18 days in South Korea Itinerary
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Start: Leipzig
Fly to Gimpo International Airport, Drive to Incheon
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Incheon
— 1 night
Drive
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Seoul
— 7 nights
Drive
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Jeonju
— 1 night
Train
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Gwangju
— 1 night
Fly
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Jeju, Jeju Island
— 1 night
Fly
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Busan
— 1 night
Train
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Daegu
— 1 night
Fly
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Gangneung
— 1 night
Drive to Yangyang International Airport, Fly to Leipzig
End: Leipzig
Mon, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 3
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Incheon — 1 night
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On the 18th (Wed), stroll around Songdo Central Park, snap pictures at Incheon Bridge, then don't miss a visit to Chinatown, and finally browse the eclectic array of goods at Sinpo International Market.
For traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Incheon vacation planning site.
Leipzig, Germany to Incheon is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Korean Standard Time is 8 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Leipzig in September; daily highs in Incheon reach 30°C and lows reach 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can go by car to Seoul.
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Leipzig, Germany to Incheon is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Korean Standard Time is 8 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Leipzig in September; daily highs in Incheon reach 30°C and lows reach 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can go by car to Seoul.
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Seoul — 7 nights
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You'll find plenty of places to visit near Seoul: Hwaseong Fortress (in Suwon) and DMZ Haemaru Village (in Paju). There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, admire the landmark architecture of Changdeokgung Palace, get a taste of the local shopping with Myeongdong Shopping Street, and take in panoramic vistas at N Seoul Tower.
To see maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Seoul trip itinerary app.
Seoul is just a stone's throw from Incheon. When traveling from Incheon in September, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Seoul: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 25°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can go by car to Jeonju.
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Seoul is just a stone's throw from Incheon. When traveling from Incheon in September, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Seoul: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 25°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can go by car to Jeonju.
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Jeonju — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 26th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Gyeonggijeon Shrine, don't miss a visit to Jeonju Hanok Village, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Jeondong Catholic Church, and finally steep yourself in history at Pungnammun Gate.
To see ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Jeonju day trip planning app.
Traveling by car from Seoul to Jeonju takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Seoul in September, you will find days in Jeonju are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are a bit cooler (20°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to catch the train to Gwangju.
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Traveling by car from Seoul to Jeonju takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Seoul in September, you will find days in Jeonju are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are a bit cooler (20°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to catch the train to Gwangju.
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Gwangju — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mudeungsan National Park.
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Take a train from Jeonju to Gwangju in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. September in Gwangju sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can fly to Jeju.
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Take a train from Jeonju to Gwangju in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. September in Gwangju sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can fly to Jeju.
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Jeju, Jeju Island — 1 night
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Island of the Gods
On the 28th (Sat), explore the striking landscape of Halla Mountain. On the 29th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Hamdeok Beach, explore the fascinating underground world of Manjanggul Cave, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Jeju Kimnyoung Maze Park.
To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Jeju planner.
Getting from Gwangju to Jeju by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Gwangju in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Jeju, with lows of 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Busan.
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Getting from Gwangju to Jeju by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Gwangju in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Jeju, with lows of 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Busan.
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Busan — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 30th (Mon): walk around Yongdusan Park, then enjoy the sand and surf at Gwangalli Beach, then kick back and relax at Haeundae Beach, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Haedong Yonggungsa.
To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Busan trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Jeju to Busan takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Busan when traveling from Jeju in September, with lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can take a train to Daegu.
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Traveling by flight from Jeju to Busan takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Busan when traveling from Jeju in September, with lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can take a train to Daegu.
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Daegu — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): stroll around Apsan Park, hunt for treasures at Seomun Market, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Donghwasa.
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Traveling by train from Busan to Daegu takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Daegu are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can fly to Gangneung.
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Traveling by train from Busan to Daegu takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Daegu are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can fly to Gangneung.
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Gangneung — 1 night
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On the 2nd (Wed), get outside with Gyeongpo Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Anmok Beach, and then kick back and relax at Jeongdongjin Beach.
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You can fly from Daegu to Gangneung in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Daegu in October, expect nights in Gangneung to be a bit warmer, around 18°C, while days are slightly colder, around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to travel back home.
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You can fly from Daegu to Gangneung in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Daegu in October, expect nights in Gangneung to be a bit warmer, around 18°C, while days are slightly colder, around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to travel back home.
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South Korea travel guide
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.
