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Places to see in South Korea, from Seoul to Busan, and the best time to go: Apr–May.
Places to see in South Korea
- SeoulPalaces and night marketsPhoto: Eunmi Park · CC BY-SA 4.0
BusanBeaches and seafoodPhoto: 부산광역시 · KOGL Type 1
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Jeju – Volcanic island · Gyeongju – Ancient royal tombs
Best time to go to South Korea
Generally April to May. Weather varies by region, so check the area you’re going to.
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Questions & tips about South Korea
What surprised you most about South Korea?
Every trip to South Korea brings something unexpected – the food, the pace of daily life, the way people greet you, or how far apart places really are. Tell us what caught you off guard, good or bad. What would you add?
Best time of year to go to South Korea?
The best time for South Korea depends on the region and what you want to do: weather, school holidays and festivals all shape crowds and conditions. Share the month you went and how it was. What would you add?
One place in South Korea you’d never skip?
Every country has the one place travellers tell their friends about. Name yours in South Korea – a town, a view, a market or a meal – and say why. What would you add?
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