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2. Seorak Mountain
Seorak Mountain is the third-highest peak in South Korea, located in Gangwon Province in the Northeast. Seoraksan National Park is a gem of South Korean tourism with remarkable landscapes, such as the Ulsanbawi rock formation consisting of 5 adjacent rock blocks, each with a groove resembling a vase on its summit. Additionally, there is the Valley of a Thousand Buddhas, also known as Seorak Valley, where mountain ranges are arranged like Buddha statues on both sides of the valley.
3. Jeju Island
Jejudo is a renowned island in South Korean tourism, prominently featured in numerous Korean TV dramas. Exploring the entire island requires a considerable amount of time. Some notable attractions include the eastern coastal Seopjikoji with unique volcanic rock formations, Seongsan Ilchubong (also known as Sunrise Peak) – a 5000-year-old volcanic crater with a breathtaking view at sunrise, and Halla Mountain with the mystical scenery of snow-covered trees in winter. Seopjikoji also features a house used in the filming of the TV series 'All In' starring Song Hye Kyo and Lee Byung Hun. Additionally, Udo Island, located near Jejudo, is another famous destination in South Korean tourism, with its Eight Scenic Views of Cow Island, including a coastline with rare red Rhodolith coral.
4. Bomun Pavilion
Bomun Pavilion is situated in the city of Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Shilla dynasty. It is one of the tourist spots in South Korea where you can enjoy the beauty throughout all four seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, the red and faded yellow hues of autumn leaves, and the pristine white snow layers in winter.
5. Haeinsa Temple
Haeinsa Temple, with a history of 1200 years, is the oldest repository of Buddhist scriptures in the world, housing the Tripitaka Koreana. Inside the temple, you'll find the oldest wooden Buddha statue in South Korea. This is a significant Buddhist destination in South Korean tourism
6. Juknokwon Bamboo Forest
Juknokwon Bamboo Forest is part of an artificial landscape located behind a Confucian school in Damyang, Jeollanam Province. Here, you can explore a vast bamboo grove, along with waterfalls and pavilions. It is one of the popular attractions in South Korean tourism
7. Boseong Tea Fields
Approximately 40% of tea in South Korea is produced on the 'tea-rolling hills' in Boseong, also a popular South Korean tourist destination that has become a filming location for famous TV dramas and movies. Besides enjoying products made from green tea, visitors come here primarily to admire the stunning scenery of the tea fields stretching across the hills.
8. Bulguksa Temple
Bulguksa Temple, located in Gyeongju, is one of the most historically and religiously significant temples in South Korean tourism. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the 1500-year-old Bulguksa Temple houses 7 national treasures of South Korea, including 2 stone pagodas and 2 bronze Buddha statues. Near Bulguksa Temple is Seokguram Grotto, another UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
9. Cheongsando Island
Cheongsando is a beautiful island off the southern coast of South Korea, covered with fishing villages and shimmering barley fields. The distinctive feature of the fields here is their boundaries marked by low stone walls. In addition to the picturesque green and golden barley, South Korean tourists can also admire the beauty of canola flowers and butterfly chrysanthemums on Cheongsando.
10. Nami Island
Nami Island attracts visitors to South Korean tourism as it was the filming location for the immensely successful TV drama 'Winter Sonata,' starring actors Bae Yong Joon and Choi Ji Woo. Here, you can stroll along the romantic path between two rows of metasequoia trees, a familiar scene from the Winter Sonata series.
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourSeptember 30, 2015
