19 days in South Korea Itinerary

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get outside with Haeundae Beach, then get outside with Songjeong Beach, and then head outdoors with Gwangalli Beach.

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New York City, USA to Busan is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 14 hours traveling from New York City to Busan. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from New York City in May: highs in Busan hover around 75°F, while lows dip to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Gyeongju.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): contemplate the waterfront views at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, then examine the collection at Gyeongju National Museum, then steep yourself in history at Bulguksa Temple, and finally appreciate the history behind Seokguram.

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Getting from Busan to Gyeongju by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Busan in May, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Gyeongju: temperatures range from 60°F by day to 60°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can fly to Sokcho.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Seoraksan National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hike along Biryong Falls, trek along Ulsanbawi Rock, and then contemplate the long history of Gwongeumseong Fortress.

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Traveling by flight from Gyeongju to Sokcho takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Seoul.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village. Visit Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongmyo Shrine for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Seoul side-trips: Paju (The Third Tunnel & DMZ Haemaru Village). Spend the 29th (Mon) exploring nature at Bukhansan National Park. And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Insadong, get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Korea, take some stellar pictures from N Seoul Tower, and brush up on your military savvy at The War Memorial of Korea.

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Traveling by car from Sokcho to Seoul takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in May, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Jeju.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Gwaneumsa Temple and Haenyeo Museum. Get in touch with nature at Manjanggul Cave and Hamdeok Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Jeju side-trips: Seogwipo (Halla Mountain & Seongsan Ilchulbong). And it doesn't end there: head off the coast to Udo, head outdoors with Hyeopjae Beach, stroll around Jeolmul Natural Forest Resort, and take an in-depth tour of Jeju Folklore & Natural Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Seoul to Jeju takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. On the 6th (Tue), you're off to home.