10 days in East Asia Itinerary

One of east Asia's major cultural and financial centers, Seoul boasts five World Heritage Sites and a huge selection of museums, temples, shrines, palaces, parks, gardens, and glass-and-steel skyscrapers.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Seoul is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Malaysia Time (MYT) to Korean Standard Time (KST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Kuala Lumpur in December; daily highs in Seoul reach 3°C and lows reach -5°C. You'll have a few hours on the 16th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Gwangju.

Gwangju is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, a suburb southeast of Seoul. To see photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Gwangju trip itinerary website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Seoul to Gwangju. In December, daily temperatures in Gwangju can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Seoul.

On the 16th (Fri), take a stroll through Insadong.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Gwangju to Seoul. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Chuncheon.

The capital of the country's northernmost province, the city of Chuncheon acts a gateway to the wilder sights of the rural region.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): head off the coast to Nami Island, then examine the collection at Animation Museum, and then take a stroll through Chuncheon Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street.

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Drive from Seoul to Chuncheon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a subway. In December, daytime highs in Chuncheon are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Sokcho.

Tourism in Sokcho mostly revolves around the local national park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

On the 18th (Sun), browse the eclectic array of goods at Sokcho Central Market and then don't miss a visit to Daepo Port.

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Getting from Chuncheon to Sokcho by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Pyeongchang-gun.

A northern county in the Taebeak Mountain region of South Korea, Pyeongchang offers a plethora of year-round alpine resorts.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): browse the eclectic array of goods at Gangneung Jungang Market and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Daegwallyeong Agi Mokjang.

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You can drive from Sokcho to Pyeongchang-gun in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. On the 20th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Hoengseong-gun.

To find traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Hoengseong-gun trip itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Pyeongchang-gun to Hoengseong-gun with the Route module. In December in Hoengseong-gun, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Tue) to allow time for travel to Seoul.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): enjoy breathtaking views from Lotte World Tower & Mall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Wed): buy something for everyone on your list at Starfield COEX Mall and then take some stellar pictures from N Seoul Tower.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Hoengseong-gun to Seoul. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.