2023 Korea Independent Travel Guide: This Guide to Seoul's Indoor Instagrammable Spots Is Enough

The shadow of the pandemic is gradually lifting. As flights between China and South Korea resume, more Chinese tourists are appearing on the streets of Korea. The traditional busy route of visiting sightseeing spots and shopping has left many friends rushing in and returning exhausted. So today, I'm sharing a slightly different Korea independent travel guide. If you want to experience the unique charm of Seoul and spend a leisurely vacation in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, but don't know where to take stunning photos or where the indoor Instagrammable spots in Seoul are, then be sure to save this Korea independent travel guide.

Speaking of Korea independent travel guides, you naturally need to visit some indoor Instagrammable spots in Seoul. Seoul is not a large city, but aside from the well-known Myeongdong, Hongdae, and Gyeongbokgung, each district has some great places worth visiting. The first indoor Instagrammable spot in Seoul I recommend is in Gangnam's COEX. It not only has many brand pop-up stores and specialty Korean restaurants but also a unique bookstore—the Starfield Library. Located in the center of COEX Mall, it spans two floors totaling 2,800 square meters, capable of displaying and selling over 70,000 books while also serving functions like visitor rest and cultural events. The 13-meter-tall bookshelves are a popular photo spot for locals and tourists alike. After shopping at COEX, why not stop by and take a memorable souvenir photo?

As the sun sets, are you a bit tired from a day of sightseeing? I recommend the second indoor Instagrammable spot in Seoul: sit on a street corner in Itaewon, at a café full of exotic charm, savoring coffee. With the sunset as a backdrop, the photos you take will be full of leisure and comfort. At night, of course, good food is essential. Head to Jongno to enjoy the most authentic Korean street food. The brightly colored snacks are delicious and visually appealing. With Korea's alley markets as a backdrop, you can easily capture a lively travel souvenir photo.

Of course, a distinctive Korea independent travel guide must also include Korea's immersive art exhibitions. The third recommended indoor Instagrammable spot in Seoul is the immersive light and space. Among online discussions about where to take stunning photos in Korea, the immersive light and space is definitely on the list. Located at the Walkerhill Resort by the Han River, you can take subway Line 2 to Gangbyeon Station or Line 5 to Gwangnaru Station, then transfer to the free shuttle bus for the art exhibition. The current long-term exhibition theme is "Painter Dalí: Endless Enigmas," and the short-term exhibition features architect Gaudí, with both masterpieces shown together.

In the interplay of light and shadow, you can experience the surreal and wonderful world of Dalí's paintings and learn about Gaudí's imaginative architectural creativity. The spacious venue and rich artistic atmosphere make it easy to take great photos, even with a simple phone. It is open seven days a week: on weekdays from 10:00 AM to 6:20 PM, with last entry at 5:30 PM; on weekends, the hours are extended by 50 minutes. You can arrange your own schedule to fit in both visiting the exhibition and taking photos. Adult tickets are 29,000 KRW, and group bookings of 20 or more receive a discount!

Seoul is a beautiful city. During your vacation, why not wear your favorite clothes and capture happy memories with photos? Save this Korea independent travel guide, mark the indoor Instagrammable spots in Seoul, and next time you visit, you won't be confused!