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Your first stop for travel in South Korea, other than this site, should be the Korea
National Tourism homepage, where you'll find extensive background info on different regions and sites around the peninsula, plus accommodations, transportation, events, shopping, and more. |
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Seoul
Vicinity
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Panmunjom
Of all the places you visit during your time in Korea one of the most unique, and the one you're least likely to forget, is Panmunjom . . . more |
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Everland and Caribbean Bay
Two great amusement parks rolled into one. Caribbean Bay is a water
park and Everland is roller coasters, a jungle safari .
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Korean
Folk Village
No visit to Korea is complete without a trip to the Folk Village, easily
reached on a day trip . . . more |
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Namhansansong Park
The winner of the longest name for a park award, Namhansansong's
walls and gates wind over hills for several kilometers culminating in
a fortress ('song') . . . more |
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Seoul
Grand Park
Known best for its giant amusement park, 'Seoul Land', Seoul Grand Park
also includes the National Museum of Contemporary Art . . . more |
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Sharing House
The House of Sharing is a safe house and museum for former Comfort Women (women who
were forced into sexual slavery under the Japanese during World War II). Located just outside Seoul, the house offers tours in Korean, Japanese and English. |
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Seoul (horse) Racecourse
Sudden urge to bet on the ponies? No problem, head to the Seoul Racecourse,
sometimes called . . . more |
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Cheju
(Jeju) Island
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Cheju
Island
For more general information on the island please head to the Cheju
Island page. |
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Kwangju/Gwangju
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Kwangju
For more general information on the city please head to the Kwangju
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Pusan/Busan
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Pusan
For more general information on the city please head to the Pusan
page. |
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Taejon/Daejeon
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Taejon
For more general information on the city please head to the Taejon
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Kyongju/Gyeongju
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Kyongju/Gyeongju
Sometimes called a museum without walls the city of Kyongju is like
a living, breathing Korean history lesson. The capital of the Shilla Dynasty
for almost 1000 . . . more |
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Anapchi
Pond
Built in 674 AD as a place for Shilla kings and the royal family to relax
and party . . . more |
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Chomsongdae
Constructed between 632 and 646 AD Chomsongdae is one of the world's oldest observatories . . . more |
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Kyongju
National Museum
The main preserver of Shilla era artifacts and culture, the museum features
Buddhist items . . . more |
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Namsan
Not to be confused with Seoul's mountain of the same name, Kyongju's Namsan
is a hiker's . . . more |
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Pulguksa/Bulguksa
Perhaps the finest place to go sightseeing in all
of Korea. Pulguksa was set up during the Shilla . . . more |
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Pomun Lake Resort
A high class resort area developed by the Korea National Tourism Organization,
Pomun Resort . . . more |
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Sokkuram
Grotto
One of Korea's oldest and finest examples of Buddhist statuary. Originally
built in the 8th century . . . more |
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Chonju/Jeonju
and Vicinity
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Chonju/Jeonju
Cholla-bukdo's (North Cholla Province's) largest city and provincial
capital is Chonju. Famous . . . more |
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Maisan
Called Maisan, or 'Horse Ears Mountain' due to the unique shape
of its twin peaks. . . . more |
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Togyusan
and Muju
Togyusan National Park is home to one of Korea's most popular and high-class
ski resorts - Muju. . . more |
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North
Kyongsan/Gyeongsang Province
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Taegu/Daegu
Taegu/Daegu, Korea's third largest city, is well known to Koreans for the
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Andong
and Hahoe
Known for its deep roots into old Korea, Andong is a wonderful place to
experience the Confucian traditions and the ancient homes of the yangban
or noblemen. Located about 40 minutes from Andong, . . . more |
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Ullung/Ulleung
Island
Remains of an ancient volcano, Ullung Island protrudes mysteriously from
the East Sea . . . more |
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General
Information
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Korea
National Tourism Organization (KNTO)
An extremely useful and information-packed site. |
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Korean
National Parks
Nice looking but image-heavy site. |
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Lonely
Planet - Korea
Generally considered 'the' guidebook on Korea, the site itself is also helpful. |
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Official
City of Seoul Site
Tons of Seoul info. Even includes a way to complain directly to the mayor! |
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Hotels - Homestays - Backpackers
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Hotels
Galore
A list of hotels all throughout Korea. |
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Korea Hotels and Resorts
A 100+ hotels database for Korea run by a company in Hong Kong. Nice, quick site with some decent deals. |
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Temple
Stay Program
How about spending a night or two at a Buddhist monastery? Originally set
up for the World Cup the program has proven popular enough to continue.
Click the link above for more info. |
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Seoul
Guest House
A nice site that offers a homestay in a traditional house near some of Seoul's
most popular tourist sites. |
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Seoul
Backpackers
Excellent location for exploring Seoul's palaces and the traditional Insadong
area. Easy to use, informative website. |
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Guest
House Sinavrow
Another great location close to the palaces and Insadong. Website has tons
of info and also offers guide services. |
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Sons-Home.com
(Seoul)
Not a homestay but a place to learn about traditional Korean cooking,
clothing, folk games, etc. at the home of a Korean family in Seoul. |
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