61 days in South Korea Itinerary

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: Tongyeong (Yi Sun-shin Park, Seopilang Gongwon, &more) and Oedo Botania (in Geoje). There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Haeundae Beach, get great views at Taejongdae, don't miss a visit to Seokbulsa Temple, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Busan day trip planning website.

Semarang, Indonesia to Busan is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Semarang to Busan is 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in February, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time 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 Gyeongju's surroundings by going to Eunhaesa Temple (in Yeongcheon), Daegu (Daegu Art Factory, Seomun Market, &more) and Ulsan (Ulsan Petroglyph Museum, Boksoondoga, &more). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bulguksa Temple, explore the activities along Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, contemplate the long history of Seokguram, and find something for the whole family at Gyeongju World.

To see photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Gyeongju trip planner.

You can drive from Busan to Gyeongju in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Busan in March, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Gyeongju: temperatures range from 5°C by day to 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Gangneung.

A large coastal city, Gangneung has been historically separated from much of the country because of the long, stretching mountain range that runs parallel to the sea.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gangneung: Mangsang Beach (in Donghae), Seoraksan National Park (in Sokcho) and Pyeongchang-gun (Daegwallyeong Agi Mokjang & Phoenix Snow Park). Next up on the itinerary: admire the verdant scenery at Osaek Jujeongol Valley, see the interesting displays at Ojukheon, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Naksansa Temple, and get curious at Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum.

To find maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read Gangneung trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by flight from Gyeongju to Gangneung takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Korean Folk Village in Yongin (about 1h 15 min away). Pack the 23rd (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Lotte World. Next up on the itinerary: explore the galleries of Gyeongbokgung Palace, make a trip to Myeongdong Shopping Street, walk around Namsan Park, and take some stellar pictures from N Seoul Tower.

To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Seoul itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Gangneung to Seoul takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Seoul are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) 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. Change things up with these side-trips from Cheongju: Anseong Namsadang Training Center (in Anseong) and Boeun-gun (Beopjusa Temple & Songnisan National Park). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Cheongnamdae, get engrossed in the history at Cheongju National Museum, and identify plant and animal life at Dugguhbi Saengtae Munhwagwan.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Seoul to Cheongju. Traveling from Seoul in March, Cheongju is little chillier at night with lows of -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can travel to Daejeon.

A sprawling metropolis and center for research, Daejeon stands as the fifth largest city in South Korea.

Change things up with these side-trips from Daejeon: Gongju (Gongju National Museum, Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress, &more), Jeonju (Jeonju Hanok Living Experience Center, Jeonju Hanok Village, &more) and Buyeo-gun (Seodong Park, Busosanseong Fortress, &more). There's lots more to do: take in the natural beauty of Yuseong Hot Springs Public Foot Bath, look and learn at Daejeon Observatory, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gwanchoksa Temple, and examine the collection at Currency Museum.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Cheongju to Daejeon. In March in Daejeon, expect temperatures between 14°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Suncheon.

Establishing a name for itself as "Korea's Ecological Capital," Suncheon sits nestled on the southwest coastline of the Korean peninsula, a haven of scenic beauty.

Venture out of the city with trips to Gurye-gun (Saseongam Temple 四聖庵 & Hwaeomsa Temple), Mudeungsan National Park (in Gwangju) and Unjusa (in Hwasun-gun). There's much more to do: make a trip to Boriam Temple, browse the eclectic array of goods at Hwagae Market, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Songgwangsa Temple.

To find other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Suncheon trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Daejeon to Suncheon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect warmer evenings in Suncheon when traveling from Daejeon in April, with lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) 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.

Explore Jeju's surroundings by going to Seogwipo (Seongsan Ilchulbong, Gasiri Wind Power Plant, &more). There's still lots to do: walk around Sarabong Park, find something for the whole family at Eco Land Theme Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bangju Church, and let little ones run wild at 9.81 Park.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Jeju online day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Suncheon to Jeju takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.