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From Seoul's glittering nightlife to Seoraksan National Park's vertiginous hikes, South Korea offers the traveler a dazzling range of experiences, beautiful landscapes and 5000 years of culture and history.
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Jeonju Hanok Maeul
This maeul (village) has more than 800 hanok (traditional wooden homes), making it one of the largest such concentrations in the country. Virtually all of…
Leeum Samsung Museum of Art
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Amid the celebrity-owned apartments on the leafy southern slope of Namsan is Korea's premier art gallery. Beautifully designed and laid-out, it balances…
Seongsan Ilchul-bong
This majestic 182m-high, extinct tuff volcano, shaped like a giant punchbowl, is one of Jeju-do's most impressive sights and a Unesco World Heritage site…
Ssanggye-sa
Gyeongsangnam-do
The visual imagery of this temple is a feast for the eyes and, like any exquisite dinner, should be savoured with deliberation. Stone walls supporting…
Jagged ridges, 400m-high peaks, ropes, ladders and awe-inspiring views await travellers looking for a challenging hike. Most travellers disembark the…
The World Heritage–listed fortress wall that encloses the original town of Suwon is what brings most travellers to the city. Snaking up and down Paldal…
Myeong-dong & Jung-gu
One of Seoul's five grand palaces built during the Joseon dynasty, Deoksugung (meaning Palace of Virtuous Longevity) is the only one you can visit in the…
Hahoe Folk Village
Gyeongsangbuk-do
This delightful traditional riverside village – a Unesco World Heritage site – is a place to commune with the traditional fabric of old Korea and, in the…
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Best Things to Do
South Korea has an incredible mix of attractions that will keep you coming back for more. These are 11 of our favorites.
Things to Know
Before your trip to this cultural powerhouse, read our tips for planning, navigating etiquette, health and safety concerns and more.
Transportation
With some of the best public transport in the world, South Korea is a gift to travelers. Here's what you need to know about getting around when you arrive.
Visa Requirements
Do you need a visa to enter South Korea? Read our guide to find out.
Money and Costs
If you’re looking to travel to South Korea on a budget, follow this money-saving guide, from advice on SIM cards to tips on transit.
Best Road Trips
South Korea might not leap out as the obvious place for a road trip, but the back roads reveal a different side to the peninsula. Here are our top trips.
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2. Sep 04, 2024. by Wy P. Seoul. Travel to South Korea with Indian passport and US Green Card. by Venkat. 1. Sep 04, 2024. by madhavk.
South Korea Travel Forum . Thread / Original Poster. Last Post. Replies. Views. Forum. Seoul and Busan in September. stephendsmith on Sep 9th, 2024 South Korea. Sep 13th, 2024 08:45 AM by kja. 6. 265.
Airport to Downtown Seoul for family of 4 (Closed topic) by bobdevens. 3. Mar 25, 2008. by togilsaram. South Korea. Korea for 2-4 weeks in September (Closed topic) by jonahmobile. 3.
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4 Weeks in South Korea (Thoughts) We spent most of October in South Korea, and it was WONDERFUL! Here's our itinerary, and some general observations. Suwon 2 nights. Goheung 1 night. Gyeongju 3 ...
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My South Korea Travel Experience. Trip Report! We spent 8 days in SK, traveling mostly around Seoul and a day trip in Suwon. It was my first time in SK while it was the third time for my friend, and we both have beginner knowledge in terms of language therefore we didn't encounter a lot of inconvenience. Going around: transportation was really ...
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Just back from an amazing trip to Seoul.In three days, we visited Gyeongbokgung palace, Jogyesa temple, Myeongdong, Itaewon, Hongdae, Namdaemun market, Dongdaemun Design Plaza and did a day trip to DMZ via VVIP travels.. We wanted to get the T money card but you couldn't buy them at City hall station, so we ended up getting single tickets every time.
Half of the foreign workers living in Korea earn between 2 million and 3 million won per month. The number of foreign residents in South Korea exceeded 1.4 million for the first time as the number of foreigners with E-9 visas working in non-professional jobs and international students increased due to the COVID-19 endemic.
Asia. From Seoul's glittering nightlife to Seoraksan National Park's vertiginous hikes, South Korea offers the traveler a dazzling range of experiences, beautiful landscapes and 5000 years of culture and history. Best Time to Visit. Best Places to Visit. Attractions.
2. Re: Questions regard travel to South Korea. 1 year ago. When it rains a lot, there aren't many things to do outside. But, pouring days don't last long. Only 5~10 days during whole summer. Therefore, for coastal cities or islands, they'll be more crowded during summer. Summer isn't a bad time to travel Korea.