Things to Do

Things to Do in South Korea

There are 171 attractions in South Korea. Lotte World, large indoor theme park and entertainment complex, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Lotte World
1
Lotte World
Large indoor theme park and entertainment complex
Park
Gyeongbokgung
2
Gyeongbokgung
Grand Joseon-era palace complex in downtown Seoul
Historical Site
3
N Seoul Tower
Communications tower offering panoramic Seoul city views
Building
Changdeokgung Palace Complex
4
Changdeokgung Palace Complex
Joseon-era royal palace with famous secret garden
Historical Site
Bulguksa
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Bulguksa
Historic Buddhist temple with intricate stone architecture
Monument
Jeju Island
6
Jeju Island
Volcanic island with lava tubes and scenic coastlines
Island
Seoraksan
7
Seoraksan
Dramatic mountain park famed for autumn foliage
Mountain
Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the <I>Tripitaka Koreana</I> Woodblocks
8
Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the <I>Tripitaka Koreana</I> Woodblocks
Buddhist temple housing the Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks
Historical Site
Hwaseong Fortress
9
Hwaseong Fortress
Late 18th-century fortress exemplifying Korean military architecture
Palace
Namiseom
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Namiseom
Tree-lined island popular for scenic walks and festivals
Island
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Contemporary art museum showcasing Korean and international art
Historical Site
National Museum of Korea
12
National Museum of Korea
Korea's national museum showcasing historical artifacts and art
Museum
13
Jeju Olle Trail
Trail
National Folk Museum of Korea
14
National Folk Museum of Korea
Museum preserving Korean folk life and traditional artifacts
Museum
Gyeongju National Museum
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Gyeongju National Museum
Museum of Silla artifacts emphasizing Korea's ancient history
Museum
Gongju National Museum
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Gongju National Museum
Regional museum displaying Baekje period archaeological finds
Museum
Liancourt Rocks
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Liancourt Rocks
Disputed volcanic islets administered by South Korea
Islands
Hallasan
18
Hallasan
Jeju shield volcano and South Korea's highest peak
Volcano
Jongmyo
19
Jongmyo
Confucian royal ancestral shrine in Seoul, ritual center
Tomb
Blue House
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Blue House
Former presidential residence with distinctive blue tiles
Palace
Seokguram
21
Seokguram
Buddhist grotto temple in Korea with stone Buddha
Religious Site
Ganghwa Island
22
Ganghwa Island
Island with archaeological sites and tidal flat habitats
Island
Namdaemun
23
Namdaemun
Historic 14th-century city gate in central Seoul
Historical Site
Ulleungdo
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Ulleungdo
Remote volcanic island with steep cliffs and fisheries
Island
Lotte World Tower
25
Lotte World Tower
Supertall Seoul skyscraper with observation deck
Building
Yeonpyeongdo
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Yeonpyeongdo
Border island near North Korea site of clashes
Islands
Haeinsa
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Haeinsa
Major Korean temple housing the Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks
Temple
Namhansanseong
28
Namhansanseong
Mountain fortress near Seoul with restored walls
Historical Site
Daegu Stadium
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Daegu Stadium
Multiuse stadium in Daegu, hosted 2002 Asian Games events
Stadium
Taebaek Mountains
30
Taebaek Mountains
Mountain range in eastern Korea with high peaks
Mountains
Deoksugung
31
Deoksugung
Seoul palace blending traditional and Western-style buildings
Palace
Seoul World Cup Stadium
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Seoul World Cup Stadium
Large football stadium built for 2002 FIFA World Cup
Stadium
Jeonju World Cup Stadium
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Jeonju World Cup Stadium
Football stadium in Jeonju hosting major matches
Stadium
Suwon World Cup Stadium
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Suwon World Cup Stadium
Large football stadium in Suwon built for 2002
Stadium
Gwangju World Cup Stadium
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Gwangju World Cup Stadium
South Korean stadium built for 2002 World Cup
Stadium
Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
36
Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
Ulsan's modern stadium built for 2002 World Cup
Stadium
Gyeongju Historic Areas
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Gyeongju Historic Areas
Cluster of Silla-era archaeological sites and tombs
Archaeological Site
Jeju World Cup Stadium
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Jeju World Cup Stadium
Football stadium on Jeju Island, South Korea
Stadium
Baengnyeongdo
39
Baengnyeongdo
Southwestern border island near North Korea, strategic location.
Island
Changgyeonggung
40
Changgyeonggung
Historic Seoul palace with royal gardens and pavilions
Palace
Incheon Munhak Stadium
41
Incheon Munhak Stadium
Incheon multipurpose stadium used during 2002 World Cup
Stadium
Jindo
42
Jindo
Korean island famous for the intermittent sea road phenomenon
Island
Daejeon World Cup Stadium
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Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Daejeon stadium built for 2002 FIFA World Cup
Stadium
Marado
44
Marado
Small volcanic islet off southern Jeju with lighthouse
Island
Gyeonghuigung
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Gyeonghuigung
One of Seoul's Joseon-era royal palaces, restored complex
Palace
Geojedo
46
Geojedo
Large South Korean island known for shipbuilding industry.
Island
Gwanghwamun
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Gwanghwamun
Main historic gate of Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace
Monument
Seoraksan National Park
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Seoraksan National Park
Mountain national park famed for granite peaks and trails
Park
Seoul Central Mosque
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Seoul Central Mosque
Main mosque serving Seoul's Muslim community
Mosque
Yoido Full Gospel Church
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Yoido Full Gospel Church
Seoul megachurch, one of world's largest congregations
Religious Site
Alpensia Ski Jumping Stadium
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Alpensia Ski Jumping Stadium
Olympic ski-jump venue used in 2018 Games
Stadium
Dongdaemun
52
Dongdaemun
24-hour fashion and wholesale district
Historical Site
Bukhansan
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Bukhansan
Granite mountain park near Seoul popular for hiking
Mountain
Goyang Stadium
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Goyang Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium in Goyang used for sports events
Stadium
Gaya Tumuli
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Gaya Tumuli
Ancient burial mounds from Korea's Gaya confederacy
Archaeological Site
Love Land
56
Love Land
Adult-themed sculpture park on Jeju Island
Museum
Myeongdong Cathedral
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Myeongdong Cathedral
Gothic-style cathedral and Seoul's Roman Catholic landmark
Church
Beomeosa
58
Beomeosa
Ancient Buddhist temple on Busan's Geumjeongsan slopes
Temple
Buseoksa
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Buseoksa
Historic mountain Buddhist temple with ancient wooden halls
Temple
Dongdaemun Stadium
60
Dongdaemun Stadium
Former Seoul sports stadium near Dongdaemun market
Stadium
Gwangyang Football Stadium
61
Gwangyang Football Stadium
Modern football stadium hosting Jeonnam Dragons matches
Stadium
Hallasan National Park
62
Hallasan National Park
Volcanic national park centered on South Korea's highest peak
National Park
Incheon Asiad Main Stadium
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Incheon Asiad Main Stadium
Multiuse stadium in Incheon built for 2014 Asian Games
Stadium
Jukdo
64
Jukdo
Small rocky island near Ulleungdo, biodiversity spot.
Island
65
National Maritime Museum
Busan museum dedicated to Korea's maritime history
Museum
Seodaemun Prison
66
Seodaemun Prison
Former Japanese colonial prison now human-rights museum
Museum
Udo (Jeju Province)
67
Udo (Jeju Province)
Small islet off Jeju, known for beaches and farms
Island
United Nations Memorial Cemetery
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United Nations Memorial Cemetery
UN military cemetery in Busan commemorating Korean War dead
Monument
Bukhansan National Park
69
Bukhansan National Park
Mountain park near Seoul known for granite peaks
Park
Busan Gudeok Stadium
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Busan Gudeok Stadium
Large stadium in Busan hosting sports and concerts
Stadium
Gwanghwamun Square
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Gwanghwamun Square
Public plaza in Seoul featuring King Sejong statue
Plaza
Independence Gate
72
Independence Gate
Monumental gate in Seoul commemorating Korean independence
Monument
Jirisan National Park
73
Jirisan National Park
Mountainous national park with Korea's sacred peaks
National Park
Olympic Park, Seoul
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Olympic Park, Seoul
Large Seoul sports complex built for 1988 Olympics
Park
Gayasan National Park
75
Gayasan National Park
Mountain national park housing Haeinsa Temple and peaks
Park
Kapsan County
76
Kapsan County
Mountain
Silmido
77
Silmido
Small islet known for 1960s military training camp
Island
Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre and Alpensia Biathlon Centre
78
Alpensia Cross-Country Skiing Centre and Alpensia Biathlon Centre
Winter sports complex in Pyeongchang, Olympic venue
Stadium
Dadohaehaesang National Park
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Dadohaehaesang National Park
South Korean marine national park comprising numerous islands
National Park
Daecheongdo
80
Daecheongdo
Border island in Yellow Sea with scenic cliffs
Island
Gageodo
81
Gageodo
Remote South Korean island in the Yellow Sea
Island
Gwanaksan
82
Gwanaksan
Steep Seoul-area mountain popular for hiking and temples
Mountain
Korean Folk Village
83
Korean Folk Village
Open-air museum showcasing traditional Korean rural life
Park
Mireuksa
84
Mireuksa
Historic Buddhist temple ruins dating to Korea's Baekje period
Monument
Odaesan
85
Odaesan
Mountain and national park in Gangwon, Buddhist temples
Mountain
Amsa-dong
86
Amsa-dong
Neolithic archaeological site with pit-dwelling remains
Archaeological Site
Cheonan Stadium
87
Cheonan Stadium
Multi-purpose sports stadium in Cheonan, hosts football matches
Stadium
Gyeongju National Park
88
Gyeongju National Park
Historic park encompassing ancient Silla sites and temples
National Park
Hansando
89
Hansando
Island associated with Admiral Yi Sun-sin naval history
Island
Jogyesa
90
Jogyesa
Main Buddhist temple in Seoul, center of Jogye Order
Temple
Namhaedo
91
Namhaedo
Large South Korean island with rugged coastal scenery
Island
Santo Group
92
Santo Group
Archipelago of rocky islets off South Jeolla coast
Islands
Bucheon Stadium
93
Bucheon Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium in Bucheon hosting sports events
Stadium
Deogyusan National Park
94
Deogyusan National Park
Mountain national park in South Korea, popular hiking
Park
Gadeokdo
95
Gadeokdo
Busan island linked by bridges, mixed industry and recreation
Island
Hallyeohaesang National Park
96
Hallyeohaesang National Park
Coastal national park of islands and marine landscapes
Park
Jamsil Baseball Stadium
97
Jamsil Baseball Stadium
Major Seoul stadium hosting baseball and large events
Stadium
Juwangsan National Park
98
Juwangsan National Park
Mountain national park known for granite peaks and temples
Park
Museum Kimchikan
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Museum Kimchikan
Seoul museum dedicated to kimchi and fermentation culture
Museum
Muuido
100
Muuido
Incheon island popular for beaches and weekend getaways
Island