31 days in South Korea 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Trickeye Museum Seoul and Bukhansan National Park. Get some cultural insight at Hwaseong Fortress and Seodaemun Prison History Hall. Change things up with these side-trips from Seoul: Incheon (Songdo Central Park & Songwol-dong Fairytale Village) and Suwon (Dongbukgongsimdon, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, &more). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Changgyeonggung Palace, appreciate the history behind Jogyesa Temple, see the interesting displays at National Palace Museum of Korea, and admire the masterpieces at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (branch).

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Paris, France to Seoul is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from Paris to Seoul, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Paris in September, plan for a bit warmer nights in Seoul, with lows around 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can go by car to Andong.

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

On the 12th (Tue), visit Sinsedong Mural Village, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Gounsa Temple, then explore the striking landscape at Buyongdae, and finally wander the streets of Museom Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Wed): examine the collection at Yiyuksa Literary Museum, examine the collection at Confucian Culture Museum, then visit Andong Gunja Village, and finally contemplate the long history of Andong imcheonggak.

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You can drive from Seoul to Andong in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Seoul in September, expect little chillier with lows of 20°C in Andong. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can go by car 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Taehwa River Seepri Bamboo Grove and Ulsan Museum. Get some cultural insight at Girimsa Temple and Gyeongju Hyanggyo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gyeongju: Yeongildae Beach (in Pohang) and Ulsan (Taehwagang National Garden, Seoknamsa Temple, &more). Spend the 14th (Thu) exploring nature at Gyeongju National Park. There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Gyeongju Bird Park, get to know the fascinating history of Gyerim Forest, contemplate the long history of Royal Tomb of King Taejong Muyeol, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Golgulsa Temple.

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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. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in September, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to drive to Busan.

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

Get some cultural insight at Busan China Town and Clay Art Gimhae Museum. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Dadaepo Beach and Busan Museum Of Movies. Explore Busan's surroundings by going to Junam Reservoir (in Changwon), Yeongnamlu (in Miryang) and Tongdosa Temple (in Yangsan). There's lots more to do: head outdoors with Songjeong Beach, take an in-depth tour of Gimhae National Museum, enjoy breathtaking views from Songdo Cable Car, and contemplate the long history of Birthplace of President Roh Moo-hyun.

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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. When traveling from Gyeongju in September, plan for a bit warmer days in Busan, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Hallasan and Sehwa Beach. Escape the urban bustle at Woljeongri Beach and Sanho Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Jeju: Seogwipo (Scuba & Snorkeling, Sanbangsan Mountain, &more). And it doesn't end there: delve into the lush surroundings at Jeolmul Natural Forest Resort, stroll around Jeju Stone Park, kick back and relax at Geumneung Eutteumwon Beach, and hike along Geomunoreum.

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You can fly from Busan to Jeju in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry. Traveling from Busan in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Jeju, with lows of 26°C. On the 1st (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.