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

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/asia/open-jaw/south-korea-from-palaces-to-the-coast-z0699/>)

More time in the middle and at the far end

- Region: Asia
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 13
- Interests: Music, Design, Tradition & Beliefs, Food & Drink, Nature, Science, History

## Route and nights

- Seoul · 3 night(s)
- Busan · 5 night(s)
- Jeju City · 5 night(s)

Tradeoff: The middle base gets time of its own. Book the last gateway separately and compare the total transport cost.

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

- 08:45 to 09:30 · Have breakfast near the hotel · Myeongdong, Seoul
- 10:00 to 11:45 · Compare music shops around Myeongdong · Myeongdong, Seoul. Check editions, inclusion lists, and prices before buying.
- 12:00 to 13:00 · Have lunch near Myeongdong Station · Myeongdong, Seoul
- 13:20 to 14:05 · Travel to Hongdae · Hongik University Station, Seoul
- 14:15 to 16:25 · Browse music and design shops in Hongdae · Hongdae, Seoul. If a specific exhibition is running, replace this block with your booked visit.
- 17:00 to 18:35 · Dinner in Hongdae before returning to the hotel · Hongdae, 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 09:25 · Breakfast near the hotel · Myeongdong, Seoul
- 10:00 to 12:05 · 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.
- 12:15 to 13:15 · Have lunch near Dongdaemun · Dongdaemun, Seoul
- 13:35 to 15:05 · Walk from Heunginjimun toward a short stretch of the city wall · Heunginjimun Gate, Seoul. Choose the lower paths if the climb is impractical.
- 15:25 to 16:30 · Take a café break around Dongdaemun · Dongdaemun, Seoul
- 17:45 to 19:10 · 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 4 · Busan

- 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 Busan · Busan. 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 · Busan Station
- 14:45 to 16:15 · Drop bags and check in when your room is ready · Asti Hotel Busan Station
- 16:30 to 17:30 · Take a short walk near the new hotel · Busan Station
- 18:00 to 19:15 · Have dinner near the hotel · Busan Station
Overnight: [Asti Hotel Busan Station](<https://www.hotels.com/ho859047200/asti-hotel-busan-station-busan-south-korea/>) · Busan

### Day 5 · Busan

- 08:25 to 09:05 · Breakfast near the station · Busan Station
- 09:20 to 10:20 · Travel to Gamcheon Culture Village · Gamcheon Culture Village, Busan. Choose an uphill bus or taxi if you want to reduce climbing.
- 10:30 to 12:20 · Walk Gamcheon’s marked public lanes and viewpoints · Gamcheon Culture Village, Busan. Keep voices low around homes and follow posted route guidance.
- 12:40 to 13:45 · Have lunch around Toseong or Nampo · Nampo, Busan
- 14:10 to 15:35 · Walk the shopping lanes around Bupyeong Kkangtong Market · Bupyeong Kkangtong Market, Busan
- 15:50 to 16:45 · Stop for coffee before returning · Nampo, Busan
- 17:50 to 19:10 · Dinner near your hotel · Busan Station
Overnight: [Asti Hotel Busan Station](<https://www.hotels.com/ho859047200/asti-hotel-busan-station-busan-south-korea/>) · Busan

### Day 6 · Busan

- 08:10 to 08:50 · Breakfast before heading out · Busan Station
- 09:00 to 10:35 · Take transit toward Beomeosa · Beomeosa, Busan. Check the final connection from the subway and allow time for the uphill approach.
- 10:45 to 12:40 · Walk the temple grounds at Beomeosa · Beomeosa, Busan. Follow the site’s guidance around worship, photography, and restricted spaces.
- 12:55 to 13:55 · Have lunch near the temple area or on the return route · Geumjeong-gu, Busan
- 14:20 to 15:45 · Choose a short local walk or head back early · Geumjeong-gu, Busan. Skip extra walking if the temple visit was enough.
- 16:00 to 17:25 · Return toward Busan Station · Busan Station
- 18:00 to 19:15 · Dinner near the hotel · Busan Station
Overnight: [Asti Hotel Busan Station](<https://www.hotels.com/ho859047200/asti-hotel-busan-station-busan-south-korea/>) · Busan

### Day 7 · Busan

- 08:30 to 09:10 · Have a light breakfast near the station · Busan Station
- 09:40 to 11:40 · Browse seafood counters at Jagalchi Market · Jagalchi Market, Busan. Compare weights, serving sizes, and any preparation charge before ordering.
- 11:45 to 13:00 · Choose a market lunch · Jagalchi Market, Busan
- 13:20 to 14:45 · Walk the Gukje Market lanes and BIFF Square · Gukje Market, Busan
- 15:00 to 16:20 · Take a short waterfront break at Yongdusan Park or Nampo · Yongdusan Park, Busan. Check access and use Nampo for a flatter route.
- 17:40 to 19:10 · Have dinner near Busan Station · Busan Station
Overnight: [Asti Hotel Busan Station](<https://www.hotels.com/ho859047200/asti-hotel-busan-station-busan-south-korea/>) · Busan

### Day 8 · Busan

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Breakfast near the station · Busan Station
- 09:00 to 10:20 · Travel to Haeundae · Haeundae, Busan. Budget time for the cross-city trip.
- 10:25 to 12:05 · Walk the Haeundae beachfront and the open paths around Dongbaekseom · Haeundae Beach, Busan. Check conditions and use a shorter beach path if needed.
- 12:20 to 13:25 · Have lunch near the waterfront · Haeundae, Busan
- 13:50 to 15:30 · 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.
- 15:45 to 17:10 · Return toward Busan Station · Busan Station
- 18:00 to 19:20 · Dinner near the hotel · Busan Station
Overnight: [Asti Hotel Busan Station](<https://www.hotels.com/ho859047200/asti-hotel-busan-station-busan-south-korea/>) · Busan

### Day 9 · Jeju City

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast before checking out · Busan Station
- 08:45 to 09:30 · Check out and collect your bags · Asti Hotel Busan Station
- 09:30 to 13:30 · Transfer from Busan 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 10 · Jeju City

- 08:00 to 08:40 · Breakfast near the hotel · Tapdong, Jeju City
- 08:55 to 10:20 · Travel to the Jeju Stone Park area · Jeju Stone Park, Jeju. Allow extra time if using buses and confirm return options before leaving.
- 10:25 to 12:45 · 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.
- 13:00 to 13:55 · Have lunch or take a packed lunch break · Jeju Stone Park, Jeju
- 14:10 to 15:40 · Choose an open exhibit or a second walk in the park · Jeju Stone Park, Jeju
- 15:55 to 17:20 · 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 11 · Seogwipo

- 07:45 to 08:25 · Breakfast before leaving Jeju City · Tapdong, Jeju City
- 08:40 to 10:35 · Cross the island to Seogwipo · Seogwipo, Jeju. Compare an express bus with a prearranged car and allow time to reach the first stop.
- 10:45 to 12:15 · Visit Cheonjiyeon Falls if access is open · Cheonjiyeon Falls, Seogwipo. Check conditions before visiting and plan for a short walk from the entrance.
- 12:25 to 13:25 · Have lunch in central Seogwipo · Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market, Seogwipo
- 13:45 to 15:15 · Walk the harbor area or choose a short coastal stop · Seogwipo Harbor. Use sheltered areas if waves or wind are high.
- 15:30 to 17:30 · Return to Jeju City · Tapdong, Jeju City
- 18:00 to 19:20 · Dinner near the hotel · Tapdong, Jeju City
Overnight: [Hotel RegentMarine](<https://www.hotels.com/ho569060/hotel-regentmarine-jeju-city-south-korea/>) · Jeju City

### Day 12 · 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 13 · 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 14 · 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.