7-Day South Korea City Experiences Itinerary (June 2023)

1. Day 1: Seoul
   50 minutes (35.7 kilometers) from Incheon International Airport

   Visit the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace, experience modern Korea at the COEX Mall, and enjoy street food at Myeong-dong district.

2. Day 2: Busan
   2.5 hours (328 kilometers) from Seoul

   Explore the bustling Jagalchi Fish Market, visit Haeundae Beach and hike Gamcheon Culture Village.

3. Day 3: Daegu
   1 hour 40 minutes (233 kilometers) from Busan

   Visit the Daegu National Museum, learn about local history at Seomun Market, and hike Apsan Mountain.

4. Day 4: Gwangju
   2.5 hours (222 kilometers) from Daegu

   See the beautiful Mudeungsan National Park, visit the May 18th National Cemetery, and experience traditional Korean culture at the Jeonnam Culture & Arts Center.

5. Day 5: Jeonju
   1 hour 30 minutes (134 kilometers) from Gwangju

   Visit the Jeonju Hanok Village, try bibimbap at a local restaurant, and explore Deokjin Park.

6. Day 6: Ulsan
   2 hours (140 kilometers) from Jeonju

   Visit the Taehwagang National Park, see the Ulsan Bridge Observatory, and explore the Ulsan Grand Park.

7. Day 7: Seoul
   3 hours 30 minutes (302 kilometers) from Ulsan

   Visit the iconic Namsan Tower, walk through the Bukchon Hanok Village, and explore the Dongdaemun Design Plaza.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Gyeongbokgung Palace (2 hours, £3)
• COEX Mall (3 hours, £200)
• Myeong-dong district (2 hours, £20)
• Jagalchi Fish Market (2 hours, £50)
• Haeundae Beach (3 hours, free)
• Gamcheon Culture Village (2 hours, free)
• Daegu National Museum (2 hours, £5)
• Seomun Market (2 hours, free)
• Apsan Mountain (4 hours, free)
• Mudeungsan National Park (3 hours, free)
• May 18th National Cemetery (2 hours, free)
• Jeonnam Culture & Arts Center (3 hours, £10)
• Jeonju Hanok Village (2 hours, free)
• Local restaurant (1 hour, £8)
• Deokjin Park (2 hours, free)
• Taehwagang National Park (3 hours, free)
• Ulsan Bridge Observatory (1 hour, free)
• Ulsan Grand Park (2 hours, free)
• Namsan Tower (2 hours, £10)
• Bukchon Hanok Village (2 hours, free)
• Dongdaemun Design Plaza (2 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: £327

Useful tips

If you have extra time, consider visiting the Gyeongju Historic Areas or the DMZ. If you have less time, cut out a city or two from the itinerary and explore more deeply.