South Korea: Seoul to Busan
K-pop culture, ancient palaces, incredible street food, and bullet trains — from Seoul's neon streets to Busan's beaches.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu
Bukchon Hanok Village
Bukchon-ro
Korean BBQ lunch
Jongno
Changdeokgung Secret Garden
Changdeokgung
Myeongdong street food & shopping
Myeongdong
Day 2
Seoul
N Seoul Tower
Namsan
Itaewon & Yongsan craft market
Itaewon
Lunch at Gwangjang Market
Gwangjang Market
Hongdae street culture & cafes
Hongdae
Han River evening walk
Banpo Bridge
Day 3
Seoul
DMZ tour
DMZ
Return & late lunch
Insadong
Insadong art galleries & tea
Insadong
Gangnam dinner & nightlife
Gangnam
Day 4
Gyeongju
KTX to Gyeongju
Seoul Station
Bulguksa Temple
Bulguksa-ro
Seokguram Grotto
Seokguram
Lunch in Gyeongju
Gyeongju
Tumuli Park (royal tombs)
Daereungwon
Anapji Pond at dusk
Donggung Palace
Day 5
Busan
Bus to Busan
Gyeongju Express Terminal
Gamcheon Culture Village
Gamcheon-dong
Lunch at Jagalchi Fish Market
Jagalchi Market
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
Gijang-gun
Haeundae Beach
Haeundae
BIFF Square street food
Nampo-dong
Day 6
Busan
Taejongdae cliffs walk
Taejongdae
Gwangalli Beach & bridge views
Gwangalli
Farewell lunch (dwaeji gukbap)
Seomyeon
KTX back to Seoul & depart
Busan Station
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