How many days should I spend in Seoul?

3-5 days is a great start. That gives you enough time to explore the highlights of the city, plus a day or two to get out and explore the surrounding areas. It's a city of endless surprises, so you'll only be scratching the surface, but it's enough time to get a feel for Seoul.



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You could easily pass a couple of weeks wandering the streets of Seoul, visiting a different festival or cafe or museum each day, but most first timers come for just 5 days in Seoul. So this Seoul itinerary covers a little something for every interest, plus a few swaps dependent upon weather and days of the week.

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One week in South Korea offers enough time to immerse yourself in the country's culture, cuisine, and pristine landscapes. On a highlights tour, you can tick off all three while staying in Seoul, Andong, and Gyeongju or focus on the street food scene of Busan and Jeju Island on a culinary trip.

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Perfect For a Weekend, Perfect For More Than a Week Whether 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.

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If you are thinking of visiting South Korea and would like to have a practical itinerary to cover both Seoul and Busan, allot at least 5 or 6 days. If you are also visiting Jeju, you'll need to add 2 or 3 more.

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If you're planning a trip to South Korea, a 4-day itinerary in Seoul and a 3-day itinerary in Jeju Island will allow you to experience some of the best attractions in both places.

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When deciding how many days to spend in Jeju Island, you could spend as little as 2 days in Jeju and see most of the top sights, but most visitors find 3-4 days to be ideal.

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South Korea's capital city, Seoul, was named the world's ninth most expensive city for expatriates in terms of living expenses, an international survey showed.

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Travelers will generally find more things to do in Tokyo than Seoul. While Seoul is larger than Tokyo, Tokyo has more sights and attractions for tourists. Tokyo is more touristy than Seoul and is popular for ultramodern skyscrapers, neon lights, historic temples, lively karaoke bars, and peaceful parks.

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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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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...

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You should plan to spend around ?147,903 ($111) per day on your vacation in South Korea, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, ?38,176 ($29) on meals for one day and ?21,533 ($16) on local transportation.

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