14 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.

Kids will enjoy Myeong-dong Cathedral and Gwanghwamun Gate. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like DMZ Haemaru Village and Namsangol Hanok Village. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Seoul: Hwaseong Fortress (in Suwon) and The Third Tunnel (in Paju). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Bongeunsa Temple, admire the landmark architecture of Deoksugung, and don't miss a visit to Changgyeonggung Palace.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Seoul travel itinerary planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Seoul is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Standard Time (SGT) to Korean Standard Time (KST) is 1 hour. In December, Seoul is cooler than Singapore - with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can go by car to Incheon.

The third-largest city in the country, Incheon combines history and culture in an interesting whole.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): walk around Songdo Central Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Eurwangni Beach, and then don't miss a visit to Chinatown.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Incheon trip itinerary planning site.

Incheon is just a short distance from Seoul. In December, daytime highs in Incheon are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Chuncheon.

The capital of the country's northernmost province, the city of Chuncheon acts a gateway to the wilder sights of the rural region.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): find something for the whole family at Gangchon Rail Park, thencontemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cheongpyeongsa, and then take in the views from Soyang River Sky Walk.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Chuncheon holiday maker website.

You can drive from Incheon to Chuncheon in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of subway and train. In December, daytime highs in Chuncheon are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Pyeongchang-gun.

A northern county in the Taebeak Mountain region of South Korea, Pyeongchang offers a plethora of year-round alpine resorts.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Jangneung, appreciate the extensive heritage of Korean Peninsula-shaped Cliffs (Seonam Village), and then examine the collection at Lee Hyo-seok Memorial Hall. On the 13th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the views at Eorayeon Valley, appreciate the extensive heritage of Cheonglyeongpo, and then browse the eclectic array of goods at Pyeongchang Olympic Market.

To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Pyeongchang-gun travel route builder app.

Traveling by car from Chuncheon to Pyeongchang-gun takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to travel to Jeju.

The main town on the largest of Korea's islands, Jeju has a volcanic landscape protected by UNESCO.

Escape the urban bustle at Dongmun Market and Jeongbang Waterfall. Museum-lovers will get to explore Teddy Bear Museum Jeju and Lightning Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Jeju: Seogwipo (Yakchunsa Temple, Daepo Haean Jusangjeolli Cliff, &more). There's lots more to do: get outside with Hamdeok Beach, take in the exciting artwork at Arario Museum Tapdong Cinema, don't miss a visit to Mysterious Road (Dokkaebi Road), and look for all kinds of wild species at Sangumburi Crater.

For reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Jeju trip builder site.

Traveling by flight from Pyeongchang-gun to Jeju takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, train, and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.