Seoul by neighborhood, where to eat, when to go, and the practical steps for your first days in Korea.
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This month: November in Seoul
November brings autumn foliage and much colder mornings. These guides cover the month itself, the best foliage trips from Seoul, and a five-day fall route. December in Seoul is next.
Seoul in November Travel Guide: Weather, Foliage & Packing
Weather ranges, the peak foliage window, palace hours and a packing list for the cold snap.
Seoul 5-Day Fall Itinerary: Palaces, Foliage & Day Trips
Five days of palaces, foliage walks and a Nami Island day trip, with 2026 dates.
Hwadam Forest Fall Foliage Day Trip from Seoul 2026: Plan
Booking steps, tickets, the route from Gonjiam Station and an hour-by-hour plan.
Naejangsan Fall Foliage KTX Day Trip 2026: Full Itinerary
Train and bus timing, cable car tips and how to beat the peak-season crowds.
Korea Fall Foliage 2026 Guide: Best Times & Places
Peak dates by region, from Seoraksan to Naejangsan, and how to reach each spot from Seoul.
Jeju in November 2026: Weather, Tangerines & Packing
Weather ranges, tangerine farms, photo spots and a packing list for Jeju in November.
Seoul by Area
Palaces, Bukchon, Insadong
Shopping streets, N Seoul Tower
Gangnam Station, Garosu-gil, Banpo
Seoul Forest, cafe street, Ttukseom
National Museum, Yongridan-gil, Haebangchon
Hongdae, Yeonnam-dong, Sinchon, Mangwon
Eat
Our most-read restaurant guides, each built around a station or a single building.
Restaurant roundup
The 8 Best Restaurants in Starfield COEX Mall
Eight restaurants inside the COEX mall at Samseong Station.
Restaurant roundup
The 10 Best Restaurants in D Tower Gwanghwamun
Ten restaurants in the D Tower building next to Gwanghwamun Station, from modern Chinese to Hanwoo.
Restaurant roundup
8 Best City Hall Restaurants Near City Hall Station, Seoul
Naengmyeon, gomtang, jokbal and city-view dining near City Hall Station.
Restaurant roundup
The 6 Best Restaurants in Bukchon Hanok Village
Hanjeongsik, hanok fine dining and pasta bars inside the hanok neighborhood.
Plan Your Trip: the essentials
Itineraries & Day Trips
Seoul 3-Day Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Palaces, Namsan and Seongsu grouped by area, with transit times and meal stops.
Seoul Winter Itinerary: 4 Days of Christmas Lights & Palaces
Four days of Christmas lights and palaces, with subway times and cold-weather backups.
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Day Trip from Seoul: Full Itinerary
Trains, the fortress walls, Haenggung Palace and half- or full-day routes.
Nami Island Day Trip from Seoul: Trains, Tickets & Timing
ITX train times, ferry tickets, costs and an hour-by-hour pace for the day.
Jeonju Day Trip from Seoul: KTX, Hanok Village & Food
A KTX day covering the Hanok Village, Gyeonggijeon Shrine and bibimbap.
Busan 2-Day KTX Itinerary: Haeundae & Gamcheon
Haeundae Beach and Gamcheon Culture Village in two days by KTX.
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Photos in the cards and area tiles: Korea Tourism Organization (visitkorea.or.kr), Korea Open Government License Type 1, except the November guide illustration (Korea Visiting). Thumbnails under Latest guides come from each guide.