Popular Tour Spots in South Korea!

~These are some of the popular spots to visit when taking a trip to South Korea!~

Namsan Tower
  • Located in Seoul
  • One of the tallest towers in Asia
  • Includes:
    • Observatories
    • Restaurants
    • Namsan Park near the area
    • Cable car
Photo by Kenneth Bastian on Unsplash
Jeju Island
  • Island south of the peninsula
  • Largest island in South Korea
  • Activities:
    • A dormant volcano
    • Jeju Naval Base
    • Natural recreation forest
    • Ferry ride around the island
Photo by Arrigo Lupori on Unsplash
63 Building
  • Located in Yeoiudo Island
  • Tallest gold-clad building
  • Includes:
    • An aquarium
    • IMAX Theater
    • Wax Mueseum
    • Art Gallery
Photo by Janis Rozenfelds on Unsplash
Lotte World
  • Located in Seoul
  • World's Largest indoor theme park
  • Includes:
    • Indoor/outdoor theme park
    • Luxury hotels
    • Live shows
    • Rides for kids and adults
Photo by _KGraphicMove on Unsplash
Gamcheon Village
  • Located in Busan
  • Built on a steep mountain slope
  • Twisted alleyways
  • Brightly painted houses
  • Originally a place for poor Korean population in the 20s
Photo by SeongPhil Jang on Unsplash
Seorak Mountain
  • Located in Gangwon-do
  • South Korea's third largest mountain
  • Translates to "Snowy Peak Mountain"
  • Includes:
    • Two Buhddist temples
    • Cable car ride to top
    • Cave on the side of the mountain
Photo by Mirko Blicke on Unsplash
Changdeokgung
  • Located in Seoul
  • Built in 1412
  • One of the "Five Grand Palaces" in Seoul
  • Hosts events such as a moonlight tour
Photo by Arrigo Lupori on Unsplash
Gyungbokgung
  • Located in Seoul
  • Built in 1315
  • One of the "Five Grand Palaces" in Seoul
  • Observe events such as:
    • Changing of the Royal Guard
    • Watching traditional performances
Photo by Aismu Tahir on Unsplash
Sejong the Great
  • Located in Seoul
  • Fourth king of the Josen Dynasty
  • One of South Korea's most important historical figures
  • Created Hangul (Korean alphabet)
Photo by Yujing Zhang on Unsplash