Even on a tight schedule, Golden Gai earns the hours.
Allow 1–2 hrs (evening).
A warren of ramshackle lanes packed with bars the size of a closet, each its own world — drinking here, elbow to elbow with regulars, is unforgettable. The catches sting: many bars charge a seat fee, some are members-only or no-tourists, English is hit-or-miss, and a packed bar with a cover can feel like a trap.