Recommended tourist destinations in Korea

Korea is a very remote country where high-tech culture and ancient buildings meet.It is also attractive that historical buildings protected by the state are overflowing on the streets, and that you can easily learn Korean history and culture.It is also fun for local and vibrant vendors to shop and enjoy restaurants in impressive markets.
Now, I will introduce you to some places that you can recommend for domestic travel. 

1. Gyeongbokgung Palace

It is Gyeongbokgung Palace, the best palace of the Joseon Dynasty, also known as the largest and oldest place in Seoul. It preserves and discloses national treasure buildings and precious treasures of Korea, and there are shops that lend hanbok nearby, so you can feel the atmosphere of the early era in both your body and mind. It is a popular royal palace among tourists because you can see the splendid guard replacement ceremony.

2. Changdeokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace, a World Heritage Site, is not far from Gyeongbokgung Palace.The harmony between traditional architecture and rich nature is beautiful, and the patronage is considered a traditional Korean garden.

Changdeokgung Palace is also famous for having Donhwamun Gate, the oldest gate in our country's palace, and Geumcheongyo Bridge, a stone bridge. 

3. Seoraksan National Park

 

Seoraksan National Park is perfect for those who want to get out of busy Seoul and feel the comfortable nature. It is a place where you can see the scenery of the four seasons characterized by high peaks and waterfalls, and you can meet thousands of species of animals and plants.

There is a Seorak ropeway at the entrance, so you can walk around Seoraksan Mountain without any burden. In addition, there are many activities using nature such as hot springs, hiking, fishing, bathing, skiing, etc.

4. Suwon Hwaseong

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is a good tourist destination for those who think there are no tourist attractions other than Seoul. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress is a beautiful castle with gentle curves as its name suggests.All the surrounding buildings make the most of the terrain, so you can feel the harmony between nature and buildings.

It is recommended to use a mini-train on the site because Mars and its vast land are protected by walls that are more than 5 kilometers long, making it difficult to walk.

5. Hahoe Village

 

Hahoe Village, Korea's World Heritage SiteQueen Elizabeth of England made a splash when she visited. It is also a rare village that preserves the traditional lifestyle of aristocrats in rural areas today. Houses, rituals, artworks, and agricultural land are also inherited and preserved, so it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the most Korean area.

There are masks made of wood throughout the village, mask play is held throughout the village, and masks made of wood are made by the villagers themselves and masks they like can be purchased as souvenirs.

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6. Jeju Island

 

Jeju Island is also called Hawaii in Korea and is the largest island in Korea with many natural heritage sites."Because of its open and colorful scenery, it is often used as a filming location for dramas, and there are many activities such as water sports and golf. It is recommended as the best tourist destination without explanation. 

7. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is one of Korea's top three Gwaneum Holy Land, located on a coastal cliff outside Busan. It is the closest temple to the beach in Korea, and you can see the solemn appearance of the Buddha statue that seems to touch the waves at any moment.

It is also a tourist attraction where you can see the beautiful sunrise from the horizon in front of the Buddha statue.It is said that those who visit Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, where the legend lies, make a sincere wish and grant one wish.^^

8. Nami Island

Nami Island, which became famous as the filming location for the Korean Wave drama Winter Sonata. It is a long, north-south half-moon-shaped island located between a large river 50 kilometers northeast of Seoul.

It is a tourist attraction visited by 3 million domestic and foreign tourists, and the beautiful autumn leaves are excellent.It is a tourist destination with high reviews because you can see ancient Korean dwellings while walking in the forest, enjoy delicious Korean food, and enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming pools and water skiing.

9. Bulguksa Temple

Bulguksa Temple, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the best tourist attraction in Gyeongju. It is a Buddhist temple at the foot of the mountain, and the beautiful scenery is attractive every season.

Many stone structures such as Dabotap remain as a representative Buddhist relic of the Silla period. Because the old wooden building was burned down by the Japanese invasion, Bulguksa Temple is now famous for its stone construction.I recommend you to visit Seokguram together.

10. Cheomseongdae 

Gyeongju, once the capital of Korea during the Silla period, had the oldest observatory in the East.The name is Cheomseongdae. It is an observatory with a history of looking up at the sky from the 7th century.

It is said that Silla kings used this Cheomseongdae to observe the sky, read the stars, decide when to farm, and use astrology to predict the good fortune of the country.I recommend you to take a look around because there are many relics and attractions from the Silla period.

11. Beomeosa Temple

Beomeosa Temple is one of the top five temples in Korea in Busan. Beomeosa Temple is located at the foot of Geumjeongsan Mountain and is surrounded by the green and clean rivers of the mountains.It is perfect for those who want to get out of the busy streets of Busan and enjoy the natural air.

In the precincts, you can see three important cultural properties: Iljumun Gate, Stone Pagoda, and National Treasure-designated Daeungjeon Hall.

12. Danyang

Danyang, which can be reached in about 2 hours by car from Seoul and 3 hours from Busan, 
When it rains, the Namhangang River flows and more than 80% of the area flows from the rugged mountain ranges and the tributaries of the mountainous region, and when it rains, it quickly becomes foggy and looks like a landscape painting.

It is also called Gyerim in Korea because of its outstanding scenery."It is also a popular summer resort with river leisure such as lifting and caves all over the street. 

13. Tongyeong

Tongyeong is located in South Gyeongsang Province and is a port city also called Naples of the East. It is located in the center of Hallyeohaesang National Park, about an hour and a half by bus from Busan. It is said that Tongyeong originated when Admiral Yi Sun-shin established a naval control camp.

It is also an important transportation hub for 150 islands, including Geoje Island, and you can enjoy the superb view of the sea and mountains.
The Hallyeosudo View Cable Car, which is about 2km long in Korea, is a tourist cable car installed on Mireuksan Mountain, one of the most famous mountains. You can find the top of Mireuksan Mountain in about 15 minutes from the upper cycle of the cable car, so you can fall into the beauty of Hallyeosudo Island from the top of the mountain.

Also, another national treasure No. 305, Sebyunggwan, is also a place I would like you to visit.This is the place where Yi Sun-sin was a guest house built in 1605 on Hansando Island. Along with Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jinnamgwan in Yeosu, it is the largest building in the Joseon Dynasty.

It is a beautiful and magnificent building consisting of a one-story hipped-and-gabled roof, with 50 columns of stylobate on the pole, and all the columns and columns are open.You will be able to feel 400 years of history with your whole body while listening to the explanation of the cultural commentator while facing the wind blowing through the pillars.

There are so many places that I want to introduce to you ^^
I'll stop here for today and write it down next time. 
Stay healthy and have a happy day ~~^^