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 Cotswolds Distillery (in Stourton), Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (in Wrexham) and National Trust - Chirk Castle (in Chirk). There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Castle Combe Village, identify plant and animal life at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hereford Cathedral, and take a stroll through Montpellier District.

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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. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in April, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can 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 Hwaseong Fortress. Head to Sinchon and Garosu-gilfor some retail therapy. Explore Seoul's surroundings by going to Nami Island (in Chuncheon), Paju (The Third Tunnel & DMZ Haemaru Village) and Eulwangni Beach (in Incheon). Spend the 3rd (Fri) exploring nature at Bukhansan National Park. The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Korea, contemplate the long history of Gwanghwamun Gate, get a sense of history and politics at Seoul City Hall, and buy something for everyone on your list at Times Square Mall.

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You can do a combination of train and flight from Birmingham to Seoul in 18.5 hours. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from Birmingham to Seoul due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Birmingham in May, things will get a bit warmer in Seoul: highs are around 28°C and lows about 16°C. On the 10th (Fri), you'll travel back home.