# South Korea from palaces to the coast · Short middle stop and a slower finish

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/asia/open-jaw/south-korea-from-palaces-to-the-coast-z0700/>)

Short middle stop and a slower finish

- Region: Asia
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 11
- Interests: Design, Series, History, Tradition & Beliefs, Nature

## Route and nights

- Seoul · 4 night(s)
- Busan · 2 night(s)
- Jeju City · 5 night(s)

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

## 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 09:25 · 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 3 · Seoul

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Myeongdong, Seoul
- 09:40 to 11:45 · 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.
- 12:00 to 13:05 · Have lunch near City Hall · Seoul City Hall, Seoul
- 13:25 to 15:25 · Walk between Seoul City Hall and the alleys around Ikseondong · Ikseondong, Seoul. Use public streets and move on if a passage is crowded.
- 15:45 to 16:45 · Have tea or coffee · Jongno, Seoul
- 17:50 to 19:15 · 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 · 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 5 · 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 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 · 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 8 · Jeju City

- 08:20 to 09:05 · Breakfast near the hotel · Tapdong, Jeju City
- 09:30 to 11:30 · Walk the north shore around Yongduam · Yongduam Rock, Jeju City. Check wind and path closures, and stay back from exposed rocks.
- 11:50 to 12:55 · Have lunch near the waterfront · Yongdam, Jeju City
- 13:20 to 15:05 · 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.
- 15:25 to 16:35 · Take an afternoon break · Tapdong, Jeju City
- 17:40 to 19:05 · Dinner near the hotel · Tapdong, Jeju City
Overnight: [Hotel RegentMarine](<https://www.hotels.com/ho569060/hotel-regentmarine-jeju-city-south-korea/>) · Jeju City

### Day 9 · 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 10 · 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 11 · 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 12 · 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.