β¨ Hot Spots & Streets Β· Seoul
Han River Parks
Parks line the wide river through the middle of Seoul β perfect for an evening walk, a bike ride, or chicken and beer on the grass.
#picnic#cycling#night view
β Home
Korea by season
The same place looks completely different in each season. Here is where to go, and when.
Spring
Cherry blossoms, fresh green and soft light
Category
π― Heritage Β· Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The grandest of Seoul's royal palaces, set against the mountains with the modern city at its gate. Allow at least two hours.
#palace#hanbok#night view
π― Heritage Β· Seoul
Changdeokgung Palace and the Secret Garden
The Joseon palace built to follow the shape of the hills, with a royal garden β the "Secret Garden" β that is one of Seoul's loveliest autumn walks.
#palace#UNESCO#autumn leaves
π― Heritage Β· Seoul
Deoksugung Palace and the Stone Wall Road
A palace right by City Hall where traditional halls stand next to Western-style stone buildings β and the stone wall road outside is Seoul's classic autumn stroll.
#palace#walking#modern history
π― Heritage Β· Seoul
Bukchon Hanok Village
Hillside lanes of traditional hanok houses between two royal palaces, with tiled rooftops framing downtown Seoul behind them.
#hanok#alleys#residential area
π― Heritage Β· Gyeonggi
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
A UNESCO-listed 18th-century fortress wall circling Suwon's old center, an easy hour south of Seoul β walk the wall for gates, watchtowers and city views.
#UNESCO#fortress#walking
π― Heritage Β· Gyeonggi
Namhansanseong Fortress
A mountain fortress just southeast of Seoul β follow the wall through pine forest with views back over the city.
#UNESCO#fortress#hiking
π― Heritage Β· Gyeongbuk
Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto
The masterpiece of Silla Buddhist art β stone bridges, twin pagodas and, up the mountain, a granite grotto Buddha. Beautiful with spring blossoms and autumn leaves.
#UNESCO#Silla#autumn leaves
π― Heritage Β· Gyeongbuk
Gyeongju's Royal Tombs and Cheomseongdae
Grassy royal burial mounds in the middle of town and one of East Asia's oldest observatories β the heart of Gyeongju, the thousand-year capital of Silla.
#UNESCO#Silla#night view
π― Heritage Β· Gyeongbuk
Andong Hahoe Village
A traditional clan village wrapped in a loop of the Nakdonggang River β the view from the Buyongdae cliff across the water is unforgettable.
#UNESCO#traditional village#mask dance
π― Heritage Β· Jeonbuk
Jeonju Hanok Village
Hundreds of hanok houses gathered in the middle of a city β stroll in hanbok, snack your way down the lanes and look out over a sea of tiled roofs.
#hanok#hanbok#food
β°οΈ Mountains & Valleys Β· Seoul
Bukhansan National Park
A national park you can reach by subway. Climb the granite summit of Baegundae and all of Seoul spreads out below you.
#national park#hiking#city view
β°οΈ Mountains & Valleys Β· Seoul
Inwangsan
About an hour's walk up along the old city wall gives you a sweeping view of Gyeongbokgung and downtown Seoul β the city's favorite short hike, especially at sunset.
#city wall#night view#easy hike
β°οΈ Mountains & Valleys Β· Jeju
Hallasan
South Korea's highest mountain, with a crater lake at the summit, spectacular snow in winter and azaleas in spring.
#UNESCO#hiking#snow
β°οΈ Mountains & Valleys Β· Gyeongbuk
Juwangsan and Jusanji Pond
Rock pinnacles lined up like a folding screen, a gorge of waterfalls, and Jusanji β a pond where old willows grow straight out of the water.
#national park#gorge#morning mist
π Beaches & Islands Β· Busan
Taejongdae
Dense forest and sheer sea cliffs at the tip of Yeongdo Island β Busan's dramatic coastal park, with views to the horizon on a clear day.
#sea cliffs#lighthouse#walk
π Beaches & Islands Β· Jeju
Udo Island
A small island a short ferry ride from Seongsan Port, with emerald water, white beaches and an easygoing loop around the coast.
#island trip#emerald sea#cycling
π Beaches & Islands Β· Jeju
Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak)
A giant crater rising straight out of the sea. Sunrise from the rim, and spring views over yellow canola fields, have made it the symbol of Jeju.
#UNESCO#sunrise#canola flowers
π Beaches & Islands Β· Gangwon
Anmok Beach Coffee Street
A seafront strip of cafes facing the East Sea β coffee with an ocean view has made Gangneung one of Korea's trendiest weekend getaways.
#cafe street#East Sea#Gangneung
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Seoul
Namsan and N Seoul Tower
The city's iconic tower on a forested hill in the middle of Seoul β go up at sunset and watch the lights come on across the whole city.
#night view#observatory#Seoul
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Jeonnam
Boseong Green Tea Fields
Rows of tea bushes rolling down the hillsides like green waves β one of Korea's most photogenic landscapes.
#tea fields#green#walking
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Busan
Gamcheon Culture Village
Pastel houses stacked up a Busan hillside, with murals and art hidden in every alley β sometimes called the "Machu Picchu of Korea".
#murals#alleys#viewpoint
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Busan
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
A Buddhist temple built on the rocks at the edge of the sea β a rare view of temple roofs and crashing waves in one frame.
#seaside temple#sunrise#Busan
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Gangwon
Naksansa Temple, Yangyang
A temple on the cliffs above the East Sea β sunrise from its Uisangdae pavilion is one of the most famous on Korea's east coast.
#sunrise#seaside temple#East Sea
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Gyeongnam
Gacheon Daraengi Village, Namhae
Terraced rice paddies stepping down a steep slope straight into the blue sea β one of the most striking farm landscapes in Korea.
#rice terraces#sea view#rural village
π€ Experiences Β· Seoul
Strolling in Hanbok
Rent a colorful hanbok and stroll through palaces and hanok lanes β and wearing one gets you into Seoul's royal palaces for free.
#hanbok#palace#try it
β¨ Hot Spots & Streets Β· Seoul
Seochon Village
The old neighborhood west of Gyeongbokgung, beneath Inwangsan β hanok, alley eateries, small bookshops and galleries on a quieter Seoul stroll.
#neighborhood walk#hanok#Inwangsan
π― Heritage Β· Seoul
Jongmyo Shrine
The royal ancestral shrine of the Joseon kings β a long, quiet hall of striking simplicity in the middle of downtown Seoul.
#UNESCO#royal rites#Joseon
π€ Experiences Β· Nationwide
Templestay
Spend a night at a mountain temple β chanting, meditation, tea with a monk and a mindful temple meal. The quietest day of any trip.
#temple#meditation#slow travel
π€ Experiences Β· Nationwide
A Night at the Baseball
Chanting a song for every player, cheerleaders on stage, fried chicken in your lap β Korean baseball is a party, and the hottest ticket among young Koreans.
#baseball#cheering#chimaek
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Summer
Deep green valleys and blue sea
Category
β¨ Hot Spots & Streets Β· Seoul
Han River Parks
Parks line the wide river through the middle of Seoul β perfect for an evening walk, a bike ride, or chicken and beer on the grass.
#picnic#cycling#night view
β°οΈ Mountains & Valleys Β· Jeonbuk
Jirisan and Baemsagol Valley
Jirisan was Korea's first national park, and Baemsagol, one of its valleys, is a classic summer escape of clear pools and broad flat rocks.
#national park#valley#summer escape
β°οΈ Mountains & Valleys Β· Gangwon
Donggang River
A river winding between sheer cliffs in the Gangwon mountains β in summer, rafts float down one bend after another.
#rafting#river#summer
π Beaches & Islands Β· Busan
Haeundae Beach
Korea's most famous city beach, a wide arc of sand right in front of the skyscrapers β with a cliffside island walk and seaside rail trail next door.
#beach#Busan#KTX
π Beaches & Islands Β· Busan
Gwangalli Beach and Gwangan Bridge
A city beach facing the illuminated Gwangan Bridge β the defining view of a night out in Busan.
#night view#beach#drone show
π Beaches & Islands Β· Jeju
Udo Island
A small island a short ferry ride from Seongsan Port, with emerald water, white beaches and an easygoing loop around the coast.
#island trip#emerald sea#cycling
π Beaches & Islands Β· Jeju
Hyeopjae Beach
White sand, jade-green shallows and little Biyangdo Island floating offshore β western Jeju's postcard beach, and shallow enough for families.
#beach#turquoise water#sunset
π Beaches & Islands Β· Gangwon
Anmok Beach Coffee Street
A seafront strip of cafes facing the East Sea β coffee with an ocean view has made Gangneung one of Korea's trendiest weekend getaways.
#cafe street#East Sea#Gangneung
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Jeonnam
Boseong Green Tea Fields
Rows of tea bushes rolling down the hillsides like green waves β one of Korea's most photogenic landscapes.
#tea fields#green#walking
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Jeonnam
Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
Paths through a towering bamboo forest, cool even in midsummer β when the wind blows, the leaves sound like waves.
#bamboo forest#walking#summer
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Gyeongnam
Gacheon Daraengi Village, Namhae
Terraced rice paddies stepping down a steep slope straight into the blue sea β one of the most striking farm landscapes in Korea.
#rice terraces#sea view#rural village
π² Food Β· Nationwide
Naengmyeon (Cold Noodles)
Chewy noodles in icy broth or spicy sauce β refreshing in summer and loved all year round.
#noodles#summer#Pyongyang-style
π² Food Β· Nationwide
Chimaek β Fried Chicken & Beer
Korean fried chicken with cold beer is the nation's favorite casual night out β from Han River picnics to the baseball stadium.
#fried chicken#beer#night-out
π² Food Β· Nationwide
Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)
A whole young chicken stuffed with sticky rice, ginseng, jujube and garlic in a clear broth β what Koreans eat on the hottest days of summer.
#summer#ginseng#chicken soup
π² Food Β· Nationwide
Bingsu (Shaved Ice Dessert)
Snow-fine shaved ice piled with sweet red beans, rice cakes or fresh fruit β Korea's summer dessert, reinvented by every cafe.
#dessert#summer#cafe
π― Heritage Β· Gyeongnam
Haeinsa Temple and the Tripitaka Koreana
A great mountain temple on Gayasan that has kept the Tripitaka Koreana β over 80,000 carved woodblocks of Buddhist scripture β safe for centuries.
#UNESCO#temple#Tripitaka Koreana
π€ Experiences Β· Nationwide
A Night at the Baseball
Chanting a song for every player, cheerleaders on stage, fried chicken in your lap β Korean baseball is a party, and the hottest ticket among young Koreans.
#baseball#cheering#chimaek
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Autumn
Fall foliage, silver grass and clear skies
Category
β¨ Hot Spots & Streets Β· Seoul
Han River Parks
Parks line the wide river through the middle of Seoul β perfect for an evening walk, a bike ride, or chicken and beer on the grass.
#picnic#cycling#night view
π― Heritage Β· Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The grandest of Seoul's royal palaces, set against the mountains with the modern city at its gate. Allow at least two hours.
#palace#hanbok#night view
π― Heritage Β· Seoul
Changdeokgung Palace and the Secret Garden
The Joseon palace built to follow the shape of the hills, with a royal garden β the "Secret Garden" β that is one of Seoul's loveliest autumn walks.
#palace#UNESCO#autumn leaves
π― Heritage Β· Seoul
Deoksugung Palace and the Stone Wall Road
A palace right by City Hall where traditional halls stand next to Western-style stone buildings β and the stone wall road outside is Seoul's classic autumn stroll.
#palace#walking#modern history
π― Heritage Β· Seoul
Bukchon Hanok Village
Hillside lanes of traditional hanok houses between two royal palaces, with tiled rooftops framing downtown Seoul behind them.
#hanok#alleys#residential area
π― Heritage Β· Gyeonggi
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
A UNESCO-listed 18th-century fortress wall circling Suwon's old center, an easy hour south of Seoul β walk the wall for gates, watchtowers and city views.
#UNESCO#fortress#walking
π― Heritage Β· Gyeonggi
Namhansanseong Fortress
A mountain fortress just southeast of Seoul β follow the wall through pine forest with views back over the city.
#UNESCO#fortress#hiking
π― Heritage Β· Gyeongbuk
Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto
The masterpiece of Silla Buddhist art β stone bridges, twin pagodas and, up the mountain, a granite grotto Buddha. Beautiful with spring blossoms and autumn leaves.
#UNESCO#Silla#autumn leaves
π― Heritage Β· Gyeongbuk
Gyeongju's Royal Tombs and Cheomseongdae
Grassy royal burial mounds in the middle of town and one of East Asia's oldest observatories β the heart of Gyeongju, the thousand-year capital of Silla.
#UNESCO#Silla#night view
π― Heritage Β· Gyeongbuk
Andong Hahoe Village
A traditional clan village wrapped in a loop of the Nakdonggang River β the view from the Buyongdae cliff across the water is unforgettable.
#UNESCO#traditional village#mask dance
π― Heritage Β· Jeonbuk
Jeonju Hanok Village
Hundreds of hanok houses gathered in the middle of a city β stroll in hanbok, snack your way down the lanes and look out over a sea of tiled roofs.
#hanok#hanbok#food
β°οΈ Mountains & Valleys Β· Seoul
Bukhansan National Park
A national park you can reach by subway. Climb the granite summit of Baegundae and all of Seoul spreads out below you.
#national park#hiking#city view
β°οΈ Mountains & Valleys Β· Seoul
Inwangsan
About an hour's walk up along the old city wall gives you a sweeping view of Gyeongbokgung and downtown Seoul β the city's favorite short hike, especially at sunset.
#city wall#night view#easy hike
β°οΈ Mountains & Valleys Β· Gangwon
Seoraksan National Park
Jagged granite peaks, deep valleys and some of Korea's earliest autumn colors β Gangwon's iconic mountain, right next to the East Sea.
#national park#autumn colors#East Sea
β°οΈ Mountains & Valleys Β· Jeonbuk
Jirisan and Baemsagol Valley
Jirisan was Korea's first national park, and Baemsagol, one of its valleys, is a classic summer escape of clear pools and broad flat rocks.
#national park#valley#summer escape
β°οΈ Mountains & Valleys Β· Jeonbuk
Naejangsan National Park
The first name Koreans think of for autumn leaves. The road to Naejangsa Temple turns into a tunnel of red maples.
#autumn colors#national park#temple
β°οΈ Mountains & Valleys Β· Gangwon
Donggang River
A river winding between sheer cliffs in the Gangwon mountains β in summer, rafts float down one bend after another.
#rafting#river#summer
β°οΈ Mountains & Valleys Β· Gyeongbuk
Juwangsan and Jusanji Pond
Rock pinnacles lined up like a folding screen, a gorge of waterfalls, and Jusanji β a pond where old willows grow straight out of the water.
#national park#gorge#morning mist
π Beaches & Islands Β· Busan
Haeundae Beach
Korea's most famous city beach, a wide arc of sand right in front of the skyscrapers β with a cliffside island walk and seaside rail trail next door.
#beach#Busan#KTX
π Beaches & Islands Β· Busan
Gwangalli Beach and Gwangan Bridge
A city beach facing the illuminated Gwangan Bridge β the defining view of a night out in Busan.
#night view#beach#drone show
π Beaches & Islands Β· Busan
Taejongdae
Dense forest and sheer sea cliffs at the tip of Yeongdo Island β Busan's dramatic coastal park, with views to the horizon on a clear day.
#sea cliffs#lighthouse#walk
π Beaches & Islands Β· Gangwon
Jeongdongjin
Known as one of the train stations closest to the sea anywhere, Jeongdongjin is the East Sea's classic sunrise spot β packed on New Year's Day.
#sunrise#train trip#East Sea
π Beaches & Islands Β· Gangwon
Anmok Beach Coffee Street
A seafront strip of cafes facing the East Sea β coffee with an ocean view has made Gangneung one of Korea's trendiest weekend getaways.
#cafe street#East Sea#Gangneung
π Beaches & Islands Β· Jeonnam
Suncheon Bay Wetland
Endless reed beds and a river winding through the tidal flats in an S-curve. Sunset from the Yongsan Observatory is one of the finest views in southern Korea.
#reeds#sunset#birdwatching
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Seoul
Namsan and N Seoul Tower
The city's iconic tower on a forested hill in the middle of Seoul β go up at sunset and watch the lights come on across the whole city.
#night view#observatory#Seoul
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Gangwon
Nami Island
A small island in the Bukhangang River with tree-lined avenues that change color every season β famous as the setting of the drama "Winter Sonata".
#tree-lined lanes#autumn leaves#K-drama
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Chungbuk
Dodamsambong Peaks, Danyang
Three rocky peaks rising from the Namhangang River β at dawn, when mist drifts over the water, it is one of Korea's most poetic views.
#Danyang's Eight Views#river mist#sunrise
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Busan
Gamcheon Culture Village
Pastel houses stacked up a Busan hillside, with murals and art hidden in every alley β sometimes called the "Machu Picchu of Korea".
#murals#alleys#viewpoint
π€ Experiences Β· Seoul
Strolling in Hanbok
Rent a colorful hanbok and stroll through palaces and hanok lanes β and wearing one gets you into Seoul's royal palaces for free.
#hanbok#palace#try it
β¨ Hot Spots & Streets Β· Seoul
Seochon Village
The old neighborhood west of Gyeongbokgung, beneath Inwangsan β hanok, alley eateries, small bookshops and galleries on a quieter Seoul stroll.
#neighborhood walk#hanok#Inwangsan
π― Heritage Β· Seoul
Jongmyo Shrine
The royal ancestral shrine of the Joseon kings β a long, quiet hall of striking simplicity in the middle of downtown Seoul.
#UNESCO#royal rites#Joseon
π― Heritage Β· Gyeongnam
Haeinsa Temple and the Tripitaka Koreana
A great mountain temple on Gayasan that has kept the Tripitaka Koreana β over 80,000 carved woodblocks of Buddhist scripture β safe for centuries.
#UNESCO#temple#Tripitaka Koreana
π€ Experiences Β· Nationwide
Templestay
Spend a night at a mountain temple β chanting, meditation, tea with a monk and a mindful temple meal. The quietest day of any trip.
#temple#meditation#slow travel
π€ Experiences Β· Nationwide
A Night at the Baseball
Chanting a song for every player, cheerleaders on stage, fried chicken in your lap β Korean baseball is a party, and the hottest ticket among young Koreans.
#baseball#cheering#chimaek
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Winter
Snowy peaks, sunrises and hot soup
Category
β°οΈ Mountains & Valleys Β· Gangwon
Seoraksan National Park
Jagged granite peaks, deep valleys and some of Korea's earliest autumn colors β Gangwon's iconic mountain, right next to the East Sea.
#national park#autumn colors#East Sea
β°οΈ Mountains & Valleys Β· Jeju
Hallasan
South Korea's highest mountain, with a crater lake at the summit, spectacular snow in winter and azaleas in spring.
#UNESCO#hiking#snow
π Beaches & Islands Β· Jeju
Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak)
A giant crater rising straight out of the sea. Sunrise from the rim, and spring views over yellow canola fields, have made it the symbol of Jeju.
#UNESCO#sunrise#canola flowers
π Beaches & Islands Β· Gangwon
Jeongdongjin
Known as one of the train stations closest to the sea anywhere, Jeongdongjin is the East Sea's classic sunrise spot β packed on New Year's Day.
#sunrise#train trip#East Sea
π Beaches & Islands Β· Gangwon
Anmok Beach Coffee Street
A seafront strip of cafes facing the East Sea β coffee with an ocean view has made Gangneung one of Korea's trendiest weekend getaways.
#cafe street#East Sea#Gangneung
π Beaches & Islands Β· Jeonnam
Suncheon Bay Wetland
Endless reed beds and a river winding through the tidal flats in an S-curve. Sunset from the Yongsan Observatory is one of the finest views in southern Korea.
#reeds#sunset#birdwatching
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Seoul
Namsan and N Seoul Tower
The city's iconic tower on a forested hill in the middle of Seoul β go up at sunset and watch the lights come on across the whole city.
#night view#observatory#Seoul
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Gangwon
Nami Island
A small island in the Bukhangang River with tree-lined avenues that change color every season β famous as the setting of the drama "Winter Sonata".
#tree-lined lanes#autumn leaves#K-drama
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Chungbuk
Dodamsambong Peaks, Danyang
Three rocky peaks rising from the Namhangang River β at dawn, when mist drifts over the water, it is one of Korea's most poetic views.
#Danyang's Eight Views#river mist#sunrise
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Busan
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
A Buddhist temple built on the rocks at the edge of the sea β a rare view of temple roofs and crashing waves in one frame.
#seaside temple#sunrise#Busan
π· Scenic & Photo Spots Β· Gangwon
Naksansa Temple, Yangyang
A temple on the cliffs above the East Sea β sunrise from its Uisangdae pavilion is one of the most famous on Korea's east coast.
#sunrise#seaside temple#East Sea
π² Food Β· Nationwide
Stews & Soups
Bubbling stews and hearty rice soups are everyday comfort food in Korea β the most Korean way to have lunch.
#stew#soup#lunch
π² Food Β· Nationwide
Street Food & Snacks
Sweet pancakes, fish-shaped pastries and fish cake skewers β street food is the quickest taste of everyday Korea, especially in winter.
#snacks#street stalls#winter treats
π² Food Β· Nationwide
Kimchi & Kimjang
Kimchi appears at almost every Korean meal, and kimjang β making winter kimchi together in late autumn β is a much-loved family tradition.
#kimchi#kimjang#fermented
π² Food Β· Busan
Dwaeji-gukbap (Busan Pork Rice Soup)
Milky pork broth with slices of tender pork and rice β Busan's soul food and the hearty bowl every trip to the city needs.
#Busan#soup#comfort food
π€ Experiences Β· Nationwide
Jjimjilbang (Korean Bathhouse)
Heated rooms to sweat in, cold sikhye and baked eggs to snack on β Korea's favorite place for families and friends to unwind together.
#sauna#relaxing#winter
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