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Best Apr–May · Sep–Nov
~A$140/day
South Korea
Mountains behind every city, and a food culture built around sharing one table. Seoul runs late, the countryside closes early, and the trains are immaculate.
Best time to visit South Korea: Apr–May · Sep–Nov
Where people go in South Korea
What people go to see in South Korea
Names and UNESCO status only. We hold no coordinate for a landmark — the stored position is its city’s centre — so these are listed under the city rather than pinned on a map. Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
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The best time to visit South Korea by month, with the blossom that lasts ten days, the rainy season that drops a quarter of Seoul's rain, and autumn's peak.
Rina Matsuda · 4 Sep 2026
Four days in Seoul across the palaces, the hills and the river, with the transit pass arithmetic and the entry waiver that expires this December.
Rina Matsuda · 3 Sep 2026
Korea is easier than Japan and less signposted, and two admin details decide the trip. The card, the entry rule, the route, and what a day actually costs.
Rina Matsuda · 2 Sep 2026Pin it and we'll watch the months for you
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