The Top 20 Attractions in South Korea
There are plenty of places to see and visit in South Korea. Whether you love hiking or cycling, South Korea is a region where 20
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Last updated: September 23, 2025
In the park you can go on great hikes with different levels of difficulty. Please note that tours that are marked as challenging are actually challenging or strenuous!
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Great view of Seoul, especially in the evening. You can even see the city from the bathroom :-)
The tower restaurant serves good food.
The tower restaurant serves good food.
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Great Views and an absolutly beautiful way. We had snow and the climbing is more difficult, but with a little bit sweating and condition no problem :-)
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Free area in front of the actual palace, where the changing of the guard ceremony takes place.
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The North Gate of Geumjeongsanseong Fortress is located 1.6 km west of Beomeosa Temple, at the spot where the main ridge, descending southward from Godangbong Peak, rises again toward Wonhyobong âŚ
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The Bukhansan National Park is in the immediate vicinity of the South Korean capital Seoul and can be reached by metro. It is the major hiking and recreational area in âŚ
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Dongdaemun: "Great East Gate" or
Heung-in-ji-mun: "Gate of ascending goodness"
The South Korean capital Seoul originally had a status wall with four large and four small city gates. Dongdaemun Gate âŚ
Heung-in-ji-mun: "Gate of ascending goodness"
The South Korean capital Seoul originally had a status wall with four large and four small city gates. Dongdaemun Gate âŚ
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Gyeongbokgung Palace, located north of Gwanghwamun Square, is one of the most famous attractions in Korea. The palace was built in 1395 and is commonly referred to as the North Palace, the name means "blissful bliss".
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Namdaemun (Hangul: ë¨ë돸; hanja: ĺ大é, South Great Gate), officially known as the Sungnyemun (Hangul: ěëĄëŹ¸; hanja: ĺ´çŚŽé, Gate of Exalted Ceremonies), is one of the Eight Gates in the Fortress âŚ
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Great spot for a lunch break with your feet in the water and a ramen in your hand.
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