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South Korea from palaces to the coast

More time in the middle and at the far end

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South Korea from palaces to the coast · More time in the middle and at the far end

  1. Day 1

    Seoul

    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags L7 Myeongdong by Lotte
    2. to · Activity Walk near the hotel to get oriented Myeongdong, Seoul

      Skip this stop if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Myeongdong, Seoul
    OvernightL7 Myeongdong by LotteSeoul
  2. Day 2

    Seoul

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Myeongdong, Seoul
    2. to · Activity Compare music shops around Myeongdong Myeongdong, Seoul

      Check editions, inclusion lists, and prices before buying.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near Myeongdong Station Myeongdong, Seoul
    4. to · Ground transport Travel to Hongdae Hongik University Station, Seoul
    5. to · Activity Browse music and design shops in Hongdae Hongdae, Seoul

      If a specific exhibition is running, replace this block with your booked visit.

    6. to · Meal Dinner in Hongdae before returning to the hotel Hongdae, Seoul
    OvernightL7 Myeongdong by LotteSeoul
  3. Day 3

    Seoul

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Myeongdong, Seoul
    2. to · Activity Explore the outdoor paths and public levels at Dongdaemun Design Plaza Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul

      Check the exhibition program and reserve only the show you want.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near Dongdaemun Dongdaemun, Seoul
    4. to · Activity Walk from Heunginjimun toward a short stretch of the city wall Heunginjimun Gate, Seoul

      Choose the lower paths if the climb is impractical.

    5. to · Meal Take a café break around Dongdaemun Dongdaemun, Seoul
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Myeongdong, Seoul
    OvernightL7 Myeongdong by LotteSeoul
  4. Day 4

    Busan

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Myeongdong, Seoul
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags L7 Myeongdong by Lotte
    3. to · Rail Transfer from Seoul to Busan Busan

      Use the travel and connection times in your booking. Keep the afternoon flexible.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near your new base if arrival allows Busan Station
    5. to · Lodging Drop bags and check in when your room is ready Asti Hotel Busan Station
    6. to · Activity Take a short walk near the new hotel Busan Station
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Busan Station
    OvernightAsti Hotel Busan StationBusan
  5. Day 5

    Busan

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the station Busan Station
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Gamcheon Culture Village Gamcheon Culture Village, Busan

      Choose an uphill bus or taxi if you want to reduce climbing.

    3. to · Activity Walk Gamcheon’s marked public lanes and viewpoints Gamcheon Culture Village, Busan

      Keep voices low around homes and follow posted route guidance.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch around Toseong or Nampo Nampo, Busan
    5. to · Activity Walk the shopping lanes around Bupyeong Kkangtong Market Bupyeong Kkangtong Market, Busan
    6. to · Meal Stop for coffee before returning Nampo, Busan
    7. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Busan Station
    OvernightAsti Hotel Busan StationBusan
  6. Day 6

    Busan

    1. to · Meal Breakfast before heading out Busan Station
    2. to · Ground transport Take transit toward Beomeosa Beomeosa, Busan

      Check the final connection from the subway and allow time for the uphill approach.

    3. to · Activity Walk the temple grounds at Beomeosa Beomeosa, Busan

      Follow the site’s guidance around worship, photography, and restricted spaces.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the temple area or on the return route Geumjeong-gu, Busan
    5. to · Activity Choose a short local walk or head back early Geumjeong-gu, Busan

      Skip extra walking if the temple visit was enough.

    6. to · Ground transport Return toward Busan Station Busan Station
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Busan Station
    OvernightAsti Hotel Busan StationBusan
  7. Day 7

    Busan

    1. to · Meal Have a light breakfast near the station Busan Station
    2. to · Activity Browse seafood counters at Jagalchi Market Jagalchi Market, Busan

      Compare weights, serving sizes, and any preparation charge before ordering.

    3. to · Meal Choose a market lunch Jagalchi Market, Busan
    4. to · Activity Walk the Gukje Market lanes and BIFF Square Gukje Market, Busan
    5. to · Activity Take a short waterfront break at Yongdusan Park or Nampo Yongdusan Park, Busan

      Check access and use Nampo for a flatter route.

    6. to · Meal Have dinner near Busan Station Busan Station
    OvernightAsti Hotel Busan StationBusan
  8. Day 8

    Busan

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the station Busan Station
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Haeundae Haeundae, Busan

      Budget time for the cross-city trip.

    3. to · Activity Walk the Haeundae beachfront and the open paths around Dongbaekseom Haeundae Beach, Busan

      Check conditions and use a shorter beach path if needed.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the waterfront Haeundae, Busan
    5. to · Activity Walk a section of the Haeundae coastal route if open Mipo, Busan

      If you want the coastal train, check availability and allow extra time to board.

    6. to · Ground transport Return toward Busan Station Busan Station
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Busan Station
    OvernightAsti Hotel Busan StationBusan
  9. Day 9

    Jeju City

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Busan Station
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Asti Hotel Busan Station
    3. to · Ground transport Transfer from Busan to Jeju City Jeju City

      Use the travel and connection times in your booking. Keep the afternoon flexible.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near your new base if arrival allows Tapdong, Jeju City
    5. to · Lodging Drop bags and check in when your room is ready Hotel RegentMarine
    6. to · Activity Take a short walk near the new hotel Tapdong, Jeju City
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Tapdong, Jeju City
    OvernightHotel RegentMarineJeju City
  10. Day 10

    Jeju City

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Tapdong, Jeju City
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the Jeju Stone Park area Jeju Stone Park, Jeju

      Allow extra time if using buses and confirm return options before leaving.

    3. to · Activity Explore Jeju Stone Park’s lava and stone displays Jeju Stone Park, Jeju

      Check the calendar and choose a shorter route if heat or rain limits outdoor time.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch or take a packed lunch break Jeju Stone Park, Jeju
    5. to · Activity Choose an open exhibit or a second walk in the park Jeju Stone Park, Jeju
    6. to · Ground transport Return to Jeju City Tapdong, Jeju City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Tapdong, Jeju City
    OvernightHotel RegentMarineJeju City
  11. Day 11

    Seogwipo

    1. to · Meal Breakfast before leaving Jeju City Tapdong, Jeju City
    2. to · Ground transport Cross the island to Seogwipo Seogwipo, Jeju

      Compare an express bus with a prearranged car and allow time to reach the first stop.

    3. to · Activity Visit Cheonjiyeon Falls if access is open Cheonjiyeon Falls, Seogwipo

      Check conditions before visiting and plan for a short walk from the entrance.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch in central Seogwipo Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market, Seogwipo
    5. to · Activity Walk the harbor area or choose a short coastal stop Seogwipo Harbor

      Use sheltered areas if waves or wind are high.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to Jeju City Tapdong, Jeju City
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Tapdong, Jeju City
    OvernightHotel RegentMarineJeju City
  12. Day 12

    Jeju City

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the waterfront Tapdong, Jeju City
    2. to · Activity 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.

    3. to · Meal Choose lunch near the market Dongmun Traditional Market, Jeju City
    4. to · Activity Walk from the old center toward Tapdong Tapdong, Jeju City
    5. to · Meal Take a coffee break near the waterfront Tapdong, Jeju City
    6. to · Meal Try a Jeju-style dinner near the hotel Tapdong, Jeju City
    OvernightHotel RegentMarineJeju City
  13. Day 13

    Jeju City

    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Tapdong, Jeju City
    2. to · Activity Visit Jeju National Museum Jeju National Museum, Jeju City

      Check the museum calendar and prioritize the collection that explains the island’s history.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near the museum or back downtown Jeju City
    4. to · Activity Walk the grounds and open displays around Jeju Mokgwana Jeju Mokgwana, Jeju City

      Check access for the date.

    5. to · Meal Take a café break near the old center Jeju City
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Tapdong, Jeju City
    OvernightHotel RegentMarineJeju City
  14. Day 14

    Jeju City

    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Tapdong, Jeju City
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Tapdong, Jeju City
    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel RegentMarine
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Jeju City

      Replace this block with the departure you book.