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If you have two weeks in South Korea, you don't have to choose between the city and the countryside. You can have both. This comprehensive itinerary takes you on a clockwise loop through the peninsula's "Big 5": Seoul, Andong, Gyeongju, Busan, and Jeju.
Pack your walking shoes. We are covering 5,000 years of history.
Jeju Island is often called "The Hawaii of Korea," but it is arguably more diverse. Volcanic craters, emerald beaches, green tea fields, and waterfalls—all packed into an island that takes about 4 hours to circumnavigate.
To see it right, you need 4 days and a set of wheels.
If you ask a Korean for their favorite season, 9 out of 10 will say Autumn (Gaeul). The humidity of summer vanishes, leaving behind crystal clear blue skies and mountains that look like they are on fire with red and orange leaves.
To see the "Danpung" (Foliage) at its peak, you must follow the cold weather as it sweeps from North to South.
Spring in Korea is not a season; it is an event. For about ten days, the entire country turns a shade of pale pink. But the "Beotkkot" (Cherry Blossom) waits for no one. To see it at its peak, you must move with the bloom.
Here is your 7-day plan to chase the flowers from the southern coast up to the capital.
Welcome to the "Hawaii of Korea." Jeju Island is a volcanic wonderland three times the size of Seoul. It has emerald beaches, black basalt cliffs, and Mt. Hallasan, the highest peak in South Korea.
But here is the truth: Jeju is difficult to travel without a car. If you are planning to visit, this guide will save you hours of frustration waiting for buses.
