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$5 Travel Challenge in Seoul: Budget Tips for Backpackers on Food, Fun, and Culture
💸 How I Spent a Day in Seoul With Just $5 ✨ Summary Can you explore Seoul with just $5 (about 7,000 KRW)? Many people assume Korea is expensive, but Seoul offers many affordable and even free experiences. Here's how I spent a meaningful, enjoyable day on a tight budget. 🇰🇷 Goal: Complete a full day in Seoul under 7,000 KRW, including transport, meals, and cultural experiences. 📍 Itinerary Summary Time Activity Cost (KRW) 09:00 Subway ride (1-way) 1,400 10:00 Hangang Park walk + promo bike ride* Free 12:00 Convenience store lunchbox 3,500 14:00 Free exhibition at Seoul Library Free 16:00 Strolling Dongmyo Flea Market Free 17:30 Fish cake skewer snack 1,500 Total 6,400 (~$4.70) *Free bike events are seasonal or promotional. Regular fee: 1,000 KRW/hr (Ddareungi). 🚇 Start: Subway Ride (지하철 1회권) I began at Yeouinaru Station (Line 5), heading toward Hang...