Mount Halla is the highest mountain in Korea and the symbol of Jeju Island.

Mount Halla is the highest mountain in Korea and the symbol of Jeju Island.

15 impressive destinations in Korea

Changdeokgung is the second oldest of the five ancient palaces in Korea.

Changdeokgung is the second oldest of the five ancient palaces in Korea.

15 impressive destinations in Korea

The 5,000-year-old Seongsan Ilchungbong crater is the country’s most famous sunrise viewing destination, attracting many photographers from other countries to take photos.

The 5,000-year-old Seongsan Ilchungbong crater is the country’s most famous sunrise viewing destination, attracting many photographers from other countries to take photos.

15 impressive destinations in Korea

Yeongam is located in South Jeolla Province, famous for its quiet atmosphere.

Yeongam is located in South Jeolla Province, famous for its quiet atmosphere.

15 impressive destinations in Korea

Cheonjiyeon Waterfall is also known as Fairy Pond, ancient legends say that this is the location where 7 heavenly fairies came down to bathe.

Cheonjiyeon Waterfall is also known as Fairy Pond, ancient legends say that this is the location where 7 heavenly fairies came down to bathe.

15 impressive destinations in Korea

Yong Hwa Beach is famous in Korea, the price for overnight camping here is quite cheap, only about 9 USD.

Yong Hwa Beach is famous in Korea, the price for overnight camping here is quite cheap, only about 9 USD.

CNN said that when asked Korean people about the most beautiful beach in the country, 9/10 respondents chose Hyeupjae.

CNN said that when asked Korean people about the most beautiful beach in the country, 9/10 respondents chose Hyeupjae.

Hamdeok is a small coastal village 30 minutes drive from Jeju Island airport, famous for its bright yellow canola fields and long beaches.

Hamdeok is a small coastal village 30 minutes drive from Jeju Island airport, famous for its bright yellow canola fields and long beaches.

Samhwasa Temple with its charming poetic landscape is an endless source of inspiration for many Korean poets and artists.

Samhwasa Temple with its charming poetic landscape is an endless source of inspiration for many Korean poets and artists.

Andong Hahoe is a village that preserves traditional house architecture and village structures from the Joseon era.

Andong Hahoe is a village that preserves traditional house architecture and village structures from the Joseon era.

Geumsan Boriam Temple is famous for its sacredness, many people believe that if you pray here, your requests will come true.

Geumsan Boriam Temple is famous for its sacredness, many people believe that if you pray here, your requests will come true.

Soyang Lake is an exciting destination for ice fishing.

Soyang Lake is an exciting destination for ice fishing.

Gangneung Anbandeok-gil is not far from Seoul, thanks to this geographical location, it has become one of the famous destinations.

Gangneung Anbandeok-gil is not far from Seoul, thanks to this geographical location, it has become one of the famous destinations.

Seoul Seonggwak Fortress with an 18.2 km long wall was built during the Joseon Dynasty to protect the capital.

Seoul Seonggwak Fortress with an 18.2 km long wall was built during the Joseon Dynasty to protect the capital.

Jongmyo Shrine was built by the first king of the Joseon Dynasty, Lee Seong Gye, as a place where the king came to perform ceremonies and pay tribute to his ancestors.

Jongmyo Shrine was built by the first king of the Joseon Dynasty, Lee Seong Gye, as a place where the king came to perform ceremonies and pay tribute to his ancestors.

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