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Tour this country that charms with its culture, heritage and diverse landscapes. Visit ancient temples, explore dense rainforests and relax on tranquil beaches.

Immerse yourself in the ancient traditions of the Confucian culture and learn about typical Korean games and celebrations at this folk museum. 

Join the masses who snap selfies every year at one of the most Instagrammed sites in South Korea, a UFO-like building that hosts a variety of events. 

Make sure you come hungry to this buzzing market, which is famed for its great street food and is one of the oldest markets in Seoul.

Explore this gorgeous national park, where mountain trails lead to a summit that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city of Seoul. 

See one of the oldest wooden structures in Korea at this peaceful Buddhist temple complex perched on the slopes of Mount Cheondeung. 

This serene corner of Namsan Park displays an abundance of tree and plant species native to Korea in a series of themed gardens.

Wake up early to watch the fish auctions at this boisterous market and purchase fresh seafood to have prepared before you at casual restaurants.

This serene corner of Namsan Park displays an abundance of tree and plant species native to Korea in a series of themed gardens.

Mountains and riverfront views create an atmosphere of being in the country in this northern Busan neighborhood, far from the frenzy of the city center.

Learn some new skills in the “Stone Buddha Temple,” an ancient monastery that is now the South Korean center of seonmudo, a Buddhist form of martial arts.

Catch a cable car to see clear, unparalleled views of South Korea’s lush coastline, many islands and the Pacific Ocean, all the way to Japan.

Beautiful eastern-facing beaches and spectacular inland mountains make this a popular tourist destination and a site for upcoming Olympic events.

Enjoy a hands-on experience of Korean activities, lifestyles and traditions at this re-creation of a village from the Joseon Dynasty.

Come see thousands of Buddhas in this ancient temple from the Silla Kingdom, tucked away on the forested slopes of Mount Hamwol in Gyeongju.

The smallest of Seoul’s Five Grand Palaces is renowned for its mixture of western and eastern architecture.  

Learn some new skills in the “Stone Buddha Temple,” an ancient monastery that is now the South Korean center of seonmudo, a Buddhist form of martial arts.

Make sure you come hungry to this buzzing market, which is famed for its great street food and is one of the oldest markets in Seoul.

Enjoy a hands-on experience of Korean activities, lifestyles and traditions at this re-creation of a village from the Joseon Dynasty.

This area of Songpa-gu in Seoul is best known for the Lotte World Tower, one of Seoul’s most eye-catching and entertaining family malls.

Catch a cable car to see clear, unparalleled views of South Korea’s lush coastline, many islands and the Pacific Ocean, all the way to Japan.

Join the masses who snap selfies every year at one of the most Instagrammed sites in South Korea, a UFO-like building that hosts a variety of events. 

Relax on an inflatable tube or sit back under a beach umbrella at South Korea’s most popular beach, where the usual South Korean rules don’t apply.