Korea

7 stops through South Korea. Follow them in order, or choose a shorter stretch.

Seoul → Busan → Gyeongju → Jeonju → … (+3 stops)

Dots follow the stops below. The dotted line shows travel order, not roads.

~ marks an estimate. Budgets are per day in US dollars. Check services and fares before setting out.

Plate 0187 · Seoul · 37.57°N 127.00°E · 38 mPhoto: 라성민 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Seoul
South Korea · Daily budget ~$62
Seoul pairs ancient traditions with cutting-edge digital life, endless street food, and large nightlife districts. Its extensive subway and mountain access make it easy to alternate dense neighborhoods with hikes and stream walks.
Seoul to Busan
Transport details are not recorded.
Plate 0192 · Busan · 35.13°N 129.05°E · 30 mPhoto: by lwy · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Busan
South Korea · Daily budget ~$65
Busan combines beaches, mountains, spas, renowned seafood, and a more laid-back feel than Seoul. Jagalchi Market and Gamcheon Village add working-city character beside the beach skyscrapers.
Busan to Gyeongju
Train~1 h~$8.50
Gyeongju
South Korea · Daily budget ~$56
Gyeongju centers Korea's Silla-era heritage, with burial mounds, temples, an ancient observatory, and museum treasures. Preserved hanok streets and local red-bean pastries make the historic landscape easy to linger in.
Gyeongju to Jeonju
Transport details are not recorded.
Jeonju
South Korea · Daily budget ~$56
Jeonju is a cultural center tied to the origins of the Joseon dynasty and known for its traditional hanok quarter. Walkable heritage streets pair with craft workshops, museums, and local snacks.
Jeonju to Sokcho
Transport details are not recorded.
Plate 0307 · Sokcho · 38.21°N 128.59°E · 2 mPhoto: Steve46814 (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Sokcho
South Korea · Daily budget ~$59
A compact coastal city and gateway to Seoraksan, Sokcho combines mountain hiking with East Sea beaches and a nearby DMZ. Its fishing-port character adds a lively market scene alongside the national park.
Sokcho to Gangneung
Bus~1 h 30 min~$5.31
Plate 0337 · Gangneung · 37.75°N 128.90°E · 2 mPhoto: Scroozle · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Gangneung
South Korea · Daily budget ~$52
A coastal city beside the Taebaek Mountains, Gangneung combines a distinct regional culture with beaches, museums, and Olympic-era ice-sports history. Coffee, sundubu, and buckwheat noodles give the city a strong food-and-cafe identity.
Gangneung to Andong
Transport details are not recorded.
Plate 0248 · Andong · 36.57°N 128.72°E · 139 mPhoto: Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Andong
South Korea · Daily budget ~$43
Andong preserves traditional Korean culture through historic villages, Confucian schools, and the Hahoe Folk Village. October brings the Mask Dance Festival in mild autumn weather.