Sightseeing in South Korea

With a history of over 2,000 years South Korea is a land teeming with an enriched culture. The innumerable ruling dynasties have all left their mark on this land. Adding to these is the natural beauty of the land. Constituting the southern half of the Korean Peninsula and surrounded by three seas, South Korea is criss-crossed with mountain ranges. The gift of nature and a long history has resulted in the development of numerous tourist attractions. Sightseeing in South Korea is enchantingly enlightening.

South Korea is divided into eight provinces, six metropolitan cities, one special city and one special self-governing province. One of the popular destinations of Sightseeing in South Korea is Seoul. Sightseeing in Seoul provides a mesmerizing experience. Capital of Korea for more than 600 years Seoul is home to the Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Chang-gyeonggung Palace, the Deoksugung Palace, the Namsan Park, the Namsangol Hanok Village, the Seoul World Cup Stadium, the Bukhansan National Park, and the Mt. Inwangsan.

The second largest city of Korea, Busan is always enlisted among the destinations for sightseeing in South Korea. It is one of the major port cities of South Korea. Sightseeing in Busan includes the Eulsukdo Migratory Bird Sanctuary, the Haeundae Beach, the Beomeosa Temple, the Busan Aquarium, the Dongbaekdo Island, the The United Nations Memorial Cemetery and Peace Park, the Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, and the Haedong Yonggungsa Temple.

Sightseeing in Gwangju includes cruising through the boundless natural beauty enhanced by the relics from the past like the Namhansanseong Fortress, Gwangju and Mt. Mudeung. Do not forget to take visit the Gwangju National Museum and the Gwangju Folk Museum. Popular Destinations in South Korea also includes a visit to one of the major industrial city of Ulsan. Sightseeing in Ulsan includes a visit to the Ulgi Park, the Ulgi Lighthouse, the burial site of King Munmu, the sunrise at the Ganjeolgot Point, the striking Black Pebble Beach at Gangdong and Jejeon Seashore, the Paraeso Waterfall, and Daewongam for its natural wonders.

The province of Jeollabuk-do is laden with beautiful sites and make up one of the famous South Korea sightseeing. The Yellow Sea and the Noryeong Mountains make up some of the most beautiful Sightseeing in Jeollabuk-do. The most popular attractions in here include the Muju Ski Resort, Jeollabuk-do, the Deokyusan National Park, Jeollabuk-do, the Naejangsan National Park, Jeollabuk-do, the Jeonju Hanok Village, Jeollabuk-do, the Hanok Life Experience Hall, Jellabuk-do, and the Mt. Maisan Provincial Park, Jeollabuk-do.

Sightseeing in South Korea is enhanced by the abundant beauty of the province of Jeollanam-do and its five major cities. Sightseeing in Jeollanam-do includes the National Maritime Museum, Jellanam-do, the Dadohae Haesang National Park, Jeollanam-do, the Ten Sceneries of Mt. Jirisan, Jeollanam-do, and the Naganeupseong Folk Village, Jeollanam-Do. Sightseeing in Chungcheongbuk-do covers the natural wonders of the province. There are enchanting valleys like the Seonyudong Valley, the Hwayang Valley, and the Ssanggok Valley. Another attraction of the land is the Gosu Cave.

One of the popular tourist attractions in South Korea is Chungcheongnam-do. Famed for its natural beauty Sightseeing in Chungcheongnam-do includes the Gyeryongsan National Park, Chungcheongnam-do, the Gongju National Museum, Chungcheongnam-do, and the Oeam-ri Folk Village, Chungcheongnam-do.

Sightseeing in Gyeonggi-do span from historical sites and cultural places to places of abundant scenic beauty and thriving arts centers. An enriched destination of sightseeing in South Korea, it includes the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Gyeonggi-do, the Korean Folk Village, Gyeonggi-do, the Icheon Ceramics Village, Gyeonggi-do.

Sightseeing in Gyeongsangbuk-do saturates the tourists with a deep insight into the beliefs, traditions, culture, and festivals of the Koreans as the region is laden with temples, museums, villages and even cultural towns of Gyeongju and Andong. Attractions here include the Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the Seokguram Grotto, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the Buseoksa Temple, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the Bongjeongsa Temple, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the Golgulsa (Stone Buddha Temple), Gyeongsangbuk-do, the Sinse-dong Chilcheung Jeontap (seven-story pagoda), Gyeongsangbuk-do, the Andong Hahoe Village, Gyeongsangbuk-do, the Andong Folk Museum, Gyeongsangbuk-do, ad the Hahoe Mask Museum, Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Positioned in the mid-eastern part of the Korean peninsula with majestic sea and imposing mountains sightseeing in Gangwon-do includes the Gwongeumseong, Gangwon-do, the Gwongeumseong, Gangwon-do, the Cheongpyeongsa Temple, Gangwon-do, the Korea Botanical Garden, Gangwon-do, and the Namiseom Island, Gangwon-do.

Other sightseeing in South Korea include
- Sightseeing in Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Sightseeing in Gyeongsangnam-do
- Sightseeing in Daegu
- Sightseeing in Incheon
- Sightseeing in Daejeon
- Sightseeing in Jeju