Everyone know that South Korea are famous of it's K-Pop cultures. But what most people don't know is that South Korea also has a lot of beautiful places to visit, tourist attractions, amazing nightlife, super delicious food – you name it!
So, for you who are planning to travel to South Korea after the COVID-19 pandemic over, just for you in this article we have prepared list of 7 Best Place to Visit in South Korea in 2021!
07. Jeonju
During the peak era of Joseon Dynasty, Jeonju has a special place in the kingdom, it was its spiritual capital. Today, in this modern era the special atmosphere can still be seen in Jeonju, the city is filled with temples and museums. Hanok Village in Jeonju is the perfect place to visit if you want to embrace the local culture and get to know its history.
Hanok Village in Jeonju
Jeonju Hanok Village is a must visit for all visitors and travelers. It’s a around 20 minutes taxi ride from the Jeonju train station. The village is picturesque and charming area over hundreds traditional houses with the slate colored rooftops. You’ll love walking on the cobblestone roads and navigating through the various alleyways of the village for a hours. The top activities are shopping, eating, and visiting several of the cultural museums. If you visit on the weekends, it can get crowded so come early!
Hyundaiok Nambusijang's Bean Sprout Soup
Apart from Hanok Village, Jeonju also has many places to visit and if you want to try the local delicacy visiting Nambu Market is a must!. What not to love from eating local delicacies whike travelling?
Famous Korean dish, bibimbap.
You can try one from many local restaurants in the area, but we recommended you to visit Hyundaiok Nambusijang restaurant to try their special Bean Sprout Soup and Korean local famous dish, bibimbap!
06. Chuncheon
The capital of the South Korea's northernmost province, the city of Chuncheon acts a gateway to the wilder sights of the rural region. Surrounded by scenic lakes, rivers, and towering mountains, Chuncheon often finds itself shrouded in fog, which adds an enigmatic air to the landscape of river islands, mountains, waterfalls, and forests.
One of the famous tourism spot is Namiseom Island or Nami Island, a tiny half moon shaped island in the North Han River that attracts lovers and families to spend a day strolling or bicycling along the famous tree-lined paths. The island itself is very small, but it’s easy to relax and spend an afternoon enjoying the island’s small museum, gardens, bicycling, riding swan boats, eating delicious food, riding a rail bike, and visiting the ostrich farm! You can even stay overnight on the island if you want.
Beautiful scenery of Namiseon Island
The city which known for its chicken farming and chicken dishes are often referred as a foodie's paradise, so make sure to check out some of the local specialties and delicacies during your trip to Chuncheon. A few famous dishes to mention is including dakgalbi, a dish of grilled chicken and vegetables in a spicy gochujang sauce. Dozens of restaurants on the street offer the same iconic dish, each offering slight variations on the recipe.
Chuncheon's Street Dalgakbi
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Fun fact: Chuncheon is the location of a popular Korean soap opera called Winter Sonata, and a lot of visitors in the city come to see some of the most common filming locations. Even there are a statue as a memoirs of the soap opera in Chuncheon!
05. Seoraksan National Park
If you want to go hiking, see the best known mountain range in South Korea or just get some epic photos, then make sure you visit the Seoraksan National Park. Within the park you’ll find pine forests, jagged and rocky mountain peaks, crystal clear streams and stunning lakes.
Don't worry about the hiking, because this place offers various track's difficulty from easy to medium. The most famous track is Cheonbuldong Valley. The medium trail starts at Biseondae Rock and 12 kilometers to the very top of Seorak Mountain. Get ready for a wonderful trail where it just keeps getting better and better. Your hike will start relatively flat but gradually climb to the ridge above you which means the river turns into a series of waterfalls!
Apart from hiking, Seoraksan National Park is also home to over 2,000 animal species. Start your visit at the National Park Visitor Centre, where you can pick up free maps in English and Korean. Then, enjoy the miles and miles of signposted hiking trails that crisscross the entire park.
Seoraksan National Park is a UNESCO Biosphere Protection site, and has been designated as a nature reserve since 1965, in part because it’s home to many plants and animals, including a number of rare ones — more than one thousand species of plants and more than 1500 animal species have been identified within the park.
Lucky visitors can catch a glimpse of the increasingly rare Korean musk deer and Korean goral here, as well as animals including otters, Siberian flying squirrels, and perhaps even an Asian black bear.
04. Jeju Island
Located in the southern coast of South Korea is Jeju Island, South Korea’s only Special Autonomous Province. Nicknamed Island of the Gods, Jeju is a subtropical destination known as one of the top honeymoon and vacation spots in South Korea. In addition to beautiful beaches, lava tubes and lush green scenery, Jeju boasts a long list of tourist attractions and amusement parks which made the place crawl into this Best Place to Visit in South Korea list!
So, what you can possibly do when you visit Jeju? Well, a few to mention; get to know the local culture at the Seongeup Folklore Village, or you could visit Glass Castle, a theme park that revolves around glass sculptures, or do a half an hour hiking to the 180 meters summit's of Seongsan Ilchulbong to see magnificent view of Udo Island and Jeju itself.
Seongsan Ilchulbong
Perhaps the oddest and most controversial attraction in Jeju is Loveland, a theme park featuring romantic and adults-only attractions.
And believe it or not, Jeju also a home of Teddy Bear Museum!
03. Gyeongju
Gyeongju is the ancient capital of what was once the Silla Kingdom. This makes the city more than 2,000 years old. Gyeongju is an incredible destination that boasts a number of temples and cultural festivals. Start your trip at the Bulguksa Temple, a true masterpiece of Buddhist religion and art that dates back to the 8th century. Then, hike up from the temple to the Seokguram Grotto for even more Buddhist culture and artifacts.
Gyeongju, also know as the museum without walls is one of the most stunning cities in Korea! It is a small but cozy city located in the South East of Korea, not far from Busan and Daegu.
The entire city is considered as a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in the year 2000. The original names of Gyeongju used to be Gyerim or Seorabeol, in 935AD the name Gyeongju was established.
Don’t miss the Covered Market, a collection of vendors selling everything from Silla souvenirs to freshly made Korean delicacies.
02. DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
Yep, you read it correct! DMZ!
The DMZ, or demilitarized zone, is the boundary area between North and South Korea. It is considered a cease-fire zone. While travelers can visit the DMZ, not all areas of the zone are safe. Only a small portion of the DMZ, known as the JSA or Joint Security Area, is open to the public.
In the JSA, you can physically stand in North Korea, although you will be within a building that also houses South Korean soldiers. You can also visit a North Korean gift shop that sells stamps, wine and currency from North Korea. Be aware that the only way to visit the DMZ is on an authorized and guided tour.
Sites and scenery are a mix of chain-link fencing and razor wire, cartoonish statues and amusement rides, war memorials and handwritten notes, land mines and bird sanctuaries. Think armed soldiers and a souvenir shop, parklike settings and concrete bunkers, military lookout towers and photo areas for gawking tourists.
The DMZ is a 2-kilometer-wide buffer on either side of the demarcation line. Where tour buses go is the civilian control zone, which is a geographic buffer before the DMZ. You need a passport to enter. No exceptions.
01. Seoul
Finally, the city that always put it self as a must visit in South Korea. Yes, the South Korea's famous capital city, Seoul!
#1 Best place to visit in South Korea
Seoul is by far the largest city in South Korea and a major destination in East Asia. If you’re spending any time in the country, there’s a good chance you’ll be visiting Seoul at some point. There is no end to the attractions in the city, but many visitors start with some of the many palaces located in Seoul. From modern spot like Seoul Tower and Lotte Tower to historical spot like Changdeok-gung are waiting for you in Seoul.
Seoul Tower
Top picks include the incredible Gyeongbok-gung and the 15th century Changdeok-gung. You’ll also find ancient temples and shrines, beautiful public parks, cutting-edge design, shopping malls and some of the best cuisine in all of Asia.
Gyeongbok-gung Palace
First built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is the largest of Seoul's five grand palaces built during the powerful Joseon dynasty. Destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries, it was restored to its original glory after the Second World War and totally restored in the 1990s.
Within the palace grounds, you can also find the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum, and both are worth a visit. The palace museum is especially fascinating as it presents items from the palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. This includes priceless antiques and artwork, as well as everyday items for cooking, cleaning, and daily life. The National Folk Museum focuses on items from daily life, as well as clothing and dioramas, to tell the story of the Korean people since prehistoric times.
Lotte World Tower
One of the newest attractions in Seoul is the Lotte World Tower skyscraper. It's 500 meters above the ground and one of the world's tallest (currently fifth) buildings. There are several indoor and outdoor observation areas (called Seoul Sky) at the top on the 123rd floor. Views are spectacular both during the day and at night, and you can see 360-degrees around the city.
Itaewon is a bustling neighborhood of Seoul focused on a few pedestrian streets filled with shops, cafés, and other consumer businesses. If you have limited time in the city, it's one of the those places that can give you a real feel for Korean retail culture in a short time period. There are food carts, street performers, and some of the side streets are filled with restaurants.
Gwanjang Market's delicacies
Finally, don't forget to visit Seoul's best food market combines a taste-bud tempting array of street food vendors under one large roof, Gwanjang Market!.
The market features rows of food stalls, offering every kind of Korean food you can imagine. Most have small chairs in front of them, creating tiny restaurants, where you can sit and have a meal. It's all about tasting things here, and a smile and request will get you a sample of most of the things on offer.
The market is in central Seoul, and it's open from 9am to 10pm. The most popular things sold here are bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), bibimbap (rice mixed with sauteed beef, vegetables, and gochujang red chili paste), gimbap (Korean sushi), sundae (blood sausage), tteokbokki (stir-fried spicy rice cakes), and various types of noodles.
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