South Korea is one of the countries where a lot of people want to dream about traveling and visiting in the land of kimchi once in their lifetime. Because of this beautiful country with a lot of wonderful natural landscapes along with the cultural identity of the Han people is something that many tourists are interested in and would love to travel in the land of Kim Chi. South Korea annually pickup a lot of domestic and foreign tourists coming to the most tourist destinations are said such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, villages, peaks... Are the places where many tourists love and visit the most. For more information on the most popular tourist attractions in South Korea, please read through the article below.
1 Gyeongbokgung Palace
Popular tourist attractions in South Korea-Gyeongbokgung Palace. (Photo: Internet)
On the premises of the palace, visitors will admire the myriad of restored and restored works. You will feel the interference between the buildings, each serving a separate function for the king. As soon as you have not entered the palace, you can concentrate at Gwanghwamun gate to witness the ritual of changing the Royal Guard; The time in the itinerary is guaranteed to include this bold cultural show. Once a year, Gyeongbokgung Palace is open for a special tour in the evening, so don't miss the chance to enjoy the night atmosphere on the Imperial Palace if your schedule permits.
2 N Seoul Tower
Popular tourist spot in South Korea-N Seoul Tower. (Photo: Internet)
There is no place in Seoul more attractive than N Seoul tower, located atop Namsan Mountain in the center of the city. The tower attracts visitors all year round and is most famous for the panoramic view of the city at night. For the Hallyu wave lovers, this is a must-visit destination, which has appeared in popular movies such as "Why Take you to (2013)" and "The Legendary Blue Sea (2016)."
Not only is there a special observatory, the tower is also known by restaurants and cafés with a fresh atmosphere amid comfortable spaces. N Seoul Tower is the perfect destination to spend a delightful evening with friends, relatives, sip coffee and enjoy splendid landscapes when the city is at night.
3 Namiseom Island
Popular tourist destinations in South Korea-Namiseom Island. (Photo: Internet)
Namiseom Island became a popular tourist country after appearing in the Korean film "Winter Love Song" (2002). Originally it was only a hilltop but after the Cheongpyong dam was built causing the water to be lifted, Namiseom became an island. The island is quite small enough for tourists to visit the entire half-day. In addition, nature conservation efforts and waste recycling on the island are worth being noted.
4 Lotte World
Popular tourist destinations in South Korea-Lotte World. (Photo: Internet)
If you are looking for a fun and exciting destination throughout the day, visit Lotte World! The theme park is open all year round, with lots of exciting events and performances. Even more excellent is the location in the heart of Seoul, it is easy for tourists to travel by public transport. Lotte World is divided into two zones: the indoor and external explorers are the Magic Islands. The explorer has a lot of attractions, including drag games, Spanish pirate ships, trains, and many other games, while the Magic Island has adventure games such as Free Fall (Gyro Drop) and the Mausoleum (Gyro Spin). Right next to the Seoul Sky Tower and Lotte World Shopping center, so don't forget to take a stroll around this place if you've been here.
5 Bukchon Hanok Village
Popular tourist spot in South Korea-Bukchon Hanok village. (Photo: Internet)
A popular Seoul tourist attraction – Bukchon Hanok Village offers the attraction of traditional Korean houses. As the area where the princes of China liked to live, the welding snails here are all very luxurious, creating a beautiful setting on every street. For the most amazing visit, we suggest you find "eight mighty points in Bukchon". Each location has its own unique features, but has a slightly unidirectional touch. The souvenir photos taken here are guaranteed to be very special!
6 JINHAE
Popular tourist destinations in South Korea-JINHAE. (Photo: Internet)
Jinhae-gu is a region in Changwon city, southern South Korea. Jinhae is famous for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring. The two most beautiful cherry blossom locations of South Korea travel are at Kyeongwha railway station and at Yeojwa Canal in Jinhae. In particular, at YEOJWA Channel, couples can walk through the poetic bridge Romance Bridge, the filming location of the drama "Romance" (the Vietnamese name is the Love song) featuring the famous actor Kim Ha Neul and Kim Jae Won.
7 Seorak Mountain
Popular tourist attractions in Korea-Seorak mountain. (Photo: Internet)
Seorak Mountain is the third highest mountain in South Korea, located in the province of Gangwon in the northeast. Seoraksan National Park is the treasure of South Korea tourism with many prominent sights such as the Ulsanbawi rock cluster with 5 blocks adjacent to each other, atop each block there is a concave like a cauldron. There is also the Thousand Buddha Valley, also known as the Seorak Valley, because the valley is the mountain range arranged as two rows of Buddha.
8 Jejudo
Popular tourist destinations in South Korea-Jejudo. (Photo: Internet)
Jejudo is the famed island of Korean tourism, and has been mentioned in many television series in Kim Chi. To discover the whole island you have to lose kha quite time. Some prominent destinations are the east coast of Seopjikoji with well-shaped volcanic rocks, Seongsan Ilchubong Mountain (also known as the peak of Dawn) – an 5000-year-old crater with great views at sunrise, and Halla Mountain with a mysterious backdrop of snow-covered trees in winter. In Seopjikoji there was a house where the film All In was filmed (Vietnamese name: one for All/destiny) by the two stars Song Hye Kyo and Lee Byung Hun. In addition, the island of Udo (burdock) is very close to Jejudo is also a popular destination of Korea tourism, with a bowl of eight landscapes is the most beautiful of the island. There is also the coastline with the rare red Rhodolith coral.
9 Bomun
Popular tourist destinations in South Korea-Bomun gazebo. (Photo: Internet)
Bomun is located in Gyeongju City, the ancient capital of Shilla dynasty. This is one of the locations of South Korea tourism which you can enjoy beautiful views throughout the 4 seasons: Spring cherry blossoms, green leaves spring, red color and golden color of autumn leaves, along with the Snow White layers clear the winter.
10 Haeinsa Temple
Popular tourist spot in South Korea-Haeinsa temple. (Photo: Internet)
The 1200-year-old Haeinsa temple is the oldest Buddhist Buddha in the world, Tripitaka Koreana. The temple also has Korea's oldest wooden Buddha statue. This is the important Buddhist destination of Korea tourism.
11 Juknokwon Garden
Popular tourist attractions in Korea-Juknokwon garden. (Photo: Internet)
The Juknokwon Garden is located in a general landscape of artificial landscapes behind a Confucian school in Damyang, Jeollanam province. Here you can find a forest covered in wide area, along with waterfalls and gazebo. This is one of the tourist attractions of South Korea.
12 Cheongsando Island
Popular tourist attractions in Korea-Cheongsando Island. (Photo: Internet)
Cheongsando is a beautiful island off the south of South Korea, covered by fishing villages and iridescent barley fields. The distinctive point of the fields here is that they are limited by very characteristic low-stone wall chains. In addition to the beautiful blue and gold of barley, Korean tourists can also see the beauty of the cabbage and butterfly chamomile in Cheongsando.
