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🌟 Seoul, Busan, Jeju-si: A Journey Through South Korea

Kıvanç Taşkan

Kıvanç Taşkan

12 Mar 2024

Embark on a 16-day adventure through the vibrant cities of Seoul, Busan, and Jeju-si. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit ancient palaces, explore bustling markets, and soak in the breathtaking natural beauty. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Seoul

Day 1Royal Wonders and Traditional Charm
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$0

Changdeokgung
Tours are offered of this large Joseon dynasty palace & its surrounding gardens.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Modern Marvels and Majestic Palaces
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$0

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$ 3

DDP │ Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Architectural-landmark events venue with futuristic design, a design market & food vendors.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Imperial Grandeur and Gastronomic Delights
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$6

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$ 3

Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free guided tours are offered of this large 14th-century royal palace with a museum & gardens.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
10 - 12 min

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Gwangjang Market
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Aquatic Wonders
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$0

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$ 3

Seoul Grand Park
Nearly 3,000 animals live in the zoos at this attraction with rose garden, art museum & theme park.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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LOTTE WORLD AQUARIUM
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Shopping Extravaganza and Historical Reflections
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$0

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$ 3

Starfield Coex Mall
Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 6Underground Adventures and Local Treasures
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$0

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$ 3

Gwangmyeong Cave, Gyeonggi-do
Former mining cave complex turned entertainment venue, with light shows, an aquarium & a winery.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
42 - 51 min

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Namdaemun Market
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $182 In total

Activities & Food:$151
Transport:$31

Trip to Busan

Day 1Royal Wonders and Traditional Charm
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$0

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$ 2

Hynyeoul Munhwa Maul
Arty, regenerated cultural village with narrow alleys, street murals & a waterside walking path.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Choryang Ibagu-gil
Tangle of hilltop alleys accessible via stairs or monorail, with history displays & a viewpoint.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 2Modern Marvels and Majestic Palaces
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$20

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$ 2

Gamcheon Culture Village, Busan
Picturesque attraction featuring a village of colorful houses, painted murals, shops & cafes.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
8 - 10 min

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Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum
Small museum exhibiting the history of Busan in a building built when Korea was under Japanese rule.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
Day 3Imperial Grandeur and Gastronomic Delights
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$0

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$ 2

F1963
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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MUSEUM 1
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Aquatic Wonders
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$50

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$ 2

SEALIFE Busan Aquarium
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
19 - 23 min

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Busan National Science Museum
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
Day 5Shopping Extravaganza and Historical Reflections
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$13

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$ 2

National Maritime Museum
Modern maritime museum with many relics & models, plus an aquarium tunnel & kids’ activities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
46 - 56 min

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Busan Marine Natural History Museum
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $182 In total

Activities & Food:$151
Transport:$31

Trip to Jeju-si

Day 1Royal Wonders and Traditional Charm
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$0

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$ 2

Yongduam Rock
Popular oceanfront volcanic rock formation in the shape of a dragon's head.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Dongmun Traditional Market
Longtime indoor market packed with stalls selling fresh fish, produce, clothing & general goods.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 2Modern Marvels and Majestic Palaces
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$10

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$ 4

Hyeopjae Beach
Tranquil stretch of white sand known for its clear, turquoise water & views of Biyangdo Island.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Camellia Hill Botanical Garden
Opened in 1979, this year-round arboretum on 20 hectares offers many camellia & other plant species.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
38 - 46 min

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Jeju Five-Day Folk Market
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Imperial Grandeur and Gastronomic Delights
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$20

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$ 2

Osulloc Tea Museum
Exhibits about green tea, an observatory with countryside views & a popular gift shop & cafe.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
87 - 105 min

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Seopjikoji
Quiet, seafront beach area offering a lighthouse, restaurants & shops, plus scenic views & trails.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Aquatic Wonders
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$25

Ecoland
Charming park offering ambling old-fashioned train rides through various gardens & picnic areas.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
Day 5Shopping Extravaganza and Historical Reflections
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$8

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$ 2

Hamdeok Beach
Long white-sand beach featuring an arched bridge, a lighthouse & shower facilities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Manjanggul Lava Tube
Long lava tube with unique formations, including stalactites & stalagmites, plus bats & insects.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $182 In total

Activities & Food:$151
Transport:$31