19 days in South Korea Itinerary

One of east Asia's major cultural and financial centers, Seoul boasts five World Heritage Sites and a huge selection of museums, temples, shrines, palaces, parks, gardens, and glass-and-steel skyscrapers.

Seoul is known for sightseeing, shopping, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, stroll around Namsan Park, get to know the fascinating history of Cheonggyecheon Stream, and don't miss a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village.

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London, UK to Seoul is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9 hours traveling from London to Seoul. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from London in April: high temperatures in Seoul hover around 20°C and lows are around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to drive to Sokcho.

Tourism in Sokcho mostly revolves around the local national park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Seoraksan National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: hike along Ulsanbawi Rock, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sinheungsa Temple, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Naksansa Temple.

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Getting from Seoul to Sokcho by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can fly to Jeonju.

If you're a gastronomy enthusiast, you should consider a trip to Jeonju, a city hailed for its cuisine and food festivals.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Jeonju: Buyeo-gun (Buyeo Jeongnimsaji Temple, Buyeo National Museum, &more) and Daejeon (Expo Bridge & Hanbat Arboretum). There's much more to do: make a trip to Jeonju Hanok Village, contemplate the long history of Pungnammun Gate, see the interesting displays at Royal Portrait Museum, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jeondong Catholic Church.

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You can fly from Sokcho to Jeonju in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Jeonju can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Gyeongju.

One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Republic of Korea, Gyeongju combines a rich cultural heritage with mountain and coastal scenery.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): steep yourself in history at Seokguram, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bulguksa Temple, and then explore the activities along Bomun Lake. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Gyeongju Hyanggyo, steep yourself in history at Cheomseongdae Observatory, then contemplate the waterfront views at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, and finally examine the collection at Gyeongju National Museum.

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Getting from Jeonju to Gyeongju by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Jeonju in May, expect nights in Gyeongju to be a bit warmer, around 18°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can drive to Busan.

The country's second city, Busan has often been referred to as South Korea's summer capital.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Haeundae Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Haedong Yonggungsa, then take some stellar pictures from Taejongdae, and finally visit a coastal fixture at Yeongdo Lighthouse. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Gwangalli Beach, walk around Yongdusan Park, browse the eclectic array of goods at Jagalchi Market, then don't miss a visit to BIFF Square, and finally get great views at Yu Chi-hwan Postbox Observatory.

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Drive from Gyeongju to Busan in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from Gyeongju, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Busan, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Jeju.

The main town on the largest of Korea's islands, Jeju, has a volcanic landscape protected by UNESCO. The World Heritage-listed volcanic island includes the country's highest peak, sets of impressive lava tubes and columns, and several crater lakes.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Hamdeok Beach, explore the fascinating underground world of Manjanggul Cave, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Jeju Kimnyoung Maze Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Mon): admire the sheer force of Jeongbang Waterfall, then step off the mainland to explore Udo, and then make a trip to Gasiri Wind Power Plant.

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Fly from Busan to Jeju in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry. On the 9th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.