Tourist Attractions in South Korea

  • 63 Building – Landmark skyscraper & entertainment area.
  • Bukchon Hanok Village – Heritage village with 600-year history.
  • Changdeokgung – Joseon dynasty palace & gardens.
  • Changgyeonggung – Palace, autumn leaf colour and historic site.
  • Cheonggyecheon – Urban park space with a restored stream.
  • Cheonjiyeon Waterfall – Waterfall and cliff.
  • Deoksugung – Palace with a Royal Guard ceremony.
  • Dongdaemun Design Plaza – Space-age venue with a design centre.
  • Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju – Picturesque 7th-century pond & palace.
  • Everland – Amusement park with rides & zoo animals.
  • Gukje Market – Busy market for street food & housewares.
  • Gwangalli Beach – Seaside resort and beach.
  • Gwanghwamun – Imposing gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace.
  • Gyeongbokgung – Historic palace with tours & a museum.
  • Gyeongju National Museum – Exhibits on Gyeongju’s royal heritage.
  • Haeundae Beach – Seaside resort and beach.
  • Hahoe Folk Village – Traditional 14th-15th century village.
  • Hallasan – Mountain, climbing, volcano, autumn leaf colour and hiking.
  • Heunginjimun – Historic gate of the Fortress Wall.
  • Hwaseong Fortress – 1700s city walls & 48 original buildings.
  • Insa-dong – Shopping, art, art museums, palaces and markets.
  • Jirisan – Autumn leaf colour, asian black bear, mountaineering, mountain and bear.
  • Jongmyo – Shrine to Joseon dynasty kings & queens.
  • Korean Folk Village – Traditional Korean houses & a theme park.
  • Lotte World – Adventure & water park with an aquarium.
  • Myeong-dong – Eclectic shopping & casual global dining.
  • N Seoul Tower – Tower with city views & a restaurant.
  • Namdaemun – Rebuilt city gate from the 14th century.
  • Namdaemun Market – Sprawling traditional marketplace.
  • Namiseom – Verdant island with art & culture events.
  • Namsan – Autumn leaf colour and romantic place.
  • National Folk Museum of Korea – Museum for Korean customs & culture.
  • National Museum of Korea – Modern home of Korea’s cultural exhibits.
  • National Palace Museum of Korea – Collection of Joseon Dynasty artifacts.
  • Sea Life Busan Aquarium – Aquarium and seaside resort.
  • Seongsan Ilchulbong – Volcano, nature, seaside resort, cave and mountain.
  • Seoraksan – Autumn leaf colour, mountain, ski resort, waterfall and hot spring.
  • Seoraksan National Park – National park with hiking & wildlife.
  • Seoul Grand Park – Entertainment area with zoos & exhibits.
  • Taejongdae – Elevated park with a seaside observatory.
  • The Garden of Morning Calm – Scenic destination with a tranquil feel.
  • Trickeye Museum Seoul – Art museum, museum and art.
  • War Memorial of Korea – War exhibitions, vehicles & monuments.
  • Yongdusan Park – Mountain park with an observation tower.