9 days in Seoul 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Seoul: Hwaseong Fortress (in Suwon), DMZ Haemaru Village (in Paju) and Nami Island (in Chuncheon). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Gyeongbokgung Palace, make a trip to Myeongdong Shopping Street, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Bukhansan National Park, and get in on the family fun at Lotte World.

To see photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Seoul tour app .

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major airports are Gimpo International Airport, Incheon International Airport and Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513). In September, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.