{"id":16783,"date":"2025-04-08T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destary.com\/?p=16783"},"modified":"2025-04-26T19:10:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T17:10:34","slug":"logbook-seoul-a-week-of-palaces-street-food-skincare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destary.com\/en\/logbooks\/logbook-seoul-a-week-of-palaces-street-food-skincare\/","title":{"rendered":"Logbook: Seoul \u2013 A week of palaces, street food &amp; skincare"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16783\" class=\"elementor elementor-16783 elementor-16750\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5cdaf1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f5cdaf1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e218a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e218a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Seoul \u2013 a place where centuries-old palaces meet futuristic architecture, where street food stalls are as important as skin care shops, and where the nearest 7-Eleven is never far away. For a week, we will be immersed in a world of K-drama romance, royal history and vibrant neighbourhoods. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3d15f7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e3d15f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b21c814 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b21c814\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Day 1: Frankfurt to Seoul non-stop!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc4a966 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc4a966\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>12 hours. No stopovers. Once around the globe. The flight from Frankfurt to Seoul is long, but surprisingly relaxed. Films, snacks, naps \u2013 at some point you lose track of time completely. We are kept awake by the thought of what awaits us: Neon lights, palaces, 7-Elevens.     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b90cc5a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b90cc5a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8271b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f8271b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Day 2: Landing, lights &amp; 7-Eleven<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dfc885 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6dfc885\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The plane touches down on Korean soil just in time for lunch. As soon as we leave the airport, it is clear that Seoul never sleeps. We head straight to the hotel in the Insadong district \u2013 a mix of traditional and trendy shops. Tiredness is in our bones, but we know: If we sleep now, the jet lag will be relentless tomorrow.   <\/p><p>So it&#8217;s time to take a relaxed stroll, beat the jet lag and, most importantly, explore the legendary 7-Eleven again! TikTok has prepared us and the snacks don&#8217;t disappoint: onigiri, crazy drinks, sweet desserts. We return to the hotel full and happy. Bedtime!   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47542ce gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"47542ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-16783 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"47542ce\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Jongno district\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTY3NzUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDRcL3Nlb3VsX2xvZ2Jvb2stMy5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI0NzU0MmNlIn0%3D\" 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\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-16775'>\n\t\t\t\tJongno district\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"47542ce\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"7-Eleven in Seoul\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTY3NzcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDRcL3Nlb3VsX2xvZ2Jvb2stMi5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI0NzU0MmNlIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-2.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"7-Eleven in Seoul\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-16777\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-2.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-2-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-2-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-2-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-16777'>\n\t\t\t\t7-Eleven in Seoul\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" 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https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-1-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-1-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-16779'>\n\t\t\t\tSeoul view from our hotel\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b50e5f1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b50e5f1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c7fb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55c7fb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Day 3: Seoul between tradition and street food<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4a9f46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4a9f46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The early bird gets the view, so we set off early for Bukchon Hanok Village. The traditional houses look like a film set. Perfect for getting to know Seoul from its original side: the narrow alleys, the curved roofs, the quiet atmosphere. And less tourists in the morning. We discover our first souvenirs in a small shop!    <\/p><p>We continue to one of the most famous landmarks: Gyeongbokgung Palace. As soon as we enter the grounds, it becomes clear why this place is so impressive. There are spacious courtyards, ornate pavilions and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Here you can immerse yourself in the history of Korea.   <\/p><p>After a short breather (and another stop at 7-Eleven, of course!), head to the Myeongdong Night Market in the evening. Food heaven! Taste test at its finest \u2013 fried chicken, garlic bread with cheese, candied fruit. The perfect ending? A stroll through the illuminated streets back to the hotel.    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa7626b gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"fa7626b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-16783 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"fa7626b\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Bukchon Hanok Village\" 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https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-4-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-4-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-16773'>\n\t\t\t\tBukchon Hanok Village\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"fa7626b\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Gyeongbokgung Palace\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTY3NzEsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDRcL3Nlb3VsX2xvZ2Jvb2stNS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJmYTc2MjZiIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-5.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Gyeongbokgung Palace\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-16771\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-5.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-5-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-5-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-5-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-5-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-5-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-5-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-16771'>\n\t\t\t\tGyeongbokgung Palace\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"fa7626b\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Myeongdong Night Market\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTY3NjksInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDRcL3Nlb3VsX2xvZ2Jvb2stNi5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJmYTc2MjZiIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-6.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Myeongdong Night Market\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-16769\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-6.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-6-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-6-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-6-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-6-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-6-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-6-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-16769'>\n\t\t\t\tMyeongdong Night Market\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e5a2a7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e5a2a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6be28f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6be28f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Day 4: Palace colours and coffee dreams<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48113e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48113e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The jet lag is a little more noticeable today. No wonder, after all the running and sensory overload of the last few days. So: a slow start. We drift through the quiet streets, enjoying the mix of traditional shops and modern boutiques. Just walking around here feels like sightseeing.    <\/p><p>Around noon, we head to the next palace: Changdeokgung. As soon as we enter, we notice how much quieter it is compared to Gyeongbokgung. The palace complex is huge and it is almost impossible to keep track of everything \u2013 in a good way. The colours of the wooden decorations are a particular highlight: lush green, bright red and intricate patterns in between.   <\/p><p>After so much culture, you need caffeine. Luckily, the hip Caf\u00e9 Onion is nearby. As soon as you walk in, you can see why it&#8217;s so popular: minimalist industrial design meets the best croissants we&#8217;ve had in a long time. Everything is homemade and lovingly prepared! We end the day in comfort. A short walk through Insadong and off we go: 7-Eleven, ramen, feet up.     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f64f803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f64f803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"4096\" height=\"2304\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-7.jpg\" class=\" attachment-full size-full wp-image-16767\" alt=\"Changdeokgung Palace\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-7.jpg 4096w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-7-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-7-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-7-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4096px) 100vw, 4096px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Changdeokgung Palace<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40db148 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"40db148\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d9dd40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0d9dd40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Day 5: Book dreams come true<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7701787 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7701787\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Today we start the day with history and spirituality: our first destination is Jongmyo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jongmyo impresses with its simplicity and size, while many other shrines are colourful and elaborately decorated. The long paths and spacious courtyards have an almost meditative effect. You can feel the respect for ancestors that is so deeply rooted in Korean culture as you stroll around, immersed in the history of the Joseon Dynasty and enjoying the tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle.   <\/p><p>Then the mood changes completely as we head to the young and colourful Hongdae district!<br>As soon as you arrive, you&#8217;ll feel like you&#8217;re in a different Seoul. Street musicians, colourful graffiti, small boutiques, hip cafes \u2013 the area is a hotspot for creativity and youth culture. We let ourselves drift. We browse through vintage shops, try street food here and there, and discover unusual clothing stores. Even if we don&#8217;t find anything special this time, we still have a great time.    <\/p><p>In the afternoon, we visit another highlight that has long been on our list: the Starfield Library in the COEX Mall complex. And what can we say \u2013 wow! Huge shelves reaching up to the ceiling, a sea of books framed by futuristic design. There are cosy reading corners and a caf\u00e9, of course, but just gawping is enough. Books to the ceiling \u2013 a place to linger for hours. Just wow.     <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ca9e7d gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"7ca9e7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-16783 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"7ca9e7d\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Jongmyo Shrine\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTY3NjUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDRcL3Nlb3VsX2xvZ2Jvb2stOC5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI3Y2E5ZTdkIn0%3D\" 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\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-16765'>\n\t\t\t\tJongmyo Shrine\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"7ca9e7d\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Anna in Starfield Library\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTYzMzgsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDNcL3N0YXJmaWVsZF9saWJyYXJ5LTIuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiN2NhOWU3ZCJ9\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/starfield_library-2.jpg'><img width=\"1600\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/starfield_library-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Anna in Starfield Library\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-16338\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/starfield_library-2.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/starfield_library-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/starfield_library-2-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/starfield_library-2-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/starfield_library-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/starfield_library-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-16338'>\n\t\t\t\tAnna in Starfield Library\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"7ca9e7d\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Demo in Seoul\" 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https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-9-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-9-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-16763'>\n\t\t\t\tDemo in Seoul\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e43f42e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e43f42e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98482f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"98482f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Day 6: Dumplings and temples<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6743783 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6743783\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The day starts on a culinary note with breakfast at Chongsudang Caf\u00e9 \u2013 minimalist, beautiful and delicious. Then it&#8217;s on to probably the best dumplings of the trip at chang.hwa.dang. Addictive!  <\/p><p>Freshly fortified, we head to Bongeunsa Temple.<br>Nestled between modern high-rises, this place seems almost surreal. Huge Buddha statues, colourful lanterns, the scent of incense \u2013 we take our time, wander around and enjoy the silence. <\/p><p>In the afternoon we are drawn to the Lotte Tower \u2013 the sixth tallest building in the world. We wanted to go up to the observation deck, but the view wasn&#8217;t supposed to be that good today. Instead, we spontaneously change our plans and treat ourselves to a classic Korean BBQ in the evening. Meat, side dishes, grilled at the table: the perfect end to the day.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f17eae elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9f17eae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"4096\" height=\"2304\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-10.jpg\" class=\" attachment-full size-full wp-image-16761\" alt=\"Bongeunsa Temple\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-10.jpg 4096w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-10-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-10-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-10-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4096px) 100vw, 4096px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Bongeunsa Temple<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36f31b4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"36f31b4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a519e6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a519e6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Day 7: Skyline Take Two<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb9b28b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb9b28b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The last full day starts at Soha Salt Pond Caf\u00e9. Stylish, salty-sweet, perfect for a relaxed breakfast. <\/p><p>Then it&#8217;s skincare shopping time at Olive Young. Facial masks, toners, serums \u2013 once you&#8217;re in Seoul, the beauty options are endless. We stock up.  <\/p><p>In the afternoon we try the Lotte Tower again. This time we decide to go for it. Although the view is a little hazy, the feeling of standing above the city is still great. Perfect for one last panoramic view of the city that has so quickly captivated us.   <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e88e91c gallery-spacing-custom elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"e88e91c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-16783 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"e88e91c\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Lotte Tower\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTY3NTUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDRcL3Nlb3VsX2xvZ2Jvb2stMTEuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZTg4ZTkxYyJ9\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-11.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" src=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-11.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Lotte Tower\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-16755\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-11.jpg 3277w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-11-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-11-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-11-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-11-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-11-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-11-1639x2048.jpg 1639w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3277px) 100vw, 3277px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-16755'>\n\t\t\t\tLotte Tower\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"e88e91c\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Anna in Lotte Tower\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTY3NTksInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9kZXN0YXJ5LmNvbVwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyNVwvMDRcL3Nlb3VsX2xvZ2Jvb2stMTIuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZTg4ZTkxYyJ9\" href='https:\/\/destary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/seoul_logbook-12.jpg'><img width=\"3277\" height=\"4096\" 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