23 days in Birmingham & Seoul Itinerary

Britain's second-largest city, Birmingham was known as the City of a Thousand Trades and the Workshop of the World in the Victorian era.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Worcester Cathedral and Powis Castle and Garden. Get outdoors at Birdland and Carding Mill Valley. Venture out of the city with trips to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (in Wrexham), Cotswolds Distillery (in Stourton) and National Trust - Chirk Castle (in Chirk). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Croft Castle and Parkland, identify plant and animal life at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, experience rural life at Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre, and steep yourself in history at Goodrich Castle.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Manchester Airport, Birmingham International Airport, East Midlands Airport and RAF Brize Norton. In April, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to travel to Seoul.

One of east Asia's major cultural and financial centers, Seoul boasts five World Heritage Sites and a huge selection of museums, temples, shrines, palaces, parks, gardens, and glass-and-steel skyscrapers.

Explore hidden gems such as Cheonggyecheon Stream and Bukhansan National Park. Head to Sinchon and Seoul Daehangnofor some retail therapy. Explore Seoul's surroundings by going to Hwaseong Fortress (in Suwon), Nami Island (in Chuncheon) and Eulwangni Beach (in Incheon). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the history behind Gwanghwamun Gate, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Korea, look for gifts at Kyobo Book Store Gwanghwamun, and take a stroll through Itaewon.

Plan my trip to Seoul with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Getting from Birmingham to Seoul by combination of train and flight takes about 18.5 hours. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from Birmingham to Seoul due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Birmingham in May: high temperatures in Seoul hover around 28°C and lows are around 16°C. On the 10th (Fri), you'll travel back home.