South Korea Explorer
Min-Jun Kim
Min-Jun Kim
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South Korea Explorer

Seoul to Busan Discovery

9 day tripSouth Korea
Seoul
Gyeongju
Busan
Day 1

Royal Palaces & Hanok Villages

Seoul
1 Night

Begin in Korea's dynamic capital with magnificent Joseon dynasty palaces and the picturesque Bukchon Hanok Village.

Today's Schedule

Gyeongbokgung Palace & Changing of the Guard
9:00 AM

Gyeongbokgung Palace & Changing of the Guard

2.5 hours
National Folk Museum & Lunch
12:00 PM

National Folk Museum & Lunch

2 hours
Bukchon Hanok Village
2:30 PM

Bukchon Hanok Village

2 hours
Insadong Art & Tea Street
5:00 PM

Insadong Art & Tea Street

2 hours
Korean BBQ Dinner at Maple Tree House
7:30 PM

Korean BBQ Dinner at Maple Tree House

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
BibimbapKorean BBQPajeon (Pancake)
Must Visit
Gyeongbokgung PalaceBukchon Hanok VillageInsadong
Day 2

K-Culture & Modern Seoul

Seoul
1 Night

Dive into K-pop culture in Gangnam, explore cutting-edge architecture, and experience Seoul's vibrant nightlife.

Today's Schedule

COEX Mall & Starfield Library
10:00 AM

COEX Mall & Starfield Library

2 hours
Gangnam Style Photo Op & K-Star Road
12:30 PM

Gangnam Style Photo Op & K-Star Road

1 hour
SM Entertainment & K-pop Experience
2:00 PM

SM Entertainment & K-pop Experience

2 hours
Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky
5:00 PM

Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky

1.5 hours
Myeongdong Shopping & Street Food
7:00 PM

Myeongdong Shopping & Street Food

3 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
TteokbokkiKorean Fried ChickenBingsu
Must Visit
COEX MallLotte World TowerMyeongdong
Day 3

DMZ & Historic Seoul

Seoul
1 Night

Visit the tense border between North and South Korea, then explore Seoul's traditional markets and N Seoul Tower.

Today's Schedule

DMZ Tour (Joint Security Area)
7:00 AM

DMZ Tour (Joint Security Area)

5 hours
Lunch at Tosokchon (Ginseng Chicken)
1:00 PM

Lunch at Tosokchon (Ginseng Chicken)

1.5 hours
Namdaemun Market
3:00 PM

Namdaemun Market

2 hours
N Seoul Tower (Namsan)
5:30 PM

N Seoul Tower (Namsan)

2 hours
Dinner in Itaewon
8:00 PM

Dinner in Itaewon

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken)JajangmyeonStreet Snacks
Must Visit
DMZN Seoul TowerNamdaemun Market
Day 4

Hongdae & Han River

Seoul
1 Night

Experience Seoul's youthful energy in Hongdae, relax by the Han River, and enjoy trendy cafes and nightlife.

Today's Schedule

Hongdae Free Market & Busking
10:00 AM

Hongdae Free Market & Busking

3 hours
Lunch at Isaac Toast & Cafe Hopping
1:30 PM

Lunch at Isaac Toast & Cafe Hopping

2 hours
Yeouido Han River Park & Cycling
4:00 PM

Yeouido Han River Park & Cycling

2.5 hours
Dinner at Gwangjang Market
7:00 PM

Dinner at Gwangjang Market

2 hours
KTX Train to Gyeongju
9:30 PM

KTX Train to Gyeongju

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
BindaetteokMayak GimbapCafe Desserts
Must Visit
HongdaeHan River ParkGwangjang Market
Day 5

Gyeongju - Museum Without Walls

Gyeongju
1 Night

Explore the ancient Silla Kingdom capital, a UNESCO World Heritage city filled with temples, tombs, and historic treasures.

Today's Schedule

Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO)
9:00 AM

Bulguksa Temple (UNESCO)

2 hours
Seokguram Grotto
11:30 AM

Seokguram Grotto

1.5 hours
Traditional Korean Lunch
1:30 PM

Traditional Korean Lunch

1 hour
Daereungwon Tomb Complex
3:00 PM

Daereungwon Tomb Complex

2 hours
Cheomseongdae Observatory
5:30 PM

Cheomseongdae Observatory

1 hour
Gyeongju Bread & Night Walk
7:00 PM

Gyeongju Bread & Night Walk

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Gyeongju BreadSsambapTemple Food
Must Visit
Bulguksa TempleSeokguram GrottoRoyal Tombs
Day 6

Anapji Pond & Departure to Busan

Gyeongju
1 Night

Visit the stunning Anapji Pond, explore more Silla treasures, then head to the coastal city of Busan.

Today's Schedule

Gyeongju National Museum
9:00 AM

Gyeongju National Museum

2 hours
Wolji Pond (Anapji)
11:30 AM

Wolji Pond (Anapji)

1.5 hours
Lunch & Drive to Busan
1:30 PM

Lunch & Drive to Busan

2 hours
Arrive Busan - Haeundae Beach Walk
4:00 PM

Arrive Busan - Haeundae Beach Walk

2 hours
Seafood Dinner at Jagalchi Market
7:00 PM

Seafood Dinner at Jagalchi Market

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Fresh SashimiGrilled ShellfishMilmyeon Noodles
Must Visit
Wolji PondGyeongju MuseumHaeundae Beach
Day 7

Busan - Coastal Beauty

Busan
1 Night

Experience Korea's second-largest city with stunning beaches, dramatic cliffs, and the colorful Gamcheon Culture Village.

Today's Schedule

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Sunrise
6:30 AM

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple Sunrise

2 hours
Gamcheon Culture Village
9:00 AM

Gamcheon Culture Village

2.5 hours
Lunch at BIFF Square
12:00 PM

Lunch at BIFF Square

1.5 hours
Taejongdae Natural Park
2:00 PM

Taejongdae Natural Park

2.5 hours
Gwangalli Beach & Diamond Bridge
5:00 PM

Gwangalli Beach & Diamond Bridge

2 hours
Seomyeon Night Shopping & Food
8:00 PM

Seomyeon Night Shopping & Food

2.5 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Dwaeji GukbapSsiat HotteokEomuk (Fish Cake)
Must Visit
Haedong YonggungsaGamcheon VillageGwangalli Beach
Day 8

Markets & Farewell

Busan
1 Night

Explore Busan's famous markets, enjoy a final beach day, then return to Seoul for departure.

Today's Schedule

Jagalchi Fish Market (Korea's Largest)
8:00 AM

Jagalchi Fish Market (Korea's Largest)

2 hours
Gukje International Market
10:30 AM

Gukje International Market

1.5 hours
Final Busan Lunch
12:30 PM

Final Busan Lunch

1.5 hours
Haeundae Beach Last Visit
2:30 PM

Haeundae Beach Last Visit

2 hours
KTX Train to Seoul
5:00 PM

KTX Train to Seoul

2.5 hours
Farewell Dinner in Seoul
8:00 PM

Farewell Dinner in Seoul

2 hours

Captured Moments

Moment 1
Local Cuisine
Fresh Sashimi BreakfastHotteokKorean BBQ Farewell
Must Visit
Jagalchi MarketGukje MarketHaeundae Beach

Extend Your Journey

Jeju Island

Jeju Island

1h flight from Seoul or Busan
Jeonju (Hanok Village)

Jeonju (Hanok Village)

2h KTX from Seoul