23 days in South Korea Itinerary

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

UN Memorial Cemetery and Beomeosa Temple are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step off the beaten path and head to Gwangalli Beach and Gwangandaegyo Bridge. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Dadaepo Beach, make a trip to Haeundae Dalmaji-gil Road, snap pictures at Busandaegyo Bridge, and get great views at Taejongdae.

For maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Busan trip builder.

Tel Aviv, Israel to Busan is an approximately 17-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Tel Aviv to Busan due to the time zone difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Tel Aviv in September: high temperatures in Busan hover around 30°C and lows are around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can 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 30th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Cheomseongdae Observatory, then contemplate the waterfront views at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, then examine the collection at Gyeongju National Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Gyeongju Hyanggyo. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Gyeongju Historic Area, then steep yourself in history at Cheonmachong Tomb, and then pause for some photo ops at Daereungwon Tomb Complex.

To see photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Gyeongju attractions app.

Getting from Busan to Gyeongju by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Busan in September, you will find days in Gyeongju are slightly colder (25°C), and nights are about the same (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Andong.

Sitting along either side of the Nakdong River, Andong maintains an unrivalled reputation as a center for Korean folk and cultural heritage.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Andong Hahoe Folk Village and Okyeonjeongsa House. Explore hidden gems such as Rock-carved Standing Buddha and Traditional Cultural Contents Museum. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Byeongsan Seowon, snap pictures at Weolyeonggyo Bridge, and see the interesting displays at Andong Soju Museum.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Andong online travel route planner.

Getting from Gyeongju to Andong by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in October, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) 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.

Get in touch with nature at Daepo Haean Jusangjeolli Cliff and Hamdeok Beach. Yakchunsa Temple and Alive Museum Jeju are good opportunities to explore the local culture. When in Jeju, make a side trip to see Jeongbang Waterfall in Seogwipo, approximately Seogwipo away. Spend the 7th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Woljeongri Beach, head outdoors with Hyeopjae Beach, delve into the lush surroundings at Bijarim Forest, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Jeju Beer.

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Jeju road trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Andong to Jeju takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Andong in October, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 23°C in Jeju. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Sokcho.

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

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Seokbong Ceramic Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Naksansa Temple, and then stroll around Sokch Seorak Sunrise Park. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Gwongeumseong Fortress, then trek along Ulsanbawi Rock, and then see the interesting displays at Teddy Bear Museum Seorak.

For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Sokcho trip itinerary tool.

You can fly from Jeju to Sokcho in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Traveling from Jeju in October, expect a bit cooler with lows of 18°C in Sokcho. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Seoul.

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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Changgyeonggung Palace and Trickeye Museum Seoul. Appreciate the collections at Grevin Museum and 3D Black Art Museum. There's lots more to do: pause for some photo ops at Gwanghwamun Gate, admire the striking features of Deoksugung, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jogyesa Temple, and make a trip to Bongeunsa Temple.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Seoul attractions planner.

Getting from Sokcho to Seoul by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Seoul are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. On the 17th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.