Suwon
This low-rise '70s neighbourhood has been adorned with eye-catching murals, and makes for a relaxing stroll in conjunction with a visit to quirky gallery…
Must-see attractions in South Korea
Chungcheongnam-do
All that remains here of the Baekje-era temple Jeongnim-sa is a 8.3m five-storey stone pagoda – though this alone is certainly impressive. There's also a…
Chungcheongnam-do
This statue commemorates the king who moved the Baekje Kingdom's capital to Buyeo in AD 538. The king died in AD 554 – along with 30,000 soldiers – in a…
Jeollabuk-do
This hermitage is a 30-minute hike from the temple Seonun-sa. Nearby is a giant Buddha rock carving dating to the Goryeo dynasty.
Chungcheongnam-do
The largest of Sapsido's beaches is Banseom Beach, a broad stretch of golden sand on the island's southern coast. To find it, follow the road to the left…
Jeollabuk-do
This small museum has memorabilia on the unique solo opera musical form known as pansori. It's not far from the Moyang Fortress entrance.
Jeollabuk-do
Fairies are said to slide down rainbows to bathe in the pools at this small temple. The stone Buddha statue inside the main hall is believed to date from…
Ungjin Baekje Historical Museum
Chungcheongnam-do
At the entrance to the Tomb of King Muryeong, the Ungjin Baekje Historical Museum has historical info and a tourist information centre.
Dongdaemun & Eastern Seoul
The 'southeast gate' of Seoul's fortress wall, Gwanghuimun is far smaller and more modest than Heunginjimun. It was rebuilt in 1976.
The DMZ
This mildly diverting park has a couple of modern Korean tanks, some deer, an outdoor photo display and a few saplings called, groovily, the Paul…
Jeju-si
Apart from some murals on the exterior of Jeju-si's City Hall, it is unremarkable and referred to mostly as a landmark. Many local buses converge at the…
Gyeonggi-do & Incheon
On the next bay north from Eulwangni Beach you'll find Wangsan Beach, which is broader and has a less developed beachfront.
Chuncheon
This 7m-tall bronze statue by the lake is more exciting if you know the famous Korean song mentioning said maiden (the ballad whines on loop by the water).
Suwon
There are more whimsical murals adorning the walls of houses here just outside the eastern wall of Suwon Hwaseong.
Gwanghwamun & Jongno-gu
The impressive entrance gate to Gyeonghuigung has toured around Seoul, and was moved to its present site in 1988.
Gyeongsangbuk-do
A tall block of stores and offices that is often referred to as a landmark in Andong, just east of the vast Homeplus store that dominates the skyline.
Jeonju
This underwhelming monument commemorates one of the ancestors of Joseon dynasty founder Yi Seong-gye. It's located across the bridge from Omok-dae.
Jeollabuk-do
This hermitage, halfway up the ridge in Naejangsan National Park, is part of the Naejang-sa temple complex.
Gangnam & Southern Seoul
The hulking 26-level brick edifice of Kyobo Tower (2003), designed by Mario Botta, is meant to be reminiscent of the bulkiness of Egypt's Sphynx.
Chungcheongnam-do
This pavilion on the grounds of Busosan-seong offers lovely views of the surrounding countryside.
Jeollabuk-do
This tiny hermitage in the hills of Seonunsan Provincial Park is part of the temple Seonun-sa.
Chungcheongnam-do
This enormous park with a human-made lake was built as a family destination. It's not far from a complex of government buildings.
Chungcheongnam-do
These twin Silla-era pagodas are said to represent the brother and sister who founded the original hermitage at Donghak-sa.
Jeonju
Houses the artwork and art collection of a well-known 20th-century calligrapher, Song Sung-yong (pen name, Gangam).
Jeonju
This rebuilt former government office is a central landmark that lends its name to the surrounding Gaeksa district.
Chuncheon
The landmark Chuncheon City Hall was undergoing a huge reconstruction and rebuilding at the time of writing.
Jeollabuk-do
This waterfall pours over a series of large boulders. There's a small pavilion that provides the best view.
Chungcheongbuk-do
The steeple of this large red-brick church along the Danyang riverside provides a good navigation point.
Gyeongsangbuk-do
When you see this small landmark gate, your tummy will know you're at Andong's Food St (Eumsigui-gil).
Busan
An attractive gate on Geumjeong-san, but less visited because it's off the ridge trail.
Jeonju
This Chinese-style gate marks the entrance to Jeonju's barely perceptible Chinatown.
Chungcheongbuk-do
A university with vibrant budget eating and drinking options to its north and east.
