Seoul 5 Days 4 Nights In-depth Guide | Locals’ Secret Ways to Play Revealed! Attached is a guide to avoid pitfalls

| Locals’ secret ways of playing revealed! Attached is a guide to avoiding pitfalls. 🌈 Must-haves before traveling ❶ Visa: Holders of Chinese passports can apply for an electronic visa (multiple entries for 5 years). It is recommended to apply 20 days in advance ❷ Air ticket: round trip 2k+, Korean Air/Jeju Air is recommended, you can take the AREX express from Incheon Airport to the city ❸ Transportation: T-Money cards can be purchased at convenience stores. Subway fares are based on mileage, about 10-15 yuan. Silver Model Taxi is the best choice for taxis. ❹ Communication: Rent an EGG pocket WiFi or buy a KT SIM card (average 10 yuan per day) ❺ Currency: 1 yuan ≈ 190 won, the best exchange rate is in Myeongdong 📸 Internet celebrity check-in map ✨ Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP): futuristic architecture + free exhibitions, shopping in the early morning is more cost-effective ✨ Mugnyang Mountain in Seongsu-dong: A small hiking trail with a mountaintop cafe overlooking the Han River ✨ Yeonnam-dong Common Ground: a container creative park with a handmade market on weekends ✨ Lindadong Book Forest: A real-life Harry Potter library, photo taking requires reservation ✨ Longshan Steam Room: The same steam room as in Korean dramas, eggs + sweet rice dew is a must-try 🍴 Locals' recommended list 🥢 Kang Ho Dong BBQ (Myeongdong branch): Beef belly with beef bone soup is amazing 🥢 Wang Fei's House (Sinsa-dong): Black Pork Set Meal + Seafood Pancake 🥢 Xue Nong Tang (Longshan Branch): A stomach-warming soup that has people queuing up at 2 a.m. 🥢 Gyochon Fried Chicken (Hongdae Branch): Honey Mustard Flavor Ceiling 🥢 Live octopus from Gwangjang Market: freshly cut and mixed, challenge the raw eating experience 🗓 5-day in-depth tour Day 1: First impression of Seoul Café Mula in Itaewon Class → Yongsan sauna → Gangnam Style murals in Hannam-dong → Nightlife in Seongsu-dong Day 2: A journey through time and space Gyeongbokgung Palace (early bird wearing of hanbok) → Bukchon Hanok Village rooftop cafe → Samcheongdong Art Street → Gwanghwamun Korean beef experience → Namsan Seoul Tower (climb to the top before sunset) Day 3: Cultural Immersion Day National Museum of Korea → Ewha Womans University → Sinchon Tteokbokki Alley → Hongdae Free Market → Nightclub Day 4: Exploring a small secret place Yangpyeong Rail Bike → Garden of Morning Calm → Gapyeong Petite France → Nami Island Cycling → Chuncheon Spicy Fried Chicken Day 5: Shopping finale COEX Aquarium → Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Shop → Myeongdong Yangnyeong Market → Dongdaemun DDP Designer Brands → Pick up at Lotte Duty Free Shop at the airport ⚠️ Pitfall avoidance guide ① Don’t take gifts randomly at cosmetics stores in Myeongdong, as some stores only give gifts when you spend a certain amount. ② Check if there is a seat fee before consuming at Itaewon bars ③ Restaurants around Hongdae may charge a 10% service fee ④ Bargaining tips in Dongdaemun: Use a calculator to bargain, which can generally reduce the price by 20% ⑤ Pay attention to the direction when transferring on the subway. Seoul Station is the easiest place to get lost. 🎁 Hidden Benefits Download the Visit Korea Pass app to get discount coupons for Lotte World/Everland Go to COEX Aquarium on Thursday night, adult tickets are half price Enjoy 5% cashback when spending with UnionPay cards at designated merchants 📱 Useful APP KakaoMap (navigation tool), Wanted (performance tickets), Vibe (music scene), JYPnation (celebrity peripherals) 💡 Trivia Seoul Subway Exit 12 is the back door of SM Entertainment, where you can often see idols. Ewha Womans University's sunken plaza has a hidden art exhibition Gyeongbokgung Palace offers free hanbok experience on the last Sunday of every month Are you ready for some kimchi country excitement? It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, after all, the number of steps per day can easily exceed 20,000! 👟💨