Destination
South Korea
Palaces and K-pop, temple stays and night markets, mountains and beaches — an easy, hyper-connected country to explore.
Where to go
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attraction Hyeopjae Beach: A Visitor's Guide in Jeju
Hyeopjae Beach, on Jeju's northwest coast in Hallim-eup, is a shallow, turquoise-watered bay backed by white sand and pine trees, with clear views of…
attraction Bukchon Yukgyeong (Photo Spot): A Visitor's Guide in Seoul
Bukchon Yukgyeong ("Six Scenic Views of Bukchon") is a self-guided walking route through Bukchon Hanok Village's steep alleys in Jongno District, with "View…
attraction Andong Hahoe Folk Village: A Visitor's Guide in Andong
Andong Hahoe Folk Village is a still-inhabited Joseon-era village on a horseshoe bend of the Nakdong River, best visited for a half-day to see traditional…
hidden gem Gukje Market: A Visitor's Guide in Busan
Gukje Market in Busan's Jung-gu district is a sprawling, postwar-era market best explored on foot for 1.5–2 hours, ideally in late afternoon when food…
hidden gem Huinnyeoul Culture Village: A Visitor's Guide in Busan
Huinnyeoul Culture Village is a small seaside neighborhood on Yeongdo Island in Busan, best reached by bus (there's no direct subway) and best explored on…
trendy Jeonpo Cafe Street: A Visitor's Guide in Busan
Jeonpo Cafe Street (전포카페거리) is a dense cluster of design-forward cafes, bakeries, and small bars along Dongcheon-ro in Busanjin District, best reached via…
hidden gem Daegu 83 Tower: A Visitor's Guide in Daegu
Daegu 83 Tower is the observation-deck landmark inside Duryu Park in Dalseo District, best visited at sunset for city views that stretch to the surrounding…
restaurant Nazar Kebab: Where to Eat in Daegu
Nazar Kebab is a Turkish/Middle Eastern kebab counter in the Dongseong-ro shopping district of Jung-gu, Daegu — a reliable, affordable stop for döner,…
attraction Gyeongpo Beach: A Visitor's Guide in Gangneung
Gyeongpo Beach is Gangneung's flagship stretch of sand on South Korea's east coast, a wide, gently sloping beach backed by a pine grove and lined with…
trendy Jumunjin Lighthouse: A Visitor's Guide in Gangneung
Jumunjin Lighthouse (주문진등대) is a small white 1918-built lighthouse perched on a hill above Jumunjin Port in Gangneung, best visited in the late afternoon…
restaurant sugyeongsa 수경사 / gyeongju restaurant / gyeongju vegan / hwangridan-gil vegetarian /: Where to Eat in Gyeongju
Sugyeongsa (수경사) is a small, highly-rated vegan/vegetarian restaurant near Hwangridan-gil in Gyeongju's Sajeong-dong area, popular for Korean…
attraction Woljeonggyo Bridge: A Visitor's Guide in Gyeongju
Woljeonggyo Bridge is a reconstructed Silla-era wooden bridge spanning the Namcheon (Nam Stream) in Gyeongju's Gyo-dong village, best visited around sunset…