3-Day & 5-Day Korea Grand Sale 2026 Itinerary
Official Shopping & Travel Plan for Foreign Visitors
Planning your trip around Korea Grand Sale 2026 is the easiest way to save money, avoid confusion, and experience Korea efficiently—but only if you follow a realistic itinerary.
This guide provides two proven itineraries (3-day and 5-day) designed specifically for foreign visitors during the event period, based on official program structure, shopping zones, transport flow, and tax refund timing.
For the full event overview, start here:
👉 Korea Grand Sale 2026: Official Shopping & Travel Guide
Who This Itinerary Is For
- First-time visitors to Korea
- Travelers focused on shopping + tax refund
- Visitors with limited time
- Foreigners who want one trip, no trial-and-error
If your goal is “see everything,” this is not that.
If your goal is “maximum value with minimum waste,” this is it.
✅ 3-Day Korea Grand Sale Itinerary
Best for Short Trips & First-Time Visitors
Day 1 — Arrival + Essential Shopping Setup
Morning / Arrival
- Arrive at Incheon Airport
- Activate SIM or eSIM
- Use airport rail or transport card to reach hotel
👉 Transport & SIM guide:
Transport, SIM, eSIM & Luggage Services
Afternoon
- Check in or store luggage
- Head to Myeongdong
Evening — Core Shopping
- Olive Young (K-beauty essentials)
- Cosmetics & skincare
- Use instant tax refund where available
👉 K-Beauty guide:
Olive Young & K-Beauty Deals
👉 Tax refund basics:
How Tax Refund Works During Korea Grand Sale
Day 2 — Department Stores & Duty-Free
Morning
- Department store shopping (fashion, lifestyle)
- Stack store discount + tax refund
👉 Structured shopping guide:
Department Stores & Duty-Free Deals
Afternoon
- Duty-free shopping for planned items
- Passport required
Evening
- Light sightseeing or rest
- Avoid over-shopping before final day
Day 3 — Culture + Departure
Morning
- Short K-culture experience
- OR relaxed city walk
👉 Experience guide:
K-Culture Experience Programs
Departure
- Airport tax refund (if applicable)
- Leave extra time before flight
👉 Refund method comparison:
Instant vs Airport Tax Refund
✅ 5-Day Korea Grand Sale Itinerary
Best for Shopping + Culture + Regional Experience
Day 1 — Arrival & Setup
(Same as 3-Day Day 1)
Day 2 — Core Shopping Day
Myeongdong + Department Stores
- Major shopping day
- K-beauty + fashion
- Use instant tax refunds
👉 Where to shop:
Where to Shop During Korea Grand Sale
Day 3 — Gangnam & Premium Shopping
Morning
- Gangnam department stores
- Premium brands & larger purchases
Afternoon
- Café or rest
- Prepare receipts for refund tracking
Day 4 — Regional Tour or Cultural Focus
Option A: Regional Day Trip
- K-Train regional tour
- Food + culture experience
👉 Regional travel guide:
Regional Tours & K-Train Programs
Option B: K-Culture Experiences
- Beauty, food, or wellness programs
Day 5 — Final Shopping & Departure
Morning
- Final purchases
- Duty-free or missed items
Departure
- Airport refund
- Luggage delivery if needed
👉 Travel convenience guide:
Transport, SIM, eSIM & Luggage Services
Payment Strategy for Both Itineraries
Use a mixed approach:
- Credit card for large purchases
- UnionPay / WOWPASS where benefits apply
👉 Payment guide:
How Foreigners Can Pay in Korea
Common Itinerary Mistakes to Avoid
- Shopping too late in the trip
- Missing refund validation
- Over-packing before shopping
- Ignoring transport time
These itineraries avoid all four.
Final Thoughts
Whether you have 3 days or 5 days, Korea Grand Sale 2026 can be planned cleanly, efficiently, and profitably—if you follow a structure built for foreign visitors.
This itinerary is designed to work with the event, not fight it.
Return to the main hub to customize your plan:
👉 Korea Grand Sale 2026: Official Shopping & Travel Guide
