7 days in South Korea Itinerary

Seoul is known for sightseeing, shopping, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: browse the exhibits of Gyeongbokgung Palace, get a taste of the local shopping with Namdaemun Market, admire the striking features of Changdeokgung Palace, and take a stroll through Myeongdong Shopping Street.

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Seoul is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, ferry, and taxi. The time zone changes from Ulaanbaatar Standard Time to Korean Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. While traveling from Ulaanbaatar, expect a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Seoul, ranging from highs of 13°C to lows of 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Jeju.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Wed): explore the fascinating underground world of Manjanggul Cave, step off the mainland to explore Udo, and then head outdoors with Sanho Beach. On the next day, admire the sheer force of Jeongbang Waterfall, admire the sheer force of Cheonjiyeon Falls, and then explore the world behind art at Jeju Folk Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Seoul to Jeju takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Busan.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Haedong Yonggungsa, enjoy the sand and surf at Haeundae Beach, and then kick back and relax at Gwangalli Beach.

To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Busan driving holiday planning tool.

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 March, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.