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Andong

Traditionally a center for the yangban (aristocrat) class, Andong and the surrounding area have retained much of Korea's old culture. When the Andong Dam was built in 1976, 111 mi/180 km southeast of Seoul, the resulting lake would have destroyed man...

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Buyeo

On the Baengma River in the Honam region, 95 mi/150 km south of Seoul, Buyeo is home to the Buyeo National Museum. The town's main claim to fame is that it was the last capital of the Baekje kingdom. Area sights include the Unjin Miruk Buddha (75 ft/...

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Daegu

Daegu is a bustling city in South Korea with a rich traditional local culture. The subway system makes exploring the downtown accessible by foot, and there are many enjoyable markets and restaurants to try. Popular sights in Daegu include the stone ...

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Daejeon

Daejeon, South Korea, located 95 mi/150 km south of Seoul, hosted the 1993 World Expo, which has been converted to a theme park focused on science and technology. West of town is Gyeryong Mountain, where there are hiking trails, beautiful fall foliag...

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Eastern Coast, South Korea

A 30-minute flight east of Seoul takes visitors to the cities of Gangneung, Samcheok and Sokcho. Any one of the three cities could be used as a base to visit the excellent beaches in the area or to go mountain climbing or skiing, depending on the sea...

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Gangneung

Although not a must-see, the eastern city of Gangneung, 110 mi/175 km east of Seoul, is well-known for the five-day Dano Festival held in May. This traditional festival celebrates the planting season and features parades, dances and traditional Korea...

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Gwangyang

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Gyeongju

If your schedule permits stopping at only one city other than Seoul, that city should be Gyeongju, 165 mi/265 km southeast of Seoul. It was the capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC-AD 935) and has a high concentration of temples, statuary and burial m...

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Haeinsa

In the midst of the eerie Gayasan National Park, 175 mi/280 km southeast of Seoul, is Korea's holiest temple, Haeinsa. A ninth-century Buddhist temple, it covers 4 sq mi/10 sq km and has more than 81,000 wooden printing blocks (Tripitaka Koreana) use...

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Hallyeo Waterway National Park

Stretching 95 mi/150 km along the shores of the southeastern coast from Geoje Island to Yeosu, Hallyeo Waterway National Park is made up of picturesque coastlines, 368 islands, hundreds of temples and assorted historical relics. This beautiful nation...

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Incheon

Incheon is the capital city's gateway for international visitors. At the start of the 21st century, the metropolitan city gained a higher international status with its strategic position for trade and cultural exchanges, particularly with China and i...

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Jeju Island

Large Jeju Island 60 mi/100 km off the coast of the mainland and 300 mi/485 km south of Seoul has a distinctive history, dress, architecture, language and tradition. Jeju is an extremely popular tourist destination for Koreans, especially honeymooner...

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Jeonju

The epicurean capital of Korea and a paper-producing center 125 mi/200 km south of Seoul, Jeonju draws travelers to its sixth-century Geumsan (Gold Mountain) Temple and 40-ft-/12-m-high Buddha. The city also maintains a Hanok village with about 800 t...

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Jinhae

Jinhae, a charming town along the southern coast of South Korea, is popular for its annual spring cherry blossom festival. Jinhae is picturesque with the blossoming trees, is surrounded by pine-covered mountains, making Jinhae a place for visitors...

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Kumgang Mountains

On the eastern coast just north of the 38th parallel, the Geumgang Mountains (Diamond Mountains) are a beautiful, impressive range. Within the bounds of the Geumgangs is the largest national park in the country, covering 75 sq mi/194 sq km. Majestic ...

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Kyongju

Kyongju (or Gyeongju) is one of South Korea's most beautiful and historic cities. Kyongju was the capital of the Silla Kingdom, and holds many ancient National Treasures around the city, and in the Kyongju National Museum. Kyongju is also known for i...

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Lake Sijung

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Mangyongdae

This suburb of Pyongyang is usually seen as a half-day trip from the capital. It's the birthplace of Kim Il Sung, and you can visit the refurbished thatched cottage where he was born (be prepared for a torrent of praise for the Great Leader and his h...

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Masan

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Mokpo

Mokpo is a major port city surrounded by verdant hills facing the sea on the southern tip of Korea. Mokpo is home to the beautiful Yudal San Park, where a short hike up the mountain gives you a commanding view of the city and pavilions. Yudal beach i...

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Mount Myohyang

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Mount Paektu

At 9,022 ft/2,750 m, this is the tallest mountain on the Korean peninsula. In Korean mythology, it is the birthplace of the Korean people, so it is considered sacred. North Koreans also believe it is the birthplace of Kim Jong Il (he was actually bor...

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Myoyangsan

This beautiful, mountainous nature area is usually seen as part of an overnight trip from the capital. Although time is often allowed for hiking, the primary attraction is the International Friendship Exhibition, a six-story museum of gifts given to ...

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Nampo

A half-day trip can be made from Pyongyang to Nampo to see the West Sea Barrage, a 5-mi-/8-km-long seawall that controls tides and flooding in a wide estuary on the western coast. It's an impressive feat of engineering, and you'll hear an endless dis...

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Namwon

Besides being a popular base for hikers heading to nearby Jirisan National Park, Namwon is the setting for the story of Chunhyang, one of Korea's most famous love stories. The park containing Gwanghallu Pavilion also contains a museum dedicated to th...

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North Korea

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Onyang

The hot-spring resort area of Onyang, 45 mi/70 km south of Seoul, merits at least a one-day visit to see the Hyeonchungsa Shrine, the 600-year-old Onyang Hot Springs, the Sudeoksa Temple (which houses a stone Buddha figure) and the Onyang Folk Museum...

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Panmunjeom

The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the most heavily armed area in the world, separates North Korea from South Korea and can be visited at Panmunjeom on a full-day organized sightseeing tour from Seoul. Be choosy in selecting a tour. If space is available,...

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Pohang

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Pusan (Busan)

Korea's "museum without walls" is akin only to China in its depth and cultural wonder. From Pusan, you can journey to the ancient Silla capital of Kyongju, a dynasty which reigned in Korea for almost a thousand years. Today this small provincial town...

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Pyongyang

This capital city on the Daedong River was almost leveled during the Korean War (it's claimed that 420,000 bombs were dropped), and when it was rebuilt, it was planned down to the last detail—in fact, from atop a tall building or monument, you feel a...

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Samcheok

Samcheok is a quaint fishing village and beach town 120 mi/190 km east of Seoul in the middle of a coal-rich area. Within an easy drive are the Yongchu Waterfalls; Seongnyu Limestone Cave; the Jukseo, Mangyang and Wolseong pavilions; and the Baegam a...

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Seogwipo City

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Seoraksan National Park

This beautiful park has deep mountain gorges, sparkling streams, granite pinnacles, remote temples and lots of hiking trails. It's a great place to enjoy mountain scenery and relax, especially in the autumn. At least two days could be spent there, vi...

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Seoul

Seoul, capital of South Korea, lies in the northwest of the country on the Han River 37 miles from the coast. Landmarks in Seoul include the National Museum, featuring collections of Korean art and artefacts; the National Science Museum; Ch'anggy...

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Sokcho

Located along the northeast coast 100 mi/160 km northeast of Seoul, Sokcho is a fishing town that can be used as a base to visit the beaches, waterfalls, temples and beautiful scenery in the vicinity. The most important attraction in Sokcho is Seorak...

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South Korea

South Korea is a country swathed in green, prodding its stony fingers skyward, and the Koreans are a people obsessed with nature, with mountains in particular. Wherever you travel, you'll see Koreans out in the open, clad in the latest adventure fash...

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Suwon

Spiffed up for the 2002 World Cup, Suwon has always been a good side trip from Seoul, which is just 20 mi/32 km to the north. Built as a fortress city during the Joseon Dynasty in the 18th century, its city walls have been restored. Allow several hou...

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Ulsan

Ulsan, located in the south-east of Korea, is home of the world’s largest automobile assembly plant as well as largest shipyard. Ulsan enjoys mild weather and offers tourist attractions such as historical relics from the Silla Kingdom, Mt....

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Western Coast, South Korea

The western and southwestern coast, along the Yellow Sea, is characterized by mountains, pristine forests, temples and the spectacular narrow valleys of Naejangsan National Park. The park, about a four-hour drive south of Seoul, offers magnificent sc...

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Wonsan

This port city (pop. 350,000) north of the Geumgang Mountains is probably the least interesting place on most North Korea itineraries. It's primarily industrial and commercial, so time is better spent elsewhere. However, there are a few places around...

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Yeosu

Known as a beautiful port city with rolling green hills, marina and colorful architecture, Yeosu sits on a peninsula with over 300 smaller islets nearby, 49 of which are inhabited.  Visit the only black sand beach in Korea at Manseongri Black Sa...

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North Korea has some exquisite national parks, and the country is almost completely unexploited by commercial tourism. From the ultra-clean showcase capital, from which old people and pregnant women are excluded, to Paekdusan, where they're still rewriting history, there's weirdness galore. South Korea is a country swathed in green, prodding its stony fingers skyward, and the Koreans are a people obsessed with nature, and with mountains in particular. Wherever you travel, you'll see Koreans out in the open air, clad in the latest adventure fashions, pushing ever onward and upward. South Koreans attribute their indefatigable culture to the binding agents of Confucianism, language and pride. The stunning landscape has also played a big part in creating a cohesive Korean identity.

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