8 days in South Korea Itinerary

The main town on the largest of Korea's islands, Jeju has a volcanic landscape protected by UNESCO.

Venture out of the city with trips to Seogwipo (O’sulloc Tea Museum & Seongsan Ilchulbong). There's much more to do: explore the fascinating underground world of Manjanggul Cave, take in the pleasant sights at Handam Coastal Trail, view the masterpieces at The Islander, and take in nature's colorful creations at Kim Kyung-Sook Sunflower Farm.

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George Town, Malaysia to Jeju is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry, train, and flight; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and ferry. The time zone changes from West Indonesia Time to Korea Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to travel to Seoul.

One of east Asia's major cultural and financial centers, Seoul boasts five World Heritage Sites and a huge selection of museums, temples, shrines, palaces, parks, gardens, and glass-and-steel skyscrapers.

Seoul is known for shopping, museums, historic sites, nightlife, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: browse the exhibits of Gyeongbokgung Palace, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Korea, walk around Namsan Park, and admire the striking features of Changdeokgung Palace.

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Getting from Jeju to Seoul by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in April, and nighttime lows around 9°C. On the 1st (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.