# South Korea from palaces to the coast · Two bases with one hotel change

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/asia/open-jaw/south-korea-from-palaces-to-the-coast-z0697/>)

Two bases with one hotel change

- Region: Asia
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 7
- Interests: History, Food & Drink, Tradition & Beliefs

## Route and nights

- Seoul · 3 night(s)
- Jeju City · 4 night(s)

Tradeoff: Keep the two places you most want to see. Verify whether the direct transfer works before dropping the middle stop.

Compare: Rail and flight to compare

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Seoul

- 15:30 to 16:15 · Check in and drop your bags · L7 Myeongdong by Lotte
- 16:35 to 17:35 · Walk near the hotel to get oriented · Myeongdong, Seoul. Skip this stop if you arrive later.
- 17:50 to 19:10 · Have dinner near the hotel · Myeongdong, Seoul
Overnight: [L7 Myeongdong by Lotte](<https://www.hotels.com/ho401373504/l7-myeongdong-by-lotte-seoul-south-korea/>) · Seoul

### Day 2 · Seoul

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Breakfast near Myeongdong · Myeongdong, Seoul
- 09:15 to 11:40 · Visit the grounds and halls at Gyeongbokgung · Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul. Check closure days, gate access, and any ceremony schedule before choosing a date.
- 12:00 to 13:00 · Have lunch near Anguk · Anguk, Seoul
- 13:20 to 15:05 · Walk Insadong and see the exterior of Jogyesa · Insadong, Seoul. Use Insadong for a flexible afternoon if palace entry changes.
- 15:25 to 16:25 · Walk a short stretch along Cheonggyecheon · Cheonggyecheon, Seoul
- 17:40 to 19:10 · Have dinner near your hotel · Myeongdong, Seoul
Overnight: [L7 Myeongdong by Lotte](<https://www.hotels.com/ho401373504/l7-myeongdong-by-lotte-seoul-south-korea/>) · Seoul

### Day 3 · Seoul

- 08:45 to 09:20 · Have a light breakfast · Myeongdong, Seoul
- 09:50 to 11:25 · Walk through Gwangjang Market · Gwangjang Market, Seoul. Check posted menus and portions before ordering.
- 11:30 to 12:45 · Choose a market lunch · Gwangjang Market, Seoul. Compare stalls selling different foods and split portions if practical.
- 13:15 to 15:05 · Walk the streams and side streets near Jongno · Cheonggyecheon, Seoul
- 15:30 to 16:40 · Take an afternoon café break · Euljiro, Seoul
- 17:45 to 19:20 · Try Korean barbecue around Jongno or Euljiro · Euljiro, Seoul. If traveling solo, check minimum orders or ask about a single-person set.
Overnight: [L7 Myeongdong by Lotte](<https://www.hotels.com/ho401373504/l7-myeongdong-by-lotte-seoul-south-korea/>) · Seoul

### Day 4 · Jeju City

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast before checking out · Myeongdong, Seoul
- 08:45 to 09:30 · Check out and collect your bags · L7 Myeongdong by Lotte
- 09:30 to 13:30 · Transfer from Seoul to Jeju City · Jeju City. Use the travel and connection times in your booking. Keep the afternoon flexible.
- 13:40 to 14:30 · Have lunch near your new base if arrival allows · Tapdong, Jeju City
- 14:45 to 16:15 · Drop bags and check in when your room is ready · Hotel RegentMarine
- 16:30 to 17:30 · Take a short walk near the new hotel · Tapdong, Jeju City
- 18:00 to 19:15 · Have dinner near the hotel · Tapdong, Jeju City
Overnight: [Hotel RegentMarine](<https://www.hotels.com/ho569060/hotel-regentmarine-jeju-city-south-korea/>) · Jeju City

### Day 5 · Jeju City

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Have breakfast near the waterfront · Tapdong, Jeju City
- 09:40 to 11:30 · Browse the stalls and prepared-food counters at Dongmun Market · Dongmun Traditional Market, Jeju City. Check opening times for individual stalls and whether portions suit one traveler.
- 11:40 to 12:50 · Choose lunch near the market · Dongmun Traditional Market, Jeju City
- 13:15 to 14:55 · Walk from the old center toward Tapdong · Tapdong, Jeju City
- 15:15 to 16:25 · Take a coffee break near the waterfront · Tapdong, Jeju City
- 17:40 to 19:10 · Try a Jeju-style dinner near the hotel · Tapdong, Jeju City
Overnight: [Hotel RegentMarine](<https://www.hotels.com/ho569060/hotel-regentmarine-jeju-city-south-korea/>) · Jeju City

### Day 6 · Jeju City

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near the hotel · Tapdong, Jeju City
- 09:30 to 11:45 · Visit Jeju National Museum · Jeju National Museum, Jeju City. Check the museum calendar and prioritize the collection that explains the island’s history.
- 12:05 to 13:10 · Lunch near the museum or back downtown · Jeju City
- 13:40 to 15:15 · Walk the grounds and open displays around Jeju Mokgwana · Jeju Mokgwana, Jeju City. Check access for the date.
- 15:35 to 16:40 · Take a café break near the old center · Jeju City
- 17:45 to 19:15 · Dinner near the hotel · Tapdong, Jeju City
Overnight: [Hotel RegentMarine](<https://www.hotels.com/ho569060/hotel-regentmarine-jeju-city-south-korea/>) · Jeju City

### Day 7 · Jeju City

- 08:00 to 08:40 · Breakfast near the hotel · Tapdong, Jeju City
- 08:55 to 10:35 · Travel toward Seongeup Folk Village · Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju. Compare the bus connection with a prearranged car for the return.
- 10:45 to 12:20 · Walk public paths and look at stone walls and home exteriors · Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju. Follow posted access signs and respect private homes.
- 12:30 to 13:30 · Have lunch near the village · Seongeup, Jeju
- 13:45 to 15:00 · Choose an open interpretation stop or a second public-lane walk · Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju. Check the terms before joining an offered tour.
- 15:15 to 17:00 · Return to Jeju City · Tapdong, Jeju City
- 17:45 to 19:10 · Dinner near the hotel · Tapdong, Jeju City
Overnight: [Hotel RegentMarine](<https://www.hotels.com/ho569060/hotel-regentmarine-jeju-city-south-korea/>) · Jeju City

### Day 8 · Jeju City

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast near the hotel · Tapdong, Jeju City
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Take an optional last walk · Tapdong, Jeju City
- 10:00 to 10:30 · Check out and collect your bags · Hotel RegentMarine
- 10:30 to 11:30 · Allow time for onward travel · Jeju City. Replace this block with the departure you book.