South Korea in three weeks
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté, Automne.
Petit Futé
Where to stay - Seoul ?
The map of your stay "South Korea in three weeks"
Detail of the stay : South Korea in three weeks
How to get there - Seoul
Seoul and its palaces
Steps: Seoul
Start with a visit to one of Seoul's northern palaces, first and foremost Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung and Deoksugung. Then consider a stroll through Myeong-dong and the Namdaemun market, which is smaller but much more typical than Dongdaemun.
Places of interest : PALAIS GYEONGBOKGUNG (BONHEUR RADIEUX) PALAIS CHANGDEOKGUNG PALAIS DEOKSUGUNG DONGDAEMUN DESIGN PLAZA
Seoul and its folk village
We'll continue with a visit to the folk village of Namsan before losing ourselves in the very new district of Apgujeong-dong.
Seoul and its hanok
Steps: Seoul
During a stroll through Insadong (preferably on Sundays when the street is very busy), you'll need to push on to the adjoining Bukchon district, which is packed with hanok - those famous traditional Korean houses. You can then consider a trip to the western student districts to recover.
Places of interest : BUKCHON HANOK VILLAGE
Suwon and its fortress
Steps: Suwon
From Seoul, we will go to the south to visit its Fortress and its Korean folk village in the immediate vicinity of the city.
Gongju and Buyeo, the former capitals of Baekje
During a visit to these two sites, you will discover two cities of modest size and relatively undeveloped.
Namwon and the Gwanghallu Pavilion
Steps: Namwon
During a stroll around the pavilion, we will first learn about Korea's long and interesting history.
Places of interest : PAVILLON ET JARDINS GWANGHANLU
Jogyesan and the fortress of Nagan
This is your chance to discover one of the country's most unique natural sites, classified as a nature park.
Mokpo and its myriad islands
A day on the islands will allow you not only to take the air but also to taste delicious seafood, while starting to meet the fishermen.
Jeju and its port
Steps: Jeju Ville
For those who have the means and the time, a ferry journey to Jeju Island is required. You will have to sleep in order to best appreciate its port life.
Jeju and its beaches
During this day, we will end up on the island, including the discovery of the gatherers to the east of the island.
Busan and its market
Steps: Busan
For a first day in the country's vibrant second largest city, priority will be given to the Jagalji Market and the Haeundae and Beomeosa beaches.
Places of interest : TEMPLE BEOMEOSA MARCHÉ AUX POISSONS DE JAGALCHI PLAGES DE GANGNEUNG
Busan and the Tongdosa Monastery
Steps: Busan
Before leaving Busan, don't miss a visit to the monastery of Tongdosa, before why not (and depending on the season) bathing on one of the beautiful beaches of the city.
Places of interest : PLAGES DE GANGNEUNG
Haïensa and its monastery
Steps: Parc National Gayasan
From Busan, head north to the country's most famous temple, Haiaensa. Here, you can enjoy the serenity of a natural setting.
Places of interest : TEMPLE HAEINSA
Kyeongju, Korea's first capital
Steps: Gyeongju
During this day, the remains of the kingdom of Silla will be visited, including the Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram cave.
Places of interest : GROTTE DE SEOKGURAM
Gyeongju and its royal tombs
On this second day in the ancient capital, we'll take time to visit the royal tombs and some of the peninsula's most beautiful temples.
Andong and its folk village
Steps: Hahoe
We're getting ever closer to Seoul, this time stopping en route at Andong. Here, we'll take time to see the UNESCO World Heritage folk village of Hahoe and its Confucian academies, notably Dosan Seowon.
Seoraksan Natural Park
It is nothing less than one of the most beautiful natural parks in South Korea. It is beautiful in all seasons and offers immense hiking opportunities.
Sokcho and its beach
Steps: Parc National Seoraksan
Easily accessible from Seoraksan Park, Socko boasts a magnificent beach ideal for enjoying the sand, as well as a beautiful market.
Return to Seoul
For your return to Seoul, head for the banks of the newly redeveloped river. This walk is called the Cheonggyecheon.
The DMZ
A visit to Korea would not be complete without a trip to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) linking the two Koreas. It's a breathtaking visit.
