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.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Seoul trip maker website.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Seoul is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Malaysia Time (MYT) to Korean Standard Time (KST) is 1 hour. In December, Seoul is much colder than Kuala Lumpur - with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. On the 3rd (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Gwangju.

Gwangju is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, a suburb southeast of Seoul. To see more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Gwangju trip itinerary planning tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Seoul to Gwangju. December in Gwangju sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to travel to Seoul.

On the 3rd (Sat), visit Insadong.

To find maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Seoul travel route builder website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Gwangju to Seoul. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sun): head off the coast to Nami Island, examine the collection at Animation Museum, and then visit Chuncheon Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street.

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You can drive from Seoul to Chuncheon in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a subway. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in December, and nighttime lows around -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Sokcho.

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

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Mon): browse the eclectic array of goods at Sokcho Central Market and then don't miss a visit to Daepo Port.

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Drive from Chuncheon to Sokcho in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Tue) before leaving for Pyeongchang-gun.

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

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): hunt for treasures at Gangneung Jungang Market and then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Daegwallyeong Agi Mokjang.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Pyeongchang-gun journey planner.

Getting from Sokcho to Pyeongchang-gun by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. You'll have a few hours on the 7th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Hoengseong-gun.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Hoengseong-gun trip itinerary builder app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Pyeongchang-gun to Hoengseong-gun. December in Hoengseong-gun sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Seoul.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): take in panoramic vistas at Lotte World Tower & Mall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: browse the different shops at Starfield COEX Mall and then get great views at N Seoul Tower.

To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Seoul visit website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Hoengseong-gun to Seoul. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.