South Korea
Best Time
Mar-May (spring cherry blossoms), Sep-Nov (autumn foliage)
Budget
USD 50โ300 per day
Visa
Visa required for Chinese passport holders. Apply at Korean embassy/consulate. Documents: passport (6+ months validity), application form, photo, proof of employment, bank statement (30,000+ CNY), flight/hotel bookings. Processing: 5-7 business days. Single entry C-3 visa: 90 days max stay. Fee: ~40 USD. E-visa available for some cities.
Language
Korean
Currency
Korean Won (KRW)
Climate
Temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. Spring (Mar-May) warm and pleasant, autumn (Sep-Nov) crisp with beautiful foliage. Hot humid summers, cold dry winters.
Now: Shoulder Season
Best Time โ
Events & Festivals
Autumn Foliage
Mountain colors
Busan Film Festival
Seoul Lantern Festival
Seoul Lantern Festival
Traditional lanterns light up streams
Visa Requirements
| Passport | Visa Type | Max Stay | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| AU | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| CA | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| CN | Visa Free | 30d | - |
| DE | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| FR | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| GB | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| ID | Visa Free | 30d | - |
| IN | E-Visa | 30d | - |
| JP | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| KR | Visa Free | - | - |
| MY | Visa Free | 30d | - |
| SG | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| TH | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| TR | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| US | Visa Free | 90d | - |
Last verified: 2026-06-01
Current passport coverage: CN, US, JP, KR, GB, DE, FR, AU, CA, IN, BR, IT, ES, NL. More passports coming soon.
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