50 beautiful places to visit in Korea
Some 25 million South Koreans -- about half the population -- travel
abroad at least once a year, but it’s safe to assume that most haven't
seen all the beautiful sights within the country.
Seoul only takes up a mere 0.6 percent of South Korea's territory:
here are 50 stunning photographs from the other 99.4 percent of the
country that are all worth a visit.
1. Seongsan Sunrise Peak (성산 일출봉)
2. Ggotji Beach (꽃지 해수욕장)
Time to visit the grandparents.
3. Darangee Village (경상남도 남해 가천 다랭이 마을)
What Korean kids did before video games.
4. Gwang-An Bridge (부산 광안대교)
Korea loves its stunning, futuristic bridges.
5. Kyeong-Wha Station, Jinhae (진해 경화역)
All this scene needs is a soldier and a beautiful girl waiting for him at the station.
6. Upo Marsh (우포늪)
Swimming is probably not recommended.
7. Jeungdo Salt Farm (전남 신안 증도 염전)
Salt farming in a slow city.
8. Gongryong Ridge, Seorak Mountain (설악산 신선대 공룡능선)
From this distance, it looks like a Stegosaurus, but we can't be sure.
9. Uleung Island Seaside Road (울릉도 해안도로)
Uleung Island was known as Dagelet to Europeans.
10. Seopjikoji, Jeju Island (제주도 섭지코지)
A music video just waiting to be shot.
11. Bomun Pavilion, Gyeongju (경주 보문정)
A pavilion for all seasons.
12. Udo (우도)
The Korean way of making a wish.
13. Haeinsa Temple, Hapcheon (합천 해인사)
Haeinsa is one of the three Jewel Temples in Korea.
14. Chunwang Peak, Jiri Mountain (지리산 천왕봉)
Where to look down on clouds.
15. Juknokwon, Damyang (담양 죽녹원)
Unfortunately Korea's all out of pandas.
16. Naganeupseong Folk Village, Suncheon (순천 낙안읍성 민속마을)
We wonder how many people it took to color a single roof.
17. Yeojwa Stream (경상남도 진해 여좌천 벚꽃길)
This spot is the spring equivalent of mistletoe.
18. Boseong Green Tea Field (보성 녹차밭)
The most caffeinated field in the country.
19. Bulguksa Temple (경주 불국사)
Where to bookmark your history books.
20. Daegwallyeong Ranch (대관령 양떼목장)
The lamb are there, you're just not looking closely.
21. Cheongdo Bull Fighting Festival (청도 소싸움 축제)
22. Hyeopjae Beach, Jeju Island (제주도 협재 해수욕장)
We think this beach is one of the main reasons Jeju Island made it unto the seven
23. Anapji (Anap Pond) (경주 안압지)
There are lotus flowers under there somewhere.
24. Seryang-Je (세량제)
All this scene is missing is a fairy.
25. Kwanghan Pavilion (광한루)
This picture probably would work upside-down as well.
26. Seomjin River Train Village (섬진강 기차 마을)
Where it's safe to walk along the tracks.
27. Cheongsando (청산도)
We prefer the word "leisurely."
28. Halla Mountain (한라산)
What Narnian skies must have looked like under the grip of the White Witch.
29. Terraced Fields, Hamyang (함양 다락논)
Who knew there were so many shades of green?
30. Nuri Peace Park (임진각 평화 누리공원)
Primary colors in full bloom.
31. Silk Fall, Jiri Mountain (지리산 뱀사골 실비단 폭포)
This waterfall is camera-shy.
32. Young-san River (영산강)
One of the four major rivers (4대강) in Korea.
33. Poppy Garden, Simhak Mountain, Paju (파주 심학산 꽃밭)
Running around with flowers in your hair seems like the logical thing to do here.
34. Royal Azalea Festival, Hwangmae Mountain (황매산 철쭉축제)
35. Sin-Reuk Temple, Yeo Ju (여주 신륵사)
Had enough of breathtaking views? Go shopping at the Yeoju outlets nearby.
36. Daedun Mountain Suspension Bridge (대둔산 구름다리)
"Whatever you do, don't look down."
37. Haeundae Beach (해운대 해수욕장)
Unfortunately, you'll almost never find the beach as empty as it is in this photo.
38. Yongam Temple (옥천 용암사)
This sight brought tears to one prince's eyes.
39. Snow in Taebaek Mountain (태백산 설경)
40. Yang Dong Traditional Village (양동 한옥마을)
The hottest brunch spot in Yangdong Village.
Fans of "Winter Sonata" will recognize this famous road.
42. Suncheon Bay (순천만)
The perfect respite from city life.
43. Inje Smelts Festival (인제 빙어축제)
How to catch some rest at an ice fishing festival.
44. Ulsan Rock, Seorak Mountain (울산바위)
Who needs carved faces when you've got legends?
45. Bangwhasuryujeong, Suwon Hwa Seong (화성 방화수류정)
A literal setting for poetry.
46. Namdae Stream, Muju (무주 남대천 섶다리)
Headbanging, Korean style.
47. Donglim Reservoir, Gochang (고창 동림저수지)
Approximately four fifths of the migratory birds that can be seen every year at the reservoir are teals.
48. The Garden of Morning Calm (아침 고요 수목원)
A new kind of horticulture lecture hall.
49. Chok-suk Pavilion (촉석루)
Where a dip in the river turned dramatic.
50. Samkwang Temple (삼광사 연등축제)
The festival of lights is not just for Buddhists. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
