South Korea
417 places in South Korea, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.
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RegionEastern Asia
CapitalSeoul
Places written417
Categories covered5 of 5
Plugs and voltage
Type C, F · 220 V travel adapter →
CurrencySouth Korean won (KRW)
LanguagesKorean
Driving sideright
Nature & outdoors (116) Landmarks & history (130) Museums & culture (87) Attractions & fun (41) Food & drink (43)
UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists
UNESCO · World Heritage
Andong Hahoe Folk Village
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Arirang
UNESCO · World Heritage
Bangudae Petroglyphs
UNESCO · World Heritage
Beopjusa Temple
UNESCO · World Heritage
Bongjeongsa Temple
UNESCO · World Heritage
Bulguksa and Seokguram
UNESCO · World Heritage
Buseoksa Temple
UNESCO · World Heritage
Busosanseong Fortress
UNESCO · World Heritage
Byeongsan Seowon
UNESCO · World Heritage
Changdeokgung Palace and the Secret Garden
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Cheoyongmu Court Dance
UNESCO · World Heritage
Daeheungsa Temple
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Daemokjang Carpentry
UNESCO · World Heritage
Daereungwon Tumuli Park
UNESCO · World Heritage
Daeseongdong Tombs
UNESCO · World Heritage
Donggureung Royal Tombs
UNESCO · World Heritage
Dosan Seowon
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Ganggangsullae
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Gangneung Danoje Festival
UNESCO · World Heritage
Geomunoreum
UNESCO · World Heritage
Gochang Dolmen Site
UNESCO · World Heritage
Gongsanseong Fortress
UNESCO · World Heritage
Gwangneung Royal Tomb
UNESCO · World Heritage
Gyeongju
UNESCO · World Heritage
Haeinsa Temple
UNESCO · World Heritage
Hallasan National Park
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Hansan Ramie Weaving
UNESCO · World Heritage
Hwaeomsa Temple
UNESCO · World Heritage
Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon
UNESCO · World Heritage
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Jang, the Fermented Pastes
UNESCO · World Heritage
Jeju Island
UNESCO · World Heritage
Jeongnimsa Temple Site, Buyeo
UNESCO · World Heritage
Jongmyo Shrine
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Jultagi Tightrope Walking
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Kimjang, the Kimchi Making
UNESCO · World Heritage
Magoksa Temple
UNESCO · World Heritage
Manjanggul Lava Tube
UNESCO · World Heritage
Mireuksa Temple Site
UNESCO · World Heritage
Nakhwaam Rock
UNESCO · World Heritage
Namhansanseong
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Namsadang Nori
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Nongak and Samulnori
UNESCO · World Heritage
Oksan Seowon
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Pansori Epic Chant
UNESCO · World Heritage
Piram Seowon
UNESCO · World Heritage
Seokguram Grotto
UNESCO · World Heritage
Seolleung and Jeongneung Tombs
UNESCO · World Heritage
Seonamsa Temple
UNESCO · World Heritage
Seongsan Ilchulbong
UNESCO · World Heritage
Songgwangsa Temple
UNESCO · World Heritage
Sosu Seowon
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Ssireum Wrestling
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Taekkyeon
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Talchum Mask Dance
UNESCO · World Heritage
The Ganghwa Dolmens
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
The Haenyeo of Jeju
UNESCO · World Heritage
Tomb of King Muryeong
UNESCO · World Heritage
Tongdosa Temple
UNESCO · World Heritage
Wanggung-ri Historic Site
UNESCO · World Heritage
Yangdong Folk Village
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Yeondeunghoe Lantern Festival
UNESCO · World Heritage
Yeongneung Royal Tomb
UNESCO · Intangible heritage
Yeongsanjae Ritual
UNESCO · World Heritage
Yungneung and Geolleung Tombs
Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.
Open the full Nature & outdoors page → mountain
Achasan Mountain
forest
Bijarim Forest
waterfall
Biryong Falls
island
Bogildo Island
viewpoint
Boseong Green Tea Fields
national park
Bukhansan National Park
national park
Byeonsanbando National Park
river meander
Cheongnyeongpo
island
Cheongsando Island
waterfall
Cheonjeyeon Waterfalls
waterfall
Cheonjiyeon Waterfall
national park
Chiaksan National Park
sea stack
Chuam Candlestick Rock
reservoir
Chungju Lake
national park
Dadohaehaesang National Park
island
Daebudo Island
reservoir
Daecheongho Lake
provincial park
Daedunsan Provincial Park
farm
Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm
coastal park
Daewangam Park
tree avenue
Damyang Metasequoia Road
national park
Deogyusan National Park
mountain
Dobongsan Mountain
viewpoint
Dodamsambong, Danyang
river confluence
Dumulmeori
cape
Ganjeolgot Cape
national park
Gayasan National Park
volcanic cone
Geomunoreum
islands
Gogunsan Islands
cave
Gosu Cave
mountain
Gwanaksan Mountain
beach
Gwangalli Beach
orchard village
Gwangyang Maehwa Village
lagoon
Gyeongpo Lake
national park
Gyeryongsan National Park
sea rocks
Haegeumgang Rock
beach
Haeundae Beach
beach
Hakdong Mongdol Beach
national park
Hallasan National Park
national park
Hallyeohaesang National Park
beach
Hamdeok Beach
viewpoint
Hanbando Cliff
park
Haneul Park
island
Hongdo Island
mountain
Hwangmaesan Mountain
cave
Hwanseongul Cave
beach
Hyeopjae Beach
coastal trail
Igidae Coastal Walk
mountain
Inwangsan Mountain
beach
Jangho Beach
island
Jebudo Island
island
Jeju Island
trail
Jeju Olle Trail
waterfall
Jeongbang Waterfall
beach
Jeongdongjin Beach
tidal causeway
Jindo Sea Road
national park
Jirisan National Park
garden
Juknokwon Bamboo Garden
rock formation
Jusangjeolli Cliff
reservoir
Jusanji Pond
national park
Juwangsan National Park
beach
Kkotji Beach
mountain
Maisan Mountain
mountain
Manisan Mountain
cave
Manjanggul Lava Tube
island
Marado Island
rock formation
Mokpo Gatbawi Rock
beach
Muchangpo Beach
national park
Mudeungsan National Park
island
Muuido Island
national park
Naejangsan National Park
waterfall valley
Naeyeonsan Twelve Falls
island
Nami Island
national park
Odaesan National Park
island
Odongdo Island
mineral spring
Osaek Mineral Springs
mountain
Palgongsan Mountain
lava dome
Sanbangsan Mountain
forest
Sangnim Forest
crater
Sangumburi Crater
lake
Sanjeong Lake
garden
Semiwon Garden
island
Seokmodo Island
mountain
Seongsan Ilchulbong
provincial park
Seonunsan Provincial Park
park
Seonyudo Park
cape
Seopjikoji
national park
Seoraksan National Park
park
Seoul Forest
mountain
Sinbulsan Mountain
dunes
Sinduri Coastal Dunes
national park
Sobaeksan National Park
estuary
Soesokkak Estuary
national park
Songnisan National Park
hot spring
Suanbo Hot Springs
wetland
Suncheonman Bay Wetland
national park
Taeanhaean National Park
national park
Taebaeksan National Park
park
Taehwagang Bamboo Grove
viewpoint
Taejongdae
trail
The Han River Parks
cape
Ttangkkeut Land's End
island
Udo Island
island
Ulleungdo Island
rock formation
Ulsanbawi Rock
lake
Upo Wetland
island
Wando Island
headland
Windy Hill, Geoje
national park
Wolchulsan National Park
beach
Woljeongri Beach
forest
Wondaeri Birch Forest
national park
Woraksan National Park
rock formation
Yangnam Columnar Joints
coastal formation
Yongmeori Coast
mountain
Yongmunsan Mountain
volcanic cone
Yongnuni Oreum
Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.
Open the full Landmarks & history page → skyscraper
63 Building
archaeological site
Amsadong Prehistoric Site
temple
Baegyangsa Temple
temple
Baekdamsa Temple
rock art
Bangudae Petroglyphs
monument
Beomeosa Temple
monument
Beopjusa Temple
temple
Bomunsa Temple
temple
Bongeunsa Temple
monument
Bongjeongsa Temple
hermitage
Boriam Hermitage
bell pavilion
Bosingak Belfry
old town
Bukchon Hanok Village
monument
Bulguksa and Seokguram
temple
Bunhwangsa Temple
old town
Busan and Gamcheon Culture Village
monument
Buseoksa Temple
fortress
Busosanseong Fortress
palace
Changdeokgung Palace and the Secret Garden
palace
Changgyeonggung Palace
observatory
Cheomseongdae Observatory
relocated village
Cheongpung Cultural Complex
temple
Cheongpyeongsa Temple
temple
Daeheungsa Temple
archaeological site
Daereungwon Tumuli Park
tombs
Daeseongdong Tombs
palace
Deoksugung Palace
cultural centre
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
palace site
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
monument
Donggureung Royal Tombs
temple
Donghaksa Temple
temple
Donghwasa Temple
shrine
Dongmyo Shrine
monument
Dosan Seowon
archaeological site
Gameunsa Temple Site
temple
Gapsa Temple
rock carving
Gatbawi Buddha
fortress
Geumjeongsanseong Fortress
temple
Geumsansa Temple
temple
Gilsangsa Temple
prehistoric site
Gochang Dolmen Site
fortress
Gongsanseong Fortress
historic site
Goryeo Palace Site
temple
Guinsa Temple
garden pond
Gungnamji Pond
temple
Gwanchoksa Temple
pavilion
Gwanghallu Pavilion
square
Gwanghwamun Square
royal tomb
Gwangneung Royal Tomb
palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace
shrine
Gyeonggijeon Shrine
palace
Gyeonghuigung Palace
archaeological site
Gyeongju
monument
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
monument
Haeinsa Temple
fortress
Haemieupseong Fortress
city gate
Heunginjimun Gate
lighthouse
Homigot Lighthouse
temple
Hwaeomsa Temple
archaeological site
Hwangnyongsa Temple Site
fortress
Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon
palace
Hwaseong Haenggung Palace
hermitage
Hyangiram Hermitage
historic house
Imcheonggak House
temple
Jeondeungsa Temple
church
Jeondong Catholic Cathedral
ruins
Jeongnimsa Temple Site, Buyeo
old town
Jeonju Hanok Village
temple
Jikjisa Temple
stone bridge
Jincheon Nongdari Bridge
fortress
Jinjuseong Fortress
temple
Jogyesa Temple
monument
Jongmyo Shrine
pavilion
Jukseoru Pavilion
pagoda
Jungangtap Pagoda
temple
Magoksa Temple
archaeological site
Mireuksa Temple Site
archaeological site
Mongchontoseong Fortress
historic road
Mungyeong Saejae Pass
tomb
Munmu Underwater Tomb
cathedral
Myeongdong Cathedral
temple
Naesosa Temple
old town
Naganeupseong Walled Village
cliff
Nakhwaam Rock
temple
Naksansa Temple
fortress
Namhansanseong
historic house
Ojukheon House
fortress
Ondal Sanseong Fortress
royal tombs
Oreung Royal Tombs
monument
Piram Seowon
garden site
Poseokjeong Pavilion Site
city gate
Pungnammun Gate
temple
Samgwangsa Temple
fortress
Sangdangsanseong Fortress
temple
Sangwonsa Temple
grotto
Seokguram Grotto
royal tombs
Seolleung and Jeongneung Tombs
temple
Seonamsa Temple
old town
Seongeup Folk Village
historic house
Seongyojang House
rock carving
Seosan Rock-Carved Buddha Triad
temple
Silleuksa Temple
temple
Sinheungsa Temple
temple
Songgwangsa Temple
garden
Soswaewon Garden
temple
Ssanggyesa Temple
temple
Sudeoksa Temple
city gate
Sungnyemun Gate
temple
Tapsa Temple
monument
The DMZ
archaeological site
The Ganghwa Dolmens
fortress
The Seoul City Wall
royal tomb
Tomb of King Muryeong
temple
Tongdosa Temple
reservoir
Uirimji Reservoir
historic house
Unhyeongung Royal Residence
monument
Unjusa Temple
temple
Unmunsa Temple
archaeological site
Wanggung-ri Historic Site
temple
Waujeongsa Temple
bridge
Woljeonggyo Bridge
temple
Woljeongsa Temple
footbridge
Woryeonggyo Bridge
temple
Yakcheonsa Temple
old town
Yangdong Folk Village
pavilion
Yeongnamnu Pavilion
royal tomb
Yeongneung Royal Tomb
park
Yongdusan Park
temple
Yongjusa Temple
royal tombs
Yungneung and Geolleung Tombs
Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.
Open the full Museums & culture page → tradition
Andong Hahoe Folk Village
tradition
Arirang
tradition
Bojagi Wrapping Cloths
festival
Boryeong Mud Festival
tradition
Buchaechum Fan Dance
cinema
Busan Cinema Center
festival
Busan Fireworks Festival
museum
Buyeo National Museum
Confucian academy
Byeongsan Seowon
village
Changpyeong Slow City
museum
Cheongju Early Printing Museum
tradition
Cheoyongmu Court Dance
holiday
Chuseok Traditions
craft
Daemokjang Carpentry
terraced fields
Daraengi Village
neighbourhood
Dongpirang Mural Village
theme village
Donguibogam Village
neighbourhood
Eunpyeong Hanok Village
tradition
Ganggangsullae
craft
Ganghwa Hwamunseok
kiln site
Gangjin Celadon
festival
Gangneung Danoje Festival
festival
Geumsan Insam Festival
temple
Golgulsa Temple Sunmudo
museum
Gongju National Museum
festival
Goyang Flower Festival
art biennale
Gwangju Biennale
village
Gyochon Traditional Village
scene
Hallyu Kpop Culture
festival
Hampyeong Butterfly Festival
tradition
Hanji Paper Making
craft
Hansan Ramie Weaving
neighbourhood
Huinnyeoul Culture Village
festival
Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival
tradition
Icheon Ceramic Village
neighbourhood
Ikseondong Hanok Village
street
Insadong
tradition
Jangseung Village Guardians
festival
Jarasum Jazz Festival
festival
Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival
festival
Jinju Namgang Yudeung Festival
bathhouse
Jjimjilbang Culture
tradition
Jultagi Tightrope Walking
street
Kim Gwangseok Street
tradition
Korean Calligraphy
tradition
Korean Tea Ceremony
tradition
Korean Traditional Archery
gallery
Leeum Museum of Art
tradition
Minhwa Folk Painting
art museum
MMCA Seoul
festival
Muju Firefly Festival
craft
Mungyeong Chasabal
art museum
Museum SAN
craft
Najeonchilgi Lacquerware
tradition
Namsadang Nori
open-air museum
Namsangol Hanok Village
theatre show
Nanta Show
concert hall
National Gugak Center
museum
National Hangeul Museum
performance centre
National Intangible Heritage Center
tradition
Nongak and Samulnori
entertainment
Noraebang Culture
village
Oeam Folk Village
craft village
Oegosan Onggi Village
Confucian academy
Oksan Seowon
tradition
Ondol and Hanok Stays
village
Otgol Village
tradition
Pansori Epic Chant
ceremony
Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
neighbourhood
Seochon Hanok Village
museum
Seoul Museum of Craft Art
museum
Seoul Museum of History
Confucian academy
Sosu Seowon
tradition
Ssireum Wrestling
Confucian academy
Sungkyunkwan
martial art
Taekkyeon
tradition
Talchum Mask Dance
tradition
Templestay Program
tradition
The Haenyeo of Jeju
open-air museum
The Korean Folk Village
museum
The National Museum of Korea
tradition
Wearing Hanbok
neighbourhood
Yangnim Penguin Village
market
Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine Market
festival
Yeondeunghoe Lantern Festival
ritual
Yeongsanjae Ritual
festival
Yeouido Spring Flower Festival
Attractions & fun Theme parks, zoos, aquariums, towers and the built attractions families actually queue for.
Open the full Attractions & fun page → reconstruction
Baekje Cultural Land
fountain
Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain
arboretum
Camellia Hill
urban stream
Cheonggyecheon Stream
aquarium
COEX Aquarium
theme park
Everland
rail bike
Gangchon Rail Park
former mine
Gwangmyeong Cave
gardens
Hallim Park
art park
Haslla Art World
district
Hongdae
neighbourhood
Ihwa Mural Village
neighbourhood
Jaman Mural Village
museum village
Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Village
theme park
Lotte World
viewing walkway
Mancheonha Skywalk
cable car
Mokpo Marine Cable Car
tower
N Seoul Tower
village
Namhae German Village
viewing platform
Oryukdo Skywalk
theme village
Petite France
quarry park
Pocheon Art Valley
islands
Purple Islands
zoo
Seoul Grand Park
tower
Seoul Sky at Lotte World Tower
elevated park
Seoullo 7017
luge track
Skyline Luge Tongyeong
suspension bridge
Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge
park
Songdo Central Park
cable car
Songdo Marine Cable Car
viewing walkway
Soyanggang Skywalk
sculpture
Space Walk Pohang
library
Starfield Library
film set
Suncheon Open Film Set
botanical garden
Suncheonman Bay National Garden
botanical garden
The Garden of Morning Calm
cable car
Tongyeong Cable Car
waterfront
Wolmido Island
cable car
Yeosu Cable Car
ski resort
Yongpyong Ski Resort
hot springs
Yuseong Hot Springs
Food & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.
Open the full Food & drink page → food street
Andong Jjimdak Alley
distillery
Andong Soju
local speciality
Beolgyo Cockle Cuisine
local speciality
Beopseongpo Gulbi
food street
BIFF Square Street Food
night market
Bupyeong Kkangtong Market
food village
Chodang Sundubu Village
food street
Chuncheon Dakgalbi Alley
local speciality
Chungmu Gimbap
festival
Daegu Chimac Festival
coffee culture
Gangneung Coffee Street
local speciality
Ganjang Gejang
market
Gukje Market
local speciality
Guryongpo Gwamegi
market
Gwangjang Market
tea fields
Hadong Wild Tea Fields
local speciality
Incheon Chinatown Jajangmyeon
market
Jagalchi Fish Market
dish
Jang, the Fermented Pastes
food street
Jeju Black Pork Street
dish
Jeonju Bibimbap
market
Jeonju Nambu Market
salt fields
Jeungdo Salt Farms
market
Jumunjin Seafood Market
dish
Kimjang, the Kimchi Making
tradition
Korean Barbecue Culture
dish
Korean Cuisine
tradition
Makgeolli Brewing
local speciality
Naju Gomtang
market
Namdaemun Market
tradition
Namdo Hanjeongsik
market
Noryangjin Fish Market
tea museum
Osulloc Tea Museum
market
Punggi Ginseng Market
local speciality
Samgyetang
market
Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market
market
Seomun Market and Night Market
market
Sokcho Tourist and Fishery Market
local speciality
Suwon Wang Galbi
market
Tongin Market
market
Tongyeong Jungang Market
tradition
Tteok Rice Cakes
food street