32 days in South Korea Itinerary

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Seoul
— 8 nights
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Sokcho
— 3 nights
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Pyeongchang-gun
— 1 night
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Jeju, Jeju Island
— 7 nights
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Gwangju
— 2 nights
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Daejeon
— 3 nights
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Gyeongju
— 2 nights
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Busan
— 5 nights
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Seoul — 8 nights

You've now added Korean Tour Guide to your itinerary. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace. Pack the 2nd (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Lotte World. And it doesn't end there: stop by Insadong, take a stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Korea, and make a trip to N Seoul Tower.

To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Seoul trip builder site.

Stockholm, Sweden to Seoul is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Korean Standard Time (KST) is 8 hours. Traveling from Stockholm in August, expect nights in Seoul to be much hotter, around 27°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 35°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Sokcho.
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Sokcho — 3 nights

Family-friendly places like Seoraksan National Park and Naksansa Temple will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sokcho: Baekdamsa Temple (in Inje-gun) and Naksan Beach (in Yangyang-gun). And it doesn't end there: make a splash at Seorak Waterpia, Head underground at Geumganggul Cave, head outdoors with Ulsanbawi Rock, and witness a stunning natural landmark at Cheoksan Foot Spa Park.

To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Sokcho day trip planning tool.

Drive from Seoul to Sokcho in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can drive to Pyeongchang-gun.
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Pyeongchang-gun — 1 night

On the 13th (Sun), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Woljeongsa Temple and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sangwonsa.

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Traveling by car from Sokcho to Pyeongchang-gun takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to fly to Jeju.
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Jeju, Jeju Island — 7 nights

Island of the Gods

Attractions like Hamdeok Beach and Seongsan Ilchulbong make great kid-friendly stops. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Jeju: Seogwipo (Gasiri Wind Power Plant & Halla Mountain). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Gwakji Gwamul Beach, delve into the lush surroundings at Jeolmul Natural Forest Resort, head outdoors with Sehwa Beach, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gwaneumsa Temple.

To see reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Jeju trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Pyeongchang-gun to Jeju in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, train, and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Gwangju.
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Gwangju — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): examine the collection at WooJaeGil Art Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Unjusa, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Mudeungsan Jeungsimsa Temple. Keep things going the next day: explore the activities along Pungam Reservoir, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bulgapsa Temple, and then steep yourself in history at Yongcheonsa Temple (Hampyeong).

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Traveling by flight from Jeju to Gwangju takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In August in Gwangju, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to drive to Daejeon.
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Daejeon — 3 nights

Kids will enjoy Yuseong Hot Springs Public Foot Bath and Cheongju National Museum. Go for a jaunt from Daejeon to Cheongju to see Cheongnamdae about 1h 10 min away. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Currency Museum, learn more about the world around you at Geological Museum, see the sky in a new way at National Science Museum, and get curious at Expo Park.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Daejeon trip planner.

Traveling by car from Gwangju to Daejeon takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Gwangju in August, plan for somewhat warmer days in Daejeon, with highs around 35°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Gyeongju.
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Gyeongju — 2 nights

Museum Without Walls

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): find something for the whole family at Gyeongju World, then make a splash at Gyeongju California Beach Water Park, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some photo ops at Seokguram, take in the spiritual surroundings of Bulguksa Temple, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Bomun Lake.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Gyeongju trip planner.

Traveling by train from Daejeon to Gyeongju takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Daejeon in August, you will find days in Gyeongju are little chillier (26°C), and nights are about the same (26°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Busan.
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Busan — 5 nights

Family-friendly places like Haeundae Beach and Yongdusan Park will thrill your kids. There's lots more to do: get outside with Gwangalli Beach, shop like a local with Shinsegae Dept. Store Centum City, snap pictures at Gwangandaegyo Bridge, and get engrossed in the history at Bokcheon Museum.

For where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Busan day 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 August, expect nights in Busan to be about the same, around 27°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 36°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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South Korea travel guide

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Land of the Morning Calm
Though it boasts a history spanning thousands of years, South Korea ranks among the world's most urbanized and modernized countries, with nearly half of its population living in high-rises concentrated in the national capital. In this land of pristine mountain scenery, many South Korea vacations involve some form of winter sports--not surprising for the country that won the bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics. Curious travelers wishing to get to know South Korea's heart and soul spend only a small part of their holiday in big cities like Busan and Seoul, devoting much of their attention to the tranquil countryside that seems largely untouched by the 21st century.
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