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Naksan Park
In Korean nakta means camel and its thought that the shape of this mountain resembles a camels hump. The park on the slopes above Daehangno provides fantastic views of the city and contains an impressive section of the Seoul City Wall that you can follow in either direction (and of
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Historic Park of Geoje POW Camp
In Geoje-si, this modest but worthwhile museum provides hard-to-find information about the POW camp experience during the Korean War. Just by the gate is a tourist info centre that has maps but no English-speaking staff. From the Gohyeon intercity bus terminal, its a 30-minute walk
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Saryeoni Forest
On the eastern border of Hallasan National Park, this is a popular weekend walking destination with 15km of forest paths shaded by maples, oaks and cedars, with the occasional roaming deer. Plan on four hours to walk the entire path between the two roadside entrances. The Jeju City
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Sangumburi
Sangumburi is an impressive volcanic crater. About 350m in diameter and 100m deep, it only takes a few minutes to walk up to the crater rim, so it’s a short visit but youll want to spend time admiring the expansive plains, distant craters and lush fields. From Jeju-si (₩1800, 50 mi
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Haeundae
Haeundae is the country’s most famous beach. During the peak August travel season, umbrellas mushroom across the 2km-long beach while frolickers fill the water with inner tubes rented from booths behind the beach. It’s a fun family outing with 100,000 friends, though the marketing
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Bukchon Traditional Culture Center
Theres an informative exhibition about hanok homes and the Bukchon area, housed in this larger-than-average hanok . Its generally unstaffed but sometimes you may find English-speaking volunteers here and you may be able to pick up the free English booklet Discovery Buckchon which i
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Odaesan National Park
Like Seorak-san, Odae-san (Five Peaks Mountain) is a high-altitude massif; the best times to visit are late spring and early to mid-autumn, when the foliage colours are richest.There are two main entrances to the park: from the south at Dongsan-ri and from the northwest at Sogeum-g
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Geumganggul
A cave hollowed into the rock of Seorak-san with a worthwhile view of the valley. The 23 sq m were once used as a place to worship the stone sitting Buddha here. To get there, you have to walk across multiple bridges and steep stairways. Ask at the park entrance if the caves are ac
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Museum of Gugak
A part of the National Gugak Center , this engaging museum covers gugak (traditional Korean music) with displays of Korean stringed instruments and unique drums among others that are rarely heard today. Some youre able to play, such as the Jeongak gayaguem (12-stringed zither datin
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Stone Pagoda of Wongak
This 10-tier, 12m-high stone monument in Tapgol Park once graced Wongak-sa, a Buddhist temple that stood here but was destroyed in 1504 on the orders of the Confucian king. Buddhists were forced out of the cities into the mountains, where most of Korea’s great temples still stand t
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Gugyedeung
On Wando’s south coast is a tiny park that offers views of distant cliffs and offshore islands, a pebbly beach and a 1km nature trail that runs through a thin slither of coastal woodland. Swimming is dangerous. The Seobu (western side) bus (₩1200, 10 minutes, hourly) runs from Wand
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Juwangsan National Park
Far to the east of Andong and reaching almost to the coast, the 106-sq-km Juwangsan National Park is dominated by impressive limestone pinnacles that seem to appear from nowhere. Beautiful gorges, waterfalls and cliff walks also feature, and with any luck you’ll see an otter or pro
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Seoul Baekje Museum
Olympic Park’s Seoul Baekje Museum illuminates the history and culture of Hanseong (18 BC–AD 475), when this part of Seoul was the capital of the Baekje kingdom. Displays spread across three floors surround a full-scale model of workers constructing an earth rampart. Theres also a
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Modern Design Museum
The items displayed on the two floors of this small museum trace the history of modern design in Korea from the 1880s to contemporary times. Not much is labelled in English but it’s still a fascinating collection that spans a wide range of products from 19th-century books and newsp
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Cheonjeyeon Pokpo
Jungmun’s top natural attraction is this legendary waterfall, a three-tier cascade tucked inside a forested gorge. Above soars an arched footbridge decorated with sculptures of the nymphs who served the Emperor of Heaven and who, it is said, used to slide down moonbeams to bathe he
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Ganghwa Peace Observation Deck
Only 2km from North Korea, this multiplex observatory offers prime views into the hermit kingdom. Through binoculars you can spy villages, workers in rice fields, military towers and distant mountain ranges. Theres a short, introductory video in English, but youll need to request i
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Lee Jung
On the street that is named after him and decorated with images from his distinctive paintings and drawings, is this small museum devoted to Lee Jung-Seop (1916–56). Outside, on a lovely manicured lawn with fragrant trees, is the traditional Jeju house in which the artist lived for
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World Cup Park
These five connected parks (Pyeonghwa, Nanjicheon, Nanji Hangang, Haneul Park and Noeul) were created for the 2002 FIFA World Cup out of former landfill and waste ground. Today its one of Seouls largest green spaces threaded through with cycle and walking paths, sporting facilities
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Seonam
Seonam-sa is a quiet hermitage dating back to AD 529, where the monks study and try to preserve the old ways. Below Seonam-sa is Seungseongyo, one of Korea’s most exquisite ancient granite bridges, with a dragon’s head hanging from the top of an arch. A templestay is available. To
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Halla Arboretum
This tranquil oasis has 100,000 individual plants, trees and shrubs divided into 11 gardens, including evergreens, tropicals, herbs and a bamboo forest. Meandering footpaths wind through landscaped gardens, ponds and greenhouses. Its a ten-minute taxi ride from Shin Jeju, 20 minute
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