Guide to Top 100 Must-Visit Places in Korea

The largest of all five grand palaces built in the Joseon Dynasty, remaining in Seoul.

A simple and compact palace, surrounded by a forest with about 50,000 trees.

Facing the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace & venue of light festivals in Seoul.

Observatory located on 117F-123F of South Korea's tallest building, Lotte World Tower.

Known for its cherry blossoms & tulips in Spring, Ginkgo Tree Forest in Autumn & deer.

A university suburb with youthful streets of shops, cafes & clubs.

1st large-scale theme park in Korea with over 40 rides & games for all ages.

A place of rustic nature beauty. Known for its over 400-years old Zelkova trees & filming site.

A famous DMZ tourist spot, built with the hope of Korean unification someday.

Beautiful mountain landscape, hiking courses & cable car rides to the top of the mountain.

A nature sanctuary with over 700,000 birch trees, paths & lookouts.

A huge ranch with over 540 cows, sheep, horses and goats in the vast grassland.

Enjoy view of Gwangandaegyo Bridge & Gwangalli M Drone Light Show every Saturday.

Offer magnificent view of the sea at Yeongdo Lighthouse on the cliff.

1st theme park in Busan. The amusement park features 6 zones with 17 rides & attractions.

The most beloved & famous beach of the country. It stretches 1.5km long & 30-50m wide.

The first historical sites in Korea registered as UNESCO World Heritage.

Panoramic view of Cheongpung Lake on the 2.3km cable car ride, connected to Mt. Bibongsan.

Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage and one of the most well-preserved royal palaces.

Once a massive complex with 1,500 buildings and residence for kings for over 200 years.

Start of Cheonggyecheon Stream & host of multiple festival events.

Include the World's largest Indoor theme park & an outdoor Magic Island.

The village resembles the old Seoul with hanoks (traditional Korean houses), shops & cafes.

Best Chinese food with nearby fairy tale inspired Songwoldong Fairy Tale Village & Jayu Park.

An abandoned mine for 40 years to the best Cave Theme Park in Korea.

A village recreated from the Joseon era with backdrop of mountains and river.

A lovely village formed by artists with shops, cafes, galleries and quirky sculptures.

Popular market in Sokcho with many famous eats.

Well-known as the filming location of 'Winter Sonata' Korean drama.

The largest ski resort in Korea & host of 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games.

Observatory on 98-100F of Haeundae LCT The Sharp, the highest building in Busan.

A rare find of a temple along the beautiful shore line of Busan.

2nd Skyline Luge in Korea. Enjoy the scenic skyride up & ride downhill on luge carts.

Well-known surf beach in Busan. Wet suits & surf boards for rent. Surfing lessons offered.

Referred as the 'Slow City' with over 800 traditional Korean hanok houses.

Smallest of the five palaces and the final residence of the last King of the Joseon Dynasty.

Iconic landmark of Seoul with fantastic views of Seoul city.

Largest museum in Korea & 3rd most visited museum in the world.

The trendiest shopping area (flagship stores, cafes, restaurants) in Seoul!

Enjoy numerous fun activities at the 11 Hangang Parks along Han River.

A beautiful & artistic private garden to be enjoyed in all seasons.

UNESCO World Heritage with impressive structure from Joseon Dynasty.

Korea's largest amusement park with many fun rides, zoo & themed festivals.

Jebu Island, a mysterious island where sea routes open twice a day due to tides.

Located on the mountain, a place where art & architecture are harmonized with nature.

Korea’s first sheep farm, located at 850m above sea level in the Alps of Pyeongchang.

'The Santorini of Korea', known for its colourful mountainside houses.

Alongside the 9.8km walking trail is the popular Haeundae Sky Capsule & Beach Train.

Large coastal town consists of Ananti Hilton Busan, hot spring, coastal walk, shops & cafes.

Designed with the concept of Santorini. Over 500 famous domestic & international brands.

Top attractions of Gyeongju, the capital of ancient Silla Dynasty.

A favourite autumn foliage destination with a beautiful temple in the park.