43 days in South Korea Itinerary

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Fly to Gimpo International Airport, Drive to Icheon
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Icheon
— 3 nights
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Seoul
— 6 nights
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Gwangju
— 2 nights
Fly
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Jeju, Jeju Island
— 9 nights
Fly
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Busan
— 6 nights
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Gyeongju
— 2 nights
Drive
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Donghae
— 2 nights
Drive
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Sokcho
— 2 nights
Drive
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Chuncheon
— 1 day
Drive
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Pocheon
— 1 day
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Icheon
— 1 night
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Icheon — 3 nights

Get a sense of the local culture at Yeongnyeongneung and Icheon World Ceramics Center. Take a break from Icheon with a short trip to Silleuksa Temple in Yeoju-si, about 50 minutes away. categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at.

For photos, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the Icheon travel planner.

New Delhi, India to Icheon is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Icheon. Traveling from New Delhi in May, expect Icheon to be much colder, temps between 28°C and 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Seoul.
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Seoul — 6 nights

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Insadong. Take a break from the city and head to Bukhansan National Park and Cheonggyecheon Stream. Change things up with a short trip to Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon (about 1h 5 min away). There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Changdeokgung Palace, don't miss a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village, shop like a local with Myeongdong Shopping Street, and see the interesting displays at National Folk Museum of Korea.

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Explore your travel options from Icheon to Seoul with the Route module. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Gwangju.
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Gwangju — 2 nights

Escape the urban bustle at Mudeungsan National Park and Damyang Juknokwon. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Gwangju National Museum and Dongmyeong-dong Cafe Street.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Gwangju trip planner.

Fly from Seoul to Gwangju in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Seoul in May, plan for colder days and slightly colder nights in Gwangju: temperatures range from 11°C by day to 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can fly to Jeju.
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Jeju, Jeju Island — 9 nights

Island of the Gods

Step out of the city life by going to Seongsan Ilchulbong and Manjanggul Cave. Get a sense of the local culture at Gwaneumsa Temple and Jeju Folk Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Seogwipo (Halla Mountain, Gasiri Wind Power Plant, &more). Spend the 20th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Hamdeok Beach, take a stroll through Black Pork Street, take in the exciting artwork at Arario Museum Tapdong Cinema, and step off the mainland to explore Udo.

To find other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Jeju trip maker app.

You can fly from Gwangju to Jeju in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Busan.
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Busan — 6 nights

Get some cultural insight at Haedong Yonggungsa and Busan Gamcheon Culture Village. Take a break from the city and head to Haeundae Beach and Songjeong Beach. When in Busan, make a side trip to see Yangsan Tower in Yangsan, approximately Yangsan away. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Gwangalli Beach, make a trip to BIFF Square, get engrossed in the history at Bokcheon Museum, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Busan online tour itinerary planner.

You can fly from Jeju to Busan in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Gyeongju.
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Gyeongju — 2 nights

Museum Without Walls

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Gyeongju National Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gyeongju Hyanggyo, contemplate the long history of Cheomseongdae Observatory, and explore the activities along Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

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Getting from Busan to Gyeongju by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Busan in May, expect nights in Gyeongju to be about the same, around 18°C, while days are little chillier, around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Donghae.
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Donghae — 2 nights

Get in touch with nature at Mangsang Beach and Chotdaebawi (Candlestick Rock). Get a sense of the local culture at Samtan Art Mine and Mukho Lighthouse Park.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Donghae trip planning website.

Explore your travel options from Gyeongju to Donghae with the Route module. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to travel to Sokcho.
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Sokcho — 2 nights

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Naksansa Temple and Sinheungsa Temple. Escape the urban bustle at Seoraksan National Park and Cheonjin Beach. When in Sokcho, make a side trip to see Naksan Beach in Yangyang-gun, approximately Yangyang-gun away. There's still lots to do: take in the natural beauty of Cheoksan Foot Spa Park, walk around Sokch Seorak Sunrise Park, enjoy the sea views from Sokcho Lighthouse Observatory, and get outside with Ulsanbawi Rock.

For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Sokcho trip planning tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Donghae to Sokcho. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can drive to Chuncheon.
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Chuncheon — 1 day

On the 9th (Fri), wander the streets of Chuncheon Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street and then take a stroll through Chuncheon Myeongdong Street.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Chuncheon visit planner.

Getting from Sokcho to Chuncheon by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. June in Chuncheon sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Pocheon.
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Pocheon — 1 day

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): admire the sheer force of Bidulginang Waterfalls, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Traditional Liquor Museum Sansawon, and then stroll around Pocheon Art Valley.

To see reviews, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read Pocheon online trip builder.

Explore your travel options from Chuncheon to Pocheon with the Route module. In June, daily temperatures in Pocheon can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel to Icheon.
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Icheon — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Icheon City Museum, then stop by Icheon Ceramics Village, and then make a trip to OOOZOOO.

To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Icheon route website.

Explore your travel options from Pocheon to Icheon with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) to allow time to travel 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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