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South Korea from palaces to the coast

Short middle stop and a slower finish

Submitted by Two Nights Away
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Route and nights

  1. Seoul4 nights
  2. Busan2 nights
  3. Jeju City5 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: Two nights in the middle means one main visit. Keep a substantial final base for the last stretch.

Compare: Rail and flight to compare

Trip stats

Trip days
12
Nights
11
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
72

Days by place

Jeju City
5
Seoul
4
Busan
2
Seogwipo
1

Hotels and other stays

Hotel RegentMarine · Jeju City
5 nights
L7 Myeongdong by Lotte · Seoul
4 nights
Asti Hotel Busan Station
2 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
36
Activity
21
Ground transport
8
Lodging
6
Rail
1

Day-by-day agenda

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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
L7 Myeongdong by LotteSeoul
Day 2 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
L7 Myeongdong by LotteSeoul
Day 3 Seoul
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Myeongdong, Seoul
  2. to · Activity Walk the stone-wall road by Deoksugung Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway, Seoul

    Match any filming location to the show before treating it as a fixed stop. Use this walk as a starting point.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch near City Hall Seoul City Hall, Seoul
  4. to · Activity Walk between Seoul City Hall and the alleys around Ikseondong Ikseondong, Seoul

    Use public streets and move on if a passage is crowded.

  5. to · Meal Have tea or coffee Jongno, Seoul
  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Myeongdong, Seoul
L7 Myeongdong by LotteSeoul
Day 4 Seoul
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Myeongdong Myeongdong, Seoul
  2. to · Activity Visit the grounds and halls at Gyeongbokgung Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul

    Check closure days, gate access, and any ceremony schedule before choosing a date.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch near Anguk Anguk, Seoul
  4. to · Activity Walk Insadong and see the exterior of Jogyesa Insadong, Seoul

    Use Insadong for a flexible afternoon if palace entry changes.

  5. to · Activity Walk a short stretch along Cheonggyecheon Cheonggyecheon, Seoul
  6. to · Meal Have dinner near your hotel Myeongdong, Seoul
L7 Myeongdong by LotteSeoul
Day 5 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
Asti Hotel Busan StationBusan
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
Asti Hotel Busan StationBusan
Day 7 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
Hotel RegentMarineJeju City
Day 8 Jeju City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Tapdong, Jeju City
  2. to · Activity Walk the north shore around Yongduam Yongduam Rock, Jeju City

    Check wind and path closures, and stay back from exposed rocks.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch near the waterfront Yongdam, Jeju City
  4. to · Activity Continue along an open part of the waterfront or head indoors Tapdong, Jeju City

    Use a market or café if poor weather prevents a coastal walk.

  5. to · Meal Take an afternoon break Tapdong, Jeju City
  6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Tapdong, Jeju City
Hotel RegentMarineJeju City
Day 9 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
Hotel RegentMarineJeju City
Day 10 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
Hotel RegentMarineJeju City
Day 11 Jeju City
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Tapdong, Jeju City
  2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Seongeup Folk Village Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju

    Compare the bus connection with a prearranged car for the return.

  3. to · Activity Walk public paths and look at stone walls and home exteriors Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju

    Follow posted access signs and respect private homes.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the village Seongeup, Jeju
  5. to · Activity Choose an open interpretation stop or a second public-lane walk Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju

    Check the terms before joining an offered tour.

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

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Seoul

    Open map for 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
    L7 Myeongdong by LotteSeoul
  2. Day 2

    Seoul

    Open map for 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
    L7 Myeongdong by LotteSeoul
  3. Day 3

    Seoul

    Open map for Seoul
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Myeongdong, Seoul
    2. to · Activity Walk the stone-wall road by Deoksugung Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway, Seoul

      Match any filming location to the show before treating it as a fixed stop. Use this walk as a starting point.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near City Hall Seoul City Hall, Seoul
    4. to · Activity Walk between Seoul City Hall and the alleys around Ikseondong Ikseondong, Seoul

      Use public streets and move on if a passage is crowded.

    5. to · Meal Have tea or coffee Jongno, Seoul
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Myeongdong, Seoul
    L7 Myeongdong by LotteSeoul
  4. Day 4

    Seoul

    Open map for Seoul
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Myeongdong Myeongdong, Seoul
    2. to · Activity Visit the grounds and halls at Gyeongbokgung Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul

      Check closure days, gate access, and any ceremony schedule before choosing a date.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near Anguk Anguk, Seoul
    4. to · Activity Walk Insadong and see the exterior of Jogyesa Insadong, Seoul

      Use Insadong for a flexible afternoon if palace entry changes.

    5. to · Activity Walk a short stretch along Cheonggyecheon Cheonggyecheon, Seoul
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near your hotel Myeongdong, Seoul
    L7 Myeongdong by LotteSeoul
  5. Day 5

    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
    Asti Hotel Busan StationBusan
  6. Day 6

    Busan

    Open map for 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
    Asti Hotel Busan StationBusan
  7. Day 7

    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
    Hotel RegentMarineJeju City
  8. Day 8

    Jeju City

    Open map for Jeju City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Tapdong, Jeju City
    2. to · Activity Walk the north shore around Yongduam Yongduam Rock, Jeju City

      Check wind and path closures, and stay back from exposed rocks.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near the waterfront Yongdam, Jeju City
    4. to · Activity Continue along an open part of the waterfront or head indoors Tapdong, Jeju City

      Use a market or café if poor weather prevents a coastal walk.

    5. to · Meal Take an afternoon break Tapdong, Jeju City
    6. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Tapdong, Jeju City
    Hotel RegentMarineJeju City
  9. Day 9

    Seogwipo

    Open map for 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
    Hotel RegentMarineJeju City
  10. Day 10

    Jeju City

    Open map for 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
    Hotel RegentMarineJeju City
  11. Day 11

    Jeju City

    Open map for Jeju City
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Tapdong, Jeju City
    2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Seongeup Folk Village Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju

      Compare the bus connection with a prearranged car for the return.

    3. to · Activity Walk public paths and look at stone walls and home exteriors Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju

      Follow posted access signs and respect private homes.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the village Seongeup, Jeju
    5. to · Activity Choose an open interpretation stop or a second public-lane walk Seongeup Folk Village, Jeju

      Check the terms before joining an offered tour.

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

    Jeju City

    Open map for 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.