31 days in South Korea Itinerary

Pack the 6th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Lotte World. The adventure continues: take in panoramic vistas at N Seoul Tower, stroll around Namsan Park, take an in-depth tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Changdeokgung Palace.

To see more things to do, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our Seoul sightseeing planner.

Strasbourg, France to Seoul is an approximately 17-hour combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Strasbourg to Seoul is 8 hours. Traveling from Strasbourg in September, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Seoul, with lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Chuncheon.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): take in the dramatic scenery at Gugok Pokpo, then step off the mainland to explore Nami Island, and then find something for the whole family at Gangchon Rail Park. On the next day, take in the natural beauty of World Oncheon, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cheongpyeongsa, and then see the interesting displays at Memorial Hall for Ethiopian Veterans in the Korean War.

To see photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Chuncheon journey maker site.

Drive from Seoul to Chuncheon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a subway. When traveling from Seoul in September, plan for a bit warmer days in Chuncheon, with highs around 30°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can drive to Sokcho.

On the 11th (Mon), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Seoraksan National Park. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Cheonjin Beach, witness a stunning natural landmark at Cheoksan Foot Spa Park, then admire the verdant scenery at Osaek Jujeongol Valley, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Naksansa Temple.

To see more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Sokcho day trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Chuncheon to Sokcho takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Chuncheon in September, you will find days in Sokcho are little chillier (23°C), and nights are about the same (22°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Gyeongju.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Wed): examine the collection at Gyeongju National Museum and then contemplate the waterfront views at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Keep things going the next day: pause for some photo ops at Seokguram, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Bulguksa Temple, and then explore the activities along Bomun Lake.

To find reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Gyeongju trip itinerary planning tool.

You can fly from Sokcho to Gyeongju in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. September in Gyeongju sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Busan.

Busan is known for sightseeing, beaches, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Haeundae Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Beomeosa Temple, don't miss a visit to Seokbulsa Temple, and stroll around Yongdusan Park.

For ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Busan trip itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Gyeongju to Busan in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Gyeongju in September, plan for somewhat warmer days in Busan, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to drive to Suncheon.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Suncheon: Mudeungsan National Park (in Gwangju) and Gurye-gun (Hwaeomsa Temple & Saseongam Temple 四聖庵). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Seonamsa Temple, make a trip to Suncheon Open Film Set, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Bonghwa Mountain.

To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Suncheon attractions planning tool.

Getting from Busan to Suncheon by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Busan in September, expect little chillier with lows of 18°C in Suncheon. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can travel to Buan-gun.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Byeonsanbando National Park, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Naesosa Temple, and then see the interesting displays at Buan Celadon Museum.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Buan-gun road trip app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Suncheon to Buan-gun. September in Buan-gun sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can travel to Buyeo-gun.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): steep yourself in history at Nakhwaam Rock, then steep yourself in history at Busosanseong Fortress, and then examine the collection at Buyeo National Museum. On your second day here, take in the spiritual surroundings of Gapsa temple and then examine the collection at Gongju National Museum.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Buan-gun to Buyeo-gun. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Jeju.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Jeju: Seogwipo (Gasiri Wind Power Plant & Seongsan Ilchulbong). Spend the 27th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: Head underground at Manjanggul Cave, get outside with Saryeoni Forest Path, enjoy the sand and surf at Gwakji Gwamul Beach, and enjoy some diversion at 9.81 Park.

To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Jeju trip planner.

You can fly from Buyeo-gun to Jeju in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, taxi, and ferry. Traveling from Buyeo-gun in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Jeju, with lows of 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can travel back home.