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Attractions in South Korea

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in South Korea, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

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Sight · Seoraksan National ParkGeumganggul

A beautiful temple stands by the rocky coast

Landmark · JeonjuJeonju Hyanggyo

Korean Folk Village

Landmark · SuwonKorean Folk Village

a tall building with a rainbow in the background

Historic site · SeoulBosingak Bell Pavilion

Haenggung-dong Mural Village

Landmark · SuwonHaenggung-dong Mural Village

Landmark · Jeollanam-doJuknokwon

A korean shop is seen in the image

Sight · MokpoMokpo Modern History Hall I

Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village

Landmark · IncheonSongwol-dong Fairy Tale Village

Roi Guest House Seoul

Sight · SeoulRoi Guest House Seoul

Boat sailing on the sea near a green island

Sight · Gangwon-doNami Island

a close up of a book with writing on it

Sight · Jeollanam-doSeonam-sa

a neon sign that is on the side of a building

Temple · Jeju IslandYakcheonsa Temple

Bugundang Shrine

Historic site · SeoulBugundang Shrine

Kyungdong Presbyterian Church

Church · SeoulKyungdong Presbyterian Church

Art house MOMO

Theater · SeoulArt house MOMO

Bullo-dong

Sight · DaeguBullo-dong

Olympic Park World Peace Gate

Historic site · SeoulOlympic Park World Peace Gate

Sight · Gyeongsangbuk-doGyeongju Tower

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Sight · Jeollanam-doDuryunsan Provincial Park

brown and white pagoda house

Sight · Jeollanam-doKorea Tea Museum

Wolmi Theme Park

Theme park · IncheonWolmi Theme Park

Jungang Cathedral

Church · Jeju IslandJungang Cathedral

Bukchon Hanok Village

Landmark · SeoulBukchon Hanok Village

Metro Hotel

Sight · SeoulMetro Hotel

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DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.