Budget day · TOPIC 112 / 200 · CHECKED 2026-08-21
A first Seoul day that feels generous, not cheap.
THE EDITED ROUTE
ONE GOOD DAY
Start near the palace so the first paid stop is reached before the busiest hour.
About ₩4,000The biggest sight comes first, while the courtyards and light are calmer.
Adult general admission ₩3,000A short walk west trades another ticket for bookshops, alleys and low-rise Seoul.
FreeChoose a simple market meal and keep the day flexible instead of booking a set menu.
Allow about ₩12,000One direct ride moves the route east; split a snack if lunch ran large.
Allow about ₩4,500The city-wall walk gives a ticket-free finish and a view over the route you just covered.
FreeROUTE MAP
YOUR DAY, IN PROGRESS
MAKE IT YOUR TRIP
THE ₩50,000 ENVELOPE
A practical allowance for a compact route; distance and transfers change the final fare.
Simple convenience-store breakfast.
Standard adult admission; free-entry conditions may apply.
Market or neighbourhood meal allowance.
Skip or downsize it if you want more room for dinner.
One snack, not a full market crawl.
Optional — this becomes your dinner budget if you prefer food.
Water, price variation or one extra ride.
EDITOR’S NOTES
Do not spend every won on the plan. A wrong exit, hot afternoon or longer ride is part of travel, not a failure.
Makes the budget resilientThe ₩10,000 souvenir line is intentionally optional. Move it to dinner and the day still works.
Same route, different priorityGyeongbokgung, Seochon, Gwangjang and Naksan form a compact eastbound line.
Less commuting, more Seoul
BEFORE YOU GO
USEFUL KOREAN
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