16 days in South Korea 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.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Wed): pause for some photo ops at Jogyesa Temple and then get great views at N Seoul Tower.

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Singapore, Singapore to Seoul is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Singapore to Seoul. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Singapore in February; daily highs in Seoul reach 5°C and lows reach -4°C. You'll have a few hours on the 16th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Jeonju.

If you're a gastronomy enthusiast, you should consider a trip to Jeonju, a city hailed for its cuisine and food festivals.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): stroll around Deokjin Park, steep yourself in history at Gyeonggijeon Shrine, visit Jaman Mural Village, then don't miss a visit to Jeonju Hanok Village, and finally browse the eclectic array of goods at Nambu Market.

To find other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Jeonju trip planner.

You can drive from Seoul to Jeonju in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. February in Jeonju sees daily highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Fri) before leaving for Suncheon.

Establishing a name for itself as "Korea's Ecological Capital," Suncheon sits nestled on the southwest coastline of the Korean peninsula, a haven of scenic beauty.

On the 17th (Fri), take in the spiritual surroundings of Saseongam Temple 四聖庵, appreciate the extensive heritage of Nagan Eupseong Folk Village, and then pick up some local products at Suncheon Aretjang Market. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll around Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve, don't miss a visit to Suncheon Open Film Set, and then admire the natural beauty at Suncheon Bay Garden.

For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Suncheon trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by car from Jeonju to Suncheon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. While traveling from Jeonju, expect somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Suncheon, ranging from highs of 13°C to lows of 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 19th (Sun) before leaving for Busan.

The country's second city, Busan has often been referred to as South Korea's summer capital.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Beomeosa Temple and Haedong Yonggungsa. Get some cultural insight at Gwangbokro Culture and Fashion street and Jeonpo Cafe Street. There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Haeundae Beach, hunt for treasures at Jagalchi Market, walk around Taejongdae Resort Park, and shop like a local with Busan Gamcheon Culture Village.

To see reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Busan trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Suncheon to Busan takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Suncheon in February since evenings lows in Busan dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Danyang-gun.

Escape the urban bustle at Sobaeksan National Park Samga and Birobong Peak. Discover out-of-the-way places like Danyang Market and Byeolmaro Observatory. Change things up with a short trip to Chotdaebawi (Candlestick Rock) in Donghae (about 2h 30 min away).

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Danyang-gun vacation builder tool.

You can drive from Busan to Danyang-gun in 3 hours. Another option is to take a train. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Busan in February: high temperatures in Danyang-gun hover around 6°C and lows are around -7°C. On the 25th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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.

For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Chuncheon online tour planner.

Getting from Danyang-gun to Chuncheon by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Chuncheon are 5°C, while nighttime lows are -4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Seoul.

Spend the 27th (Mon) exploring nature at Bukhansan National Park. See some other sides of Seoul: take a stroll through Insadong.

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Seoul trip maker website.

You can drive from Chuncheon to Seoul in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a subway. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.