39 days in Seoul Itinerary

One of east Asia's major cultural and financial centers, Seoul boasts five World Heritage Sites and a huge selection of museums, temples, shrines, palaces, parks, gardens, and glass-and-steel skyscrapers.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Hwaseong Fortress and Changgyeonggung Palace. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and Hwaseong Haenggung Palace for their historical value. Explore Seoul's surroundings by going to Incheon (Masian Beach, Hanagae Beach, &more), Suwon (Suwoncheon, Seonamgangnu Pavilion, &more) and Paju (DMZ Haemaru Village, Dora Observatory, &more). Spend the 29th (Thu) exploring nature at Bukhansan National Park. Spend the 16th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Myeongdong Shopping Street, see the interesting displays at Trickeye Museum Seoul, admire the landmark architecture of Deoksugung, and take an in-depth tour of Seoul Museum of History.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Seoul tour planner.

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiports are Gimpo International Airport, Incheon International Airport and Osan Air Base. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in September, and nighttime lows around 25°C.