30 days in South Korea Itinerary

Visiting Seongsan Ilchulbong and Sangumburi Crater will get you outdoors. Do some cultural sightseeing at Gwaneumsa Temple and The Islander. Go for a jaunt from Jeju to Seogwipo to see Baekyaki Oreum Volcanic Cone about 56 minutes away. The adventure continues: explore the fascinating underground world of Manjanggul Cave, walk around Sarabong Park, view the masterpieces at Arario Museum Tapdong Cinema, and take in nature's colorful creations at Hallim Park.

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Sydney, Australia to Jeju is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Korean Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Buyeo-gun.

On the 10th (Fri), examine the collection at Gongju National Museum and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Gapsa temple. On the next day, contemplate the long history of Nakhwaam Rock, then contemplate the long history of Busosanseong Fortress, and then examine the collection at Buyeo National Museum.

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Getting from Jeju to Buyeo-gun by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, train, and bus. In November in Buyeo-gun, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Andong.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): explore the striking landscape at Buyongdae, get to know the fascinating history of Andong Hahoe Folk Village, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Bongjeongsa.

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Traveling by car from Buyeo-gun to Andong takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. When traveling from Buyeo-gun in November, plan for slightly colder days in Andong, with highs around 10°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Gyeongju.

Bulguksa Temple and Gyeongju National Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Gyeongju: Daegu (Donghwasa, Seomun Market, &more). And it doesn't end there: pause for some photo ops at Seokguram, contemplate the long history of Gyeongju Hyanggyo, contemplate the waterfront views at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, and admire the masterpieces at Art Sonje Museum.

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Traveling by car from Andong to Gyeongju takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In November, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Busan.

Shop till you drop at Jagalchi Market and Shinsegae Dept. Store Centum City. Get in touch with nature at Haeundae Beach and Bongnaesan. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Haedong Yonggungsa, see the interesting displays at Busan Museum, walk around Busan Citizens Park, and don't miss a visit to Seokbulsa Temple.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Busan trip planner.

You can drive from Gyeongju to Busan in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Gyeongju in November, you will find days in Busan are a bit warmer (18°C), and nights are about the same (6°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Sokcho.

Get some cultural insight at Sinheungsa Temple and Baekdamsa Temple. Escape the urban bustle at Seoraksan National Park and Biryong Falls. Go for a jaunt from Sokcho to Inje-gun to see Bangtaesan Recreational Forest about 1h 10 min away. Next up on the itinerary: hike along Ulsanbawi Rock, kick back and relax at Cheonjin Beach, and witness a stunning natural landmark at Cheoksan Foot Spa Park.

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Fly from Busan to Sokcho in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Chuncheon.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cheongpyeongsa, explore the activities along Gugok Pokpo, and then head off the coast to Nami Island.

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Drive from Sokcho to Chuncheon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Seoul.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Myeongdong Shopping Street and Namdaemun Market. Go for a jaunt from Seoul to Suwon to see Hwaseong Fortress about 1h 5 min away. The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Changdeokgung Palace, admire the masterpieces at Leeum Art Museum, take some stellar pictures from N Seoul Tower, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Cheonggyecheon Stream.

To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Seoul trip planner.

You can drive from Chuncheon to Seoul in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a subway. November in Seoul sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.