SEOUL & METRO · 22 STATION ROUTES

Choose one stop across Seoul & Metro

Palaces, markets, performance, parks, and night views extend to Incheon’s port history, Suwon Hwaseong, Songdo, and Ilsan. Start with one station that fits your time and question.

22 stations · 8 lenses · Korean, English, and Japanese

MATCHED STATIONS

Seoul and metro journeys that fit

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The best way to explore Bukchon is slowly and quietlySubway Line 3 · Anguk Station
SeoulPalaces & heritage

The best way to explore Bukchon is slowly and quietly

A practical, resident-first route from Anguk Station covering public hanok, neighborhood etiquette, red-zone hours, accessibility, and a realistic three-hour itinerary.

Est. one way from Seoul Station
About 15–25 min from Seoul Station
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A respectful first walk through lived-in hanok lanes
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Residential quiet, photo etiquette, and slopes
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Why Gyeongbokgung deserves two hours—and Seochon another twoSubway Line 3 · Gyeongbokgung Station
SeoulPalaces & heritageMarkets & food

Why Gyeongbokgung deserves two hours—and Seochon another two

A palace-and-neighborhood guide covering spatial history, hanbok rules, ceremony etiquette, Seochon, and Tongin Market.

Est. one way from Seoul Station
About 20–30 min from Seoul Station
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Pairing a royal palace axis with everyday Seochon
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Tuesday closure and seasonal last admission
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Myeongdong to Namsan: a first Seoul afternoon without rushingSubway Line 4 · Myeong-dong Station
SeoulMarkets & foodNight views

Myeongdong to Namsan: a first Seoul afternoon without rushing

A practical, layered route through arrival skills, responsible shopping, modern history, the Namsan climb, and a safe journey home.

Est. one way from Seoul Station
About 5–15 min from Seoul Station
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Linking first-trip logistics, urban history, and Namsan
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Namsan slopes, weather, and the return route
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How not to stop at eating: Gwangjang Market from Jongno 5-ga to CheonggyecheonSubway Line 1 · Jongno 5-ga Station
SeoulMarkets & foodPalaces & heritage

How not to stop at eating: Gwangjang Market from Jongno 5-ga to Cheonggyecheon

A three-to-four-hour market guide that reads food, textiles, hanbok production, ordering etiquette, Cheonggyecheon, and Heunginjimun as one urban system.

Est. one way from Seoul Station
About 10–20 min from Seoul Station
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Reading Gwangjang as a working market, not only a food stop
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Crowds, allergies, and consent before photographing vendors
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Walking the buried city beneath DDP after darkSubway Lines 2, 4 & 5 · Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station
SeoulCity & architectureNight views

Walking the buried city beneath DDP after dark

A design-and-history route through curved architecture, one exhibition, excavated remains, blue hour, and Dongdaemun’s different night clocks.

Est. one way from Seoul Station
About 10–20 min from Seoul Station
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Seeing DDP design alongside fortress and stadium history
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Different hours for exhibitions and shopping buildings
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How to see theater in Daehangno: from Hyehwa’s small stages to Naksan at nightSubway Line 4 · Hyehwa Station
SeoulCulture & performanceNight views

How to see theater in Daehangno: from Hyehwa’s small stages to Naksan at night

A four-to-six-hour guide to choosing an accessible performance, reading Marronnier Park as a public foyer, and adding the Seoul City Wall after curtain.

Est. one way from Seoul Station
About 15–25 min from Seoul Station
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Combining a small-theater performance with Naksan at night
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Performance language, late entry, and the Naksan climb
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AT A GLANCE

Compare all 22 stations

For trips beyond Seoul, count the round trip and last train first.

Times are generous ranges for a typical weekday daytime transit route. Transfers, crowding, and service work vary, so recheck a live map and the operator notice before departure.

Official Seoul route mapKORAIL metro timetables and mapIncheon Transit route map
Anguk Station

Subway Line 3

About 15–25 min from Seoul Station

2–3 hours
Palaces & heritage

A respectful first walk through lived-in hanok lanes

Gyeongbokgung Station

Subway Line 3

About 20–30 min from Seoul Station

4–6 hours
Palaces & heritageMarkets & food

Pairing a royal palace axis with everyday Seochon

Myeong-dong Station

Subway Line 4

About 5–15 min from Seoul Station

4–6 hours
Markets & foodNight views

Linking first-trip logistics, urban history, and Namsan

Jongno 5-ga Station

Subway Line 1

About 10–20 min from Seoul Station

3–4 hours
Markets & foodPalaces & heritage

Reading Gwangjang as a working market, not only a food stop

Hyehwa Station

Subway Line 4

About 15–25 min from Seoul Station

4–6 hours
Culture & performanceNight views

Combining a small-theater performance with Naksan at night

TWO-STOP IDEAS

Two stops that create a useful contrast

Connect two distinct urban stories instead of collecting nearby sights.

01

Gyeongbokgung → Samseong

A royal axis and contemporary Gangnam

Read palace order and Seochon in the morning, then compare COEX and Bongeunsa in modern Gangnam.

02

Jongno 5-ga → Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

A working market and design after dark

See Gwangjang as a working market before following the stream toward DDP’s layered history and evening architecture.

03

Incheon / Suwon / Jeongbalsan

Choose only one city beyond Seoul

Do not combine them. Give one full day to port history, a fortress city, or a planned lake district.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many days do I need for all 22 stations?

Even within Seoul, one or two stations per day is enough. Treat Incheon, Suwon, and Goyang as separate day trips.

Can I reach the wider metro trips only by subway?

Incheon, Central Park, and Jeongbalsan have direct rail access. Suwon Hwaseong requires a local bus after Suwon Station.

Which station is best for a first Seoul visit?

Choose Gyeongbokgung for heritage, Myeongdong for arrival-day basics, or Ichon and Samseong for weather-resistant indoor time.