5 days in Seoul Itinerary

Your list of things to see and do now includes Lotte World, Bukchon Hanok Village, Hongdae Art Market Free Market, and other attractions. Go for a jaunt from Seoul to Goyang to see Bukhansanseong Fortress about 30 minutes away. There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Gyeongbokgung Palace, contemplate the waterfront views at Seokchon Lake, get great views at N Seoul Tower, and take a stroll through Insadong.

To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Seoul day trip planner.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Seoul is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Ho Chi Minh City in April: high temperatures in Seoul hover around 20°C and lows are around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.