Jongno · Junggu4.4

Seochon

The quiet neighborhood west of Gyeongbokgung. Small galleries, indie bookstores, and old restaurants run up to the slopes of Inwangsan.

Style

CityFoodHistory

Good for

SoloCouple

Pace

Easy-going

Budget

Mid-range

Ideal length

1–2 days3–4 days

Best season

SpringFall

Travel tips

1Walk all the way to Suseongdong Valley.
2Try the coin-lunchbox at Tongin Market.
3Many shops are closed Mondays.

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