CAPITAL · 4-5 DAYS
Seoul
Historic alleys, late-night neighborhoods and a metro that makes a car unnecessary.
Read the Seoul guide →KOREA, AT YOUR OWN PACE
Plan your trip
to Korea.
Start with a neighborhood, not a checklist. We explain where to stay, how to move around and how to shape a trip that still leaves room to look around.
THREE WAYS INTO KOREA
Choose your starting point.
Urban energy, a coastal weekend or an island road trip: each guide gives you a realistic base and a route you can adjust.
BEFORE YOU LAND
The essentials, quickly.
Card first, some cash
Cards are widely accepted. Keep a small amount of won for markets and backup.
Get a T-money card
Use it on most city buses and subways. Buy and top up at convenience stores.
Use a local map app
Naver Map and KakaoMap usually provide better local routes than Google Maps.
Emergency numbers
Call 112 for police, 119 for fire or ambulance, and 1330 for the Korea Travel Helpline.
HOW WE GUIDE
Useful detail over long lists.
Slowmap is an independent travel magazine. We prioritize official transport and tourism sources, group places into practical daily routes, and flag details that should be checked again before travel.
Last reviewed: August 2026. Fares, opening hours and entry requirements can change; verify time-sensitive details with the operator.