From Namsan to the Banpo Fountain by Way of Hannam-dong
Itaewon’s main strip is one outing and the hill behind Hangangjin Station is another. Here is the order that keeps a free park, a museum and a fountain from clashing.
Destinations
The Stone Bridges and Two Pagodas of Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju
Bulguksa has two founding dates two centuries apart and a grotto on the ridge above it. Here is what each date describes and how to plan the hours, the bus and the trail.
More Than 700 Traditional Buildings Survive in Jeonju Hanok Village
A day in Jeonju’s old quarter works best when the stops follow the clock: the market first, the shrine in the middle and the viewpoint when the ticket office is winding down.
The Namsan Cable Car Runs From 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Every Day
A three-minute ride, two price lists and one lift: what the cable car and the N Seoul Tower observatory cost, and when each one closes.
Haeundae Beach Feels Like a Different Place in October
What stays open on Haeundae’s sand, headland and coastal railway once the swimming period is over, from capsule prices to October closing times.
A Free Saturday Night Drone Show Over Gwangalli Beach
A weekly drone performance over Busan’s Gwangalli Beach, with the seasonal clock change, the monthly laser weeks and the metro and bus routes to the sand.
What Nobody Tells You About Climbing Seongsan Ilchulbong at Sunrise
The climb to Seongsan Ilchulbong takes about half an hour, but the sunrise plan depends on the seasonal gate hours, a monthly closing day and a 70-minute taxi from the airport.
Two Days in Busan Between Beaches, Temples and Seafood
The east coast on Day One, the old harbor on Day Two, ordered around the Saturday drone show and the market’s closing Tuesdays.
What First-Time Visitors Get Wrong About Bukchon Hanok Village
A residential street, a posted fine schedule and a short uphill walk: the rules and the route that count before anyone photographs a hanok alley.
Why Wearing a Hanbok Gets You Into Gyeongbokgung Palace for Free
The ticket is cheap, the hanbok rule is narrower than it sounds, and the closing time moves with the season. Here is how the hours, the guard programs and the rear grounds fit together.