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Top 100 Must-Visit Places in Korea & How to Go Guide
Discover the Top 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots in Korea for 2021-2022 that includes famous attractions and some of the newly added places to visit across all regions of Korea from Seoul, Incheon, Busan to Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do. The top 100 must-visits list was announced by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Korea in January 2021.
Top 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots Summary (2021-2022)
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51 of the tourist spots are natural attractions
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49 are cultural attractions
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19 spots have been selected for 5 consecutive times (e.g. 5 palaces in Seoul, Seoraksan National Park)
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New additions include The Seodaemun Prison History Museum (Seoul), etc
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Drop outs include Seoullo7017 (Seoul), Myeongdong (Seoul), Itaewon (Seoul), DMZ, etc
Travel Guides to Shortlisted Top 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots
To assist travellers to explore these popular and recommended places of interests on your holiday in Korea, KoreaToDo has put together the shortlisted Top 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots that are:
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easily accessed in Seoul
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within 3 hours from Seoul
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in/from Busan
It includes detailed guides on how to get there by public transport or join a local tour so as to get the most out of your travel time, when combined with other nearby attractions.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The largest of all five grand palaces built in the Joseon Dynasty, remaining in Seoul.
Changgyeonggung Palace
A simple and compact palace, surrounded by a forest with about 50,000 trees.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
Iconic landmark of Korean design industry with LED Rose Garden.
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Seodaemun Prison History Hall
Once a prison, now a museum. A popular K-drama location on their out of prison scenes.
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Korean Folk Village
A village recreated from the Joseon era with backdrop of mountains and river.
Gwangmyeong Cave
An abandoned mine for 40 years to the best Cave Theme Park in Korea.
Dumulmeori, Yangpyeong
A place of rustic nature beauty. Known for its over 400-years old Zelkova trees & filming site.
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Heyri Art Valley, Paju
A lovely village formed by artists with shops, cafes, galleries and quirky sculptures.
Seoraksan National Park
Beautiful mountain landscape, hiking courses & cable car rides to the top of the mountain.
Wondae-ri Birch Forest
A nature sanctuary with over 700,000 birch trees, paths & lookouts.
Yongdusan & Jagalchi Special Tourist Zone: Jagalchi Market
Korea's largest seafood market with indoor & outdoor sections, including restaurants.
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Huinnyeoul Culture Village
Known for its beautiful coastal cliff landscape and a popular film location.
Donggung Palace, Wolji Pond & Cheomseongdae Observatory
Top attractions of Gyeongju, the capital of ancient Silla Dynasty.
Jeonju Hanok Village
Referred as the 'Slow City' with over 800 traditional Korean hanok houses.
Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage and one of the most well-preserved royal palaces.
Lotte World
Include the World's largest Indoor theme park & an outdoor Magic Island.
Incheon Chinatown
Best Chinese food with nearby fairy tale inspired village & Jayu Park.
Everland
Korea's largest amusement park with many fun rides, zoo & themed festivals.
Hwadam Botanic Garden
An ecological park divided into 17 themes with forest walking path & monorail courses.
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Jebudo Island
Jebu Island, a mysterious island where sea routes open twice a day due to tides.
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Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone: Daegwallyeong Sheep Farm
Korea’s first sheep farm, located at 850m above sea level in the Alps of Pyeongchang.
Haeundae Beach
The most beloved & famous beach of the country. It stretches 1.5km long & 30-50m wide.
Yongdusan & Jagalchi Special Tourist Zone: Gukje Market
Famous for its food street with delicious Korean food in an open-seating street dining.
Songdo Beach & Songdo Yonggung Suspension Bridge
A popular beach with Songdo Beach Cable Car & 365m long Skywalk over the blue ocean.
Bulguksa Temple & Seokguram Grotto
The first historical sites in Korea registered as UNESCO World Heritage.
Deoksugung Palace
Smallest of the five palaces and the final residence of the last King of the Joseon Dynasty.
Gyeonghuigung Palace
Once a massive complex with 1,500 buildings and residence for kings for over 200 years.
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
UNESCO World Heritage with impressive structure from Joseon Dynasty.
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Seoul Grand Park (Seoul Land)
Encompass Seoul Land Theme Park, Seoul Zoo, Botanical Garden and Healing Forest.
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Imjingak, Paju
A famous DMZ tourist spot, built with the hope of Korean unification someday.
The Garden of Morning Calm
A beautiful & artistic private garden to be enjoyed in all seasons.
Gangneung Coffee Street
Anything related to coffee at the 'city of coffee', located on the eastern coast of Korea.
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Daegwallyeong Special Tourist Zone: Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch
A huge ranch with over 540 cows, sheep, horses and goats in the vast grassland.
Taejongdae Park
Offer magnificent view of the sea at Yeongdo Lighthouse on the cliff.
Gamcheon Culture Village
'The Santorini of Korea', known for its colourful mountainside houses.
Daewangam Park
A seaside park, known for its beautiful coastlines and interestingly-shaped rocks.
Windy Hill
A hill overlooking the sea & the location of many famous Korean dramas.
Travel Guides to Past Winners of Top 100 Must-Visit Tourist Spots
Paju DMZ
2019-2020
A border that divides the Korean Peninsula, a land of history & mystery.
Tongyeong Skyline Luge
2019-2020
Ride the Skyride to get on board the Luge cart for exhilarating ride downhill.
Itaewon
2019-2020
The global village in Seoul, known for its restaurants & night life.
Namhansanseong Provincial Park
2019-2020
A UNESCO World Heritage with 12.4km fortress & different hiking trails.
Wonju Suspension Bridge
2019-2020
Korea's longest suspension bridge across Mt. Segeum's 2 peaks.
Oedo-Botania
2019-2020
Famous for its European atmosphere & marine botanical garden.
Pocheon Art Valley
2019-2020
Experience the beauty of the quarry at this famous drama filming location.
High1 Ski Resort
2019-2020
One of the most popular ski resorts in Korea, known for its puffy snow.
KoreaToDo TOP PICKS - Tours, Activities & Discount Tickets to TOP 100 MUST-VISIT TOURIST SPOTS
➥ Handpicked experiences by KoreaToDo for their uniqueness, value, popularity, price competitiveness and at times, tedious to reach by public transport.
Seoul City Tour Bus: Night View Course (Mt. Namsan, Han River Bridges...)
4.5★
non-stop course with photo time
⬇ Tours departing from Seoul
Yongin & Seongnam Day Tour (Korean Folk Village & Peony Market)
5.0★
supported by Gyeonggi Tourism Organization
Namhansanseong Fortress, Nami Island & Namyangju Water Garden Day Tour
5.0★
multiple fabulous attractions
Gimpo & Goyang Day Tour (Laveniche, Motorstudio, Market & Laver Museum)
5.0★
supported by Gyeonggi Tourism + lunch!
Namhansanseong Fortress, Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour
5.0★
multiple fabulous attractions
Pocheon Day Tour (Pocheon Art Valley, Herb Island, Sky Bridge & Brewery)
5.0★
supported by Gyeonggi Tourism + lunch!
Gwangmyeong Cave, Hwadam Forest, Ranch & Ice-Cream Making Tour
4.5★
2 Top 100 Must-Visits in Korea
⬇ Tours departing from Seoul
Alpaca World, Nami Island, Gangchon Rail Bike Private Tour (1-5 pax/car)
5.0★
travel in comfort
Seoraksan National Park, Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour
5.0★
spectacular landscapes of Korea
Alpaca World, Nami Island & Petite France Private Tour (1-5 pax/car)
5.0★
travel with friends & family
Alpaca World, Nami Island & The Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour
4.6★
walk with adorable alpacas
Namhansanseong Fortress, Nami Island & Namyangju Water Garden Day Tour
5.0★
multiple fabulous attractions
Namhansanseong Fortress, Nami Island & Garden of Morning Calm Day Tour
5.0★
multiple fabulous attractions
⬇ Tours departing from Seoul
Ganghwa Island Day Tour (Railway Bike, Ginseng Market & Luge Racing Car)
4.6★
lunch & hanbok experience
Busan East Coast Cultural Day Tour
4.7★
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Taejongdae, Songdo Skywalk & Gamcheon Culture Village
Special Places in Busan Day Tour
4.8★
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Cheongsapo, Huinnyeoul & Gamcheon Culture Villages
Busan Night Tour (Western Course)
4.7★
Songdo Cable Car+Skywalk, Gamcheon Culture Village & Cheonmasan Road View
2 Skywalks, Gamcheon Village & Temple Day Tour
4.7★
lunch (pork soup & rice) ✚ popular Songdo Beach Skywalk & Cheongsapo Daritdol Skywalk
⬇ Tours departing from Busan
Gyeongju Historical Day Tour
4.8★
Yangdong Village, Bulguksa Temple, Donggung Palace & Anapji (night). Haeundae pickup
Ulsan Small Group Day Tour
5.0★
Daewangam Park, Bamboo Forest & Jangsaengpo Village with monorail ride
Gyeongju Cultural & Historical Tour
4.7★
Cheomseongdae, Gyochon V., Daereungwon, Bulguksa Temple & Anapji (night). Seomyeon p/u
Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Site Day Trip
4.7★
Yangdong Village, Seokgulam, Bulguksa Temple & Anapji (sunset view). Haeundae pickup
Busan & Gyeongju Private Customized Tour
4.7★
Chinese/English speaking driver, 8hrs, vehicle, parking, toll fee, insurance, hotel pick-up
Gyeongju Old Capital Day Tour
4.9★
Daereungwon, Bulguksa Temple, Gyochon Village, Donggung Palace & Wolji. Haeundae pickup
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