20 Attractions in South Korea that are Worth Visiting

Vacationing to South Korea is certainly very fun. Many tourist attractions in South Korea are very attractive and beautiful.

Well, for those of you who want to take a vacation and visit the ginseng country, there is nothing wrong if you know in advance which tourist attractions in South Korea are the most interesting for you to visit.

List of Attractions in South Korea

1. Jinhae

Jinhae or Jinhae-gu is a district in Changwon-si city, Gyeongsangnam-do province, South Korea, about 1 hour from Busan. Jinhae itself is synonymous with cherry or cherry blossoms.

Yes, Jinhae has a lot of cherry trees which are scattered in the city and concentrated in several places. Every spring, the city is flooded with tourists who want to see cherry blossom trees blooming.

In addition, in the spring, Jinhae is also famous for its annual flower festival (Jinhae Gunhangje Festival or Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival) held annually.

At this festival visitors can not only enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms, but also various culinary delights at the food stand, as well as games and live performances.

2. Lotte World and Everland Amusement Parks

South Korea has two mainstay amusement parks, namely Lotte World and Everland. The one is in Seoul and the other is in Yongin City. Both offer different atmosphere and entertainment attractions.

Lotte World is famous for its indoor theme park which is often used as a movie shooting location, while Everland is famous for its flower gardens and beautiful buildings like in fairyland.

Lotte World consists of indoor theme parks, outdoor amusement parks, museums, malls, cinemas, a luxury hotel, and sports facilities.

While Everland has theme parks, zoos, racecourse, as well as various outdoor rides and adventures which are divided into 5 different zones, namely: Zoo-Topia, European Adventure, Magic Land, American Adventure, and Roller Coasters. Both have special features and advantages.

3. Cheonggyecheon Stream

The Cheonggyecheon Stream is an 8.4 km river that flows in the middle of the Seoul central business district. The river has walks on both sides (like the Seine River in Paris) and is decorated with works of art, sculptures, parks, bridges, waterfalls and laser beams that can be enjoyed at night.

Cheonggyecheon Stream is a new tourist attraction in the city of Seoul, and is a favorite seat and walk for its citizens, especially young couples.

It is also the site of the Lantern Seoul Festival, a lantern festival held once a year which is one of the most awaited events.

4. N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower is a tower used as observation and communication, which is located on a mountain called Mount Namsan in Seoul City. The tower has a height of 236.7 m, which is a Landmark from Seoul.

The attraction that N Seoul Tower presents is that there are even thousands of colorful love padlocks, with different shapes hanging on trees and fences under the tower.

In this tower there are also shops, museums and restaurants located at the base of the tower. And how to take it, can use the highway, ride a cable car and climb the stairs.

5. Gyeongbok Palace

One of the tourist attractions in South Korea that you must visit. Located in the heart of Seoul City, Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the most iconic buildings / palaces in the country. The largest palace of the 5 major palaces in Korea that still exists is once the main royal palace when the Joseon dynasty ruled. This palace was built in 1395 and was used as a residence for kings, queens, and concubines.

You can take a tour around this palace complex and see every available space with the structure of the building and its carvings, as well as the beauty of the gardens in this complex.

Within the palace area there are 2 museums, namely the Korea Museum and the National Palace Museum of Korea.

6. Changgyeonggung Palace

Located in downtown Seoul, one of the top 5 palaces in Korea was built during the reign of King Sejong (r. 1418-1850) who was the 4th king of the Joseon Dynasty.

You can take a tour around the palace complex which offers the elegance of this palace's architectural style. In this palace complex you can find ponds with curved bridges on it, king's offices, king's rooms, queen rooms, stone with official status carved in the yard, and various other buildings with intricate details of building structures and carvings.

7. Jeju Island

One of the tourist attractions in South Korea that is a favorite of tourists. This island, also known as Jejudo, is the largest island in the country. The island also has exotic beauty and many say it is almost the same as the island of Bali in Indonesia.

Jeju is a honeymoon and is the most popular island in the world. Jeju Island also has the nickname as Island of the Gods, because this island does have an outdoor beauty that includes grasslands, cliffs, mountains, waterfalls and beautiful wildflower fields.

8. Nami Island

One more tourist spot in South Korea that you must visit. Nami Island is a delta with beautiful natural scenery located on the Han River, precisely in Chuncheon City, Gangwon-do Province, South Korea. Its shape, which is like a half moon, is also one of the unique characteristics of this island.

The natural scenery on this island is arguably very romantic and beautiful. Because on the two sides of this island, there are very shady trees, and have very cool colors.

In winter, autumn, spring and summer, this island will have a different taste of scenery but still beautiful to see.

For those of you who want to visit, it is recommended that the right time is in the fall.

9. Hanok Village

For those who want to get to know the culture and architecture of this typical Ginseng country, you will definitely want to come and see first hand the atmosphere and typical rural buildings. One of the places that will definitely interest you is Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village is a traditional village in Seoul, with a long history and is located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Shrine.

Here you can not only feel the typical village atmosphere but also see and feel their culture firsthand. You can even feel living in a traditional house by staying at existing Hanok inns.

10. National Museum of Korea

It is the largest museum in South Korea that holds a collection of historical objects and artifacts that tell Korean history from prehistoric times to the imperial period in Korea (1897–1910).

There are 3 exhibition rooms in this museum, namely the room that depicts "Korean History" from prehistory to the Joseon Dynasty in 1910, the "Korean Lifestyle" room, and the "Life Cycle of Koreans from Birth to Death" room.

11. Olympic Park

Olympic Park is an Olympic sports complex located in Songpa district, Seoul City. In the past, this area was a silkworm farm in the Joseon Dynasty. In this Olympic park, there is a building called the gate of peace (peace gate)

You will need about 3 hours to explore this park because of its large area. However, you can take the Hodori road train located next to the peace gate.

The Olympic Park is divided into several zones, including the Cultural Arts Park, Sports Recreation Park, Environmental Park, and Historical Experience Park.

12. Myeong-dong

For those of you who like shopping, here is a tourist spot in South Korea that can fulfill your desire to shop to your heart's content. Myeong-dong is a shopping paradise in South Korea. You can find a variety of the latest clothing fashions in Gingseng. If you want to know about clothing trends there, visit Myeongdong.

In addition to clothing, here are also sold a variety of cosmetic products ranging from hair to toe. No less exciting, you can find a variety of interesting culinary delights in Myeongdong, ranging from roadside snacks to eating places. This is the reason why Myeongdong is a favorite among tourists.

13. Mueseum of the Korean War Commemoration

This museum stands in an area of ​​20 thousand m², located in Yongsan-Gu, Seoul. This great museum documents the history of the Korean War (1950-1953), both in the form of black-and-white documentary recordings, artifacts such as weapons, uniforms, and maps.

On the wide yard, you can find various kinds of vehicles and combat equipment that were used during the Korean War.

In addition there are also panoramic paintings and displays that illustrate the many fierce battles that were carried out against Mongol, Japanese and Chinese forces that once invaded Korea.

There are many interactive screens in the museum with touchscreen technology that can give you knowledge. To enjoy the tour to the monument, it does not cost you anything or free.

14. Ganghwado Island

This island, which is only 1 hour from Seoul City, is the fifth largest island in Korea and is one of the many islands that can be found in Incheon in northwest Korea. In the 19th century, the island was used as one of Korea's strongholds against France. Therefore, in addition to the natural beauty of the island, there are also many historic sites in this island region.

There are several interesting places that you can visit on this island, including:

• Goryeogungji Palace. A small partially restored palace, originating from the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
• Ganghwa Anglican Church. Located not far from Goryeogungji Palace, this church is quite famous for its traditional Korean architectural style.
• Bomun-sa. A beautiful temple was built in a cave carved with a 10m tall stone statue of Buddha nearby.
• Mount Mani-san. There are 900 steps to reach the top, but from the top of this mountain, you can find beautiful scenery.
• Ganghwa Dolmen Park. A place where there are 3 giant stones that accumulate into megalithic tombs.

15. Pocheon Art Valley

A valley near the city of Pocheon was once a mining area that turned function into a beautiful tourist area. In this area there is a beautiful turquoise lake that contrasts sharply with the steep cliffs that surround it.

In the middle of the lake there is an open stage There is an open stage which is sometimes used as a place for performing arts.

16. Jindo Sea Parting

One of the very rare natural phenomena is one of the excellent tourist attractions in South Korea. Jindo Sea Parting is a natural "bridge" that divides the sea of ​​Jindo. This natural bridge that connects Jindo Island and Mondo Island is the result of accumulation of gravel and sand collected due to tides.

Every year in spring or summer, this narrow dirt road that is about 2.9 kilometers long and up to 40 meters wide appears for about one hour on four consecutive days. When this road appears, a number of festivals will be held in this area, and tourists flock to witness this very rare natural phenomenon.

17. Hwaseong Fortress

This extraordinary fort is one of the concrete proofs of Korea's unique military strength and history. Located in Suwon City, this fort was built by King Jeongko in 1974-1976.

Inside the castle complex with a 6km wall of fortress there are palaces, 8 main gates of the fort, as well as guard towers and the gates.

Every fall, this region is hosted by the Cultural Festival of Suwan Hwaseng - which features art performances and other cultural exhibitions.

18. Korean Folk Village

Located in Yongin City, the Korean Folk Village is a tourist spot in South Korea that will take you back in time, where you can witness and experience the culture and lifestyle during the Joseon Dynasty period.

In this 243 ha area it was rebuilt a typical Korean village during the Joseon Dynasty, where you can walk on dirt roads filled with ancient buildings with thatched roofs - ± 270 house buildings with restored original structures resulting from relocation from all regions of Korea.

19. Haedong Yonggungsa

One of the few temples in the country located on the coast, Haedong Yonggung offers spectacular views of the surrounding temples and seas.

Located on the coastline of the city of Gijang, Busan Province, this temple area offers you beautiful scenery, towering zodiac animal statues and a giant golden Buddha statue that stands tall.

20. Hallasan National Park

This Hallasan National Park is located on Jeju Island, South Korea. In this area special roads are provided for tourists, so tourists can easily circle this national park area while enjoying the beautiful natural panorama.

Here there are also the highest mountains in South Korea, namely Mount Hallasan, and tourists can climb it quite easily. This mountain was once an active volcano, so at its peak you can find a charming crater lake.

Those are some tourist attractions in South Korea that are very popular and often visited by tourists. Hopefully the information above is useful.