22 days in South Korea Itinerary

Discover out-of-the-way places like Hwaseong Fortress and Jongmyo Shrine. Let the collections at Gyeongbokgung Palace and National Museum of Korea capture your imagination. Change things up with these side-trips from Seoul: Suwon Jeil Church (in Suwon) and DMZ Haemaru Village (in Paju). There's much more to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Myeongdong Shopping Street, take some stellar pictures from N Seoul Tower, take a stroll through Insadong, and get to know the fascinating history of Cheonggyecheon Stream.

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Zurich, Switzerland to Seoul is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Zurich to Seoul. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Zurich in May; daily highs in Seoul reach 28°C and lows reach 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Sokcho.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Seoraksan National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Gwongeumseong Fortress, then hike along Ulsanbawi Rock, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Naksansa Temple.

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Drive from Seoul to Sokcho in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Jeju.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Hamdeok Beach and Gimnyeong Seonsegi Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Jeongbang Waterfall and Bijarim Forest. Get out of town with these interesting Jeju side-trips: Seogwipo (Daepo Haean Jusangjeolli Cliff, Teddy Bear Museum Jeju, &more). Spend the 20th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Woljeongri Beach, admire the natural beauty at Hallim Park, get outside with Hyeopjae Beach, and explore the fascinating underground world of Manjanggul Cave.

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Traveling by flight from Sokcho to Jeju takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to travel to Gongju.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Magoksa Temple, steep yourself in history at Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong, and then contemplate the long history of Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress.

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Explore your travel options from Jeju to Gongju with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in May, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can travel to Andong.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): examine the collection at Hahoe Mask Museum, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Andong Hahoe Folk Village, and then browse the eclectic array of goods at Andong Old Market.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Gongju to Andong. When traveling from Gongju in May, plan for little chillier days in Andong, with highs around 18°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Gyeongju.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Fri): appreciate the history behind Seokguram, then steep yourself in history at Bulguksa Temple, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Gyeongju Bird Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Cheonmachong Tomb, then examine the collection at Gyeongju National Museum, and then explore the activities along Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

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You can drive from Andong to Gyeongju in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In May in Gyeongju, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to drive to Busan.

Get some cultural insight at Beomeosa Temple and Haedong Yonggungsa. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Gwangalli Beach and Taejongdae. There's lots more to do: stroll through UN Memorial Cemetery, enjoy the sand and surf at Haeundae Beach, walk around Yongdusan Park, and take in the views from Busan Harbor Bridge.

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You can drive from Gyeongju to Busan in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from Gyeongju, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Busan, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.