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UN Cemetery
This is the only United Nations cemetery in the world and is the final resting place of 2300 men from 11 nations, including the UK, Turkey, Canada and Australia, that supported the South in the 1950–53 Korean War. There’s a moving photo exhibit, along with knowledgeable volunteers
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Jusangjeollidae
Just south of the Jeju International Convention Centre is a dramatic 2km stretch of coastline known for rectangular rock columns that look as if they were stamped out with a cookie cutter. The formations are the result of the rapid cooling and contraction of lava as it poured into
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Gonsindang
On the right-hand side of the entrance to Jongmyo, the World Heritage–listed Confucian shrine, this building houses the spirit tablets of 83 meritorious subjects. They served their kings well and were rewarded with their spirit tablets sharing the royal compound – the highest honou
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Gwangju National Museum
The Gwangju National Museum’s collection traces the region’s cultural history, from its prehistorical beginnings through the Joseon period (1392–1897), via artifacts, paintings and calligraphy. Look out for the Chinese ceramics salvaged from a 14th-century shipwreck. Get the bus (2
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Gimnyeong Maze Park
This popular maze is fun for adults and children. Created by American expat Fred Dunstin from 2232 Leyland cypress trees, it’s fiendishly clever. Getting here by bus is inconvenient, as its a 30-minute walk from the 701 bus stop. A ₩6500 taxi from Gimnyeong here, followed by a 15-m
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Bongnae Pokpo
A steep 1.5km walk from Jeodong-ri is Bongnae Pokpo. Source of the island’s drinking water, the waterfall is quite spectacular during summer.On the return trip, cool down in Cheonyeon Natural Air Conditioner (천연 에어콘), a cave that maintains a year-round temperature of 4°C.Buses serv
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Myeongsasim
The southern coasts best beach is a nearly 4km stretch of golden sand backed by a boardwalk and pine trees. Theres a popular campground (20 June to 31 August; ₩10,000 per night) here, with raised platforms for tents and plenty of showers. Myeongsasim-ni is on the smaller, neighbour
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Seoul Museum
The spacious modern galleries here have a variety of shows through the year. The highlight, though, is Seokpajeong , the elegant remains of a 19th-century wooden mansion, and parts of its landscaped grounds on the hillside behind the gallery. The roof garden also provides pleasant
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Anguk
Originally built in 1227, Anguk-sa housed a secret Joseon-dynasty archive known as Sagak, and later, monk soldiers lived at the temple to protect these sacred documents. In 1995, the temple was relocated to its current site due to the construction of a nearby power plant. The templ
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Jinju National Museum
This small but worthwhile national museum inside Jinju Fortress houses a collection of artefacts dating back to the Imjin War (임진왜란; Imjin Wae-ran ). This seven-year bloody tussle between Joseon and Japans Toyotomi Hideyoshi shogun began with the latter invading the former in 1592.
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Woljeong Beach
This hideaway beach is fast becoming a hotspot for young couples looking for good times near the ocean. Year-round, its a fun place to stroll the beach and spend time in the funky beachside cafes and restaurants. Commercial development, so far, has been small scale. From Jeju-si (₩
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National Palace Museum of Korea
In a modern building in the southwest corner of Gyeongbokgungs compound, this museum displays royal artefacts that highlight the wonderful artistic skills of the Joseon era – royal seals, illustrations of court ceremonies, and the gold-embroidered hanbok (traditional clothing) and
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Namsan Park
Beloved by locals as a place for exercise, peaceful contemplation and hanging out with loved ones, Namsan was a sacred shamanistic spot when the Joseon ruler Taejo ordered the construction of a fortress wall across this and Seoul’s three other guardian mountains. The mountain is pr
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Incheon Art Platform
This attractive complex of 1930s and ‘40s brick warehouses was turned over to the Incheon Foundation for Arts and Culture, and theyve created gallery spaces and artist residency studios. Performances and events are also held here, and there is a light-filled cafe with plenty of art
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Gwangju Folk Museum
Learn about traditional life in Jeollanam-do through the somewhat retro-looking dioramas and models here, which cover everything from kimchi and clothing to courtship rituals and shamanism. Take the bus (every 20 minutes) from in front of the bus terminal to the Biennale Exhibition
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Uijae Museum of Korean Art
This gallery displays landscape, flower and bird paintings by the famed Heo Baek-ryeon (1891–1977), whose pen name was Uijae. His rebuilt house is a short walk away. About halfway between Uijae and Jeungsim-sa is the Chunseolheon tea plantation that Uijae established, now cultivate
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Oedo Botania
Geojedos busiest tourist attraction is a tiny island-cum–botanical garden 4km off the coast. It’s popular with Korean travellers, but unless you absolutely adore manicured gardens, long waits (if ferries are cancelled or delayed) and pushy lines, consider avoiding the place. By car
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Beopju
This temple dates to AD 553 and lies about 1km from the entrance to Songnisan National Park . It features a 33m-high gold-plated Maitreya Buddha statue, a unique five-storey wooden pagoda, a weather-worn Shilla-era bodhisattva statue, a lotus-shaped fountain and an enormous iron ca
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Third Infiltration Tunnel
Since 1974, four tunnels have been found running under the DMZ, dug by the North Koreans so that their army could launch a surprise attack. Walking along 265m of this 73m-deep tunnel is not for the claustrophobic or the tall: creeping hunched over, you’ll realise why they issue har
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Choi Sunu House
The charming hanok (traditional wooden home) of a former director of the National Museum of Korea and academic on Korean arts is now looked after by the National Trust of Korea. Built in the 1930s, it follows a traditional pattern with a box of outer walls containing the L-shaped i
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