13 days in South Korea Itinerary

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Seoul
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Jeju, Jeju Island
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Busan
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Seoul
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Seoul — 3 nights

You've added GOTO Mall, Starfield Library, Seokchon Lake, and other attractions to your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Bukchon Hanok Village, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cheonggyecheon Stream, pause for some serene contemplation at Myeong-dong Cathedral, and get a taste of the local shopping with Namdaemun Market.

For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Seoul trip maker.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Seoul is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul is 1 hour. In December, Seoul is colder than Kuala Lumpur - with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. You'll have a few hours on the 13th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Jeju.
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Jeju, Jeju Island — 3 nights

Island of the Gods

Your list of things to see and do now includes Dongmun Market, Yongduam Rock, Daepo Haean Jusangjeolli Cliff, and other attractions.

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Getting from Seoul to Jeju by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Sat) before leaving for Busan.
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Parks · Nature · Museums · Shopping
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Busan — 2 nights

You've added Shinsegae Centum City Spaland, 40-step Culture & Tourism Theme Street, Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory, and other attractions to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 16th (Sat): wander the streets of Busan Gamcheon Culture Village, browse the eclectic array of goods at Jagalchi Market, then don't miss a visit to BIFF Square, then stroll around Yongdusan Park, and finally wander the streets of 40-step Culture & Tourism Theme Street. Keep things going the next day: browse the eclectic array of goods at Bujeon Market, enjoy the sand and surf at Haeundae Beach, then take some stellar pictures from Cheongsapo Daritdol Observatory, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Haedong Yonggungsa, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at Shinsegae Centum City Spaland.

To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Busan trip itinerary planning site.

You can fly from Jeju to Busan in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train. In December, daytime highs in Busan are 10°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Mon) before leaving for Seoul.
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Seoul — 3 nights

Your day by day itinerary now includes Dongdaemun Market as well as Good Morning City. See even more of Seoul: visit Myeongdong Shopping Street.

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Fly from Busan to Seoul in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Busan in December, things will get a bit cooler in Seoul: highs are around 3°C and lows about -5°C. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Thu) before leaving for home.
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South Korea travel guide

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Land of the Morning Calm
Though it boasts a history spanning thousands of years, South Korea ranks among the world's most urbanized and modernized countries, with nearly half of its population living in high-rises concentrated in the national capital. In this land of pristine mountain scenery, many South Korea vacations involve some form of winter sports--not surprising for the country that won the bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. Curious travelers wishing to get to know South Korea's heart and soul spend only a small part of their holiday in big cities like Busan and Seoul, devoting much of their attention to the tranquil countryside that seems largely untouched by the 21st century.
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