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Bullo
If you’re already in the north end of the city, stop by Bullo-dong Tumuli-gongwon, an enormous open space covering some 330,000 sq metres. The grassy hillocks that rise like bumps across the valley are tumuli (burial mounds, similar to those in Gyeongju ). Dating from the 2nd to th
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Samseonghyeol Shrine
The main feature of this unusual shrine, originally built in 1526, is three holes in the ground. Legends say that three brothers, Go, Bu and Yang, came out of the holes and founded the Tamna kingdom with help from three princesses. An English version of a 15-minute film about the l
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Lotte World Adventure & Magic Island
Lotte World Adventure & Magic Island is a mainly indoor Korean version of Disneyland, complete with ‘flying’ balloons, 3D films, laser and music shows, screen rides, fantasy parades and thrill rides that go down very fast or round and round and up and down very fast. The scarie
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Haegeumgang
Haegeumgang is a collection of breathtaking rocky islets and a jagged coastline, part of the Hallyeo Maritime National Park , which is famous for life-affirming sunrises, stirring sunsets and exhilarating drives. About an hour by car from Geoje-si, the road to Haegeumgang is filled
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Igidae
If the trails of Geumjeong Fortress seem more like work than pleasure, there are opportunities to explore Busan’s natural beauty at a more leisurely pace. Igidae is a nature park that’s ideal for a two-hour stroll. Most visitors take the coastal route for the sweeping views of Haeu
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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
The last century has been a tumultuous time for Korea, the key moments of which are memoralised and celebrated in this museum charting the highs and lows of that journey. The displays are modern, multilingual and engaging, as well as proof of how far the country has come in the dec
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Yeonhwado
Peaceful and remote, Yeonhwado is a small island ideal for three-hour hikes. From the ferry (return ₩18,400, one hour, departs 6.30am, 9.30am,11am, 1pm and 3pm), follow the path left past the brown cow up to the mountain ridge where youll find Yongmeori , a spectacular arrangement
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Gongju National Museum
This excellent museum exhibits the treasures discovered in the tomb of King Muryeong, including the intricate and distinctive gold diadem ornaments that you’ll see images of all over Gongju. While only a few hundred of the 2906 tomb artefacts are on display here, together with some
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Mullae Arts Village
Something very interesting is going on in Mullae-dong, a light-industrial area of the city packed with compact metalwork factories. Artists and designers has started to move in beside the steel workers and welders, bringing to the area inventive street art, small restaurants, cafes
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Jeju Mokgwana
Jejus administrative centre under the Joseon dynasty, destroyed during Japanese rule, has been reconstructed. The cluster of historical buildings have an austere style that is designed to promote virtue. You can have a go at traditional archery , as well as watch displays of centur
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Dongdaemun History Museum
Attached to the DDP, this museum makes up a part of the Dongdaemun History and Culture Park and features archaeological remains from the Joseon dynasty that were uncovered during the site’s excavation. It includes original sections of Seoul’s City Wall, as well as 575 artefacts fro
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Daegu’s Herbal Medicine Market
This market, west of the central shopping district, has a history as vast as its scope. It dates from 1658, making it Korea’s oldest medicine market and still one of its largest. The stores spill onto the street with fragrant curiosities from lizards’ tails to magic mushrooms (the
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Daecheon Beach
This popular strip of almost golden-hued sand runs 3.5km long and is about 100m wide during low tide. The main hub of activity is at its southern end, near the Citizens Tower Plaza (시민탑 광장), but in summer the entire stretch gets overrun with beachgoers, especially during the increa
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Gyeonggijeon
Originally constructed in 1410 and reconstructed in 1614, this palace is home to shrines, storehouses and guardrooms relating to the Confucian rituals once held here. There is also a replica portrait of Yi Seong-gye, the founder of the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), whose family came
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Bijindo
Bijindo is actually two islands joined together by a sand bridge, which makes for some outstanding photography. Its a popular getaway destination for couples and families looking for a place to picnic amid sandy beaches and a quiet sense of bliss. Weekends and summer months can be
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Yeouido Full Gospel Church
Founded in 1958, this giant Pentecostal church, with some 830,000 members, has been based on Yeouido since 1973. A visit during the Sunday services, when tens of thousands pack the circular, cathedral-sized building, is highly recommended. Huge TV screens flank the altar and there’
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Seoul Forest
A hunting ground in Joseon times, this park makes for a very pleasant area to enjoy some time in natural surroundings. It’s big, so to see it all it’s best to hire a bicycle (₩3000 per 1½ hours) or a pair of rollerblades (₩4000 per hour) from the rental stall by Gate 2 across from
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Songgwang
Songgwang-sa is considered one of the three jewels of Korean Buddhism (along with Tongdo-sa and Haein-sa , in Gyeongsangnam-do). Featured in the Little Monk movie, it is a regional head temple of the Jogye sect, by far the largest in Korean Buddhism. It is also one of the oldest Ze
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Seoul Zoo
One of the largest zoos in the world, this is home to a long list of exotic creatures including the popular African ones. It has a history of breeding, including tigers and pandas, though the safety of both animals and zookeepers has been called into question after accidents within
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Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum
Learn about the history and practice of traditional Korean medicine at this imaginative museum. The displays have plenty of English, and the kind staff here will give you herbal tea and allow you to work out which sasang (physical constitution) you have. To get here take a left at
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