9 days in South Korea Itinerary

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Jeju, Jeju Island
— 2 nights
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Busan
— 1 night
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Gyeongju
— 1 night
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Seoul
— 4 nights
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Jeju, Jeju Island — 2 nights

Island of the Gods

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): kick back and relax at Hyeopjae Beach, kick back and relax at Gwakji Gwamul Beach, and then get outside with Hamdeok Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Woljeongri Beach, then Head underground at Manjanggul Cave, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Gimnyeong Seonsegi Beach.

To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Jeju holiday builder site.

Hyderabad, India to Jeju is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll lose 3.5 hours traveling from Hyderabad to Jeju due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Busan.
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Busan — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Haedong Yonggungsa, then head outdoors with Haeundae Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Gwangalli Beach, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Yongdusan Park.

For maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Busan day trip app.

Getting from Jeju to Busan by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train. In May in Busan, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Gyeongju.
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Gyeongju — 1 night

Museum Without Walls

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Shilla Arts and Science Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Bulguksa Temple, and then appreciate the history behind Seokguram.

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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. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Seoul.
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Seoul — 4 nights

Get some historical perspective at Gyeongbokgung Palace and Cheonggyecheon Stream. Do some cultural sightseeing at Myeongdong Shopping Street and National Museum of Korea. And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Changdeokgung Palace, take in nature's colorful creations at Namsan Park, get a taste of the local shopping with Namdaemun Market, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jongmyo Shrine.

For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Seoul trip itinerary website.

You can fly from Gyeongju to Seoul in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Gyeongju in May, you will find days in Seoul are a bit warmer (28°C), and nights are about the same (16°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to fly 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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