31 days in South Korea Itinerary

Get in touch with nature at Hamdeok Beach and Bijarim Forest. Popular historic sites such as Samseonghyeol and Gwaneumsa Temple are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Jeju: Seogwipo (Daepo Haean Jusangjeolli Cliff, Alive Museum Jeju, &more). Spend the 4th (Thu) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: get outside with Hyeopjae Beach, take in the exciting artwork at The Islander, see the interesting displays at Haenyeo Museum, and delve into the lush surroundings at Jeolmul Natural Forest Resort.

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New Delhi, India to Jeju is an approximately 13-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry. You'll lose 3.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Jeju due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Busan.

Relax by the water at Gwangalli Beach and Haeundae Beach. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Jagalchi Market and Gwangbokro Culture and Fashion street. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at UN Memorial Cemetery, walk around Yongdusan Park, snap pictures at Gwangandaegyo Bridge, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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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. In May, daytime highs in Busan are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to drive to Gyeongju.

Get some cultural insight at Gyeongju Historic Area and Bulguksa Temple. You'll explore and learn at Gyeongju National Museum and Shilla Arts and Science Museum. Go for a jaunt from Gyeongju to Cheongsong-gun to see Juwangsan National Park about 1h 45 min away. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Cheonmachong Tomb, appreciate the history behind Daereungwon Tomb Complex, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Seokguram, and contemplate the waterfront views at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

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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 and about the same nights in Gyeongju: temperatures range from 18°C by day to 18°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can go by car to Andong.

On the 20th (Sat), examine the collection at Andong Folk Museum and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bongjeongsa. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Andong Soju Museum, then contemplate the long history of Andong Hahoe Folk Village, and then examine the collection at Hahoe Mask Museum.

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Traveling by car from Gyeongju to Andong takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in May, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to drive to Sokcho.

Get in touch with nature at Seoraksan National Park and Gyeongpo Beach. Get a sense of the local culture at Naksansa Temple and Gwongeumseong Fortress. Explore Sokcho's surroundings by going to Baekdamsa Temple (in Inje-gun) and Jeongdongjin Beach (in Gangneung). And it doesn't end there: trek along Ulsanbawi Rock, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sinheungsa Temple, enjoy the sea views from Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory, and witness a stunning natural landmark at Cheoksan Foot Spa Park.

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You can drive from Andong to Sokcho in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Seoul.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at DMZ Haemaru Village and National Folk Museum of Korea. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Insadong. Step out of Seoul to go to Suwon and see Hwaseong Fortress, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. Next up on the itinerary: shop like a local with Myeongdong Shopping Street, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Korea, take some stellar pictures from N Seoul Tower, and pause for some serene contemplation at Myeong-dong Cathedral.

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Getting from Sokcho to Seoul by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. In May in Seoul, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.