Destinations across Korea
We handpicked places worth visiting across 69 regions. Each region includes a concise mix of attractions, experiences, cafés, and restaurants to help you plan a real itinerary.
Gyeonggi & Incheon
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Gyeonggi & Incheon Gapyeong
8 placesNami Island and Jarasum, signature nearby getaways in the Seoul metropolitan area along the waterways of the Bukhangang River.
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Gyeonggi & Incheon Yangpyeong
8 placesA restorative Namhangang route of misty Dumulmeori, riverside cafés, and connected bike paths.
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Gyeonggi & Incheon Ganghwa
8 placesAn island where history and the sea meet, combining dolmens, tidal flats, and Jeondeungsa Temple.
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Gyeonggi & Incheon Paju
8 placesA border-region cultural getaway bringing together Imjingak, Heyri Art Village, and Paju Book City.
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Gyeonggi & Incheon Pocheon
8 placesA Hantangang-area attraction known for Sanjeong Lake, Herb Island, and Art Valley.
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Gyeonggi & Incheon Suwon
8 placesA downtown historical getaway where you can walk the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hwaseong Fortress and Haenggung Palace.
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Gyeonggi & Incheon Incheon
8 placesA gateway to the West Sea, with Chinatown, the Open Port Modern History Street, and island getaways.
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Gyeonggi & Incheon Ansan
9 placesA seaside getaway with Daebudo, Sihwa Seawall, West Sea sunsets, and reed fields.
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Gyeonggi & Incheon Yangju
7 placesA northern Seoul-metro-area getaway with Hoeamsaji, Nari Park, and Jangheung Art Village.
Seoul
Gangwon
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Gangwon Gangneung
8 placesOne of the East Coast's signature destinations, home to Anmok Coffee Street, Gyeongpo Beach, and Ojukheon.
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Gangwon Sokcho
9 placesA seaside city where Seoraksan, Yeonggeumjeong, and Abai Village's snow crab alley come together.
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Gangwon Yangyang
9 placesAn East Sea destination known for Jukdo Beach, a surfing mecca, Naksansa Temple, and pine mushrooms.
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Gangwon Chuncheon
8 placesA lakeside city to explore Nami Island and Soyang Lake, with dakgalbi and makguksu along the way.
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Gangwon Pyeongchang
8 placesA pristine highland destination known for Daegwallyeong ranches and Odaesan, where the Winter Olympics were held.
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Gangwon Jeongseon
9 placesA mountain getaway with Arirang, five-day markets, Hwaam Cave, and a rail bike.
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Gangwon Samcheok
9 placesA scenic East Coast city home to Hwanseon Cave, Jukseoru Pavilion, and a seaside cable car.
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Gangwon Donghae
8 placesA seaside destination known for Chuam Chotdaebawi Rock, Mureung Valley, and Mukho's Nongoldam-gil.
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Gangwon Hongcheon
9 placesA healing getaway in inland Gangwon with a ginkgo forest, valleys, and Sutaesa Temple.
Chungcheong
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Chungcheong Danyang
10 placesA destination known for the eight scenic views of the Namhangang River, with Dodamsambong Peaks and Mancheonha Skywalk.
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Chungcheong Jecheon
9 placesA mountain-and-lake city home to Cheongpung Lake, Uirimji Reservoir, and Resom Forest.
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Chungcheong Chungju
8 placesA Jungwon destination known for Tangeumdae, Chungju Lake, apples, and Suanbo Hot Springs.
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Chungcheong Boryeong
9 placesA West Sea tidal-flat destination featuring Daecheon Beach, famed for its mud festival, and Muchangpo.
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Chungcheong Taean
8 placesA destination with Anmyeondo Kkotji Beach, Sinduri Coastal Dune, and beautiful West Sea sunsets.
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Chungcheong Seosan
7 placesA historical West Coast destination with Haemieupseong Walled Town, Ganwolam Hermitage, and Gaesimsa Temple.
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Chungcheong Asan
8 placesA Chungnam hot-springs city home to Onyang Hot Springs, Oeam Folk Village, and Hyeonchungsa Shrine.
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Chungcheong Gongju
9 placesA historical destination where you can walk through Baekje's old capital, with the Tomb of King Muryeong and Gongsanseong Fortress.
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Chungcheong Buyeo
8 placesAn ancient capital retaining the atmosphere of Baekje's Sabi, with Busosanseong Fortress and Gungnamji Pond.
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Chungcheong Cheongju
6 placesA central city in North Chungcheong known as the home of Sangdangsanseong Fortress, Suamgol, and Jikji.
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Chungcheong Daejeon
9 placesA gateway city to Chungcheong, known for Daecheong Lake, Gyejoksan's red-clay trail, science, and bread.
North Jeolla
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North Jeolla Jeonju
9 placesA signature destination where hanok villages, bibimbap, tradition, and gastronomy come alive.
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North Jeolla Gunsan
9 placesA port city where time seems to have stopped, with the Modern History Street and Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village.
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North Jeolla Buan
9 placesA Byeonsan Peninsula destination with Chaeseokgang Cliffs, Naesosa Temple, and Gomso Salt Fields.
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North Jeolla Gochang
8 placesA UNESCO biosphere destination with dolmens, green barley fields, and Seonunsa Temple.
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North Jeolla Namwon
8 placesA home of pansori at the foot of Jirisan, with Gwanghallu Pavilion and the story of Chunhyang.
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North Jeolla Muju
7 placesA pristine mountain getaway featuring Deogyusan, fireflies, and Taekwondowon.
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North Jeolla Jinan
9 placesAn inland Jeonbuk destination known for Maisan, Tapsa Temple, and red ginseng.
South Jeolla & Gwangju
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South Jeolla & Gwangju Yeosu
9 placesA romantic port with night sea views, Dolsan Bridge, Odongdo, and a marine cable car.
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South Jeolla & Gwangju Suncheon
8 placesAn ecological destination of Suncheon Bay's reed fields, Suncheonman National Garden, and Naganeupseong Walled Town.
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South Jeolla & Gwangju Damyang
9 placesA garden destination featuring the bamboo forest of Juknokwon, Metasequoia Road, and Soswaewon Garden.
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South Jeolla & Gwangju Boseong
9 placesA southern Jeolla destination of vivid green tea fields and Yulpo Beach, filled with the scent of tea.
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South Jeolla & Gwangju Mokpo
10 placesA gateway city to the southern coast, with Yudalsan, a modern-history district, cable cars, and islands.
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South Jeolla & Gwangju Gurye
8 placesA Seomjingang destination with Jirisan, Hwaeomsa Temple, and villages known for cornelian cherry blossoms.
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South Jeolla & Gwangju Wando
9 placesAn island destination of the Dadohae sea, featuring Cheongsando Slow Road and Wando Tower.
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South Jeolla & Gwangju Haenam
8 placesA destination at the southernmost tip of the Korean Peninsula, with Ttangkkeut Village, Duryunsan, and Daeheungsa Temple.
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South Jeolla & Gwangju Gangjin
6 placesA southern Jeolla cultural-exploration destination with Dasan Chodang, Baengnyeonsa Temple, celadon, and Gaudo.
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South Jeolla & Gwangju Gwangju
8 placesA southern Jeolla city of art and democracy, home to Mudeungsan and the National Asia Culture Center.
North Gyeongsang & Daegu
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North Gyeongsang & Daegu Gyeongju
8 placesAn ancient capital of the thousand-year Silla kingdom, home to Bulguksa, Cheomseongdae, and Daereungwon.
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North Gyeongsang & Daegu Andong
10 placesA spiritual and cultural capital known for Hahoe Village, Dosan Seowon, jjimdak, and Confucian culture.
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North Gyeongsang & Daegu Pohang
10 placesAn East Sea city known for sunrise at Homigot, Yeongildae, and gwamegi from Guryongpo.
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North Gyeongsang & Daegu Yeongju
9 placesA historic home of Confucian scholars, with Buseoksa Temple, Sosuseowon Confucian Academy, and Museom Village.
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North Gyeongsang & Daegu Mungyeong
7 placesA mountain getaway with the old Saejae road, rail bikes, omija berries, and ceramics.
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North Gyeongsang & Daegu Yeongdeok
10 placesAn East Sea destination known for snow crab, the Blue Road, and coastal views from Gangguhang Port.
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North Gyeongsang & Daegu Cheongsong
8 placesA pristine mountain getaway with Juwangsan, Jusanji, apples, and Eoreumgol.
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North Gyeongsang & Daegu Uljin
7 placesAn East Sea destination with Seongnyugul Cave, Bulyeong Valley, Geumgangsong Forest, and Deokgu Hot Springs.
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North Gyeongsang & Daegu Daegu
8 placesA foodie city with Palgongsan, Kim Kwang-seok Street, Seomun Market, and the Modern Alley.
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North Gyeongsang & Daegu Ulleung
8 placesA volcanic island in the East Sea, with Nari Basin, Dodong Coast, and routes to Dokdo.
South Gyeongsang, Busan & Ulsan
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South Gyeongsang, Busan & Ulsan Busan
8 placesA seaside city with Haeundae, Gamcheon Culture Village, and Jagalchi Market.
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South Gyeongsang, Busan & Ulsan Tongyeong
8 placesA port on the Hallyeo Waterway, known for Dongpirang, Hansando, cable cars, and oysters.
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South Gyeongsang, Busan & Ulsan Geoje
8 placesA Namhae island destination with Windy Hill, Oedo, and pebble beaches.
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South Gyeongsang, Busan & Ulsan Namhae
9 placesA treasure-island destination with Darangee Village, German Village, and Geumsan Boriam Hermitage.
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South Gyeongsang, Busan & Ulsan Jinju
8 placesA city of history and festivals, with Jinjuseong Fortress, the Namgang Lantern Festival, and Chokseongnu Pavilion.
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South Gyeongsang, Busan & Ulsan Hadong
9 placesA tea-and-freshwater-clam destination with Hwagae Market, Ssanggyesa Temple, and the Seomjingang cherry-blossom road.
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South Gyeongsang, Busan & Ulsan Changwon
9 placesA southern-coast city known for Jinhae's cherry blossoms, Junam Reservoir, and Masan Fish Market.
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South Gyeongsang, Busan & Ulsan Ulsan
8 placesA city where industry and nature meet, with Daewangam, Ganjeolgot, and Taehwagang's bamboo forest.
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South Gyeongsang, Busan & Ulsan Yangsan
9 placesA temple destination at the foot of the Yeongnam Alps, featuring Tongdosa and Hongnyong Waterfall.
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South Gyeongsang, Busan & Ulsan Miryang
9 placesAn inland Gyeongnam destination with Yeongnamnu Pavilion, Eoreumgol, and Pyochungsa Temple.
Jeju
Place photos — Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL attribution)