14 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.

Get some historical perspective at Gyeongbokgung Palace and Cheonggyecheon Stream. Take a break from the city and head to Bukhansan National Park and Ilsan Lake Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Seoul: Paju (The Third Tunnel & DMZ Haemaru Village), Suwon (Hwaseong Haenggung Palace & Hwaseong Fortress) and Nami Island (in Chuncheon). Pack the 6th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Korean Folk Village. Pack the 8th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Lotte World. The adventure continues: stop by Insadong, stroll around Namsan Park, get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Korea, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jongmyo Shrine.

To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Seoul tour itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Gimpo International Airport, Incheon International Airport and Osan Air Base. In September, daily temperatures in Seoul can reach 72°F, while at night they dip to 71°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.