14-Day City Experience Itinerary in South Korea

  1. Day 1: Seoul
    Arrive at Incheon Airport, transfer to hotel in Myeongdong

    Palace and street food

  2. Day 2: Seoul
    Myeongdong to Gyeongbokgung Palace - 15 mins (2.2 km)

    History and culture

  3. Day 3: Busan
    Take KTX from Seoul Station - 2 hrs 45 mins (328 km)

    Ocean views, markets

  4. Day 4: Busan
    Stay in Haeundae, visit Busan Tower - 20 mins (7.6 km)

    Views, nightlife

  5. Day 5: Gyeongju
    Take KTX from Busan Station - 50 mins (69 km)

    Temples, history

  6. Day 6: Gyeongju
    Visit Bulguksa Temple - 30 mins (17.5 km)

    Architecture, spirituality

  7. Day 7: Jeonju
    Take KTX from Singyeongju Station - 1 hr 30 mins (94.8 km)

    Food, Hanok village

  8. Day 8: Jeonju
    Explore Jeonju Hanok Village - walking distance from hotel

    Traditional houses, crafts

  9. Day 9: Daegu
    Take KTX from Jeonju Station - 1 hr 50 mins (138.4 km)

    Cultural museums, shopping

  10. Day 10: Daegu
    Visit Apsan Park - 20 mins (8.3 km)

    Nature, views

  11. Day 11: Andong
    Take KTX from Dongdaegu Station - 1 hr 15 mins (96.0 km)

    Village, culture

  12. Day 12: Andong
    Visit Hahoe Folk Village - 15 mins (7.9 km)

    Traditional culture, masks

  13. Day 13: Suwon
    Take KTX from Andong Station - 3 hrs 20 mins (315.2 km)

    Fortress, history

  14. Day 14: Suwon
    Explore Hwaseong Fortress - walking distance from hotel

    Views, architecture

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Gyeongbokgung Palace (2 hours, 3,000 won)
  • Busan Tower (1 hour, 10,000 won)
  • Bulguksa Temple (2 hours, 5,000 won)
  • Jeonju Hanok Village (3 hours, free)
  • Dongsan Medical Museum in Daegu (1 hour, 5,000 won)
  • Apsan Park in Daegu (2 hours, free)
  • Hahoe Folk Village (2 hours, 3,000 won)
  • Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon (2 hours, 1,500 won)
  • Total estimated costs: 27,500 won

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit the DMZ and/or Jeju Island. If you have less time, remove Gyeongju and Andong. For a more modern experience, stay in Gangnam, Seoul.

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