South Korea Tourist Attractions

Discover the trails and tales of the best places to visit in South Korea

South Korea is an elusive and exotic land that offers many wonders. There’s much more to see besides South Korea’s dazzling capital, Seoul. You will be jumbled while selecting the best places to visit in South Korea because there are not one or two but many. South Korea has many unbelievable places to explore, whether natural sights or urban delights. South Korea sways every tourist's heart with its charm, from traditional folk villages to vibrant cities to breathtaking islands and spectacular natural vistas. South Korea Attractions range from Seoul to Busan to Jeju Island, Suwon to Chuncheon to Jeonju, and many more. The list goes on. You need more than a few days to explore the whole of South Korea and its mind-blowing attractions. South Korea is home to various traditions that the people of Korea have kept alive throughout the centuries. It’s not unusual to find South Korean people wearing traditional clothes and watching them perform Korean dance to typical Korean music. One of the main reasons people visit South Korea is its year-round festivals. They are one of the South Korea tourist attractions. As the snow melts and spring begins to bloom, many tourists visit South Korea to see the pink and white cherry blossoms. Among the delightful attractions, one of the most beautiful places to visit in South Korea is its quiet countryside. Besides, tempting South Korean food is everyone’s favorite. And that counts as one of the main reasons why tourists love this country so much. Keeping aside South Korea’s historic landmarks, its futuristic modernity is one of the top things that attract many tourists.
 
Seoul, the largest city in South Korea, is a major tourist attraction in South Korea. There are many places to see in Seoul, which includes Bukchon Hanok Traditional Village, the National Museum of Korea, Lotte World Tower, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and more. If you are visiting Seoul, don’t forget to stop by Suwon. It is another top South Korea tourist attraction that is breathtakingly beautiful. The beach lover in you may believe that there are no beaches in South Korea, but wait. Don’t let your brain trick you into that thinking. Because Busan, the second largest city in South Korea, has beautiful coastlines. There are some pretty-looking beaches and resorts for tourists. And if you are in Busan, don’t forget to visit the Beomeosa Temple and Gamecheon. If you wish to experience the Korean version of Santorini, you must visit Gamecheon. It is one of the famous South Korea tourist spots. If you are missing mountains, lakes, and waterfalls, head straight to Seoraksan National Park. It is a small wonder of South Korea. Hallyeo Maritime, a graceful national park, has raw coastlines on over 300 islands. Each of them has thrilling hiking trails with incredible ocean and cliff views. It also has a cable car, known as Hallyeosudo Viewing Ropeway, which makes it one of the best South Korea tourist places. While riding in this cable car, you will be rewarded with impressive views of the countryside and coastlines.

As we have told you, there are countless places to visit in South Korea that will give you an unforgettable experience. From the National folk museum of Korea to Haeundae beach to Haedong Yonggung temple to Nami Island to Donggung Palace and more, South Korea offers endless options to tourists. You can be a part of the South Korean trail by following up with our travel experts to leverage our enticing tour packages.


Best Tourist Places to Visit in South Korea

Jeju Folklore and Natural History Museum

Jeju Folklore and Natural History Museum

Bulguksa

Bulguksa

Seokguram(Grotto)

Seokguram(Grotto)

Diamond Tower (Busan Tower)

Diamond Tower (Busan Tower)

Gwangan Bridge

Gwangan Bridge

Hallasan

Hallasan

Gwangchigi Beach

Gwangchigi Beach

Haeundae Beach

Haeundae Beach

Hahoe Folk Village

Hahoe Folk Village

Wol-Yeong-Gyo

Wol-Yeong-Gyo

Dosan Seowon

Dosan Seowon

Bulguksa temple

Bulguksa temple

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built-in 1395 it is located in northern Seoul South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty Gyeongbokgung served as the home of the Kings of the Joseon dynasty the Kings households as well as the government of Joseon.

Coex Aquarium

Coex Aquarium

The COEX Aquarium in Gangnam district Seoul is one of South Koreas Public Aquariums. The aquarium is housed within the COEX mall which is itself part of the larger COEX Convention & Exhibition Center. The aquarium opened in 2000.

The National Folk Museum of Korea

The National Folk Museum of Korea

The National Folk Museum of Korea is a national museum of South Korea located within the grounds of the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Jongno-gu Seoul. It uses replicas of historical objects to illustrate the history of the traditional life of the Korean people.

Nami Island

Nami Island

National Museum of Korea

National Museum of Korea

The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea and is the cultural organization that represents Korea.

N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower

The N Seoul Tower officially the YTN Seoul Tower and commonly known as Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower is a communication and observation tower located on Nam Mountain in central Seoul South Korea. The 236-meter-tall tower marks the second-highest point in Seoul.

War Memorial of Korea

War Memorial of Korea

The War Memorial of Korea is a museum located in Yongsan-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul South Korea. It opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters to exhibit and memorialize the military history of Korea.

Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history located on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of many alleys hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.

Imjingak Resort

Imjingak Resort

Imjingak is an important part of Korean history. Imjingak Resort has various war-related artifacts as well as spacious Pyeonghwa Nuri Park. The resort preserves the Freedom Bridge and Imjingang rail bridge from the Korean War to remind people of the past along with a Memorial Hall memorial monuments and recreational areas.

Cheonggyecheon

Cheonggyecheon

Cheonggyecheon is a 10.9-kilometre-long modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul South Korea. The massive urban renewal project is on the site of a stream that flowed before the rapid post-war economic development caused it to be covered by transportation infrastructure.

Petite France

Petite France

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Gyeonggi-do

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Gyeonggi-do

Hwaseong Fortress or Suwon Hwaseong is a fortification surrounding the center of Suwon the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do in South Korea. It was built from 1794 to 1796 by King Jeongjo of the Joseon dynasty to house and honor the remains of his father Prince Sado.

Lotte World

Lotte World

Seoraksan Sinheungsa Temple

Seoraksan Sinheungsa Temple

Seoraksan National Park

Seoraksan National Park

Haedong Yonggung Temple

Haedong Yonggung Temple

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Haeinsa

Haeinsa

Jogyesa

Jogyesa

Naejangsan National Park

Naejangsan National Park

Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond

Donggung Palace & Wolji Pond

Cheomseongdae

Cheomseongdae

Jeongbang Waterfall

Jeongbang Waterfall

Seoul Forest Park

Seoul Forest Park

Haneul Park

Haneul Park

Seoul Grand Park

Seoul Grand Park

Seopjikoji

Seopjikoji

Hyeopjae Beach

Hyeopjae Beach

Gwanghwamun Square

Gwanghwamun Square

Korean Folk Village

Korean Folk Village

Hwaseong Haenggung

Hwaseong Haenggung

Songdo Central Park

Songdo Central Park

Seongsan Ilchulbong

Seongsan Ilchulbong

Gwangjang Market

Gwangjang Market

Olympic Park seoul

Olympic Park seoul

Daereungwon Tomb Complex

Daereungwon Tomb Complex

Manjanggul Cave

Manjanggul Cave

Starfield Library

Starfield Library

Osulloc Tea Museum

Osulloc Tea Museum


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