Spring Holiday at South Korea - 9 Days Itinerary


April has always been my favorite month to travel due to spring weather and sakura.
Travel around South Korea can be easily access by public transportation such as MRT, train and KTX. Travel between cities can be accessed by domestic flight and KTX.

Summary of my 9 Days itinerary at South Korea:
Day 1 : Arrived Incheon at 4pm + Dongdaemon
Day 2 : Yeouido Park + Hangang river + Namsam Tower + Myeongdong
Day 3 : Jeju Island: Hotspring + Daejangeum folk village + Seongsan Ichulbong
Day 4 : Jeju Island: Udo Island + Loveland museum
Day 5 : Busan
Day 6 : Bukchon Village + Insadong
Day 7 : Nami Island + Petite France
Day 8 : Hongdae + Myeongdong
Day 9 : Noryangjin Fish Market + Gangnam + Itaewon
Day 10: Heading back to Jakarta

Overall estimation expenses for 9 days:
Airasiago air ticket + 9  nights hotel at Seoul
SGD 500
Luggage 20 kg
SGD 100
Accommodation at Jeju and Busan (3nights)
SGD 150
Visa
SGD 65
Food + Snacks
SGD 300
Transportation (MRT + Bus + Taxi + Driver)
SGD 250
Domestic Flight + KTX
SGD 150
Shopping + Souvenirs
SGD 985
Total
SGD 2,500

If without shopping, SGD 1,700 would be enough for 9 days travel comfortably in South Korea.

 During my stay at Seoul, I stayed at Wooju guest house near Hansung university. It is very nice guest house with very good location to every famous spot at Seoul. The host (Melissa and her mom) were so nice and friendly. Melissa's mom is a very lovely ahjumma. 🤗
Breakfast at Woojo's house
Wooju's house living room
You may want to read my other travel blog at South Korea:
Below are the details of my itinerary:
Day 1: Dongdaemon
  • Arrived Incheon Airport at around 4pm. I bought the airport bus ticket outside the airport. It took around 1 hour to arrive Hansung University. Along the way, there were plenty of sakura tree 😍. The bus was very comfy too.
  • After we put our stuffs at Wooju guest house, our first check in point was Dongdaemon. There were plenty of street food, cosmetics and fashions along the dongdaemon street.
  • There is Jeju Osulloc store at Dongdaemon. I think it is the only branch at Seoul. Well I am not sure about this.
    • Green tea milk spread
Day 2: Yeouido - Hangang river - Namsam Tower - Myeongdong

 Yeouido Park
The second day was 13 April 2016 where the Sakura festival at Yeouido Park was over since 2 days ago. A little bit dissapointed, as there were just some leftover sakura in the park.
    The leftover sakura
    The Lake
Hangang River 
Hangang River was very nearby to Yeouido Park with only around 10 minutes of walking distance. There were still plenty of sakura at Hangang River 😍. There were also street food and convenience store nearby the hangang river. So do not worry for your tummy.
    Hangang River
    Hangang River

    Hangang Park
      Hangang River
    Hangang Park
      Crossing the road
Namsan Tower 
2 hours are enough to spend here. Namsan tower can be accessed by bus from Myeongdong. You can walk there but the road is quite high so it may need a few minutes of trekking. There were plenty of sakura along the way to Namsan tower.


Myeongdong shopping street
Girls go crazy here. I was here till all the shops closed (10pm). There were plenty of cosmetics and skincare here, and the price was very cheap, especially when there was discount. Please be careful and do not lose control to buy all the cute stuffs.


 Day 3 : Jeju Island: Hotspring- Daejangeum folk village- Seongsan Ichulbong

In the early morning, we were heading to Gimpo airport for early flight to Jeju with Jejuair with only around SGD 50 for one way ticket. It took 50 minutes to arrive Jeju. We arrived Jeju at 7am and we were very tired.

Hot Spring
After put our luggage in the hotel, we went to the hot spring and took nap till 2pm 🐷. The hotspring was very nearby our hotel. I forgot the name as it was written in korean, but I think you can asked the hotel staff for the nearby hot spring. After shower and hotspring, we bought the boiled egg and cooked the instant noodle at the hotspring place. So comfy 😋, and then we slept and massage.
Sauna with Hot Stones
Resting Area
Around 3.30pm, we last minute ordered a car with driver to bring us around. We asked the hotel staff to recommend the driver, but the price is more expensive. It cost around SGD 180 for 1 day. We only ordered for half day, so the price was SGD 90 for 5 hours.

Manjanggul Lava cave
Spent 1 and half hour at Manjanggul Lava cave. The entrance fee was KRW 2000.

Daejangguem folk village 
I was so regret that I didnt buy the herbal wine there. The staff said the drink will have 4 taste, everybody will taste differently according to their own health. Some may taste sour and some ppl may taste it sweet. It has the meaning for different taste. It cost around SGD 55 and it tasted so good. We only spent around 40minutes in this place as we were rushing to catch sunset at Seongsan Ichulbong.

Seongsan Ilchulbong
We spent around 2 hours at Seongsan Ilchulbong. The weather was very cold n windy there.
    Entrance
    Sunset
    Seongsan Ichulbong

Dinner : Black Pork Bbq at Jeju should not be missed.
    Black Pork BBQ. Don't know how to read the restaurant name
Day 4: Jeju: Udo Island - Love Land Museum

 Please read the blog at Udo Island here

Love land museum 
This place opened till 12am midnight. We arrived at around 10 pm and it was very cold. This place is for 18 above only, and it is super fun!!. Entrance fee KRW 9000.


 Day 5: Busan

Please read the blog at Busan here

Day 6: Bukchon Village + Insadong

 Bukchon village
Nearest subway station is Anguk station exit 3. It was very cold with 11degree celcius. We arrived there around evening 5.30pm. Luckily the sky at korea get dark quite late. We finished walking ard the village for 1 and half hour. Nearby the bukchon village have many nice and pretty shops sell cosmetic, fashion, accessories, desserts and also cafe.

Then we walked to insadong for souvenirs.
Day 7: Nami Island + Petite France

Please read the Day Trip to Nami Island and Petite France here
Day 8: Hongdae - Myeongdong

Hanbok Experience
Went to M plaza at Myeongdong for Hanbok experience. It can be rented for free for 10 minutes taking picture.
    Wearing Hanbok
Hong Dae
We went to Cafe blue fairy at Hongdae. There were plenty of stores selling nice korean fashion and street foods. The good thing is the price are not expensive.
    Blythe Dolls
    Hongdae
Day 9: Noryangjin Fish Market - Gangnam - Itaewon

Noryangjin Fish Market 
This is Korea largest seafood market. The nearest subway station is Noryangjin station (line 1) exit 1.
Gangnam and Itaewon
After lunch, we just relaxing and randomly find cafe and restaurant, and walk around the Gangnam and Itaewon street.
    Itaewon art street
      Oppa Gangnam Sytle
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Hope above information are useful :)


Location: South Korea

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  1. UnknownMay 9, 2017 at 10:20 PM

    Spring Holiday at South Korea 9 Days Itinerary is complete. You can get some Manali Tour Itinerary here.

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