Korea-Wide 7-Day Itinerary: Seoul — Jeonju — Busan — Gyeongju — Seoul

1일차 — Seoul — Palaces + Markets

Arrive and check into Myeongdong or Hongdae area. Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace (₩3,000, free with hanbok). Walk through Bukchon Hanok Village. Lunch at Tongin Market (₩5,000). Afternoon at Insadong for tea and traditional crafts. Evening street food crawl at Gwangjang Market — mayak gimbap, bindaetteok, and yukhoe. Night walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream.

2일차 — Seoul — Trendy Districts + Nightlife

Morning at Seongsu-dong — pop-up stores, Daerim Changgo cafe, Gentle Monster HAUS NOWHERE. Walk to Seoul Forest for a break. Lunch at a Seongsu restaurant. Afternoon at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido — Sounds Forest indoor garden, K-beauty shopping, tax refund. Evening in Euljiro (Hipjiro) — hidden bars and craft beer in industrial alleys, or Hongdae for clubs and live music.

3일차 — Seoul to Jeonju — Hanok Village + Bibimbap

KTX from Yongsan to Jeonju (1.5 hours, ₩24,000). Check into a hanok guesthouse (₩50,000-80,000). Lunch at Gogung for authentic Jeonju bibimbap (₩13,000). Spend afternoon wandering the Hanok Village — 700 traditional houses, craft shops. Visit Jeondong Catholic Church. Evening: Jeonju choco pie and makgeolli with pajeon.

4일차 — Jeonju to Busan — Beach + Seafood

Express bus from Jeonju to Busan (3 hours, ₩26,000). Lunch at Haeundae Market — cheap sashimi. Afternoon at Haeundae Beach and Blueline Park sky capsule. Sunset at Gwangalli Beach watching the bridge light up. Dinner: Jagalchi Market raw fish or Millak Waterfront Market.

5일차 — Busan — Gamcheon + Temples + Nightlife

Morning at Gamcheon Culture Village (free entry). Walk the colorful alleys. Bus to Haedong Yonggungsa Temple on the ocean cliffs. Lunch: ssiat hotteok at BIFF Square + Gukje Market browsing. Afternoon at Spa Land (₩18,000) or Seomyeon shopping. Evening in Seomyeon: BBQ dinner, then bar hopping.

6일차 — Busan to Gyeongju — Ancient Silla Kingdom

Train from Busan to Gyeongju (1 hour, ₩6,900). Full day exploring by bicycle (₩5,000). Morning: Daereungwon Royal Tombs (₩3,000) and Cheomseongdae. Lunch: Gyeongju bread at Hwangnam and noodle soup. Afternoon: Bulguksa Temple (₩6,000) and Seokguram Grotto. Sunset at Anapji Pond (₩3,000). Evening KTX from Singyeongju to Seoul (₩48,000).

7일차 — Back in Seoul — Shopping + Final Meals + Departure

Last day in Seoul. Morning at the National Museum of Korea (free). Lunch: chimaek (chicken + beer) farewell meal at BHC or Kyochon. Afternoon souvenir shopping at Lotte Mart Seoul Station. Head to Incheon Airport via AREX. Apply for tax refund at the airport.