50 days in East Asia Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Seoul: DMZ Haemaru Village (in Paju), Uiwang Nature Learning Park (in Uiwang) and Suwon (Hwaseong Fortress, Suwoncheon, &more). Pack the 10th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Lotte World. Pack the 12th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Korean Folk Village. And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, contemplate the long history of Deoksugung, tour the pleasant surroundings at Changdeokgung Palace, and wander the streets of Bukchon Hanok Village.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Seoul tour itinerary tool.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Gimpo International Airport, Incheon International Airport and Osan Air Base. In September, daytime highs in Seoul are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to catch the train to Daejeon.

Venture out of the city with trips to Sangdangsanseong Fortress (in Cheongju), Jeonju (Donghak Revolution Memorial Hall, Jeonju Hanok Village, &more) and The Independence Hall of Korea (in Cheonan). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Currency Museum, learn more about the world around you at Geological Museum, witness a stunning natural landmark at Yuseong Hot Springs Public Foot Bath, and see the sky in a new way at Daejeon Observatory.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Daejeon trip planner.

Traveling by train from Seoul to Daejeon takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Seoul in October, Daejeon is little chillier at night with lows of 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can catch the train to Daegu.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Donghwasa, delve into the lush surroundings at Daegu Arboretum, and then stroll around Apsan Park. On the 10th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll around Gukchaebosang Memorial Park, browse the eclectic array of goods at Seomun Market, then find something for the whole family at E-World, and finally make a trip to Kim Gwangseok Street.

For more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Daegu journey maker app.

You can take a train from Daejeon to Daegu in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Daejeon in October, plan for somewhat warmer days in Daegu, with highs around 25°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Busan.

Venture out of the city with trips to Geoje (Sinseondae & Oedo Botania) and Gyeongju (Gyodong Beopju Brewery & Gyeongju National Museum). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Haeundae Beach, take some stellar pictures from Taejongdae, browse the eclectic array of goods at Jagalchi Market, and don't miss a visit to Nakdong Estuary Eco Center.

For ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Busan tour itinerary builder website.

Traveling by train from Daegu to Busan takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Busan are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. You will have some time to spend on the 23rd (Mon) before leaving for home.