Yeouido Park
Yeouido Park The city of Seoul is divided into two parts by the Han River, and one of the city’s best green areas sits on an island in the middle of this river. Yeouido Park, opened in 1999, is a favorite among locals for walking, jogging, biking and playing sports in the outdoors. One- and two-pe
UN Memorial Cemetery
UN Memorial Cemetery The 35-acre UN Memorial Cemetery is one of Busan’s most peaceful spots. Established in early 1951, the quiet park and cemetery honors a total of 2,300 United Nations soldiers representing 16 countries who were killed during the Korean War between 1950 and 1953.At the heart of
The War Memorial of Korea
The War Memorial of Korea Even beyond the Korean War, South Koreas history is wrought with conflict. The War Memorial of Korea documents this history with a focus on the countrys relationships with North Korea, China and Japan. A full-fledged museum, the memorial is housed in the former headquarte
Shinheungsa Temple
Shinheungsa Temple Shinhuengsa Temple, the oldest Zen temple in South Korea, was built by a traveling Shilla monk by the name of Jajang Yulsa in 652 AD, and has been destroyed by fire and rebuilt many times since. The current incarnation of the temple dates back to 1648.Located in Seoraksan Nation
Seoul Daehangno
Seoul Daehangno Nicknamed “College Street” for Seoul National University, Seoul Daehangno is Seoul’s theater and arts district. The university has since moved, but the neighborhood with its parks and cultural arts centers remains. On weekends, Maronnier Park transforms into a large outdoor perform
Pyeongchang
Pyeongchang Pyeongchang County, host of the 2018 Winter Olympics, in Gangwon Province sits east of the capital in the Taebaek Mountains of South Korea. While winter sports are a relatively new diversion in South Korea, the Pyeongchang area, with its mountainous terrain and reliable snow conditions
Prehistoric Housing Site
Prehistoric Housing Site Go back in time about 6,000 years, and along the banks of the Han River where Seoul now sits, you’d find a small nomadic settlement where the earliest residents of Seoul lived. The Prehistoric Housing Site, the largest Neolithic settlement in Korea, gives visitors a glimps
Noryangjin Fish Market
Noryangjin Fish Market One of the best ways to get to know a new culture is through its food, and Noryangjin Fish Market offers the most authentic and interesting look at the local food culture in Seoul. The Noryangjin Fish Market, one of the largest seafood markets in Korea, has been in operation
Namsan Tower (N Seoul Tower)
Namsan Tower (N Seoul Tower) Offering one of the most beautiful panoramic views in the city, the 777 foot (236.7 meters) Namsam tower, or N Seoul tower, in Seoul is an opportunity for visitors to see just how much the South Korean capital has grown over the years. Featuring a nice array of restaur
Nampodong (Theater District)
Nampodong (Theater District) Nampodong, a neighborhood in Busan running from Jagalchi Station and BIFF Square to Nampo-don Station, serves as the city’s theater district. The whole area is dotted with theaters, some showing blockbusters and others specializing in art house cinema and other exotic
Nagwon Arcade
Nagwon Arcade Nagwon Arcade is a vast collection of tiny shops selling musical instruments that range from petite woodwinds to massive bass drums. Travelers can wander the stalls lined with pianos, electric guitars and other items. Chat with locals who repair and build these incredible pieces and
Mt Geumjeong Fortress
Mt Geumjeong Fortress On the peak of Mount Geumjeong (Geumjung) in Busan, Geumjeongsanseong was once the largest fortress in Korea. Thought to have been originally built in the Three Kingdoms Period (57 BC - 668 AD), when the Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla dynasties were at war with each other, the f
Mt Bukhan
Mt Bukhan Mt Bukhan, also called Bukhansan, is a mountain just north of Seoul with three distinct peaks. It is not only an easily recognizable landmark overlooking the city, but also part of the Bukhansan National Park and a popular hiking, bird watching and rock climbing destination. Climbing Mt
Korean Furniture Museum
Korean Furniture Museum Opened in 2008, the Korean Furniture Museum is one of Seoul’s best kept secrets. Housed within a series of beautifully maintained Korean traditional houses, or hanoks, the museum contains a collection of more than 2,000 pieces of Joseon Dynasty furniture collected by the pr
Junam Wetlands Park
Junam Wetlands Park Two hours west of Busan near Changwon City lies 705 acres (285 hectares) of natural habitat known as Junam Wetlands Park. Bird watchers from around the globe visit the park, Korea’s largest migratory bird habitat, to witness the spectacle of anywhere from 10,000 to 20,000 winte
Jamsil Sports Complex
Jamsil Sports Complex Constructed for the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 19th annual Asian Games, the Jamsil Sports Complex is situated along the banks of the Han River. Designed by architect Kim Swoo Geun, the profile of structures are intended to resemble the curving lines of a Joseon era porcelai
Han River
Han River Spanning more than 310 miles (500 km) at about 0.62 miles (1 km) wide, the Han River (Hangang) is one of the most important rivers in South Korea. A full-on tourism destination, a warm or even brisk day affords you the chance to explore the well-groomed pedestrian walkways and bicycle pa
Haeundae Beach
Haeundae Beach A majority of the visitors to Busan come for its proximity to the sea, and the city’s stretch of sand known as Haeundae Beach is perhaps the most famous beach in South Korea. Nearly a mile long (1.5 km), the beach is made up of rough sand from shells eroded by the Chuncheon Stream.V
Haeinsa Temple
Haeinsa Temple Founded in 802, UNESCO-listed Haeinsa Temple famously houses the Tripitaka Koreana, one of the world’s most complete collections of Buddhist texts and a Korean national treasure. These 81,000 sacred religious works were engraved on wooden blocks between 1237 and 1248.The buildings d
Gyeongju
Gyeongju If you’re interested in exploring the dynamic and long reaching history of Korea, there’s no better place to start than the coastal region of Gyeongju, also one of Korea’s ancient capital cities. It’s known as “the museum without walls” because it’s one of the most culturally rich sites i
