If you’re planning a trip to South Korea, this hub brings together all my blog posts covering Busan, Gyeongju, Andong, and Seoul. From vibrant coastal cities to historic temples, traditional villages, and modern urban hubs, this guide helps you plan your full South Korea journey step by step.
Whether it’s your first trip or part of a larger Korea adventure, this hub will make it easy to follow our route and pick destinations that interest you most.
Our South Korea Travel Route
Our route covers:
Busan → Gyeongju → Andong → Seoul
Along the way, we explored temples, historic villages, markets, and natural beauty, providing a mix of culture, history, and modern life.
1. Busan Travel Guide
Start in Busan, a coastal city known for beaches, seafood, and mountain views.
Highlights:
- Busan Tower – panoramic city and port views
- Jagalchi Market – iconic seafood market
- Gwangbok-ro Fashion Street – shopping and street culture
- Songdo Marine Cable Car – coastal cable car with beach views
👉 Read the full guide: 4 Days in Busan Itinerary
📅 Release date: 12-06-2026
2. Busan to Gyeongju Itinerary
Next, we travelled to Gyeongju, the “museum without walls” of Korea.
Highlights:
Gamcheon Culture Village – colourful hillside art village- UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea – Korean War memorial
- Haedong Yonggungsa Temple – coastal Buddhist temple
- Bulguksa Temple – UNESCO temple
- Gyeongju National Museum – Silla dynasty treasures
👉 Read the full guide: Busan to Gyeongju Itinerary📅 Release date: 19-06-2026
3. Andong Travel Guide
Next stop: Andong, renowned for its traditional villages, mask dances, and UNESCO-listed temples.
Highlights:
Haeinsa Temple – houses the Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks.- Hahoe Folk Village – Joseon-era village
- Andong Mask Dance Festival – international mask dance performances
👉 Read the full guide: Andong Travel Guide
📅 Release date: 26-06-2026
4. Andong to Seoul Travel Route
From Andong, we travelled toward Seoul, stopping along the way at:
- Punggi Ginseng Market – high-quality Korean ginseng
- Mancheonha Skywalk – scenic cliffside walkway
👉 Read the full guide: Andong to Seoul Travel Route
📅 Release date: 03-07-2026
5. 2-Day Seoul Itinerary
Finally, we explored Seoul, a city of palaces, street food, shopping, and modern skyscrapers.
Highlights:
- Gyeongbokgung Palace – a royal palace with a guard changing ceremony
- Insadong – arts and crafts neighbourhood
- Gwangjang Market – street food
- Starfield Library – iconic COEX Mall library
- Korean Demilitarised Zone – historic border tour
We stayed at Mayplace Hotel Seoul, a simple hotel with easy bus and metro access and plenty of convenience stores nearby.
👉 Read the full guide: 2-Day Seoul Itinerary
📅 Release date: 10-07-2026
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Plan Your South Korea Trip
This hub allows you to:
- Quickly jump to any city guide.
- Plan your own itinerary using our travel route.
- Access hotel, tour, and transport recommendations
Use this hub as your step-by-step travel companion across South Korea.
I’ll keep updating this hub whenever I publish new South Korea guides, so feel free to bookmark it if you’re planning a trip.
