Things to see in South Korea

674 places worth seeing in South Korea on an illustrated map: Changdeokgung, Jongmyo, Gyeongbokgung, Blue House and Seokguram, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

Changdeokgung Second only to Gyeongbokgung in historical importance, it was built in 1405 and was the seat of power between 1618 and 1896. The buildings h
Jongmyo The royal ancestral temple during the Joseon Dynasty, this is where the kings would perform sacrificial rituals in honor of their ancestors.
Gyeongbokgung This is Seoul's grandest Joseon Dynasty-era palace and the seat of power for centuries before it was razed in 1592 by a Japanese invasion (a
Blue House The official residence of the President of the Republic of Korea, built in a style reminiscent of traditional Korean architectural, albeit w
Seokguram A masterpiece of Silla Buddhist art, this grotto houses a majestic granite Buddha looking toward the East Sea. On the solstice, a ray of sun
Bulguksa A UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Buddhist art from the 8th century. In front of the main prayer hall stand two iconic stone
Haeinsa A UNESCO World Heritage temple housing the Tripitaka Koreana, located in Gayasan National Park. Also, you can enjoy Haeinsa's Temple Stay
National Museum of Korea Museum located in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Lotte World Tower Enjoy the view from the fifth tallest building in the world. Be sure to check the weather before entry. The Lotte World Tower is a 555.7-met
Seoul World Cup Stadium It was South Korea's main stadium in the 2002 World Cup and is home to FC Seoul.
Cheonggyecheon This stream has been restored to a verdant tourist attraction after long being covered by a busy freeway. You can walk many kilometers along
Deoksugung Deoksu Palace vividly contrasts with the other nearby palaces like Changdeok Palace. Built during the mid-15th century, the architecture of
Namsan Seoul Tower Once the tallest tower in Asia, it has the best panoramic view in all of Seoul. Many locals and visitors have visited the tower to catch a g
Suwon World Cup Stadium Also known as the Big Bird, Suwon's World Cup Stadium hosted one of the quarter-finals for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and is now home to the 'S
Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium If you enjoy visiting random stadiums, then by all means, go to the Ulsan Sports Complex, although it seems like it only made the list becau
Incheon Munhak Sports Complex The complex consists of a main stadium, a baseball stadium (Incheon SK Happy Dream Park), an auxiliary stadium, a swimming pool, a football
Lotte World This complex has a Lotte Department Store, a theatre which hosts the show Ballerina Who Loves a B-Boy, a Lotte luxury hotel, a large indoor
Changgyeonggung It was built in 1104 as a summer palace for the Kings of the Goryeo Dynasty and became one of the main palaces during the Joseon Dynasty. Th
Seoraksan Gangwon Province's famous mountain is in the Taebaek Mountains. It spans Sokcho-si, Yangyang-gun, Goseong-gun, and Inje-gun. It is 1,708 m h
Everland Theme park in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
Gyeonghuigung It was built in the 17th century, and was burnt down twice in the 19th century. It was largely destroyed by the Japanese during colonial rul
Namsan In the center of Seoul and considered a symbol of Seoul. Namsan Park is an ecology-island surrounded by urban districts. In spite of being a
Incheon Football Stadium Incheon Football Stadium is a soccer-only stadium in Incheon, South Korea. Incheon United FC has been using it as a home stadium since the 2
63 Building This striking building was the tallest outside North America when it opened in 1985 at 250 meters. It has an art gallery and observation dec
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, South Korea MMCA is mainly located at the Gwacheon, near the Seoul Grand Park. MMCA Seoul opened in 2013. The site had been the Korean Armed Forces Capi
Goyang Stadium A multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 41,311 people in Goyang City. It is the home stadium of the Goyang Citizens' Soccer Team, but the
Bukhansan The highest peak in Seoul, at 836.5 m. Close to the summit, standing above Seoul, is one of the starkest nature/urban divides in the world.
Gyeongju National Museum A museum with four exhibition buildings, it contains treasures such as the golden crown of Geumgwanchong, the pottery piece Gimainmulhyeongt
Myeongdong Cathedral Designed by a Coste priest, and build with financial support from the Paris Church Department, this was the house of Bum-Woo Kim and purchas
Love Land Jeju's most eccentric and internationally infamous attraction and almost a reason in itself to visit Jeju, this bizarre sculpture park was c
Beomeosa One of Korea's great temples, this large complex is located up in the mountains and feels further away from the city than the few kilometers
Seongsan Ilchulbong is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Jeju Island and is a good place to climb. It also gives a similar feeling to Hallasan Baekn
United Nations Memorial Cemetery This is the only United Nations cemetery in the world. Soldiers from many countries who contributed to the United Nations during the Korean
Seodaemun Prison The prison was built in 1908, and became infamous during the Japanese occupation when it was used to torture, starve and execute Korean poli
Olympic Park Built for the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympics. A lake, a large field covered with the grass, and a square with sculptures are v
Hwangnyongsa Located east of downtown, these temple ruins of 66,0002 are among the largest in Asia. In 553 King Jinheung planned to build a palace here,
Gwanghwamun Plaza A center of Seoul. The name came from the main gate of the Gyeongbokgung. The site was a location of the Six Ministries during the Joseon dy
Beopjusa Constructed in 553, is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism on the slopes of Songnisan. Visitors can spend time here in a tem
Tongdosa Buddhist temple stay and museum. One of seven Korean mountain monasteries inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018.
Haedong Yonggungsa This remarkable Buddhist temple complex is situated on top of a large rock along the ocean. Since most Korean temples are in the mountains t
Bangudae Petroglyphs Petroglyphs of Bangudae Terrace in Daegok-ri, Ulju-gun are estimated to have been drawn over several periods since the New Stone Age so you
Gwangan Bridge Driving (or taking the bus) across Gwangan Bridge is a great way to see the view, especially at nighttime. Viewed from the town it has an im
Seoul National Cemetery South Korean cemetery.
War Memorial of Korea A museum about Korean military history and the Korean War. It starts with the ancient and Middle Ages, explaining the wars at that time and
Korean Folk Village A massive living museum showcasing traditional Joseon-era Korean culture. Features relocated historic houses from across the peninsula, dail
Gwanaksan Gwanaksan (Korean for Mt. Gwanak; 632 m) is a small mountain in southern Seoul, South Korea. Portions lie in the Gwanak-gu and Geumcheon-gu
Mireuksa This UNESCO Heritage Site was the largest Buddhist temple in Baekje, and was established in 6th century by King Mu of the Baekje. The temple
Bongeunsa Traditionally an important Buddhist temple with rich history in a rural outskirt of old Seoul, the temple is now the biggest, richest, and t
Jogyesa The chief temple of the Jogye order of Buddhism, the dominant branch of Buddhism in Korea. As such, it is one of the most important modern B
Bunhwangsa The only pagoda built during the reign of Queen Seondeok from 634 remains in this temple. It is thus Korea's oldest pagoda and a special fea

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