26 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Daelim Museum and Seongu Barber Shop. There's more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Gwanaksan Mountain and get a taste of the local shopping with Myeongdong Shopping Street.

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Nice, France to Seoul is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Traveling from Nice to Seoul, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Nice, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Seoul, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 16°C. On the 22nd (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Danyang-gun.

On the 22nd (Mon), don't miss a visit to Guinsa Temple.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Danyang-gun driving holiday planner.

Drive from Seoul to Danyang-gun in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Seoul in May, plan for a bit cooler nights in Danyang-gun, with lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to travel to Andong.

Sitting along either side of the Nakdong River, Andong maintains an unrivalled reputation as a center for Korean folk and cultural heritage.

Here are some ideas for day two: appreciate the extensive heritage of Andong Hahoe Folk Village and then contemplate the long history of Byeongsan Seowon.

To see where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Andong online trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Danyang-gun to Andong with the Route module. When traveling from Danyang-gun in May, plan for a bit cooler days and a bit warmer nights in Andong: temperatures range from 18°C by day to 18°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 25th (Thu) 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 25th (Thu): examine the collection at Gyeongju National Museum and then contemplate the long history of Gyeongju Historic Area. Keep things going the next day: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Namsan Mountain.

For traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Gyeongju route planner.

You can drive from Andong to Gyeongju in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. May in Gyeongju sees daily highs of 18°C and lows of 18°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Busan.

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

On the 27th (Sat), take a stroll through Busan Gamcheon Culture Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Haedong Yonggungsa and then take in the pleasant sights at Igidae Park.

To see traveler tips and other tourist information, refer to the Busan road trip planner.

You can drive from Gyeongju to Busan in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Gyeongju in May, you will find days in Busan are a bit warmer (28°C), and nights are about the same (16°C). You will have some time to spend on the 29th (Mon) 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Nagan Eupseong Folk Village and Suncheon Bay Garden. Get some historical perspective at Seonamsa Temple and Songgwangsa Temple. The adventure continues: walk around Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Suncheon sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Busan to Suncheon takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Busan in May, plan for much colder days in Suncheon, with highs around 15°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. On the 1st (Thu), 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.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): steep yourself in history at Gyeonggijeon Shrine, then make a trip to Jeonju Hanok Village, and then steep yourself in history at Omokdae and Imokdae. Here are some ideas for day two: browse the eclectic array of goods at Nambu Market, view the masterpieces at Jeonju Crafts Exhibition Hall, then explore the engaging exhibits at Jeonju National Museum, and finally delve into the lush surroundings at Jeonju Arboretum.

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

You can drive from Suncheon to Jeonju in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. When traveling from Suncheon in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Jeonju, with highs around 29°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 21°C. You will have some time to spend on the 3rd (Sat) before leaving for Seoul.

On the 3rd (Sat), take some stellar pictures from Namhansanseong Fortress. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Sun): explore the world behind art at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (branch) and then see the interesting displays at National Palace Museum of Korea.

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Getting from Jeonju to Seoul by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. On the 5th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Seogwipo.

Jeju Island's second city, Seogwipo acts as a base for explorations of the island's south.

For ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Seogwipo online attractions planner.

Fly from Seoul to Seogwipo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, car, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of car and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Seogwipo.

Explore hidden gems such as Songaksan Mountain and Kim Younggap Gallery Dumoak. Appreciate the collections at World Seashell Museum and World Automobile Jeju Museum. See some other sides of Seogwipo: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sanbanggulsa Temple, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and don't miss a visit to Gasiri Wind Power Plant.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Seogwipo visit planner.

Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): take in the pleasant sights at Handam Coastal Trail and then take in the exciting artwork at The Islander.

For ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Jeju visit planner.

Traveling by car from Seogwipo to Jeju takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. On the 10th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Seoul.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Grevin Museum and then get a taste of the local shopping with Myeongdong Shopping Street. Keep things going the next day: admire the masterpieces at Arario Museum in Space, then take an in-depth tour of Seodaemun Prison History Hall, and then get engrossed in the history at Seoul Museum of History.

To see ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Seoul attractions planner.

You can fly from Jeju to Seoul in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Mon) before leaving for home.