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Naeso
Originally built in 633 and last renovated in the 19th century, Naeso-sa has a weathered elegance. Dont miss the lattice work on the doors of the main hall, and the painted ceiling with musical instruments, flowers and dragons among the motifs. This is an excellent place to do a te
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Palgong
The quickest way to ascend Palgong-san. The 1.2km-long ride drops you at the observatory (820m), which affords a panoramic view of Daegu.Bus 401 (₩1200) runs between Dongdaegu station and the tourist village below Gatbawi. Bus 급행 (Geuphaeng; ₩1300) connects Donghwa-sa and the bus s
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Myeong
Go inside this elegant, red- and grey-brick Gothic-style cathedral, consecrated in 1898, to admire the vaulted ceiling and stained-glass windows. The cathedral provided a sanctuary for student and trade-union protestors during military rule, becoming a national symbol of democracy
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Gwangju Museum of Art
Managed by the same folks who put on the Gwangju Biennale, this art museum shows up-and-coming Korean artists along with more established local names, such as Heo Baek-ryeon (pen name Uijae) and Oh Ji Ho. Take the bus (every 20 minutes) from in front of the bus terminal to the Bien
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Huwon
Walk through the dense woodland at there rear of the main buildings of Changdeokgung and suddenly you come across a serene glade. The Huwon is a beautiful vista of pavilions on the edge of a square lily pond, with other halls and a two-storey library. The board out the front, writt
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Lotte World Tower
Due for completion in late 2016, Seouls latest landmark is the 555m-high Lotte World Tower – the tallest skyscraper in Korea (and 6th highest in the world). Its sleek contemporary design is loosely inspired by traditional Korean ceramics, and will feature the worlds highest observa
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Buyeo National Museum
This museum houses one of the best collections of Baekje artefacts. It has extensive English captions, making it a good place to get a primer on pre-Baekje and Baekje culture. The highlight of the collection is a glittering Baekje-era incense burner. Weighing 12kg, the burner and i
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Mt Mani
Its a steep one-hour climb, with more than 900 steps,to reach the top of scenic Mt Mani-san (469m). At its summit is Chamseongdan (참성단; 10am to 4pm), a large stone altar said to have been originally built and used by Dangun, the mythical first Korean. Theres also a helipad and rock
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Sangwon
This temple was built by the Buddhist monk Ja Jang (590–658) in 643, rebuilt in 705, burnt down in 1946 and restored again in 1947. The oldest remains is a Munsu child figure.
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Gyeongpo Beach
The largest beach on the east coast, and the third-busiest in South Korea, has 1.8km of flat, white sand running down to moody, steel-grey waters. It’s besieged by visitors during the official season (13 July to 20 August). At other times, the noisy strip of beachside restaurants a
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Moyang Fortress
Perched on a hill overlooking the town of Gochang, Moyang Fortress is an impressive structure built in 1453 during the Joseon dynasty. The ivy-covered, 1.6km-long fortress wall with three gates surrounds a complex of reconstructed buildings. A local legend says that if a woman walk
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Cerapia
An art complex within Seolbong Park , Cerapia focuses on contemporary rather than traditional ceramics. It comprises several quality galleries with rotating shows, a sculpture garden and show room. Theres also an opportunity to partake in resident artist workshops (₩30,000), from p
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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
The best reason for making the trip out to Seoul Grand Park is to visit this large and striking museum spread out over three floors and surrounded by a sculpture garden. The dazzling highlight is Nam June Paik’s The More the Better , an 18m-tall, pagoda-shaped video installation th
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Ilchul
A beach at the base of the volcano.
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Taeha
There is a terrific view of the northern coastline from Hyangmok Lighthouse (향목 등대) in the northwest corner of the island, about 20km from Dodong-ri. To get there you take a monorail on a six-minute, 304m ride up a sharp cliff (39° angle). You will be dropped off at the base of a 5
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Seoul Land
Keep the children happy all day at this family amusement park with five themed areas, special shows and the main attraction: thrill rides and roller coasters that spin you like a top or drop you like a stone. Everland and Lotte World are better overall, but small kids will still be
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Daehan Dawon Tea Plantation
One of Koreas most iconic sights, the Boseong Daehan Dawon Tea Plantation is spectacularly set on a hillside covered with curvy row after row of manicured green-tea bushes. Its a popular setting for TV dramas and films. Spring, when the leaves are at their greenest, is the most con
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Daeseong
The 1953 Korean Armistice Agreement created two villages in the DMZ. On the south side is Daeseong-dong, less than 1km from Panmunjeom , where around 200 people live in modern houses with high-speed internet connections and earn a tax-free annual income of over US$80,000 from their
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German Village
Heres a destination people visit because its popular, not because its interesting. Local marketing bumf calls it one of the islands best sites, but the German Village is yawningly underwhelming. Theres nothing to do except walk on the street and remark how different the architectur
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Taejongdae Park
On the southern tip of Yeongdo (영도; Yeong Island), experience the city’s rugged coastline along a well-groomed walking path and the Korean penchant for shouting in parks. Exit the metro station and walk along the Jagalchi side of the street towards Lotte department store; turn righ
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