8 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.

Take a break from Seoul with a short trip to DMZ Haemaru Village in Paju, about 1h 25 min away. Pack the 4th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Lotte World. The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Gyeongbokgung Palace, shop like a local with Namdaemun Market, take in nature's colorful creations at Namsan Park, and take a stroll through Insadong.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Seoul itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Gimpo International Airport, Incheon International Airport and Osan Air Base. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 22°C.