Must-See Cities and Places In South Korea

South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea, is a country in East Asia that forms the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and shares a land border with North Korea.

With the spread of K-pop and K-drama industries to the world and the introduction of Korean culture, South Korea has become one of the most preferred destinations for travel.

The cities and places you must see on your trip to South Korea are listed below!

Seoul

Seoul is the capital and largest city of South Korea. Seoul, the 13th most populous city in the world, has a population of over 10 million.

After visiting historical and touristic places such as The National Museum of Korea, Gangnam, Lotte World, Namsan Park, Trick Eye Museum, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Bukhansan National Park, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Changgyeonggung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Namdaemun Market during daytime; you can enjoy the nightlife in the streets of Seoul in the evening.

Busan

Busan is the country's second-largest city and is famous for its coastline with beautiful beaches and resorts. You can also visit historical sites such as the Beomeosa Temple. If you love seafood, you can visit Jagalchi Market, the largest commercial seafood market in the country, and take a walk in the hillside village of Gamecheon.

Jeonju

Jeonju is a major tourist destination known for its Korean food, historic buildings, sports activities, and innovative festivals.

Jeonju is a historic city that is home to many ancient temples and shrines, along with a hanok village. These ancient old houses have been preserved until today. Some of the houses are open for tours, some have been converted into restaurants, museums, and accommodation places, but most are private homes. This area, where visitors are made to feel what life was like in ancient Korea, is an area that attracts lots of tourists.

When you are in Jeonju, you must visit Omokdae, Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Jeondong Catholic Church, Jaman Mural Village, Kimchi Cultural Center, and Traditional Wine Museum, Nambu Market and Pungnammum Gate, Wansan Park and Deokjin Park.

Jeju Island

Jeju is an island and province located in the south of South Korea. Jeju Island is the largest island in the country and is a very popular tourist destination favored by Koreans and foreigners alike.

You can go to Jeju Stone Park, Dongmun Market, Jeongbang Waterfall, Hallim Park, Hyeopjae Beach, Spirited Garden, Manjanggul Cave, Hallasan National Park, Udo Island, and Seongsan Ilchulbong while you are visiting the city, which is famous for its stunning landscapes and natural beauties.

Incheon

Incheon is one of the metropolitan cities of South Korea. The city is located in the northwest of the country and is one of the country's most important port cities and economic centers.

When you are in Incheon, you should definitely go and see Songdo Central Park, Incheon Bridge, Songwol-dong Fairytale Village, G Tower, and Incheon Grand Park.

Daegu

The city of Daegu, famous for its magnificent temples and breathtaking mountains has a rich history and there are many attractions for you to see there.

During your trip to Daegu, you can enjoy the beauties of historical and touristic places such as Duryu Park, Bullo-dong Ancient Tomb Park, Seonbosa Temple, Buinsa Temple, Gyesan Catholic Church, Donghwasa Temple, Daegu Spa Valley, and Daegu National Museum.