60 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.

Take a break from Seoul with a short trip to Everland in Yongin, about 1h 15 min away. Pack the 26th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Lotte World. Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Gyeongbokgung Palace, get to know the fascinating history of Cheonggyecheon Stream, don't miss a visit to Bukchon Hanok Village, and contemplate the long history of Changdeokgung Palace.

To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Seoul online visit planner.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Seoul. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in December, and nighttime lows around -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Chuncheon.

The capital of the country's northernmost province, the city of Chuncheon acts a gateway to the wilder sights of the rural region.

Explore Chuncheon's surroundings by going to Gapyeong-gun (Jarasum Island, Interactive Art Museum, &more), Wondaeri Birch Forest (in Inje-gun) and Traditional Liquor Museum Sansawon (in Pocheon). And it doesn't end there: head off the coast to Nami Island, take in the natural beauty of World Oncheon, appreciate the history behind Statue of Peace, and get in on the family fun at Gangchon Rail Park.

For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Chuncheon trip itinerary planning website.

You can drive from Seoul to Chuncheon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a subway. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in December, and nighttime lows around -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can go by car to Sokcho.

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

Explore Sokcho's surroundings by going to Yangyang-gun (Osaek Jujeongol Valley, Naksansa Temple, &more), Baekdamsa Temple (in Inje-gun) and Gangneung (Tongil Park (Unification Park) & Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum). Spend the 6th (Fri) exploring nature at Seoraksan National Park. There's still lots to do: trek along Ulsanbawi Rock, witness a stunning natural landmark at Cheoksan Foot Spa Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sinheungsa Temple, and enjoy the sand and surf at Cheonjin Beach.

To find photos, reviews, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Sokcho trip itinerary maker app.

Getting from Chuncheon to Sokcho by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Donghae.

Take a break from Donghae with a short trip to Hwanseongul Cave in Samcheok, about 56 minutes away.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Donghae online trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Sokcho to Donghae. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Pyeongchang-gun.

A northern county in the Taebeak Mountain region of South Korea, Pyeongchang offers a plethora of year-round alpine resorts.

Explore Pyeongchang-gun's surroundings by going to Jeongseon 5-day Market (in Jeongseon-gun), Guryongsa Temple (in Wonju) and Yeongju (Yeongju Insam Museum & Buseoksa Temple). There's lots more to do: head outdoors with Phoenix Snow Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sangwonsa, Head underground at Gosu Cave, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Daegwallyeong Agi Mokjang.

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Explore your travel options from Donghae to Pyeongchang-gun with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel to Cheongju.

Cheongju is the capital and largest city of North Chungcheong Province in South Korea.HistoryCheongju has been an important provincial town since ancient times.During Hideyoshi's Invasions of Korea, Cheongju was the site of the Battle of Chongju, during which the Korean forces re-took the city from the Japanese forces in an important early victory.The government of the province relocated here from Chungju in 1908.The opening of the Chungbuk-line in 1926 sparked regional development. Explore Cheongju's surroundings by going to Boeun-gun (Beopjusa Temple & Songnisan National Park). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Cheongnamdae, examine the collection at Cheongju Early Printing Museum, go for a walk through Sangdangsanseong Fortress, and have fun and explore at Cheongju National Museum.

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Explore your travel options from Pyeongchang-gun to Cheongju with the Route module. In January in Cheongju, expect temperatures between 2°C during the day and -9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel to Gongju.

Gongju, also spelt Kongju, is a city in South Chungcheong province, South Korea.HistoryGongju was formerly named Ungjin and was the capital of Baekje from AD 475 to 538. Get out of town with these interesting Gongju side-trips: Gwanchoksa Temple (in Nonsan) and Buyeo-gun (Nakhwaam Rock, Buyeo National Museum, &more). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress, examine the collection at Gongju National Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Magoksa Temple, and steep yourself in history at Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Gongju trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cheongju to Gongju. January in Gongju sees daily highs of 2°C and lows of -9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can travel 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 out of town with these interesting Jeju side-trips: Seogwipo (O’sulloc Tea Museum, Halla Mountain, &more). There's much more to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Manjanggul Cave, let little ones run wild at 9.81 Park, head off the coast to Udo, and walk around Sarabong Park.

For reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Jeju trip itinerary maker website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Gongju to Jeju. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can fly to Busan.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Busan: Seopilang Gongwon (in Tongyeong) and Oedo Botania (in Geoje). There's lots more to do: get outside with Haeundae Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Haedong Yonggungsa, don't miss a visit to Seokbulsa Temple, and take some stellar pictures from Taejongdae.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Busan day trip app.

Getting from Jeju to Busan by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train. In February in Busan, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gyeongju: Juwangsan National Park (in Cheongsong-gun), Ulsan (Seoknamsa Temple, Ulsan Museum, &more) and Daegu (Kim Gwangseok Street, Seomun Market, &more). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Bulguksa Temple, see the interesting displays at Gyeongju National Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Gyeongju Hyanggyo, and explore the activities along Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Gyeongju trip itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by car from Busan to Gyeongju takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Busan in February, expect nights in Gyeongju to be a bit warmer, around 4°C, while days are slightly colder, around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.