1. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, formerly known as Anapji, is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park, South Korea. It was part of the palace complex of ancient Silla. It was constructed by order of King Munmu in 674 CE.
2. Cheonjiyeon Falls
Cheonjiyeon Waterfall is a waterfall on Jeju Island, South Korea. Literally, the name Cheonjiyeon means sky connected with land. It is one of the main tourist attractions on Jeju-do. It is 22 m high and 12 m wide.
3. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Seoul
The Dongdaemun Design Plaza, abbreviated as DDP, is a major urban development landmark in Seoul, South Korea designed by Zaha Hadid and Samoo, with a distinctively neofuturistic design characterized by the "powerful, curving forms of elongated structures
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is the newest and most iconic landmark of the Korean design industry. ... The DDP is comprised of five halls: Art Hall, Museum, Design Lab, Design Market, and Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. The Art Hall is the primary launch pad for the Korean creative industry.
4. Samgwangsa Temple, Busan
Samgwangsa Temple is known for its annual lantern festival, an event honoring Buddha's birthday (usually in late May) that attracts over a million visitors every year. During the festival, countless lanterns light up in spectacular colors beneath the night sky.
5. Boseong County
Boseong County is a county in South Jeolla Province, South Korea. Boseong is famous for its green tea leaves. It is also the birthplace of the Korean independence activist Philip Jaisohn. the area of Boseong county is 663.4 km²
About 40 percent of the country's green tea supply grows in the fields of Boseong, which attracts photographers and filmmakers as much as tea drinkers thanks to its dramatic green fields.
6. Jinhae
inhae-gu is a district in Changwon City, South Korea. This region is served by the Korean National Railroad, and is famous for its annual cherry blossom festival every spring. The city front is on a sheltered, island-studded bay, and is almost completely surrounded by mountains covered with pine trees.the area of Jinhae is 120.2 km²
Yeojwacheon stream
7. Ulleungdo Island
Ulleung-do is an island east of mainland South Korea. It’s home to the rugged Seonginbong Mountain Range, with forested foothills and the often fog-covered summit of Seonginbong Peak. The 3-tiered Bongnae Waterfall, a source of drinking water, is east of the range. The Haengnam Coastal Walking Path hugs part of the island’s east coast, winding along cliffs and past caves to Dodong Lighthouse, with expansive views the area of Ulleungdo island is 72.86 km²
This volcanic island boasts some seriously impressive scenery, with Hawaii-esque coastlines and Cabo San Lucas-esque rock formations. But visual similarities aside, this Sea of Japan destination is truly one of a kind—especially when you throw in the island's famous seafood dishes
8. Jirisan National Park
irisan National Park is a national park in South Korea, located on the boundaries of Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do, and Gyeongsangnam-do. It is also located bordering the towns of Namwon, Gurye, and Hamyang. Jirisan was the first park to be designated as a national park in South Korea, in 1967. The area of Jirisan National park is 471.8 km²
The park is really big. It's quite intimidating, actually. Our good friends Alyssa and Patrick did an epic 3-day hike along the massive ridge in Jirisan, and they loved it. The shelters are available to spend the night (camping anywhere but the campsites is not permited).
9. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Busan
Haedong Yonggung Temple is a Buddhist temple in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea. The temple was built in 1376 by the teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo Dynasty, and was originally known as Bomun Temple
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple has one of the most scenic locations of any temple in the country—overlooking the sea on the northwest corner of Busan. Most temples are found in the mountains, so the chance to meditate while watching the sun rise over the ocean is particularly special.
10. Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history located on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of many alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.
In an increasingly modern city like Seoul, the Bukchon Hanok Village stands apart for its quiescence. Hundreds of the hanoks (traditional Korean houses) have been protected, with many buildings now serving as tea houses and galleries.
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