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Yongdusan Park

Perched on a hillside in Jung-gu, Yongdusan Park brings together Busan Tower, historic statues and sweeping views over the harbor. Easy access from Nampo metro station.

Yeouido

An island on the Han at the heart of Seoul, Yeouido brings together the capital's most-visited cherry blossom park, the river's landscaped banks and Korea's financial hub. A must-see in spring.

Yakcheonsa Temple

Yakcheonsa temple, located in Seogwipo on Jeju Island in South Korea, is one of the largest Buddhist temples in the country. Spectacular murals, a pagoda and a pine forest make it a truly distinctive site.

War Memorial of Korea (Musée de la Guerre de Corée)

The War Memorial of Korea spans two millennia of Korean military history, from antiquity through the Korean War. Free admission, open-air grounds with full-scale equipment, and immersive indoor galleries in Yongsan, Seoul.

Tumuli Park (Daereungwon)

In the heart of Gyeongju, Tumuli Park brings together roughly twenty royal burial mounds from the Silla Kingdom (4th–6th centuries), inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Only one mound, Cheonmachong, is open for interior exploration.

Taejongdae Park

At the southern tip of Yeongdo Island, Taejongdae Park combines granite cliffs, dense forest and a historic lighthouse overlooking the Korea Strait. A 4 km coastal loop, also accessible by small train, showcasing Busan's most striking natural vistas.

Suncheon Bay Wetland Reserve

A Ramsar-listed wetland and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Suncheon Bay stretches its reedy marshes and mudflats along South Korea's southern coast. An intact natural site, particularly spectacular in autumn during bird migration season.

Songgwangsa Temple

Founded in the 9th century within Jogyesan National Park, Songgwangsa is one of the three pillars of Korean Buddhism. An active monastic community, classical wooden architecture, and a renowned templestay program make it an essential spiritual destination.

Sinheungsa Temple

Founded in the 7th century, Sinheungsa Temple stands at the heart of Seoraksan National Park. Traditional architecture, a monumental bronze Buddha statue, and mountain trails make it a major stop near Sokcho.

War Memorial of Korea

The War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan traces Korean military history from antiquity to the present day. Free admission, an esplanade of outdoor equipment, and six permanent galleries make this site one of Asia's most comprehensive military museums.

National Museum of Korea

The National Museum of Korea in Yongsan houses 220,000 objects spanning six millennia of Korean history. Free admission, direct metro access, and essential for understanding Korean civilization.

Seongsan Ilchulbong

Seongsan Ilchulbong is a 182-meter volcanic crater rising at the eastern tip of Jeju Island, UNESCO-listed since 2007. Famous for its spectacular sunrises and traditional haenyeo divers, it offers breathtaking views over the Korean coastline.

Jusangjeoli (Daepo Jusangjeolli)

On the south coast of Jeju, the Jusangjeoli cliffs line up hexagonal basalt columns formed by the cooling of volcanic lava. A UNESCO-classified geological site, spectacular in rough seas and calm weather alike.

Jongmyo

Jongmyo is Seoul's royal Confucian shrine, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995. It houses the ancestral tablets of the Joseon dynasty kings and queens, and each May welcomes a solemn ritual that has been performed for six centuries.

Jagalchi Fish Market

Jagalchi market, on Busan's waterfront, is South Korea's largest fish market. Live fish, crustaceans, and Korean sashimi in an authentic maritime atmosphere.

Gwangjang Market

Founded in 1905 in the Jongno district, Gwangjang Market is Seoul's oldest covered market. Traditional textiles, hanbok, and authentic street food — bindaetteok, yukhoe, mayak gimbap — set in the lively atmosphere of a working neighborhood market.

Busan Tower (용두산공원 부산타워)

Rising 120 meters above Yongdusan Park, Busan Tower offers sweeping panoramas of the international port, surrounding islands, and the city's dense skyline. A historic and visual landmark at the heart of Jung-gu.

Seokguram

Seokguram

An 8th-century rock-carved Buddhist sanctuary and UNESCO World Heritage site, Seokguram shelters a white granite Buddha and 41 relief sculptures on the heights of Gyeongju.