We have already posted about the Top 10 Things to Do in South Korea, as well as the Top 10 Places to Visit in Jeju-do, so this week we thought we could take it nation wide and share information on the Top 10 Places to Visit in South Korea!
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Seoraksan mountain is one of the most famous mountains in Korea! Currently it is a UNESCO listed site (under the Biosphere Preservation District), and our number one place you have to visit.
The mountain is so big that it spreads across Sokcho, Inje, Goseong and Yangyang, so that when you visit the mountain you can always have an entirely new experience in a new location! The highest peak is called Daecheongbong. There are many other peaks, as well as many streams for you to follow. One of the most popular destinations within the mountains is Baekdamsa Temple. There is even a beautiful valley famous in Korean folkore for being the place where faeries would come and bathe.
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Haeundae Beach is located in Busan, and it is the most famous beach in South Korea. The beach is popular every season of the year, but be on the look out for many cultural events and festivals! The beach is famous for its night life, for its food, and also for the traditional games you can enjoy at the Folk Square!
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Jeonju Hanok Village is located in the city of Jeonju. It is probably the most famous traditional village, and a popular destination with people of all ages! There are over 800 traditional hanok houses located in this village, and it is an AMAZING photo opportunity! There are many interesting activities to do, and there is a hanok that has been set aside so that tourists can experience what a traditional Korean life would be like.
Many people like to visit Jeonju Hanok Village dressed in traditional clothing, so don’t be surprised! There are many shops in the area that will rent you a traditional costume for a few hours, so why not give it ago?
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Hwaseong Fortress is located in Suwon, in Gyeonggi-do. It is a huge fortress that has a large wall of 5.52k, and a lot of interesting military aspects that you can’t find anywhere else! The fortress has a lot of history and interesting stories behind it.
The Fortress is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, and there are a variety of performances and events that take place every day for you to really enjoy the fortress!
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If Jeonju is a beautiful hanok village, Hahoe is a more authentic and traditional folk village! The birthplace of many famous Korean scholars from the Joseon dynasty, even Queen Elizabeth has visited this location!
There are many beautiful sites at Hahoe visit that makes the trip worth the visit, as well as delicious local delicacies that are authentic and addictive! It is best recommended that you make a full day trip, because of the variety of interesting attractions held nearby.
The peak period is to visit in Autumn, when they hold the Andong Mask Dance Festival.
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Uleung Island is an entire island, but one of the most famous and popular points is the seaside road. It is located at the eastern end, and it is highly recommended that you visit in the summer or the fall!
The seaside road shows off extremely steep rock faces and a blue sea, and it is an exquisite place to visit.
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Does this photo look familiar? It might because it is one of the most famous spots for photo taking in the spring! It was featured in a drama called “Romance”, to a point that it is sometimes called “Romance Bridge”.
The best time to visit this place is in April, when the cherry blossoms are in full spring!
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Do you remember our snippet about Hallasan Mountain? We hope so! It is one of the most memorable landmarks of the island, and it has always been very popular with tourists! There are many different types of hiking courses on the mountain, making it easy for new hikers to venture out successfully!
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Daedun Mountain is especially beautiful in the autumn when the colors seep across the craggly surface of the mountain! The best place to see this is on the 81 meter higher Geumgang Suspension bridge, but it is not for the faint hearted!
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Last but definitely not least, Suncheonman Bay! It is a beautiful site covered with high reeds, and is it is the biggest colony of reeds in Korea. There is a large collection of rare birds that fly in this bay, so it is a great destination for bird watchers!
In order to get to Suncheon, visitors can either fly to Yeosu Airport from Gimpo or Jeju, and then take an airport bus to Suncheon.
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