22 days in South Korea Itinerary
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Start: Ulaanbaatar
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Seoul
— 5 nights
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Sokcho
— 2 nights
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Jeju, Jeju Island
— 5 nights
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Suncheon
— 3 nights
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Busan
— 4 nights
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Gyeongju
— 2 nights
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End: Ulaanbaatar
Wed, May 10 - Wed, May 31
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Seoul — 5 nights
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Pack the 13th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Lotte World. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Gyeongbokgung Palace, shop like a local with Namdaemun Market, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jongmyo Shrine, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Cheonggyecheon Stream.
To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Seoul attractions planning website.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Seoul is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, ferry, and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from Ulaanbaatar to Seoul is 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Ulaanbaatar in May: highs in Seoul hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Sokcho.
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To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Seoul attractions planning website.
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Seoul is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, ferry, and taxi. The time zone difference when traveling from Ulaanbaatar to Seoul is 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Ulaanbaatar in May: highs in Seoul hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can drive to Sokcho.
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Sokcho — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Seoraksan National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sinheungsa Temple, get outside with Ulsanbawi Rock, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Naksansa Temple.
For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Sokcho trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Seoul to Sokcho takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can fly to Jeju.
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Traveling by car from Seoul to Sokcho takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can fly to Jeju.
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Jeju, Jeju Island — 5 nights
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Island of the Gods
Explore Jeju's surroundings by going to Seogwipo (Seongsan Ilchulbong, Gasiri Wind Power Plant, &more). There's still lots to do: Head underground at Manjanggul Cave, kick back and relax at Woljeongri Beach, head outdoors with Jeju Olle Trail Routes, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Gwaneumsa Temple.
For other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Jeju sightseeing planning tool.
You can fly from Sokcho to Jeju in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to fly to Suncheon.
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You can fly from Sokcho to Jeju in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to fly to Suncheon.
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Suncheon — 3 nights
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Korea's Ecological Capital.
Explore Suncheon's surroundings by going to Pyeongsari Park (in Hadong-gun), Gurye-gun (Hwaeomsa Temple & Saseongam Temple 四聖庵) and Boseong Green Tea Field Daehan Dawon (in Boseong-gun). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Songgwangsa Temple, get to know the fascinating history of Nagan Eupseong Folk Village, and don't miss a visit to Suncheon Open Film Set.
To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Suncheon itinerary planner.
You can fly from Jeju to Suncheon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and train. In May in Suncheon, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Busan.
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To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Suncheon itinerary planner.
You can fly from Jeju to Suncheon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and train. In May in Suncheon, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Busan.
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Busan — 4 nights
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Busan is known for sightseeing, beaches, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Haeundae Beach, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Beomeosa Temple, walk around Busan Citizens Park, and don't miss a visit to Seokbulsa Temple.
To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Busan trip planner.
Drive from Suncheon to Busan in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Suncheon in May, plan for a bit warmer days in Busan, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Gyeongju.
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To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Busan trip planner.
Drive from Suncheon to Busan in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Suncheon in May, plan for a bit warmer days in Busan, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Gyeongju.
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Gyeongju — 2 nights
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Museum Without Walls
Start off your visit on the 30th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Gyeongju Bird Park, contemplate the long history of Bulguksa Temple, and then appreciate the history behind Seokguram. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the activities along Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond and then examine the collection at Gyeongju National Museum.
For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Gyeongju trip builder app.
Traveling by car from Busan to Gyeongju takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Busan in May, plan for slightly colder days in Gyeongju, with highs around 18°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Traveling by car from Busan to Gyeongju takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Busan in May, plan for slightly colder days in Gyeongju, with highs around 18°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.
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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.
