17 days in Seoul & Icheon 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Seoul: DMZ Haemaru Village (in Paju) and Suwon (Yeonmudae (Dongjangdae), Hwaseong Fortress, &more). And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Gyeongbokgung Palace, wander the streets of Bukchon Hanok Village, don't miss a visit to Insadong, and admire the striking features of Deoksugung.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Seoul online trip planner.

New York City, USA to Seoul is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Seoul is 14 hours. When traveling from New York City in September, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Seoul: temperatures range from 72°F by day to 71°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel to Icheon.

Get out of town with these interesting Icheon side-trips: Anseong (Anseong Namsadang Training Center, Gosam Lake, &more), Jincheon-gun (Jincheon Bell Museum & Botapsa Temple) and Yeoju-si (Silleuksa Temple, Yeongnyeongneung, &more).

To find where to stay and other tourist information, you can read our Icheon online trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Seoul to Icheon. Expect slightly colder evenings in Icheon when traveling from Seoul in October, with lows around 56°F. You will leave for home on the 15th (Sat).