Destinations (17)

Jeonju

capital of North Jeolla Province, South Korea

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Daebudo

island

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Andong

city in South Korea

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Seoul

capital city of South Korea

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Ansan

city in South Korea

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Chuncheon

city in South Korea, capital of Gangwon Province

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Yeosu

human settlement

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Daejeon

metropolitan city in South Korea

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Gyeongju

city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea

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South Jeolla

South Jeolla (전라 남도, 全羅南 - Jeollanam-do) is the southwesternmost province of mainland South Korea.

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Pyeongchang

county in Gangwon Province, South Korea

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Ulleungdo

island

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Jindo

(진도) — commonly associated with the dog native to that area, the Jindo, every year people flock to the area to witness the parting of the sea and participate with the accompanying festivities

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Incheon

city in South Korea

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Gwangju

metropolitan city in South Korea

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Daegu

city in Yeongnam region, South Korea

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Busan

metropolitan city of South Korea

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Sights (63)

Gangwon Province, South Korea

province in South Korea

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Jeju Island

Southern Island belonging to South Korea

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Gangnam District

one of the districts (gu) of Seoul, South Korea

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Yongin

city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea

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South Jeolla Province

province in South Korea

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Gyeongbokgung

main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty, located in Seoul, South Korea

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Pohang

seaport city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea

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Hallasan

mountain

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Gongju

city

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Gwacheon

city

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Hahoe Folk Village

human settlement

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Gyeongju National Museum

A museum with four exhibition buildings, it contains treasures such as the golden crown of Geumgwanchong, the pottery piece Gimainmulhyeongtogi (a mounted soldier from the kingdom of Gaya), King Michu's golden sword.

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Panmunjeom

Place in North Hwanghae, North Korea

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Incheon Munhak Stadium

stadium

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Changdeokgung

palace

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Woljeongsa

Famous for its Citadel Museum, which has on display numerous cultural relics and treasures, and an octagonal nine-stage stone pagoda. The huge fir tree forest road is so beautiful that it has been the setting of many dramas and movies. There is Woljeongsa museum and there are many Korean national treasure and many Buddhist arts.

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Yongpyong Resort

Yongpyong ski resort offers skiing in winter, and golf in the summer months. It is the largest ski and snowboard resort in Korea. The ski season runs from November to early April. It has 31 slopes, 15 different lift facilities, including one gondola at a length of 3.7 km (2.3 mi), and Korea's largest ski house (Dragon Plaza).

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Daejeon station

train station in South Korea

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Seoraksan National Park

(설악산국립공원) — spread out over four cities and counties, the country's most renowned national park and mountain range

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Bulguksa

A wonderful temple well outside the main city and possibly the most impressive temple in Korea. It is regarded as a masterpiece of Buddhist art, and was built in the 8th century during the Silla Kingdom period. In front of the main prayer hall, there stand two famous stone pagodas. Dabotap means the pagoda of many treasures. Standing on the right of the courtyard facing the main hall, it shows the artistic beauty of Silla culture. In comparison to the simple Seokgatap, it is highly decorative. It was so delicately carved that they say ‘Silla masons managed stones like clay.’ Seokgatap means the pagoda of Buddha. It stands on the left of the courtyard facing the main hall. This three story pagoda is admired for its simple and dignified design. It is considered Korea’s most typical stone pagoda. Note that Seokgatap is under repair with the expected date of completion to be in December 2014. A copy of the Seokgatap can be seen at the Gyeongju National Museum.

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Namdaemun

main gate of Seoul fortress; one of The Four Great Gates (cardinal) as one of The Eight Gates of Seoul as part of the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea

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Jirisan

mountain

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Bongjeongsa

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Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

The artificial Anapji pond was originally created by King Munmu in 674. The pavilions on its banks were destroyed by fire and fell into the pond in 935. Archeological finds from the pond can be seen in the National Museum today. The pond is covered from late July to early August with blooming lotus flowers. In the middle stands a pavilion, which can be reached via steps. This place is popular with wedding couples who want to be photographed in the middle of the flower spectacle.

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Songdo International Business District

This is a multi-billion dollar planned city where Korea's tallest building, the North Asia Trade Tower, is located. In addition, the world's tallest twin tower buildings, 151 Incheon Tower, are in the early stage of construction. As part of the Free Economic Zone, Songdo represents the bright future of Incheon. This area is still very much in development.

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Gyeryongsan National Park

park in South Korea

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Boseong County

County in Honam, South Korea

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Seodaemun Prison

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Cheonggyecheon

river in South Korea

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Changgyeonggung

palace

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Seoul Forest

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Dabotap

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Bunhwangsa

Only a pagoda built during from the reign of Queen Seondeok in 634 remains in this temple. It is thus Korea's oldest pagoda and a special feature is that it was built with bricks. Originally it had nine levels, but today only three remain. There are also a few stone figures.

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Gwanaksan

mountain

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Cheomseongdae

The oldest existing observatory in the Far East, built during the reign of Queen Seonduk in 634.

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Seokgatap

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Namiseom

island in Chuncheon, South Korea

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Bukhansan

mountain

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Daeseong-dong

South Korea's show-piece "Freedom Village" in the DMZ, housing a little more than 200 farmers working under 24-hour military guard and a 100 m flagpole. The only ways to become a member of the village is to be born into it or by marriage (women only). Entry into the village is not permitted, but you will pass by on your way to the JSA from the South side.

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Bridge of No Return

After the Korean war, some prisoners of war were given the choice to cross over the bridge or to stay on the side of their captors, hence the name. On 18 Aug 1976, a US attempt to cut down a poplar tree obstructing visibility of the bridge led to a battle with North Korean forces that left Capt. Arthur Bonifas and Lt. Mark Barrett dead in what was later known as the "Axe Murder Incident". The bridge is now closed and a new bridge to the north is used instead. Usually visited from the South only.

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Dokdo Museum

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Soyang Dam

embankment dam

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Jongno

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Gyeonghuigung

Gyeonghui Palace (in Korean: Gyeonghuigung, literally Palace of Serene Harmony) was a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. It was one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty.

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Boryeong Mud Festival

Annual summer festival in Boryeong town in South Korea

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Golgulsa

cave in South Korea

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Deoksugung

palace

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Naksansa

This temple is in Naksan where the Buddhist Goddess is said to reside. Ui-sang Daesa built the temple in 676 during the unified Silla era. After studying in Tang Dynasty China, Ui-sang encountered the Buddhist Goddess in prayer, and she pointed out where Mt. Naksan should be built.

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Daecheong Dam

dam in South Korea

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Gwanghwamun

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Wolmido

Wolmido was a major harbor in Incheon until Yeonan Budu was developed. However, visitors can still do many things in Wolmido. There is a small park, surrounded by a nature walk road. There are also many seafood restaurants and cafes with a great ocean view. What is more, a small harbor that can bring visitors to several islands is still operating. The Chinatown is just a few minutes away, so tourists usually take two sightseeing courses with Wolmido. The most famous place is an amusement park popular with locals. Wolmido Amusement Park is not a state-of-the-art facility, but disco and pirate ships are famous. It is said that the pirate ship is the scariest of Wolmido because of its loose seat belt. However, there are no known safety problems with the rides.

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Geumjeongsanseong

mountain fortress

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Third Tunnel of Aggression

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Seonginbong

mountain in South Korea

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Songdo Convensia

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Banwolseong

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Expo Science Park

Commemorate the Deajeon Expo held in 1993 and committed to understanding the role of science and technology. Closed every Monday. Entrance ₩2,500 per person. Parking for 100 cars, small ₩1,500-large ₩2,000. Image simulation hall, dome image hall, energy hall, electric energy hall, and science hall science/exhibition, science academy, robot class, handicraft class, body world, dinosaur festival, unification hall, Hanbit tower, scientist street, Aqua resort, Magic plaza, Gabcheon River, restaurant street, dining hall and tourist information centre. During the 1993 Deajeon Expo, a total ₩180 billion was invested. 108 countries participated and 14 million visitors attended.

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Camp Bonifas

This is the US/South Korean military base standing "In Front of Them All" should an attack come. Visitors to Panmunjeom will change buses and get briefed here before entering the DMZ.

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Phoenix Pyeongchang

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Yuseong Foot Spa

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Jinnamgwan Hall

Architecture of the Joseon Dynasty as National Treasures of South Korea

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Pungdo

island in South Korea

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Poseokjeong

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South Korea

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South Korea

South Korea (Korean: 한국, 韓國 Hanguk), officially the Republic of Korea (대한민국, 大韓民國 Daehan Minguk) is a country in East Asia. South Korea occupies the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, with North Korea to the north, China across the sea to the west and Japan a short ferry ride to the southeast.

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