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Overview
From Seoul's glittering nightlife to Seoraksan National Park's vertiginous hikes, South Korea offers the traveler a dazzling range of experiences, beautiful landscapes and 5000 years of culture and history.
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Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
One of Seoul's five grand palaces built during the Joseon dynasty, Deoksugung (meaning Palace of Virtuous Longevity) is the only one you can visit in the…
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Gyeongsangbuk-do
This delightful traditional riverside village – a Unesco World Heritage site – is a place to commune with the traditional fabric of old Korea and, in the…
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Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
This vast and imposing concrete slab of a museum takes visitors on a fascinating journey through Korea's past from prehistory all the way to the Korean…
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Gangnam & Southern Seoul
This large and pleasant park was the focus of the 1988 Olympics. Strolling its paths takes you past its stadiums surrounded by plenty of greenery, ponds…
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Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
This huge museum documents the history of the Korean War (1950–53) using multimedia exhibits and black-and-white documentary footage, along with artefacts…
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Jeonju
This maeul (village) has more than 800 hanok (traditional wooden homes), making it one of the largest such concentrations in the country. Virtually all of…
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Gangnam & Southern Seoul
Located in the heart of ritzy Gangnam, the shrines and halls of the Buddhist temple Bongeun-sa, with its tree-filled hillside location, stand in direct…
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Best Things to Do
South Korea can serve whatever trip you order, then tempt you back again with eclectic nightlight, regional cuisine, cooling escapes and much more to do.
Read articleBest Places to Visit
Though it's possible to go from mountaintop to megacity – and back again – in a single day, lingering in these top spots in South Korea is ample reward.
Read articleBest Time to Visit
South Korea's seasons bring exciting events and festivals, as well as action-packed activities. Here's how to decide when you should go there.
Read articleThings to Know
With cultural cachet to spare and superb infrastructure to ease your path, South Korea is a truly easy, rewarding destination to explore with these tips.
Read articleTransportation
With some of the best public transport in the world, South Korea is a gift to travelers. Here's what you need to know about getting around when you arrive.
Read articleMoney and Costs
If you’re looking to travel to South Korea on a budget, follow this money-saving guide, from advice on SIM cards to tips on transit.
Read articleBest Road Trips
South Korea might not leap out as the obvious place for a road trip, but the back roads reveal a different side to the peninsula. Here are our top trips.
Read articleGet Connected
South Korea has nationwide 4G coverage and widespread wi-fi. Get connected with these mobile tips.
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