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  1. 4.5 Seoul Metro (12.7k reviews) Seoul
    - Very well interconnected and clean subway network
    Public Transportation Systems
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  2. 4.5 Gyeongbokgung Palace (10.7k reviews) Seoul
    - An absolute must see
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
    Gyeongbokgung Palace image
  3. 4.5 Myeongdong Shopping Street (10.4k reviews) Seoul
    - A great night market with tons of options
    Wednesday: Spent 2-3 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    Myeongdong Shopping Street image
  4. 4.0 N Seoul Tower (9.482 reviews) Seoul
    - Seoul Tower
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Observation Decks & Towers
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  5. 4.0 Insadong (6.411 reviews) from $16.60 Seoul
    - Bourbon Street of Seoul
    Spent 2-3 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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  6. 4.0 Bukchon Hanok Village (5.263 reviews) Seoul
    - Quaint, Beautiful
    Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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  7. 4.5 Changdeokgung Palace (4.637 reviews) Seoul
    - Stunning architecture and history!
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Gardens
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  8. 4.5 The War Memorial of Korea (4.292 reviews) Seoul
    - Korea's most important museum
    Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums
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  9. 4.5 Cheonggyecheon Stream (3.955 reviews) Seoul
    - Love this place. Simple and serene
    Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water • Historic Walking Areas
    Cheonggyecheon Stream image
  10. 4.0 Haeundae Beach (3.432 reviews) Busan
    - ASEAN - South Korea event
    Beaches
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  11. 4.0 Lotte World (3.320 reviews) Seoul
    - Muslim Prayer Room at Lotte World (Indoor Adventure Park), Seoul
    Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks
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  12. 4.5 Busan Gamcheon Culture Village (2.987 reviews) Busan
    - Slowly enjoying
    Neighborhoods • Flea & Street Markets
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  13. 4.0 Namdaemun Market (2.900 reviews) Seoul
    - Perfect place to shop!! Bargains!
    Spent 2-3 hours Flea & Street Markets
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  14. 4.5 National Museum of Korea (2.377 reviews) Seoul
    - Who wants to see a museum...I do!
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours History Museums
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  15. 4.0 Kwangjang Market (2.321 reviews) Seoul
    - Cheaper food than other but not cheapest
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Flea & Street Markets
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  16. 4.5 Haedong Yonggungsa (2.304 reviews) Busan
    - This place is amazing. A must see!
    Religious Sites
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  17. 4.5 Hongik University Street (2.263 reviews) Seoul
    - Seoul never sleeps here!
    Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
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  18. 4.5 Namsan Park (2.218 reviews) Seoul
    - Must wee
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Parks • Gardens
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  19. 4.0 Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) (2.213 reviews) Seoul
    - What a beautiful structure!
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
    Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) image
  20. 4.5 Seongsan Ilchulbong (2.029 reviews) Jeju Island
    - Celebrating New Year 2020
    Mountains • Geologic Formations
    Seongsan Ilchulbong image
  21. 4.5 Nami Island (1.894 reviews) Gangwon-do
    - Exciting
    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 9:45 PM Spent 2-3 hours Islands
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  22. 4.5 Everland (1.812 reviews) from $33.74 Gyeonggi-do
    - Winter wonderland! Fun for kids
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks
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  23. 4.0 Jagalchi Market (1.662 reviews) Busan
    - A fun experience
    Flea & Street Markets
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  24. 4.5 Hangang Park (1.568 reviews) Seoul
    - Very nice
    Spent 1-2 hours Parks
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  25. 4.0 BIFF Square (1.339 reviews) Busan
    - Bustling street with many food stalls
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
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  26. 4.5 Bongeunsa Temple (1.314 reviews) Seoul
    - Amazing "Thursday Templelife Program!"
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
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  27. 4.0 Manjanggul Cave (1.311 reviews) Jeju Island
    - Must visit for Volcano Lava and Nature lovers
    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Caverns & Caves
    Manjanggul Cave image
  28. 4.5 Bulguksa Temple (1.289 reviews) Gyeongsangbuk-do
    - Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Religious Sites
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  29. 4.0 O’sulloc Tea Museum (1.130 reviews) Jeju Island
    - Touristy but fun place for photos and shopping
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums
    O’sulloc Tea Museum image
  30. 4.0 Cheonjiyeon Falls (1.129 reviews) Jeju Island
    - Beautiful and Calming Waterfall in Seogwipo
    Waterfalls
    Cheonjiyeon Falls image
  31. 4.0 Yongdusan Park (1.122 reviews) Busan
    - One of the Busan's attraction
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks
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  32. 4.5 KTX (Korea Train Express) (1.114 reviews) Seoul
    - Great Experience
    Public Transportation Systems
    KTX (Korea Train Express) image
  33. 4.5 Myeong-dong Cathedral (1.103 reviews) Seoul
    - Holy
    Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    Myeong-dong Cathedral image
  34. 4.5 Bukhansan National Park (1.102 reviews) Seoul
    - Great hike to the peak - 5.5 hour hike from end to end
    Spent More than 3 hours National Parks
    Bukhansan National Park image
  35. 4.5 Hallasan National Park (1.086 reviews) Jeju Island
    - Majetic view of Jeju City
    Mountains • National Parks • Forests
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  36. 4.0 Deoksugung (1.078 reviews) Seoul
    - Wonderful palace and unrivaled gardens
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
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  37. 4.5 Udo (1.073 reviews) Jeju Island
    - Day trip from Jeju
    Islands
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  38. 4.5 DMZ (1.052 reviews) Gyeonggi-do
    - Exciting and unique experience
    Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites
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  39. 4.5 AREX (Airport Railroad Express) (1.049 reviews) Incheon
    - Comfortable way to go from Incheon to town but more time needed than limousine bus......
    Rail Services
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  40. 4.5 Taejongdae (1.041 reviews) Busan
    - See Japan From Busan
    Lookouts
    Taejongdae image
  41. 4.5 Jogyesa Temple (1.021 reviews) Seoul
    - Busy temple
    Spent 1-2 hours Religious Sites • Monuments & Statues
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  42. 4.5 Seoraksan National Park (1.020 reviews) Gangwon-do
    - Breathtaking views, a must do
    Spent More than 3 hours National Parks
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  43. 4.5 Gwangandaegyo Bridge (1.016 reviews) Busan
    - Stunning structure.
    Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
    Gwangandaegyo Bridge image
  44. 4.5 Gwangalli Beach (999 reviews) Busan
    - A beach view with the Diamond bridge.
    Beaches
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  45. 4.0 Gwanghwamun Gate (984 reviews) Seoul
    - Beautiful gate, especially at night!
    Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
    Gwanghwamun Gate image
  46. 4.5 National Folk Museum of Korea (968 reviews) Seoul
    - A mase of Korean history and culture
    Speciality Museums • Art Museums
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  47. 4.5 Hwaseong Fortress (967 reviews) Gyeonggi-do
    - Let us go back to Joseon dynasty
    Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
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  48. 4.0 Busan Metro (956 reviews) Busan
    - The operation manager in Nampo station is very professional and helpful
    Public Transportation Systems
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  49. 4.5 Beomeosa Temple (910 reviews) Busan
    - A peaceful temple on the outskirts of Busan
    Religious Sites
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  50. 4.5 Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (873 reviews) Gyeongsangbuk-do
    - Beautiful Historic Park at Night
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Bodies of Water
    Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond image

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