It's wise to travel to Busan & Jeju in the same trip, as Jeju is a mere 50-minute flight from Busan. There's plenty to explore in both cities, and we recommend allocating roughly 4 days or more in each city to get the most of your trip.
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Many people have asked me to help with their Busan itinerary; however, I often get baffled because one day is just not enough time in this lively city. My first advice always is that you need at least 3 days in Busan to get a taste of it. Better yet, make it 5 days!
The Verdict on Seoul vs BusanIf you want to enjoy the nightlife in Korea then Seoul is definitely the correct choice. If you want to enjoy the scenic views of the Korean coast, then Busan is much better than Seoul in that regard.
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Perfect For a Weekend, Perfect For More Than a WeekWhether you're visiting just for a short weekend getaway, or looking to fill up a week or beyond – Jeju is well suited to any kind of holiday. If you only have two days up your sleeve, it's still well worth it to visit.
As such, instead of going direct to Busan from Incheon Airport, we suggest travellers to stay in Seoul first. Leave your heavy/large-sized luggage upon check out at your Seoul's hotel and carry a light overnight pack to Busan...
Indeed, Jeju is officially recognised by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site, Global Geopark and Biosphere Reserve, encompassing Korea's highest peak of Hallasan Mountain, the vast forested swathes of a semi-tropical national park, a wild coastline and the world's longest underground lava tube.
437 km of way-marked walking trail around South Korea's largest island, Jeju. There are a total of 27 routes, 21 of which are considered part of the connected and looped main island trail.
The freshest seafood, scenery and beaches – city has it all, says tourism insider. Home to maritime delicacies and a rising star in speciality coffee, the southeastern coastal city of Busan is one of South Korea's five regional tourism hubs designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for 2020 to 2025.