Golden hour at palaces, blue hour on the river, and neon in Hongdae β plus the manners that keep locals happy.
Morning light on Gwanghwamun. Rent hanbok nearby for free/ discounted palace entry. Details: Gyeongbokgung Β· hanbok.
Hanok roofs and alleys. Stay quiet β residents live here. No tripods blocking doors.
Classic city skyline. Cable car queues spike at sunset β go earlier or walk up. Namsan.
Yeouido and Banpo (Rainbow Fountain nights in season). Bring a picnic mat like locals.
Architecture and café façades. Weekday mornings beat weekend influencer crowds.
Seoullo 7017, Dongdaemun Design Plaza exterior, Gangnam Station exits. More: night views.
Drone rules are strict near palaces and downtown β assume no-fly without a permit. Rainy backup: indoor day.