Explore in South Korea

Suncheon brings together a Ramsar-listed bay with golden reeds, a lived-in hanok village enclosed by Joseon-era ramparts, and a 9th-century Buddhist temple nestled in the Jogye mountains.

Destination

Ile De Jeju

Nami Island (Namiseom)

A crescent-shaped river island 60 km from Seoul, Namiseom is famous for its centuries-old tree-lined avenues and the filming locations of Winter Sonata. Nature, contemporary art, and Korean pop culture all in a half-day visit.

Destination

Gangneung

Gangneung, on the East Sea, combines pristine beaches, UNESCO-listed Confucian sites, ancient bamboo groves and one of South Korea's most vibrant coffee scenes. A complete destination just 2 hours from Seoul by KTX.

Destination

Ile De Jeju

Dongbaek Island (Dongbaekseom)

Dongbaekseom, Busan's 'camellia peninsula,' offers a free coastal trail, a forest in bloom from December to March, and the Nurimaru APEC House, steps away from Haeundae Beach.

Destination

Yeosu

Historic port in southern Corée du Sud overlooking an archipelago of 317 islands: Yeosu blends Joseon naval heritage, a maritime cable car, and illuminated nights over the bay.

BeachesIslands

Destination

Suwon

Just 30 km from Seoul, Suwon is home to the UNESCO-listed Hwaseong Fortress, the royal Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, and renowned cuisine. Our guide to visiting this Joseon-era city.

UNESCO SitesTemples

Destination

Séoul

Seoul

Seoul presents itself as a city of two faces: on one side, the chic and vibrant atmosphere of the business districts compares it to a metropolitan city, a worthy rival of Hong Kong or Tokyo; on the other side, the soul of the old city revives, to the delight of strollers, in the palaces of the Joseon dynasty and Buddhist temples.

MountainsUNESCO Sites

Destination

Seoraksan National Park

An iconic mountain range in South Korea near Sokcho, Seoraksan offers hiking, Buddhist temples, and autumn foliage renowned throughout Asia.

NatureMountains

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