22 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 8th (Tue): take some stellar pictures from N Seoul Tower, admire the striking features of Changdeokgung Palace, and then steep yourself in history at Baek In-je's House. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, then take a stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, and then get to know the fascinating history of Cheonggyecheon Stream.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Seoul sightseeing planner.

Sydney, Australia to Seoul is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Korean Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Sydney in November, expect Seoul to be cooler, temps between 13°C and 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Danyang-gun.

Keep things going the next day: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Dodamsambong Peaks.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Danyang-gun road trip app.

You can drive from Seoul to Danyang-gun in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in November, and nighttime lows around 0°C. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Sat) before leaving for Gyeongju.

One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Republic of Korea, Gyeongju combines a rich cultural heritage with mountain and coastal scenery.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bulguksa Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Sun): take in the awesome beauty at Namsan Mountain.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Gyeongju trip planner.

Traveling by car from Danyang-gun to Gyeongju takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. While traveling from Danyang-gun, expect slightly colder days and a bit warmer nights in Gyeongju, ranging from highs of 10°C to lows of 8°C. You will have some time to spend on the 14th (Mon) before leaving for Daegu.

The fourth-largest city in South Korea, Daegu sprawls out across a wide, flat valley overlooked by a sacred Buddhist mountain.

On the 14th (Mon), take in the spiritual surroundings of Unmunsa Temple. Keep things going the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Andong Hahoe Folk Village and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Haeinsa.

Start your trip to Daegu by creating a personalized itinerary on Klarna Trips.

You can take a train from Gyeongju to Daegu in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Gyeongju in November: highs in Daegu hover around 17°C, while lows dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can fly to Jeju.

The main town on the largest of Korea's islands, Jeju, has a volcanic landscape protected by UNESCO. The World Heritage-listed volcanic island includes the country's highest peak, sets of impressive lava tubes and columns, and several crater lakes.

Take a break from the city and head to Seongsan Ilchulbong and Cheonjiyeon Falls. Change things up with a short trip to Halla Mountain in Seogwipo (about 44 minutes away).

To see photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Jeju travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Daegu to Jeju takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Sun) before leaving for Busan.

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

On the 21st (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Haedong Yonggungsa.

To find ratings, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the 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. November in Busan sees daily highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) to allow time to travel to Hadong-gun.

To find ratings, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Hadong-gun journey planning site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Busan to Hadong-gun. Traveling from Busan in November, you will find days in Hadong-gun are little chillier (7°C), and nights are about the same (4°C). On the 23rd (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Jeonju.

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

Jeonju is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: browse the eclectic array of goods at Nambu Market.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Jeonju online holiday builder.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Hadong-gun to Jeonju. Traveling from Hadong-gun in November, expect nights in Jeonju to be about the same, around 5°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 15°C. On the 27th (Sun), you're off to Seoul.

To see photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Seoul journey planner.

You can drive from Jeonju to Seoul in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. On the 28th (Mon), you're off to home.