5 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in South Korea

5 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in South Korea

South Korea has long been a favorite touring destination for many international travelers. If you’re planning a trip to South Korea, you might want to check out some of the tourist attractions that are most popular with foreign visitors. This article will do just that, providing you with information about three of South Korea's top-rated tourist attractions.

South Korea (or just simply Korea) is truly an amazing country to visit. Its full of beautiful places to see and some really good food as well. If you're planning a trip you might consider visiting one of these top tourist attractions in South Korea.

Changdeokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁, 張德宮, Changdeok Palace) is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. The palace was first built in 1405, destroyed in 1592 during the Japanese invasion of Korea, and then later rebuilt in 1623.

Changdeokgung Palace is a Joseon Dynasty royal palace located in Seoul. It is the only palace buildings left over from the five palaces of the Joseon Dynasty.

Busan

Busan is one of the biggest Seaport in South Korea. Additionally, It is also a famous destination for various attractions.

Busan is the second largest city in South Korea. The city can be divided into various areas such as Dong-nae, Yeongdo, Haeundae and Gwangalli. One of the most popular tourist spots, which is visited by millions of tourists every year, is Gwangan beach.

Seoul Tower

Seoul Tower, a five-story tower standing at 243 meters high, is the fifth tallest broadcasting and observation tower in the world. It offers a breathtaking view of Seoul. From here, visitors can get a bird’s eye view of the city that spreads as far as 30 kilometers. The tower was constructed in 1968 to commemorate the then-new city of Seoul.

On a clear day, Seoul Tower is one of the most beautiful and majestic places to visit in Seoul. Although it’s only about 243 meters tall, it offers spectacular panoramic views which are unsurpassed by other observation decks in the city.

Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village is located in the north end of Jongno-Gu. It adopted its name from one of the old Korean words, ‘buk’ for north and ‘chon’ for village. As a general term in Seoul, Bukchon is used to describe complexes of traditional houses in Jongno-Gu.

Bukchon Hanok Village is an area of Seoul that takes you back in time. For me at least, it felt like I was making a time travel journey to the Joseon Dynasty.

Bukchon Hanok Village is a small area of traditional hanok (Korean traditional houses) in the Jongno-gu district of central Seoul, South Korea. It contains a variety of hanok from different historical periods and has been carefully preserved by residents. As of 2008, there are 180 hanok in this district. Many tourists visit Bukchon for its traditional atmosphere and hanbok clothing. It is the most popular place to experience traditional Korean culture.

Seoraksan National Park

In the outskirts of Sokcho, in the Northern area of Kangwon Province, lies an incredible national park with soaring mountains, a pristine ocean and old-growth forest. Landlocked from the Pacific Ocean by the Taebaek Mountains, Seoraksan National Park attracts tourists from all over South Korea. Even international travelers are starting to discover its beauty and are becoming regular visitors. Visitors to Seoraksan will be mesmerized by nature’s majesty and will love its unspoiled purity. The national park has been designated as a Biosphere Reserve where you will see hundreds of species of wildlife including animal species that have been listed on the endangered list.

Instead of korea’s typical country-wide dispatch, I would like to introduce Seoraksan National Park which is located in the country’s mountainous northern part. It was known to have been an area of worship for the area of worship for elders, even since before the Silla Dynasty. Because it boasts snow-capped mountains and streams while making a great backdrop for beautiful sunrises and sunsets, it is highly appreciated as a place where the sky and nature meet.