27 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.

Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and Hwaseong Fortress for their historical value. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Trickeye Museum Seoul and DMZ Haemaru Village. There's still lots to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Myeongdong Shopping Street, don't miss a visit to N Seoul Tower, look for gifts at Creative Life Store KEY, and get engrossed in the history at Deoksugung.

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Sydney, Australia to Seoul is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Sydney to Seoul due to the time zone difference. In January, Seoul is much colder than Sydney - with highs of 1°C and lows of -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) to allow time to 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. Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): examine the collection at Gongju National Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Magoksa Temple, then get engrossed in the history at Muryeong Wangreung Exhibition Hall, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gapsa temple, and finally take an in-depth tour of SeokJangNi Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Wed): steep yourself in history at Busosanseong, see the interesting displays at Buyeo National Museum, then contemplate the long history of Nakhwaam Rock, then steep yourself in history at Songsan-ri Tombs and Royal Tomb of King Muryeong, and finally steep yourself in history at Gongsanseong.

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Explore your travel options from Seoul to Gongju with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 6°C in February, and nighttime lows around -7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to travel to Yeongju.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Sosuseowon Confucian School, then take a stroll through Yeongju Museom Village, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Buseoksa Temple, and finally see the interesting displays at Yeongju Insam Museum.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Gongju to Yeongju. Traveling from Gongju in February, Yeongju is a bit warmer at night with lows of -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to travel 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Ojukheon and Charmsori Gramophone & Edison Science Museum. Naksansa Temple and Gyeongpodae will appeal to history buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Gangneung side-trips: Mureung Valley (in Donghae), Pyeongchang-gun (Sangwonsa & Woljeongsa) and Jeongseon 5-day Market (in Jeongseon-gun). Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Gyeongpo Beach.

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Explore your travel options from Yeongju to Gangneung with the Route module. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Cheonmachong Tomb and Bulguksa Temple. Yangdong Folk Village and Girimsa Temple will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Gyeongju: Daegu (House of Seo Sangdon & Seomun Market) and Eunhaesa Temple (in Yeongcheon). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Gyeongju National Museum, contemplate the long history of Oksan Seowon, appreciate the history behind Seokguram, and explore the activities along Anapji Pond.

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Traveling by car from Gangneung to Gyeongju takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. February in Gyeongju sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Busan.

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

UN Memorial Cemetery and Haedong Yonggung Temple will appeal to history buffs. Head to Jagalchi Market and Gallery 604for plenty of shopping. The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Beomeosa Temple, tour the pleasant surroundings at Haeundae Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Gwangalli Beach, and stroll around Dongbaekseom Island.

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Traveling by car from Gyeongju to Busan takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Gyeongju in February: highs in Busan hover around 10°C, while lows dip to 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel to Jeju.

The main town on the largest of Korea's islands, Jeju has a volcanic landscape protected by UNESCO.

You'll explore and learn at Spirited Garden and PLAY KPOP. Arario Museum Tapdong Cinema and Alive Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Jeju: Seogwipo (Daepo Haean Jusangjeolli Cliff, Yakcheonsa Temple, & more). The adventure continues: browse the exhibits of Arario Museum Dongmun Motel, kick back and relax at Hyeopjae Beach, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gwaneumsa Temple, and Head underground at Hallim Park.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Jeju online tour planner .

You can fly from Busan to Jeju in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of car and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.