9 days in South Korea Itinerary

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Seoul
— 3 nights
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Gyeongju
— 1 night
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Busan
— 1 night
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Jeju, Jeju Island
— 3 nights
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Seoul — 3 nights

Seoul is known for sightseeing, shopping, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, wander the streets of Insadong, make a trip to Bukchon Hanok Village, and stroll around Namsan Park.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Seoul online trip itinerary planner.

Kolkata (Calcutta), India to Seoul is an approximately 12-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) to Seoul is 3.5 hours. Traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) in April, expect Seoul to be much colder, temps between 20°C and 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Gyeongju.
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Gyeongju — 1 night

Museum Without Walls

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): appreciate the history behind Seokguram, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Bulguksa Temple, and then explore the activities along Bomun Lake.

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You can fly from Seoul to Gyeongju in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Seoul in April: highs in Gyeongju hover around 14°C, while lows dip to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Busan.
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Busan — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Yongdusan Park, kick back and relax at Gwangalli Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Haeundae Beach, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Haedong Yonggungsa.

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Drive from Gyeongju to Busan in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Gyeongju in April, expect nights in Busan to be little chillier, around 10°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to fly to Jeju.
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Parks · Outdoors · Beaches · Historic Sites
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Jeju, Jeju Island — 3 nights

Island of the Gods

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Jeju: Seogwipo (Gasiri Wind Power Plant & Seongsan Ilchulbong). There's much more to do: Head underground at Manjanggul Cave, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gwaneumsa Temple, get outside with Hamdeok Beach, and walk around Sarabong Park.

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Traveling by flight from Busan to Jeju takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight 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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