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