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by Korean Tourism Organization

Top 10 Most Popular Attractions in Korea

On January 2022, Korean Tourism Organization released the Top 10 Most Searched Korean Attractions of 2021 on VisitKorea website.

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Quick Overview: Top Popular Attractions in Korea of 2021​

  1. Nami Island, GANGWON

  2. Gyeongbokgung Palace, SEOUL

  3. Namsan Seoul Tower, SEOUL

  4. Hwadam Botanic Garden, GYEONGGI 🆕

  5. Bukchon Hanok Village, SEOUL

  6. Insadong, SEOUL

  7. Manjanggul Lava Tube, JEJU 🆕

  8. Gamcheon Culture Village, BUSAN

  9. Naejangsan National Park, JEOLLABUK 🆕

  10. Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden, SEOUL

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Three new attractions in Gyeonggi, Jeju and Jeollabuk have make it to the top 10 list of 2021.

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Past Top 10 Most Popular Attraction's Winners

Attractions that are equally popular in the last Top 10 Popular Attractions releases but have dropped out in the latest release include:

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​For each of these top 10 attractions in Korea, KoreaToDo will cover detailed guides on how to get there, special deals and popular tours for your trip planning.

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Top 10 Most Searched Korean Attractions

Chuncheon, GANGWON

1

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Nami Island

Nami Island

Nami Island is well-known worldwide as the filming location of the hugely popular Korean TV drama, Winter Sonata (2002). Wanna zip-wire to the island?

Alpaca World, Nami Island & The Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

Alpaca World, Nami Island & The Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

₩80,700
Nami Island, Petite France, Italian Village & The Morning Calm Day Tour

Nami Island, Petite France, Italian Village & The Morning Calm Day Tour

₩89,100
Nami, Petite France, Italian V., Morning Calm & Gangchon Rail Bike Tour

Nami, Petite France, Italian V., Morning Calm & Gangchon Rail Bike Tour

₩117,000
TOP #1
TOP #2

Jongno, SEOUL

2

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Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace

The first and largest of the 5 Grand Palaces built. Highlights include Changing of the Royal Guard Ceremony and free guided tours.

Hanbok Experience (Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung Store)

Hanbok Experience (Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung Store)

₩7,500
Palace & Temple Guide

Palace & Temple Guide

₩38,500
Seoul City Tour Bus: Downtown-Palace-Namsan Course

Seoul City Tour Bus: Downtown-Palace-Namsan Course

₩15,000

Yongsan, SEOUL

3

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N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower

A symbol of Seoul and famous tourist attraction that offers fantastic day and night views of Seoul city, scenic walking paths, countless lover's padlocks, etc.

N Seoul Tower Ticket in Seoul

N Seoul Tower Ticket in Seoul

₩12,500
N Seoul Tower Package (Observatory & Cable Car Round Trip)

N Seoul Tower Package (Observatory & Cable Car Round Trip)

₩25,500
Seoul City Tour Bus: Downtown-Palace-Namsan Course

Seoul City Tour Bus: Downtown-Palace-Namsan Course

₩15,000
TOP #3

Gwangju, GYEONGGI

4

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Hwadam Botanic Garden

Hwadam Botanic Garden

A forest park along the valleys and foothills, preserving the natural topography and vegetation. A 1.2km long monorail loops around the park.

Gwangmyeong Cave, Hwadam Forest, Ranch & Ice-Cream Making Tour

Gwangmyeong Cave, Hwadam Forest, Ranch & Ice-Cream Making Tour

₩104,900
TOP #4

Jongno, SEOUL

5

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Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village

Home to over 900 traditional Korean houses (hanoks) dated back to Joseon Dynasty. Immerse in traditional Korean culture and enjoy its 8 best photo shot views.

Hanbok Experience (Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung Store)

Hanbok Experience (Hanboknam Gyeongbokgung Store)

₩7,500
Seoul Pedicab Tour

Seoul Pedicab Tour

₩60,600
TOP #5

Jongno, SEOUL

6

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Insadong

Insadong

A quaint neighbourhood, known to have the best souvenirs and pottery shops in town. Visit Ssamziegil, a popular culture and shopping complex.

853 in Insadong

853 in Insadong

₩65,000
Half Day Biking Tour

Half Day Biking Tour

₩44,200
Seoul Historic Walking Tour (Palace, Temple & Insadong)

Seoul Historic Walking Tour (Palace, Temple & Insadong)

₩40,000
TOP #6

JEJU

7

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Manjanggul Lava Tube (cave)

Manjanggul Lava Tube (cave)

A UNESCO World Natural Heritage, the Manjanggul Lava Tube is about 7.4km long. Formed thousands of years ago, it is one of the largest lava tubes in the world.

Jeju Island UNESCO Day Tour (East Route)

Jeju Island UNESCO Day Tour (East Route)

₩140,000
TOP #7

Saha, BUSAN

8

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Gamcheon Culture Village

Gamcheon Culture Village

Vibrantly-painted murals and interesting sculptures beautifully decorated the mountainside village, often referred as the 'The Santorini of South Korea'.

Busan Night Tour (Western Course)

Busan Night Tour (Western Course)

₩48,000
2 Skywalks, Gamcheon Village & Temple Day Tour

2 Skywalks, Gamcheon Village & Temple Day Tour

₩53,000
Busan City Day Tour (Huinnyeoul Culture Village)

Busan City Day Tour (Huinnyeoul Culture Village)

₩60,000
TOP #8

Jeongeup, JEOLLABUK

9

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Naejangsan National Park

Naejangsan National Park

One of the most famous destinations for spectacular autumn foliage in Korea. There are waterfalls, temples and cable car rides in the national park.

​​Korea Rail Pass (KR PASS): bullet trains to Busan & other areas (2, 3, 4 or 5 Days)

​​Korea Rail Pass (KR PASS): bullet trains to Busan & other areas (2, 3, 4 or 5 Days)

₩111,000
Naejangsan National Park Autumn Day Tour

Naejangsan National Park Autumn Day Tour

₩63,500
Classic Naejangsan National Park Day Tour

Classic Naejangsan National Park Day Tour

₩68,500
TOP #9

Jongno, SEOUL

10

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Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden

Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden

One of the most well-preserved royal palaces from the Joseon Dynasty. A UNESCO World Heritage with a lovely Secret Garden, surrounded in nature.

Hanbok Rental Voucher at Changdeokgung Store in Hanboknam

Hanbok Rental Voucher at Changdeokgung Store in Hanboknam

₩8,000
Hanbok Rental near Changdeokgung Palace by Dorothy Hanbok

Hanbok Rental near Changdeokgung Palace by Dorothy Hanbok

₩14,500
TOP #10

Gapyeong, GYEONGGI

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The Garden of Morning Calm

The Garden of Morning Calm

The oldest private garden in Korea with over over 5,000 kinds of plants. This beautiful garden can be enjoyed in all seasons, including the Lighting Festival in Winter.

Seoraksan National Park, Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

Seoraksan National Park, Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

₩98,100
Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour

₩70,300
Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm & Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour

Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm & Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour

₩74,900
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Past Top 10 Most Popular Korean Attraction's Winners

TOP #11

Songpa, SEOUL

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Lotte World

Lotte World

Enjoy Lotte World's indoor "Adventure" theme park, outdoor "Magic Island" theme park and its daily multimedia night parade.

Lotte World 1 Day Pass

Lotte World 1 Day Pass

₩41,000
Lotte World 1 Day Pass & Lotte World Aquarium

Lotte World 1 Day Pass & Lotte World Aquarium

₩48,000
Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky Admission

Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky Admission

₩25,000
TOP #12

Mapo, SEOUL

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Hongdae

Hongdae

Unique cafes, cosy galleries, fashion shops, cafes, clubs and art markets make Hongdae ("Hongik University") a popular hang-out for local youths.

Handmade Ring Making Workshop Hongdae

Handmade Ring Making Workshop Hongdae

₩49,000
Nail Art & Hairstyling Experience at OLRANG, Hongdae

Nail Art & Hairstyling Experience at OLRANG, Hongdae

₩40,000
Half Day Biking Tour

Half Day Biking Tour

₩44,200
TOP #13

Jung, SEOUL

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Myeongdong

Myeongdong

Korea's best-known shopping, fashion, street food and restaurants district. A favourite stay location for tourists due to its proximity to many attractions.

Shinsegae Duty Free Myeongdong/Gangnam Store Voucher

Shinsegae Duty Free Myeongdong/Gangnam Store Voucher

Free
Myeongdong Shooting Range

Myeongdong Shooting Range

₩39,200
Nanta Show Seoul @ Myeongdong

Nanta Show Seoul @ Myeongdong

₩34,600
TOP #14
KoreaToDo TOP PICKS - Tours, Activities & Discount Tickets

➥ Handpicked experiences by KoreaToDo for their uniqueness, value, popularity, price competitiveness and at times, tedious to reach by public transport.

N Seoul Tower Package (Observatory & Cable Car Round Trip)

N Seoul Tower Package (Observatory & Cable Car Round Trip)

4.6★

scenic ride up Mt. Namsan

₩25,500
Everland Day Tour (Admission & Round Trip Rransfer)

Everland Day Tour (Admission & Round Trip Rransfer)

4.7★

fun-filled day at Everland!

₩57,600
Lotte World 1 Day Pass & Lotte World Aquarium

Lotte World 1 Day Pass & Lotte World Aquarium

4.5★

located in the heart of Seoul

₩48,000
Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm & Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour

Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm & Gangchon Rail Bike Day Tour

4.7★

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₩74,900
Golden Blue Marina Kayak / Sunset Kayak Experience @Han River

Golden Blue Marina Kayak / Sunset Kayak Experience @Han River

4.0★

1hr / 1.5hr (sunset)

₩25,000
Alpaca World, Gubongsan Mt. Observatory & Hyundai Premium Outlet Space1 Tour

Alpaca World, Gubongsan Mt. Observatory & Hyundai Premium Outlet Space1 Tour

4.6★

newly opened outlet in 2020

₩90,900
Gwangmyeong Cave, Hwadam Forest, Ranch & Ice-Cream Making Tour

Gwangmyeong Cave, Hwadam Forest, Ranch & Ice-Cream Making Tour

4.6★

2 Top 100 Must-Visits in Korea

₩104,900
​​Korea Rail Pass (KR PASS): bullet trains to Busan & other areas (2, 3, 4 or 5 Days)

​​Korea Rail Pass (KR PASS): bullet trains to Busan & other areas (2, 3, 4 or 5 Days)

4.8★

instant pass & tourist exclusive!

₩111,000

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🌿SEASONAL FAVES🌿 Handpicked Experiences from Seoul

Incheon Chimaek (Chicken & Beer) Festival & Incheon Day Tour

Incheon Chimaek (Chicken & Beer) Festival & Incheon Day Tour

15 Jun 2023

₩48,800

visit Wolmido Island & Incheon Chinatown

Jarasum Flower Festival, Nami island (& Alpaca Ranch) Day Tour

Jarasum Flower Festival, Nami island (& Alpaca Ranch) Day Tour

26 May - 30 Jun 2023

₩75,900

take instaworthy photos with the flower fields

Boryeong Mud Festival, Daecheon Beach & Suspension Bridge Day Tour

Boryeong Mud Festival, Daecheon Beach & Suspension Bridge Day Tour

21 Jul - 4 Aug 2023

₩79,500

Korea's famous mud festival!

Pocheon Art Valley, Strawberry Picking & Herb Island Day Tour

Pocheon Art Valley, Strawberry Picking & Herb Island Day Tour

6 Feb - 29 Jun 2023

₩95,000

monorail & strawberries (500g)

Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival

Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival

31 Jul - 3 Aug 2023

₩103,700

fishing activities & feast on your catch

Pocheon Art Valley, Apple Farm Experience & Luge World Day Tour

Pocheon Art Valley, Apple Farm Experience & Luge World Day Tour

2 Jul - 9 Nov 2023

₩95,200

apple jam & pie making (Jul-Aug)

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