28 days in South Korea Itinerary

Popular historic sites such as Yeojwacheon Stream and Birthplace of President Roh Moo-hyun are in your itinerary. Get a sense of the local culture at Yeongnamlu and Gimhae National Museum. Go for a jaunt from Busan to Yangsan to see Tongdosa Temple about 1h 10 min away. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Dadaepo Beach, get outside with Gwangalli Beach, examine the collection at Trick Eye Museum, and walk around Yongdusan Park.

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Auckland, New Zealand to Busan is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Auckland to Busan. While traveling from Auckland, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Busan, ranging from highs of 75°F to lows of 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can drive to Gyeongju.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Girimsa Temple and Gyeongju Hyanggyo. Go for a jaunt from Gyeongju to Pohang to see Yeongildae Beach about 58 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Gyeongju National Museum, explore the striking landscape of Gyeongju National Park, identify plant and animal life at Gyeongju Bird Park, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Golgulsa Temple.

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You can drive from Busan to Gyeongju in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Busan in May, you will find days in Gyeongju are little chillier (60°F), and nights are about the same (60°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Andong.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Andong Hahoe Folk Village and Rock-carved Standing Buddha. Your inner history buff will appreciate Cheongnyangsa Temple and Andong imcheonggak. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Traditional Cultural Contents Museum, steep yourself in history at Okyeonjeongsa House, explore the striking landscape at Buyongdae, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bongjeongsa.

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You can drive from Gyeongju to Andong in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. May in Andong sees daily highs of 60°F and lows of 60°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Gangneung.

Get in touch with nature at Gyeongpo Beach and Seoraksan National Park. Do some cultural sightseeing at Naksansa Temple and Coffee Cupper Museum. Take a break from Gangneung with a short trip to Chuam Beach in Donghae, about 1h 20 min away. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Jeongdongjin Beach, take a leisurely stroll along Jumunjin Breakwater, get outside with Sacheonjin Beach, and examine the collection at Ojukheon Municipal Museum.

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Drive from Andong to Gangneung in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to drive to Seoul.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jogyesa Temple. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Bukhansan National Park and Bongeunsa Temple. Change things up with a short trip to Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon (about 1h 5 min away). There's lots more to do: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, steep yourself in history at Manhae Han Young Un Simujang, see the interesting displays at Trickeye Museum Seoul, and wander the streets of Insadong.

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Getting from Gangneung to Seoul by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Seoul are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can travel to Gongju.

On the 4th (Sun), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Musangsa Temple, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gapsa temple, contemplate the long history of Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong, then contemplate the long history of Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress, and finally examine the collection at Muryeong Wangreung Exhibition Hall. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of SeokJangNi Museum, steep yourself in history at Busosanseong Fortress, then examine the collection at Buyeo National Museum, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Sejong Lake Park.

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Explore your travel options from Seoul to Gongju with the Route module. In June in Gongju, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 63°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to travel to Suncheon.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Seonamsa Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Songgwangsa Temple, then kick back and relax at Waon Beach, and finally walk around Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll around Jukdobong Park, step into the grandiose world of Suncheon Japanese Castle, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Nagan Eupseong Folk Village, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Geumdunsa Temple.

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Explore your travel options from Gongju to Suncheon with the Route module. When traveling from Gongju in June, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Suncheon: temperatures range from 68°F by day to 66°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can fly to Jeju.

Get in touch with nature at Hallasan and Jeju Stone Park. Appreciate the collections at Haenyeo Museum and Drama World. Get out of town with these interesting Jeju side-trips: Seogwipo (Seongsan Ilchulbong, Kim Younggap Gallery Dumoak, &more). There's lots more to do: head outdoors with Woljeongri Beach, walk around Jeolmul Natural Forest Resort, kick back and relax at Gimnyeong Seonsegi Beach, and take in the awesome beauty at Saebyeol Oreum.

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You can fly from Suncheon to Jeju in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.