39 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Room Escape Games and Banpo Hangang Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Seoul: Paju (The Third Tunnel & DMZ Haemaru Village). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Trickeye Museum Seoul, don't miss a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village, admire the striking features of Changdeokgung Palace, and enjoy breathtaking views from N Seoul Tower.

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Seoul online tour itinerary builder.

Berlin, Germany to Seoul is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Traveling from Berlin to Seoul, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in August, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Hyeopjae Beach and Hamdeok Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Seogwipo (Teddy Bear Museum Jeju, Alive Museum Jeju, &more). Spend the 4th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Woljeongri Beach, get outside with Sehwa Beach, delve into the lush surroundings at Bijarim Forest, and Head underground at Manjanggul Cave.

To see reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Jeju trip itinerary planning tool.

You can fly from Seoul to Jeju in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Seoul in September: highs in Jeju hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to fly to 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Hyangiram Hermitage and Suncheon Bay Garden. Step out of Suncheon to go to Gwangju and see Mudeungsan National Park, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. There's much more to do: walk around Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve, take in the spiritual surroundings of Songgwangsa Temple, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Nagan Eupseong Folk Village.

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Traveling by flight from Jeju to Suncheon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and train. Traveling from Jeju in September, Suncheon is slightly colder at night with lows of 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can fly to Sokcho.

Tourism in Sokcho mostly revolves around the local national park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Gyeongpo Beach and Ojukheon. Venture out of the city with trips to Yangyang-gun (Naksan Beach, Naksansa Temple, &more) and Jeongdongjin Beach (in Gangneung). Spend the 14th (Thu) exploring nature at Seoraksan National Park. There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Gwongeumseong Fortress, hike along Ulsanbawi Rock, take in the natural beauty of Cheoksan Foot Spa Park, and explore the activities along Cheongcho Lake.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Sokcho trip app.

Getting from Suncheon to Sokcho by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Suncheon, expect a bit cooler days and somewhat warmer nights in Sokcho, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Pyeongchang-gun.

A northern county in the Taebeak Mountain region of South Korea, Pyeongchang offers a plethora of year-round alpine resorts.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Daegwanryeong Samyang Ranch and Woljeongsa Temple. Get out of town with these interesting Pyeongchang-gun side-trips: Danyang-gun (Aqua World, Gosu Cave, &more) and Guryongsa Temple (in Wonju). The adventure continues: get a taste of life in the country at Daegwanryeong Yangtte Ranch, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Daegwallyeong Agi Mokjang, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Sangwonsa.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Pyeongchang-gun online tour itinerary builder.

You can drive from Sokcho to Pyeongchang-gun in 2 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Sokcho in September, expect slightly colder with lows of 18°C in Pyeongchang-gun. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Andong.

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Weolyeonggyo Bridge and Dosanseowon Confucian School. Change things up with these side-trips from Andong: Cheongnyangsa Temple (in Bonghwa-gun), Yeongju (Sosuseowon Confucian Academy & Buseoksa Temple) and Juwangsan National Park (in Cheongsong-gun). There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Andong Hahoe Folk Village, see the interesting displays at Andong Folk Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Bongjeongsa, and contemplate the long history of Seonseonghyun Gaeksa.

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You can drive from Pyeongchang-gun to Andong in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. In September, daytime highs in Andong are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Gyeongju.

One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Republic of Korea, Gyeongju combines a rich cultural heritage with mountain and coastal scenery.

Step off the beaten path and head to Daewangam Park and Gyeongju National Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gyeongju: Daegu (Daegu Duryu Park, Donghwasa, &more) and Ulsan (Ulsan Daegok Museum, Ulsan Petroglyph Museum, &more). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Cheonmachong Tomb, explore the activities along Bomun Lake, take in the spiritual surroundings of Girimsa Temple, and appreciate the history behind Daereungwon Tomb Complex.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Gyeongju tour planner.

You can drive from Andong to Gyeongju in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. September in Gyeongju sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can go by car to Busan.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Gwangandaegyo Bridge and UN Memorial Cemetery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Busan: Yangsan Tower (in Yangsan) and Oedo Botania (in Geoje). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Gwangalli Beach, head off the coast to Oryukdo Island, head outdoors with Songdo Beach, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Beomeosa Temple.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Busan online trip itinerary maker.

Drive from Gyeongju to Busan in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from Gyeongju, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Busan, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.