Seoul for 8 nights

[kpc]

At the end of June, I will be in Seoul for 8 nights; I have 3 free nights at the end after the conference finishes. Any suggestions as to what to see and do in Seoul? I'm also thinking of spending 2-3 nights at Jeju island as 8 nights in Seoul might be too long...Anyone been to Jeju? Is it worthwhile?

 

[Princess Fiona]

Went to Seoul in October last year will have a think a post some more later
Amazing place

 

[Sprucegoose]

If you are an industrialist Korea will fascinate.

3 days in Seoul, Travel Guide on TripAdvisor

 

[lukaboy]

I spend about a week in Seoul in July each year, I love it. Visit the DMZ and peer over the border into the north, go out to the amazing fish market for dinner, buy your food and then walk upstairs and have it cooked and visit the palaces, museums and wander along the mid city stream with all the locals after dark. There is plenty to do, and mid year is a great time to be there.

 

[kpc]

At this stage, I'm planning to spend 2 nights at Jeju island (Jeju travel guide - Wikitravel). I clearly can't count as I'm actually there for 9 nights which is too long to spend all of it in Seoul!

 

[AL10]

Any more recent tips on seoul? I'm going there and Jeju in april.

 

[kpc]

Any more recent tips on seoul? I'm going there and Jeju in april.

In Seoul, we did a tour to the DMZ: GRACE TRAVEL :: View Menu - Demilitarized Zone (JSA) / Panmunjeom and visited the War memorial museum which gave a great insight into the Korean war.
We did a foodie tour with: https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attr...eviews-ZenKimchi_Korean_Food_Tours-Seoul.html
We visited Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market (노량진수산물ë„매시장) | Official Korea Tourism Organization where you can buy fresh seafood and they will take you to a nearby restaurant that will cook it for you.
See a temple (1 or 2 is enough!) Buddhist Temples in Seoul - South-Korea - korea4expats

This was our itinerary for our 2 nights, 3 days at Jeju. We hired a car and driver. we stayed at https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Hote...mber_Hotel_Jeju-Jeju_Jeju_Island.html#REVIEWS which was cheap and clean

Day 1 arrival 11am at Jeju Airport

11:00-12:00 To Cheonjeyon waterfall
12:00-13:00 Tour
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-14:05 To Cheonjiyeon waterfall
14:05-15:10 Tour
15:10-15:15 Jusangjolli cliff
15:15-15:50 Tour
15:50-16:10 To Owedolgye rock
16:10-16:40 Tour
16:40-16:50 To Jeongbang waterfall
16:50-17:30 Tour
17:30-18:00 To December Hotel Jeju

Day 2

09:00-09:50 To Jeju stone park
09:50-11:00 Tour
11:00-11:30 To Manjang cave (lava tube)
11:30-12:30 Tour
12:30-13:00 To Sungsan sunrise peak / Seopjikoji Coast (Lady divers)
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:00-15:10 Tour of Sungsan sunrise peak
15:10-15:30 Udo Island
15:30-17:00 Tour
17:00-18:00 To December Hotel Jeju

Day 3

09:00-10:00 Hallim park
10:00-11:30 Tour
11:30-11:31 To Hyupjae beach
11:31-11:50 Tour
11:50-12:10 To green tea museum
12:10-13:10 Tour
13:10-13:40 To Sanbangsan
13:40-14:40 Lunch
14:40-15:40 Tour of Sanbangsan
15:40-16:40 To airport

 

[Mattg]

Just came across this thread. Timely for me as I'm also going to Seoul and Jeju in April.

 

[AL10]

Is Myeongdong or Jung-ju a good place to stay in/near? I have booked the Conrad for our first night there, but am thinking perhaps an air bnb for most of the remainder.

 

[BacchusMarsh]

Any more recent tips on seoul? I'm going there and Jeju in april.

There was this a little while ago:

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....-michelin-seoul-restaurant-rampage-79534.html