.

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Streets featured

서촌

Seochon Village

Hanok Alleys, artisan shops, and calm vibe.

Curated places

더 현대 서울The Hyundai Seoul

I enjoyed my short visit before closing, and I recommend the food area for trying various interesting items.

Seochon Village Food & Restaurants Cafe & Dessert

HAN JUNG SUN THE HYUNDAI SEOUL

한정선 더현대서울

한정선 더현대서울HAN JUNG SUN THE HYUNDAI SEOUL

The Dubai chocolate mochi was delicious, with a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, and it was very satisfying.

3.9

무인양품 아이파크몰MUJI I'PARK Mall

I found Korean-exclusive items not available in Japan, like the songpyeon kit, which I was interested in trying.

4.3

다이소 용산 아이파크몰Daiso Yongsan I'PARK Mall

I found specific items like Cham Sauce and oden dashi packs, which my mother loves for making delicious tteokbokki.

Seochon Village Shopping Fashion Shop

아우로 플래그쉽 스토어OURO SHOWROOM FLAGSHIP

The colors and designs are exactly my style, and I had a great shopping experience trying on various items and buying a cute top recommended by the staff.

Seochon Village Food & Restaurants Cafe & Dessert

4.5

광장시장 찹쌀 꽈배기Gwangjang Market Twisted Donut

I was impressed by the deliciousness of the twisted donuts, which are handmade, crispy on the outside, and chewy on the inside, and I highly recommend trying them.

Seochon Village Bakery Food & Restaurants

4.5

아티스트 베이커리 더현대서울Artist Bakery THE HYUNDAI SEOUL

The truffle butter salt bread had an appetizing truffle aroma, was the perfect size for a snack, and was truly delicious and crispy.

Seochon Village Korean Food Food & Restaurants

4.1

진옥화할매원조닭한마리Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari

The Dakhanmari was delicious from start to finish, with tender meat, tasty tteokbokki, and an excellent soup base for kalguksu.

4.5

나인트리 프리미어 로카우스 호텔 서울 용산Nine Tree Premier R. Hotel Seoul Yongsan

I was really looking forward to staying at this hotel, and I appreciated the separate shower and toilet, the convenient WOWPASS machine in the lobby, and the pleasant scent throughout the hotel.

Seochon Village Chicken Food & Restaurants

4.2

교촌치킨 신용산역점Kyochon Chicken Sinyongsan Station

Kyochon Chicken is always delicious, no matter when I eat it.

Seochon Village Shopping

4.8

파피어프로스트PAPIER PROST

This is another favorite shop with simple and stylish items, and I found it very relaxing to see so many cute stationery items.

Seochon Village Shopping

4.8

올라이트 서촌점ALLWRITE Seochon

This is a favorite shop I visit every time I come to Seoul, and all the items are so cute that it's hard to choose.

Seochon Village Dessert Cafe & Dessert

TEA・THOLOGY Seongsu

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티솔로지 성수점TEA・THOLOGY Seongsu

I loved this place from my previous visit, and the Seongsu branch offered a luxurious time with delicious and unique teas and desserts in a wonderful atmosphere.

Seochon Village Korean Food Food & Restaurants

4.7

오일제Oilje

This was my third visit, and the seaweed soup is incredibly delicious, along with the hot pot-cooked rice and two types of kimchi, providing a gentle and healing meal.

아이파크몰 용산I PARK Mall Yongsan

The mall was easy to navigate with fewer people, especially the MUSINSA floor, and it's recommended to check stores beforehand due to its size.