South Korea: Seoul, Gyeongju and Busan

Seoul, Gyeongju and Busan, South Korea

8 nights
Best: April, May, October
from about €2,200 per person

At a glance

Royal palaces and vibrant neighbourhoods, the ancient Silla capital and the port of Busan, with fast trains between cities. Best in spring (cherry blossom) and autumn.

When to go: April, May, October.
Length: 8 nights.
Indicative budget: from about €2,200 per person (rough estimate: real prices vary with dates and availability).
Suggested arrival airports: Seul (ICN), Busan (PUS), Seul Gimpo (GMP).

Gyeongbokgung — Photo: 서울관광 아카이브 · KOGL Type 1

Seoul — Photo: Eunmi Park · CC BY-SA 4.0

Bulguksa — Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain

Gyeongju — Photo: Kyoww (montage) · CC BY-SA 4.0

The stops

Stop 1 · 4 nights

Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, markets such as Gwangjang and nightlife in Hongdae.

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Stop 2 · 2 nights

Gyeongju

The ancient capital of the Silla kingdom: royal tombs, the Cheomseongdae observatory and Bulguksa temple.

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Stop 3 · 2 nights

Busan

The colourful Gamcheon village, Haeundae beach, Jagalchi fish market and the seaside temple of Haedong Yonggungsa.

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Getting around

Leg	Suggested transport
Seoul → Gyeongju	train
Gyeongju → Busan	train

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