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🌏 Seoul, Busan, Jeju-si: A Journey through South Korea

Alvin Koh

Alvin Koh

17 Jan 2024

Embark on an 11-day adventure through the vibrant cities of Seoul, Busan, and Jeju-si. Discover ancient palaces, bustling markets, stunning natural landscapes, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of South Korea. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with history, beauty, and mouthwatering cuisine.

Trip to Seoul

Day 1Iconic Landmarks and Traditional Charm
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$112

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$ 22

N Seoul Tower
Opened in 1980, this iconic tower offers panoramic views of the city & a revolving restaurant.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$112
12 - 15 min

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Deoksugung Palace
Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Bukchon Hanok Village
Village dating to the 14th century filled with narrow streets lined with restored traditional homes.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Gwangjang Market
Bustling shopping area offering a wide array of traditional food items, plus clothing & souvenirs.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Cultural Delights
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$21

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$ 15

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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$21
11 - 14 min

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Namdaemun Market
Opened in 1964, this large area of stalls offers clothes, household goods & local items.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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National Museum of Korea
Major building opened in 2005 to house the country's cultural & military artifacts & artworks.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Thrills, Shopping, and Historical Reminders
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$329

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$ 15

Lotte World
Theme park rides, water flumes & marine life exhibits in a family centred 3-in-1 adventure park.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$329
12 - 15 min

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Starfield Coex Mall
Massive underground shopping mall & convention center with a theater, aquarium & restaurants.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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War Memorial of Korea
Museum charting Korea's conflicts, with exhibition rooms, monuments & an outdoor vehicle display.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1331 In total

Activities & Food:$1176
Transport:$155

Trip to Busan

Day 1Iconic Landmarks and Traditional Charm
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$9

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$ 14

Songdo Cloud Trails
Winding walkway at Songdo Beach, with views of a lighthouse & a cable car line overhead.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Gukje Market
Lively, sprawling marketplace with vendors selling street food, home goods & souvenirs.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Oryukdo Skywalk
Free-admission cantilever walkway with a glass floor offering views of the sea & Oryukdo island.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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$9
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Cultural Delights
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$27

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$ 7

BIFF Square
Bustling area featuring first-run movie theaters, street food & handprints of famous Korean actors.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Gamcheon Culture Village, Busan
Picturesque attraction featuring a village of colorful houses, painted murals, shops & cafes.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$26
Day 3Thrills, Shopping, and Historical Reminders
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$75

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$ 14

Diamond Tower (Busan Tower)
Sweeping views are the highlight atop this 118-m. tower with an observation deck & cafe.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$44
8 - 11 min

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Jagalchi Market
World famous market for fresh fish & seafood to take away or eat at the informal stalls.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$4
10 - 12 min

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Hynyeoul Munhwa Maul
Arty, regenerated cultural village with narrow alleys, street murals & a waterside walking path.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Taejongdae Danubi Train
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$26
Day 4Coastal Wonders and Underwater Exploration
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$149

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$ 7

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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$131
16 - 20 min

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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Busan
Enduring Buddhist temple constructed in the 14th-century & offering sweeping views of the sea.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $1331 In total

Activities & Food:$1176
Transport:$155

Trip to Jeju-si

Day 1Iconic Landmarks and Traditional Charm
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$44

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$ 14

Woljeongri Beach
Recreational beach with a broad, white-sand shore & blue waters, plus cafes & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
37 - 45 min

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Seongeup Folk Village
Old-fashioned village featuring simple homes built of thatch & lava rock, with iconic stone statues.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$18
29 - 35 min

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Seopjikoji
Quiet, seafront beach area offering a lighthouse, restaurants & shops, plus scenic views & trails.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$26
Day 2Majestic Palaces and Cultural Delights
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$97

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$ 21

Jeju Haenyeo Museum
Museum with exhibits on local fishing culture & female divers, plus a sculpture garden & gift shop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 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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$26
39 - 47 min

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Dongmun Traditional Market
Longtime indoor market packed with stalls selling fresh fish, produce, clothing & general goods.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Jeju Love Land
Theme park aimed at breaking taboos surrounding sex with a display of sculptures by local artists.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$70
Day 3Thrills, Shopping, and Historical Reminders
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$202

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$ 14

Jeju Glass Castle
Glass-art theme park with indoor & outdoor displays, a children's forest & hands-on activities.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$61
9 - 11 min

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Shinhwa Theme Park
Amusement park with coasters, a carousel & a 4D theater, plus street snack trucks & a food court.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$105
14 - 17 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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$35
Day 4Coastal Wonders and Underwater Exploration
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$114

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$ 14

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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$44
15 - 18 min

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Hallim Park
Popular destination with a variety of scenic gardens, two caves & a small zoo, plus a folk village.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$70
16 - 23 min

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Hyeopjae Beach
Tranquil stretch of white sand known for its clear, turquoise water & views of Biyangdo Island.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
47 - 57 min

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Jeju Folklore and Natural History Museum
4 exhibition halls of artifacts & models tracing the natural history & cultural traditions of Jeju.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1331 In total

Activities & Food:$1176
Transport:$155