{"id":34342,"date":"2019-03-05T06:00:46","date_gmt":"2019-03-05T14:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=34342"},"modified":"2025-08-14T17:32:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T00:32:12","slug":"south-korea-one-week-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/south-korea-one-week-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"SOUTH KOREA ONE WEEK ITINERARY"},"content":{"rendered":"

I never thought that my full-time travel journey around the world will take me to South Korea but I am so glad it did. I discovered a fascinating country, a country that I was about to fall in love with forever.<\/p>\n

In this one week itinerary I’m excited to share with you what makes South Korea such an amazing destination!<\/p>\n

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Exploring South Korea: 7 Day Itinerary<\/h3>\n

South Korea is an organized and intriguing country that has many incredible tourist attractions, and it will surprise you at every step.<\/p>\n

From live K-pop performances to jaw-dropping temples and beautiful palaces, South Korea has it all.<\/p>\n

It’s a country where the old and new are intertwined. It’s a country of contrasts but this is what makes it so captivating.<\/p>\n

If you are planning to spend one week in South Korea, you are in the right place.<\/p>\n

This country has a lot to offer in terms of tourist attractions and it might be hard to choose but I am here to help you.<\/p>\n

After traveling across the country from north to south, I know which places are worth visiting and which are not.]<\/p>\n

In this South Korea one week itinerary I’m including only the best places, the ones that will leave you in a state of awe.<\/p>\n

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Is One Week In South Korea Enough?<\/h2>\n

One week is always too little to explore an entire country, but you can definitely see the highlights.<\/p>\n

Our first stop on our itinerary will be in Seoul<\/a>. Although most of it was destroyed by the Korean War, a few historical buildings still remain.<\/p>\n

Be prepared to see historical buildings surrounded by skyscrapers, cool tourist attractions and experience the incredible nightlife. This fashion and the technology-forward city has something for everyone.<\/p>\n

After four days in Seoul, we will continue our itinerary and we’ll stop in Busan for another three days.<\/p>\n

Busan<\/a> is more laid-back, everything happens at a slower pace here.<\/p>\n

After experiencing the hustle & bustle of Seoul, you’ll feel more relaxed in Busan. With a colorful village, an incredible fish market and beautiful temples, Busan will reveal to you the other side of South Korea.<\/p>\n

Let’s begin our journey!<\/p>\n

South Korea Itinerary: Seoul – 4 Days<\/h2>\n

Below are the most important tourist attractions in Seoul, the ones I recommend visiting. From breathtaking panoramic views, shopping opportunities, history and culture, this itinerary covers it all.<\/p>\n

Take A Trip To The North Korean Border<\/h3>\n

One of the most famous borders in the world is the one between South Korea and North Korea, and the good news is that it can be visited! Apart from being a valuable history lesson, a trip to this border will get you pretty close to North Korea.<\/p>\n

From the Dora Observatory<\/a>, you can actually see a North Korean village. For those who have no plans of visiting North Korea (which is most of us), this is an incredible opportunity to see a glimpse of one of the most secretive countries in the world!<\/p>\n

There are two kinds of trips to the demilitarized zone, commonly known as the DMZ. One trip takes half of the day and the other takes a full day.<\/p>\n

Depending on how much time you want to spend at this famous border, you can choose either of them but if you want to visit the place where the North and South Korean soldiers stand face to face, you will have to choose the full-day trip.<\/p>\n

Tours<\/h3>\n