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1. SEOUL

Seoul is also famous for its dazzling shopping malls, restaurants, and cafes. Some of the best tourist attractions in Seoul are- Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Dongdaemun market, Insa-Dong, Seoul City wall, Cheonggyecheon, Hongdae, Han River cruising, COEX Aquarium, and many more.

2. GYEONGJU

It is a coastal city of South Korea and one of the best places to stay in South Korea, The city has some of the best collections of tombs, rock carvings, temples, pagodas, Palace ruins, and glorifying Buddhist architecture making the city a museum without walls. Some of the best places to visit here are- Gyeongju National Museum, Bulguksa Temple, Seokguram Grotto, Daereungwon Tumuli Park, Wolji Pond, and the list goes on.

3. BUSAN

One of the best cities in South Korea to visit is Busan, a port city that provides a nice contrast to many of the other popular city destinations. The main focus for many visitors to Busan is the city’s gorgeous beaches, with Haeundae Beach and Gwangalli Beach the two best known. The bustling city is also famous as the ‘San Francisco of South Korea’ and as a vintage shopping paradise. Beaches like Haeundae, Gwangalli, Songjeong, Dadaepo, and Songdo are pure love in Busan and also feature in the list of best beaches in South Korea.Other attractions include- Jagalchi Fish Market, Teojongdae Resort Park, Haedong Yonggungsa, Busan Aquarium, Gukje Market, Beomeosa Temple, Oryukdo Skywalk, Gamcheon Culture Village, and many more. Visit South Korea to explore this amazing city and tourist attraction.

4. JEJU ISLAND

It is a famous island of South Korea in the southern part of South Jeolla in Korea Strait.It is also a biosphere reserve having heavenly scenic beauty lined with colorful flowers amidst stunning green valleys, gorgeous hilly background with crater lakes, 368 parasitic volcanoes in the surroundings, and plenty of unique plant species.Another prime attraction here is the Manjanggul Cave, which is an 8km long tunnel formed by cooling lava. Other attractions include Loveland, Cheonjeyeon Waterfall, Seonimgyo Bridge, Jeju Folk Village Museum, Seongsan Ilchulbong, Jeongbang Falls, Jungmun Beach, and Jusangjeolli Cliff.

5. SEORAKSAN NATIONAL PARK

It is a stunning national park in South Korea, and also a UNESCO recognized world heritage site. The prime attraction of this biosphere reserve is Seoraksan Mountain. It is a breathtaking beauty in South Korea that keeps on changing colors season-wise throughout the year.The national park here covers an area of 163.6 sq. km housing 30 mountain peaks, two Buddhist temples- Baekdamsa and Sinheungsa, more than 1,562 animal species, and 1000 plant species.It also offers interesting outdoor attractions like- Seoraksan Cable Car ride, Geumganggul Cave, Hike to Biseondae rocks, and hike to Ulsanbawi rock. It is a must inclusion in your South Korea vacation and undoubtedly has the best of this beautiful country wrapped in its folds.

6. SUWON

It is the largest metropolitan city of Gyeonggi-do province in South Korea at a distance of 30km from Seoul. The most well-known place is the imposing UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hwaseong Fortress. Between its massive walls, you’ll see Haenggung Palace, Hwahongmun Gate, and Paldalmun Gate, each of which goes toward making it such a special place. As the birthplace of tech powerhouse Samsung Electronics, Suwon has a modern side to it as well, and with a visit to the Samsung Innovation Museum, you can find out about the company’s story.The city is entirely wrapped in 18th-century fortifications along with modern shops, shopping areas, important venues, and marketplaces. Some of its best attractions are – Hwaseong Fortress, Hwahongmun Gate, Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, Haenggung Street, Mr.Toilet House, Suwon Hwaseong Museum, and many more.

7. PYEONGCHANG

It is a county in South Korea in the Gangwon-do province. It is a winter destination in South Korea famous for its ski resorts, cross-country skiing, ski jumping, bobsleighing, and plenty of fun winter activities. The two renowned ski resorts of the destination are- Alpensia and Yongpyong.

8. INCHEON

It is another metropolitan city located in the northwest of South Korea, having borders of Seoul and Gyeonggi. Being the third-largest city in South Korea, it is an important industrial hub and economic center.If you are thinking of what to see in South Korea in Incheon, here are some of the best attractions – Incheon Grand park, Spasis sauna center, Eurwangni Beach, Jeondeungsa Temple, WolmidoIsland, Sorae Pogu traditional fish market, Incheon Museum, Jayu Park, and many more.

9. ITAEWON

Itaewon is a bustling neighborhood of Seoul focused on a few pedestrian streets filled with shops, cafés, and other consumer businesses. If you have limited time in the city, it’s one of the those places that can give you a real feel for Korean retail culture in a short time period. There are food carts, street performers, and some of the side streets are filled with restaurants.

10. INSADONG

This unique neighborhood is filled with stores that sell Korean traditional folk and handicrafts along with art galleries. Stores sell things like hanji (traditional, hand-made paper), hanbok (traditional clothing), teas, pottery, and unique artwork. The galleries in Insadong feature Korean fine art of all types. There are also a lot of tea houses and small cafes, perfect for a break during shopping adventures.

11. JEONJU

It is the capital city of North Jeolla in South Korea. Jeonju, being the food capital of the country and lets you taste the best of South Korean food like Bibimbap, Choco Pie, Hottoek, Makgeolli rice wine, and plenty of other lip-smacking cuisines and drinks. The city has a comparatively slow life, unlike the other south Korean destinations. You can get the best of historical architecture here from ancient times with cobblestone streets having hanoks, which are the traditional Korean homes.

12. ANDONG

It has a perfect laid-back ambiance houses plenty of heritage locations from the past. Some of the best attractions here are- 600 years old Hahoe Folk Village, a Seven-storey brick pagoda, Andong Folk Village, Byeongsan Seowon Confucian Academy, Hahoe Mask Museum, Bongjeoingsa, Gyemyeongsan Recreational Forest, and many more.

13. BOSEONG

The Daehan Dawon tea plantations, Botjae Dawon tea plantation, and the nearby Yulpo beach are some of the best attractions to see. It is also famous for its Green tea festival in the month of May. From sipping a glass of warm tea to rejuvenating in a luxurious tea bath, Boseong is one of the best places to visit in South Korea.