Letโs explore some of the most beautiful South Korea tourist places!!
South Korea is a beautiful country located in Eastern Asia. It lies on the south side of the Korean peninsula and covers at least 45% of it, while North Korea covers the rest.
South Korea shares its boundary with North Korea on the Northern side, on the East side with the Sea of Japan, The Yellow Sea on the West, and the South by the South China Sea.
If you are thinking of visiting South Korea on holiday, the trip would surely be pretty awesome and memorable.
The perfect weather conditions and the beautiful landmass mass of South Korea are the perfect tourist attractions and everything a tourist could hope for in a holiday destination.
South Koreaโs vast, rich and fascinating history, Korean culture, absolutely delicious food, and outstanding tourism architecture ranging from Buddhist Temples on the mountain tops to modern cities like Seoul, the capital itself.
Some other South Korean tourist places to visit that serve as a major tourist attractions are the beautiful mountains of the country, the cherry blossoms, the well developed and beautiful railway systems, the National Park, the Korean cultural and historical sites, and the most unique of all; The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which is a no manโs land between the borders of South and North Korea.
This article will discuss several amazing places to visit in South Korea to make your vacations memorable.
Top South Korea Tourist Places
As mentioned above, the Korean peninsula is a wonderful place to take vacations. There are several amenities and opportunities to have fun with and enrich your holiday experiences with the beauty of South Korea.
Some of the most beautiful South Korea tourist places to visit are as discussed below:
1. Seoul: The capital city
Seoul, the capital city, is South Koreaโs largest city and is a beautiful place to visit, having so much to explore, ranging from skyscrapers to shopping malls and historical palaces to modern towers. Visiting Seoul can no doubt add an amazing experience to your journey.
The N Seoul tower
The N Seoul Tower is the symbol of Seoul, located in Central Seoul. The tower stands 237m above the ground. It is an important tourist spot as people visit the tower, and they get to climb it and enjoy the panoramic views of Seoul from its observatory.
The N Seoul Tower was established at the highest point to glance at the most beautiful images of the city. It was built in 1969 for auto transmission and broadcast radio signals across the capital.
The tower was the areaโs first general radio wave Tower delivering TV and radio broadcasting in the Metropolitan area. The N Seoul Towerโs name was changed in 2005, and the โNโ was added, which stood for โNewโ and โNatureโ.
You can do many things at the top of the tower, including enjoying good food in the N Grill French restaurant and glancing at the amazing view from the digital observatory and the pavilion cultural space.
The observatory offers a 360-degree view of the capital city of Seoul and beyond. Open-air terraces and the wooden deck are popular for attaching couplesโ padlocks.
There is a fine rotating restaurant point of the n Seoul Tower the admission to the battery costs around 1000 Won and 1000 Won for senior citizens.
Your visit to the tower would be a wonderful experience added to your list.
2. Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace is a beautiful historic site in Seoul. The Palace was built in 1395 by King Taejo. There are more than 300 buildings to be explored by the tourists in this palace.
The best places include the Gyeonghoe-ru Pavilion, Hyangwonjeong Pond, and the royal audience chamber sculptures, which are still intact, and we get a glimpse of ancient Korea and Korean culture.
When you are visiting the Gyeongbokgung Palace, there is a must-visit structure every tourist goes for, which lies north of the main building, and the name is Hyangwonjeong pond. The orders of King Gojong constructed this beautiful and stress-relieving pond.
Between 10:00 a.m. And 3:30 p.m. You get free guided Tours in the Gyeongbokgung Palace, which usually takes place in front of the information centre at the Gwanghwamun Gate.
3. The Lotte World Tower
Lotte World Tower is located in central Seoul and is considered one of the worldโs largest indoor theme parks.
There are several amazing rides and an ice skating rink, which is an amusement park, and every tourist should visit the place at least once.
Fees here are according to the timing of the entry. The tower offers globally themed rides, the French Revolution roller coaster and the Jurassic Park-inspired water ride, which has an amazing view of animatronic dinosaurs.
Here is the Korean Folk Museum, which offers indoor adventure where the people learn about the countryโs rich history and culture through miniature villages and artifacts that go back over 5000 years.
Another outdoor theme park offered by the place is Magic Island. This amazing place at the park is themed as a medieval-style magic Castle on an island between a lake.
4. Bongeunsa Temple
To look at traditional Korean Buddhist practices and cultural and spiritual events, visit the temple. The temple is surrounded by greenery from all sides, and the place is very calm and quiet.
There are several artifacts, such as woodblock carvings of Buddha and the humungous statue of Maitreya Buddha, which can be found on the temple grounds.
5. The Bukchon Hanok Village
Hanokโs are traditional Korean homes in this Bukchon Hanok village houses hundreds of them. Look at the traditional housing system of Korea in this village.
This village has stood in place since the Joseon dynasty and has remained intact without losing its integrity to the tradition.
The Bukchon Hanok village is known as Seoulโs beautiful district a many of these buildings operate as guest houses, restaurants and tea houses and cultural centres.
There are several museums in the beautiful village of Bukchon Hanok. The Buckchon Museum, Gahoe Museum, Han Sangsu Embroidery Museum, and the Museum of Korean art.
6. Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace is one of the 5 most well-preserved royal palaces of South Korea and serves as another tourist attraction. This palace was listed as a UNESCO world heritage site in 1997. The royal palace is located at the foot of a mountain named Ungbong Peak.
Changdeokgung Palace is where the Royal family lived. The palace consists of the royal familyโs residence, open corridors, and paved corridors. The tourists are free to explore on their visit.
The palace is an entire complex of buildings where each one of the buildings serves a different purpose. Among them are libraries, accommodations, meeting rooms, dining rooms, and other rooms used for different purposes.
6. National Museum of Korea
Situated in Seoul, this National Museum is so informative and rich in the history of Korea that it cant be explored in a day. You will need to take more visits to explore it completely.
The National Museum presents the history and story of Korean culture and its people with a vast collection of art forms, Fascinating history, and archaeological artifacts.
You may visit this museum, and you wonโt be disappointed. You may find everything that goes way back to the stone age. It can enrich your knowledge and experience during your visit to South Korea.
7. Seoulโs Street Food Market
Korea is considered one of the greatest food cultures in the world. Korea is extremely popular for its street food. It is a common saying that your visit to Korea is incomplete if you do not try the street food.
The Gwangjang Market in Central Seoul is considered a paradise for people who love to eat. The entire market is covered with Korean specialties, and hundreds of food stalls can be found.
Talking about these food stalls in the market, you may be surprised to find out that most of these are like mini restaurants as they provide stools and counters to make it convenient to sit down and eat comfortably.
These mini restaurants provide such delicious Korean dishes you might have a lasting impact on the food on your mind.
8. Busan
Busan is a coastal city and the second-largest city and seaport in South Korea. The major tourist attractions are the beautiful beaches for Busanโs coast is lined with the most beautiful of them, and the resorts around are just outstanding.
When visiting Busanโs beaches, you would love the seafood of the Jagalchi Market, which is South Koreaโs largest commercial seafood market; where some part of the market is open to the customers, and there are many small restaurants in the area which cook as per your requirements so that you can have a taste of the amazing dishes.
Another tourist attraction in Busan is the Gamcheon culture village and the European-style built Hillside village on the cliffs above the sea. This place is so amazing and beautiful that every year thousands of international visitors come to visit Busan.
The Gamcheon culture village is most popularly known for its layered streets, houses, and streets, more like a labyrinth.
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Beomeosa Temple is considered an Urban Temple, and it is a long hike to reach, but when you get there, it is well worth it. The temple is breathtakingly beautiful and well maintained and set on a beautiful high mountain with lush greenery.
Behind the Beomeosa Temple, there is a mountain, and the hike is also long, but if you are an adventure seeker, you might be interested in it. It will only make your vacation experience better.
9. Jeju Island
Jeju Island is a volcanic island situated on the southern coast of the Korea Strait. This island attracts tourists from around the globe but most importantly from Japan and Pan-Asian countries.
Jeju Island has one of the Natural World Heritage Sites: The Jeju Volcanic Island and lava tubes. The Hallasan is the tallest mountain in South Korea and is a dormant volcano.
There are 360 small satellite volcanoes around it. It lies 1950 m above sea level.
The island is known widely for its scenic beauty in entire East Asia. Its awe-inspiring scenic beauty ranges widely from incredibly beautiful sunset points, including the Seongsan Sunrise Peak, to the surreal white sand beaches and the areaโs resorts.
Of the beaches, the Jungmun Beach is the most popular one and is popular for its diving women as they can be seen jumping from the heights of hundreds of feet to catch different types of seafood.
The island is also rich with hiking trails as it has hundreds of miles of it. It also has lots and lots of hot springs and health spas. It proves to be another adventure spot in South Korea for tourists visiting.
Talking about islands, there is another island named Nami Island, a tiny half-moon-shaped island located in Chuncheon, South Korea. It gets its name from General Nami, a notable figure there.
The island is popular for its serene beauty and has been a shooting spot for many Korean dramas.
10. Jingwansa Temple
Jingwansa Temple is one of the ancient temples that offers us not the experience of an Ancient Buddhist Temple but also of a beautiful National park.
The temple was established in 1000BCE and offered several programs through which the visitors and the tourists can experience and understand Buddhism and the monkโs lifestyle.
It could be an even better attraction for foodies as the people up there grow their own food on-site and cook as per the customer requirements. The temple also offers overnight stays and meals and a few educational programs that show the ancient temple operations and sustenance.
You can explore the temple area and visit the Bukhansan national park as the ancient temple is inside it. The Bukhansan national park offers three peaks to climb and miles and miles of hiking trails to explore the area.
You can find the ruins of an ancient fortress alongside the trails. You can also find the serene beauty around the park if you wait.
11. Seoraksan National Park
This majestic national park is a natural wonderland. Seoraksan national park is Koreaโs first national park, and it has a wide range of interesting things to see.
The park is widely known for its wide range of diversity. There are also two huge Buddhist Temples inside this majestic national park.
If you are tired of exploring the national park on foot, cable cars are at your service there. They take you up to Seoraksan Mountain, from where you can enjoy the true beauty of the place.
Many hiking trails may suit everyone ranging from a beginner to fitness enthusiasts.
12. Dadohaehaesang national park
Dadohaehaesang national park is the largest national park in South Korea. This park is a marine national park and is considered a Hidden Gem in the Yellow Sea.
This park includes 7 different areas along the southwestern coast, and it also comprises rocky islands, peninsulas, and the sea. The national park offers miles of absolutely stunning hiking experience.
13. Andong Hahoe Folk Village
The Andong hahoe folk village is a traditional Korean village whose history goes back to the Joseon Dynasty, and it is located in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea. Gyeongsangbukis the Spiritual capital of South Korea.
โHahoeโ in Andong hahoe folk village means the village is surrounded by water because the water of the Nakdong River surrounds the village. The village was founded in the 15th century and continued to expand to its current size until the 19th century.
This village is popular among visitors and tourists because of its cultural value, which got it to the UNESCO world heritage site in 2010.
14. Gyeongju National Park
Gyeongju National Park is located in the province of Gyeongsangbuk-do. This national park is the countryโs only historical national park and got designated as one in 1968.
This national park consists of 7 different mountains, and the views and landscape of this place are really breathtaking. The national park area is full of Buddhist statues and stone carvings.
It is a must-visit place for people who love nature. It contains wonderful landscapes and many UNESCO sites. Several hiking trails are available for people who want to go hiking. Bus rides are also available for tourists who wish to choose such.
15. Gyeongju National Museum
Gyeongju National Museum has a collection of holdings largely devoted to the Silla Kingdom. The museum is located adjacent to the royal tomb complex.
The museum was founded in 1945, and it is a branch of the National Museum of Korea. The museum was upgraded as โGyeongju National Museumโ in 1975 and has been under expansion since then.
The nerd tourists who love to explore the history of a certain place would find this place really informative.
Both North and South Korea has a lot of attraction for tourists. And you wouldnโt regret visiting Korea for a second.
I hope with the help of this article, you make the most of your trip.
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