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What we would do here

Not a place to walk into, but something to do: our pick per area.

  • A Korean cooking class

    Korean cooking is built on fermentation, and what a class in Seoul gives you is why every meal arrives with so many small dishes. It explains every other meal on the trip

  • A jjimjilbang bathhouse
    Spa Land Centum · 4.4 stars · 232 reviews

    Busan has genuine hot springs beneath the city, so its bathhouses are not just steam rooms. This is a social institution in Korea rather than a hotel facility, and Busan has its own version of it

  • A templestay

    This programme was built in Korea to open working monasteries to visitors, and in Gyeongju the monasteries are why you come to the city at all. Staying inside one is the difference between seeing it and sleeping to its rhythm

  • The haenyeo divers
    Haenyeo Diving Women Village · 4.4 stars · 2743 reviews

    On Jeju women dive without tanks and harvest from the seabed, a tradition passed down generations and recognised as cultural heritage. They demonstrate and talk in the coastal villages, and it is the thing this island alone has

🏯 Palaces & history

  • A dark pebble shore facing a cliff with dark tunnel openings, greyish sea ★ 5.0

    Wartime Submarine Base (Sammal)

    Jeju

    The Japanese wartime submarine tunnels in the cliffs of Songaksan

    Full guide →
  • National flags flying above neatly kept green lawns ★ 4.8

    UN Memorial Cemetery

    Busan and the south

    The only UN cemetery in the world, quiet and moving

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
    Full guide →
  • A traditional palace hall lit from within at dusk above a stone courtyard ★ 4.7

    Changgyeonggung Palace

    Seoul and around

    The quiet palace of the four, gorgeous in autumn leaves and lit up in the evenings

    09:00-21:00⏰ Best at 19:00
    Full guide →
  • A still green pool with a wooden pavilion among dense trees ★ 4.7

    The Secret Garden (Huwon)

    Seoul and around

    The most tranquil corner of Seoul, entry by guided tour only

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours⏰ Best at 10:00
    Full guide →
  • A banquet pavilion on stone pillars reflected in a palace pond ★ 4.6

    Gyeongbokgung Palace

    Seoul and around

    The main palace of the Joseon dynasty, changing-of-the-guard ceremony at 10:00 and free entry in hanbok

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours⏰ Best at 10:00
    Full guide →
  • Traditional tiled roof palace halls against a backdrop of skyscrapers ★ 4.6

    Deoksugung Palace

    Seoul and around

    A small palace opposite City Hall with the romantic stone-wall walk in autumn

    09:00-21:00
    Full guide →
  • An eave decorated with green and red patterns above wooden windows, under a blue sky ★ 4.6

    Changdeokgung Palace

    Seoul and around

    A UNESCO site with the Secret Garden, book the garden tour ahead

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
    Full guide →
  • A stone fortress wall and guard pavilion above the city rooftops ★ 4.6

    Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

    Seoul and around

    A 5.7 km wall encircling a whole city, UNESCO, a lovely walk at sunset

    Open 24 hours⏰ Best at 17:00
    Full guide →
  • A dark tunnel mouth with a rail track descending into it, between camouflage painted walls ★ 4.6

    Third Infiltration Tunnel

    Seoul and around

    A tunnel North Korea dug under the border, by guided tour only

    09:10-14:40⏰ Best at 10:00
  • An ancient gate with a wooden pavilion on a massive stone base, and a modern office tower behind ★ 4.6

    Namdaemun Gate (Sungnyemun)

    Seoul and around

    Korea's National Treasure No. 1, the restored wooden gate

    09:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • A bronze memorial with seated figures and a winged statue, surrounded by flower beds ★ 4.6

    May 18th Square (Gwangju)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    A memorial to the 1980 democracy uprising, a defining chapter in history

    Free
  • Red brick colonial era building with a bright blue door and clipped pine trees under a blue sky ★ 4.6

    Gunsan (Time-Stopped Street)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The preserved colonial town, Japanese houses and the old Lee Sung Dang bakery

    Free
  • A traditional wooden pavilion reflected in a green pond ringed with trees ★ 4.5

    Wolji Pond (Anapji)

    Gyeongju

    The palace pavilions reflected in the pond, the most beautiful spot in Korea after dark

    09:00-22:00⏰ Best at 19:30
    Full guide →
  • A low round stone tower standing on a lawn under blue skies ★ 4.5

    Cheomseongdae Observatory

    Gyeongju

    The oldest astronomical observatory in East Asia, from the 7th century

    09:00-22:00
    Full guide →
  • The tiled roofs of a palace compound among trees in autumn colour ★ 4.5

    Hwaseong Haenggung Palace

    Seoul and around

    King Jeongjo's secondary palace in the heart of Suwon, sword shows in the courtyard

    09:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • An observatory building painted in military camouflage with a large green banner above the entrance, under a blue sky ★ 4.5

    Dora Observatory

    Seoul and around

    You look through binoculars into North Korea, an experience like no other

    09:00-17:00
  • Stone steps between flowering beds leading to traditional academy buildings ★ 4.5

    Dosan Seowon Academy

    Gyeongju

    The Confucian academy of the scholar Toegye (on the 1,000-won note), UNESCO

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
  • A red wooden gate in a stone wall with grassy green burial mounds rising behind it ★ 4.5

    Daereungwon Tumuli

    Gyeongju

    Silla royal tombs as grassy mounds in the city center, including the open Cheonmachong tomb

    09:00-22:00
    Full guide →
  • The gate of Sangdangsanseong Fortress in Cheongju, above the grassy slope with visitors on it ★ 4.5

    Cheongju (Sangdangsanseong Fortress)

    Chungcheong and the center

    A green stone wall for an afternoon walk, the capital of ancient printing

    Opening hours
  • Stone gateway in a fortress wall topped by a timber pavilion against a blue and cloudy sky ★ 4.5

    Gongju (Gongsanseong Fortress)

    Chungcheong and the center

    The capital of the ancient Baekje kingdom, a wall over the river, UNESCO

    09:00-18:00
  • A low tiled roof shrine building above a wide empty stone courtyard ★ 4.5

    Jongmyo Shrine

    Seoul and around

    The royal ancestral shrine, UNESCO, living rites once a year

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours⏰ Best at 10:00
    Full guide →
  • An old stone wall winding along a mountain ridge covered in dry grass ★ 4.5

    Geumjeong Fortress

    Busan and the south

    The longest wall in Korea along the mountain ridge, a trek with makgeolli at a village on the way

    Full guide →
  • Curved wooden bridge leading to a traditional pavilion on a lake, framed by weeping willow branches ★ 4.5

    Buyeo (Jeongnimsa Temple and Gungnamji Pond)

    Chungcheong and the center

    The oldest lotus pond in Korea, a lotus festival in July

    Open 24 hours
  • ★ 4.5

    Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy

    Gyeongju

    Joseon-era Confucian academy on the riverbank near Hahoe Village in Andong, part of the UNESCO-listed Seowon academies.

  • A bronze statue of the scholar Yulgok Yi I on a stone plinth on a clipped lawn, wooded hills behind ★ 4.4

    Ojukheon House (home of Shin Saimdang)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    The 15th-century wooden house of the mother and son who appear on the banknotes

    09:00-17:00
  • Traditional timber hall with a curved tiled roof, a stone path and lawn in front under a clear blue sky ★ 4.4

    Haemieupseong Fortress (Seosan)

    Chungcheong and the center

    A complete 15th-century fortress, a Catholic pilgrimage site

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
  • A red brick church with a tall bell tower on a street corner ★ 4.4

    Jeondong Catholic Church

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The most beautiful Romanesque church in Korea, opposite the hanok gate

    Full guide →
  • Giant coloured letters standing on a plaza in front of a low exhibition building and pine trees ★ 4.4

    DMZ Museum and Unification Bridge (Goseong)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    The eastern DMZ point by the coast, the Goseong Unification Observatory

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
  • Ancient rough stone rampart beside a gateway topped with a traditional tiled roof ★ 4.4

    Gochang (Gochang-eupseong Fortress)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    A complete stone fortress and the UNESCO dolmens nearby

    09:00-22:00
  • A fortified stone wall winding up a snowy slope between pine trees ★ 4.4

    Namhansanseong Fortress

    Seoul and around

    The UNESCO mountain fortress where the king sheltered from the Manchus

    Open 24 hours
  • An urban harbor from a high vantage with a low bridge crossing a channel and a green ridge behind ★ 4.4

    Luna Bridge (Yeongdo drawbridge)

    Busan and the south

    The historic lift bridge that opens once a day, a symbol of the city's revival

    FreeOpen 24 hours⏰ Best at 14:00
    Full guide →
  • A colorful wooden pavilion on a large rock mass, pine trees and small stone cairns ★ 4.4

    Nakhwaam Rock (Buyeo)

    Chungcheong and the center

    The cliff of Baekje's three thousand court ladies, a boat cruise on the Baengma River

  • A red wooden structure with a tiled roof before a rounded grass mound and forest ★ 4.4

    Donggureung Royal Tombs

    Seoul and around

    Nine Joseon royal tombs in one forest, UNESCO without the crowds

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
  • The Peace Bell in its painted pavilion at Imjingak ★ 4.3

    Imjingak and Peace Park

    Seoul and around

    The gateway to the DMZ area, the Freedom Bridge and the train halted in 1950

    09:00-18:00
  • Modern observation building shaped as a great arc above a stone base against a bright blue sky ★ 4.3

    Goseong Unification Observatory

    Gangwon and the northeast

    You can see the Geumgang Mountains of North Korea along the coastline

    09:00-18:30
  • Garden lake with a small tree covered islet at its centre and an arched stone bridge behind ★ 4.3

    Namwon (city of the Chunhyang love story)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The gardens of Korea's great romantic legend, Gwanghallu Pavilion

    08:00-22:00
  • Grass covered burial mounds with a dark stone entrance, and a paved path alongside ★ 4.3

    Tomb of King Muryeong (Gongju)

    Chungcheong and the center

    The royal tomb found intact with its treasures in 1971

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
  • Traditional painted timber shrine halls with tiled roofs around a paved courtyard ★ 4.3

    Gyeonggijeon Shrine

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The portrait hall of the Joseon dynasty's founder in the heart of the hanok village

    09:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • Dark rocks breaking the surface among crashing waves close to shore ★ 4.3

    Underwater Tomb of King Munmu

    Gyeongju

    The world's only underwater tomb, the king who became a guardian dragon

    06:00-05:59
    Full guide →
  • A covered wooden bridge on stone piers crossing a river, framed by autumn branches ★ 4.3

    Woljeonggyo Bridge

    Gyeongju

    The restored covered wooden bridge, dramatically lit at night

    Free⏰ Best at 19:00
    Full guide →
  • Modern railway station with a sweeping curved roof and colonnade above an empty forecourt ★ 4.2

    Dorasan Freedom Village (Dorasan Station)

    Seoul and around

    The last station before the North, the 'To Pyongyang' sign waiting for peace

    09:00-19:00
  • An arched stone gate within a wall, with a brightly painted wooden pavilion above it ★ 4.2

    Ganghwado Island

    Seoul and around

    UNESCO dolmens, seaside fortresses and Bomunsa Temple

  • A thatched pavilion beside a low stone wall in a bamboo grove ★ 4.1

    Soswaewon Garden (Damyang)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The 16th-century scholars' garden, the peak of Korean garden aesthetics

    09:00-18:00

⛩️ Temples

  • A temple courtyard with a red wooden hall, a stone terrace and stairs, against green hills ★ 4.6

    Bulguksa Temple

    Gyeongju

    The pinnacle of Silla architecture, UNESCO, the two famous stone pagodas

    FreeOpening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
    Full guide →
  • A decorated temple hall with colourful paper lanterns strung across the courtyard ★ 4.6

    Bongeunsa

    Seoul and around

    A 1,200-year-old temple facing the Gangnam skyscrapers, a perfect contrast

    Free05:00-22:00
    Full guide →
  • A wide stone path rising between rows of colourful paper lanterns and pine trees ★ 4.6

    Beomeosa Temple

    Busan and the south

    Busan's great mountain temple, stone gates and a bamboo forest

    Free08:00-17:30
    Full guide →
  • A frozen stream and snow covered conifer forest at Odaesan, seen over a stone balustrade in backlight ★ 4.6

    Woljeongsa Temple (Fir Tree Path)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    A meditative one-kilometer forest walk to a nine-story pagoda

    FreeOpen 24 hours
  • Tiled roof temple halls perched on coastal rocks above the sea ★ 4.5

    Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

    Busan and the south

    The only temple in Korea built on the rocks by the sea, come at sunrise

    Free04:00-20:00⏰ Best at 06:00
    Full guide →
  • Colourful paper lanterns strung above a temple courtyard with painted lantern pillars ★ 4.5

    Jogyesa Temple

    Seoul and around

    Seoul's Buddhist center, the lantern festival in May circles it

    Free04:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • A stone statue of the goddess of mercy on a carved plinth, beside a stone balustrade and a wooded cliff ★ 4.5

    Hyangiram Hermitage

    Jeolla and the southwest

    A sunrise hermitage on a cliff at the tip of the peninsula, among giant rocks

    Free04:00-19:00⏰ Best at 06:00
  • A red wooden gate with beams painted green and gold, facing green mountains ★ 4.5

    Beopjusa Temple (Songnisan Mountain)

    Chungcheong and the center

    The 33-meter bronze Buddha and the only surviving wooden pagoda, UNESCO

    Free
  • Ornate Korean temple hall beneath a canopy of white paper lanterns in the Bongseonsa courtyard ★ 4.5

    Bongseonsa Temple

    Seoul and around

    A serene lakeside temple near the royal tombs, with a temple-stay program

    Free
  • Temple gateway on red timber pillars with a heavy tiled roof and painted bracketing, paper lanterns strung across the yard ★ 4.5

    Mihwangsa Temple Stay

    Jeolla and the southwest

    A temple stay facing the Dalmasan cliffs at the southern tip of the mainland

  • A huge seated bronze Buddha on a stone platform surrounded by trees ★ 4.5

    Sinheungsa Temple and the Bronze Buddha

    Gangwon and the northeast

    The giant Unification Buddha at the gate to Seoraksan, where the trails begin

    Free
    Full guide →
  • The front of a temple hall with red pillars and beams painted in green and blue ★ 4.5

    Girimsa Temple

    Gyeongju

    A quiet forest temple on the way to the sea, without the tour buses

    Full guide →
  • A wooden pavilion with a tiled roof built into a wooded hillside in autumn colours ★ 4.4

    Seokguram Grotto

    Gyeongju

    The granite Buddha in an artificial grotto facing the sea, an 8th-century wonder

    FreeOpening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
    Full guide →
  • A white stone pillar on carved elephants in front of a painted temple hall ★ 4.4

    Sudeoksa Temple (Yesan)

    Chungcheong and the center

    The 14th-century wooden prayer hall, one of the oldest buildings in Korea

    FreeOpen 24 hours
  • A stone pagoda in a broad temple courtyard ringed by wooden halls and hills ★ 4.4

    Magoksa Temple

    Chungcheong and the center

    The UNESCO temple on the winding river, a sought-after temple stay

    Free
  • Temple hall with a double tiled roof and carved wooden doors above broad stone steps ★ 4.4

    Palgongsan Mountain and Donghwasa Temple

    Gyeongju

    A giant stone Buddha and a cable car to the city view, famous autumn leaves

    FreeOpen 24 hours
  • Red and orange maple canopies fill the frame in an autumn forest ★ 4.3

    Seonunsa Temple (Gochang)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    A temple of camellias and autumn leaves in a stream valley, one of the loveliest in the south

    Free00:00-00:00
  • A multi storey tiled temple building wedged between forested slopes ★ 4.2

    Guinsa Temple

    Chungcheong and the center

    The vast monastery of the Cheontae order, built up a narrow canyon

    FreeOpen 24 hours

🏘️ Traditional villages

  • Brightly painted houses stacked up a steep hillside above the sea ★ 4.4

    Gamcheon Culture Village

    Busan and the south

    The colourful hillside village, art alleys and the Little Prince statues

    09:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • A sloping lane between tiled hanok roofs with visitors walking up it ★ 4.4

    Bukchon Hanok Village

    Seoul and around

    Living hanok alleys between two palaces, the restricted zone takes visitors 10:00 to 17:00

    10:00-17:00
    Full guide →
  • Carved wooden guardian posts with bulging eyes and black brush script down their trunks ★ 4.4

    Korean Folk Village

    Seoul and around

    270 traditional houses and horse shows, where the historical dramas are filmed

    Opening hours
  • Tiled roof hanok houses around a green lawn set with tables ★ 4.4

    Namsangol Hanok Village

    Seoul and around

    Five restored hanok houses with free entry at the foot of Namsan

    FreeOpening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
    Full guide →
  • Clustered thatched roof houses in a valley with a mountain behind ★ 4.3

    Naganeupseong (Walled Village)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    A walled town still lived in, thatched houses in daily use

    09:00-18:00
  • ★ 4.3

    Seochon (the western hanok village)

    Seoul and around

    Bukchon's quiet sister, small galleries and cafes without the crowds

    ₩₩
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  • A traditional tiled roof above a wide river bank and bare trees ★ 4.2

    Hahoe Village (Andong)

    Gyeongju

    A living 16th-century village on a river bend, the Hahoetal masks, UNESCO

    09:00-18:00
  • Village houses with thatched and tiled roofs behind a green rice field, against wooded hills ★ 4.2

    Asan (Oeam Folk Village)

    Chungcheong and the center

    A living stone village with noble houses, less touristy than Hahoe

    09:00-18:00
  • Traditional tiled roofs spreading across a valley between green hills, with red blossom in the foreground ★ 4.1

    Jeonju Hanok Village

    Jeolla and the southwest

    700 hanok houses, the capital of bibimbap, rent hanbok and shoot photos all day

    Open 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • Courtyard of a traditional house with curved tiled roofs, glowing paper doors and clay jars in the corner ★ 4.1

    Gyochon Hanok Village

    Gyeongju

    The village of the wealthy Choi family with the national Gyodong liquor brewery

    Open 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • The rooftops of the Ihwa hillside neighbourhood in Seoul at sunset ★ 4.1

    Ihwa Mural Village

    Seoul and around

    A mural village on the slopes of Naksan Mountain with views over the city

    Open 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • Traditional noble houses with tiled roofs on stone terraces along a slope ★ 4.1

    Yangdong Village

    Gyeongju

    Korea's largest Confucian noble village, a living UNESCO site

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
    Full guide →
  • A lane in Abai Village in Sokcho, with a red gate and a tiled roof ★ 3.9

    Abai Village (Sokcho)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    A North Korean refugee village with a hand-pulled cable ferry and ink-filled sundae

    04:30-23:00
    Full guide →
  • A dirt lane between black volcanic stone walls and thatched roof houses ★ 3.8

    Seongeup Folk Village

    Jeju

    A living stone and thatch village, black-stone houses and Jeju's black pigs

    Full guide →

⛰️ Nature, mountains & hikes

  • An ancient stone wall with battlements along a path, bare trees and a low sun ★ 5.0

    Seoul City Wall (Naksan Section)

    Seoul and around

    An evening walk on the ancient wall with the whole city lit below

    Free⏰ Best at 18:30
    Full guide →
  • A wide green volcanic slope with low cloud sweeping across it ★ 4.8

    Hallasan Yeongsil Trail

    Jeju

    The dramatic volcanic scenery for half the effort, azaleas in spring

    Free⏰ Best at 08:00
    Full guide →
  • A jagged granite ridge with steps and a red railing, green mountains all around ★ 4.8

    Ulsanbawi Peak

    Gangwon and the northeast

    808 steps up to the jagged granite ridge, the best view in Seorak

    Free
    Full guide →
  • Two people sitting on a bench facing a lake, green branches and red flowers ★ 4.8

    Ilsan Lake Park

    Seoul and around

    Korea's largest man-made city lake, a flower festival in spring

    FreeOpen 24 hours
  • A yellow paraglider in the air above green mountains, a river and a town below ★ 4.8

    Danyang Paragliding Park

    Chungcheong and the center

    Korea's tandem paragliding capital, above the river and hills

    Opening hours
  • Cherry trees in white bloom above a path, many visitors taking photos below ★ 4.8

    Yeouiseo-ro Blossom Road

    Seoul and around

    1,800 cherry trees along the river, Seoul's cherry blossom festival

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • A vast golden brown tuff cone rising above a flat field ★ 4.7

    Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak)

    Jeju

    A tuff cone rising from the sea, UNESCO, a 30-minute climb to a once-in-a-lifetime view

    ⏰ Best at 06:00
    Full guide →
  • A path through scrub on a mountain slope with a bare rock summit behind ★ 4.7

    Inwangsan Mountain

    Seoul and around

    A two-hour urban trek with the best view over the palaces

    Free
    Full guide →
  • Huge rounded rock boulders, with a lake and houses visible between two of them ★ 4.7

    Yeongrangho Lake

    Gangwon and the northeast

    A lagoon lake with a floating bridge and a bike path, Seoraksan reflected in the water

    Free
    Full guide →
  • A Buddha figure carved into a large boulder on a forested slope ★ 4.7

    Namsan Mountain of Gyeongju

    Gyeongju

    An open-air museum mountain, dozens of Buddhas carved in the rocks along the trails

    Free
    Full guide →
  • ★ 4.7

    Bugaksan Mountain

    Seoul and around

    The mountain behind Cheong Wa Dae, fully open to the public since October 2026 with its southwestern section and viewpoints over Gyeongbokgung Palace and central Seoul

  • A lit waterfall in an urban channel with stone steps and city lights at night ★ 4.6

    Cheonggyecheon Stream

    Seoul and around

    A restored 11 km urban stream, magical after dark

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • A wide park path covered in fallen autumn leaves with a wooden bench ★ 4.6

    Seoul Forest

    Seoul and around

    The local Central Park with a deer enclosure, perfect for a spring picnic

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • A wide field of orange and yellow cosmos flowers, with apartment buildings on the horizon ★ 4.6

    Taehwagang Bamboo Park

    Gyeongju

    A national garden along the river with a large riverside bamboo grove

    Open 24 hours
  • A metal footbridge to a pale rocky outcrop surrounded by turquoise water ★ 4.6

    Ulsan (Daewangam Rock Bridge)

    Gyeongju

    A cliff park and a bridge over the sea near the industrial city, sunrises

    FreeOpen 24 hours⏰ Best at 06:00
  • A rounded blue glass building on a lakeshore at pink sunset ★ 4.6

    Sejong (National Library and Hosu Lake)

    Chungcheong and the center

    The new administrative city with the largest leisure lake in Korea

    Free05:00-23:00
  • A city lake ringed with trees, apartment towers and the Seoul skyline behind ★ 4.6

    Seokchon Lake Park

    Seoul and around

    The blossom lake at the foot of Lotte Tower, peak cherry blossom in April

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • A wooden path hugging a cliff above blue sea, with pine branches in the foreground ★ 4.6

    Igidae Coastal Park

    Busan and the south

    A cliff trail facing the Haeundae skyline, the loveliest walk in the city

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • Bare granite domes at a mountain summit, with a lone hiker standing on one of them ★ 4.6

    Bukhansan Mountain

    Seoul and around

    A national park within the city limits, granite peaks and temples

    Free
    Full guide →
  • A green forested mountain ridge stretching above the city in light haze ★ 4.6

    Gwanaksan Mountain

    Seoul and around

    A half-day trek with Yeonjuam Hermitage clinging to the cliff

    Free
  • A forested rock mountain rising above a small harbor and a strip of shore, blue sky ★ 4.6

    Olle Trail 10 (Songaksan)

    Jeju

    The southwest section with Mount Sanbangsan and the black cliffs

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • A grass covered volcanic crater with walking paths, wind turbines and sunset clouds ★ 4.6

    Yongnuni Oreum Hill Trek

    Jeju

    The photogenic crater of photographer Kim Young-gap, soft lines and horses

    Free
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  • A paved walking trail winding through dense green forest up the mountain ★ 4.6

    Mudeungsan Mountain

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The Jusangjeolli basalt columns at the summit, Gwangju's mountain

    Free
  • A wide lawn with picnic tents against a backdrop of city towers ★ 4.5

    Han River Park (Yeouido)

    Seoul and around

    A picnic with vending-machine ramen on the grass by the river, a true Seoul experience

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • A narrow waterfall pouring down a dark basalt cliff onto black boulders ★ 4.5

    Jeongbang Waterfall

    Jeju

    One of the few waterfalls in Asia that falls straight into the sea

    09:00-17:20
    Full guide →
  • A couple walks along a path between golden silver grass fields in afternoon light ★ 4.5

    Haneul Sky Park

    Seoul and around

    A pampas-grass park on a reclaimed landfill, gold in October's autumn leaves

    Free
    Full guide →
  • A traditional wooden pavilion and red bridge over a pond in a landscaped garden ★ 4.5

    Suncheon National Garden

    Jeolla and the southwest

    Korea's first grand garden, the Dream Bridge and the spiral hill

    09:00-20:00
  • A skyline of modern towers above a wide water canal ★ 4.5

    Songdo Central Park

    Seoul and around

    Korea's city of the future with a water canal, rent boats among the skyscrapers

    FreeOpen 24 hours
  • A steep forested mountain slope in orange and green autumn colours ★ 4.5

    Seoraksan National Park

    Gangwon and the northeast

    Korea's dramatic mountains, legendary October autumn leaves and a cable car to Gwongeumseong

    09:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • A vividly painted wooden gate with a gilded sign, and a dirt path leading into a green forest ★ 4.5

    Autumn-Leaf Lake in Odaesan Park

    Gangwon and the northeast

    Woljeongsa Temple and the thousand-year-old fir tree avenue

    Open 24 hours
  • Deep blue sea with a green headland and a row of wind turbines on the horizon ★ 4.5

    Udo (the island off Seongsan)

    Jeju

    A small island of white beaches and peanut ice cream, a 15-minute ferry

    ⏰ Best at 09:00
    Full guide →
  • A compound enclosed by a stone wall with a gate and a traditional tiled roof, in the shade of old trees ★ 4.5

    Gyerim Forest and Flower Fields

    Gyeongju

    The legendary forest of the Kim dynasty's birth, flowers changing every season

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • A steep rock wall wrapped in dense green vegetation with trees at its top ★ 4.5

    Olle Trail 7 (Seogwipo)

    Jeju

    The most beautiful of the coastal sections, cliffs, villages and springs

    Free
    Full guide →
  • Snow covered memorial corner with bicycles and bare trees on Nami Island ★ 4.4

    Nami Island

    Seoul and around

    The tree-lined avenues from the dramas, bike rental and picnics, peaks in autumn leaves

    08:00-21:00
    Full guide →
  • A still garden pond with a wooden pavilion and trees in autumn colour ★ 4.4

    The Garden of Morning Calm

    Seoul and around

    The most beautiful botanical garden in Korea, a festival of lights in winter

    08:30-19:00
    Full guide →
  • Wooden steps with a railing climbing through a tall green bamboo grove ★ 4.4

    Damyang (Metasequoia Road and Bamboo Forest)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The Juknokwon bamboo forest and the photographed avenue, a perfect green day

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
  • A wooden boardwalk forking through a green reed field, with forested mountains behind ★ 4.4

    Suncheon Bay (Reed Reserve)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    Endless reed fields and cranes, the sunset view from Yongsan

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours⏰ Best at 17:00
  • A field of red and white flowers in bloom in a landscaped garden between trees ★ 4.4

    Hallim Park

    Jeju

    An old charming park with caves, a bonsai garden and peacocks

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
    Full guide →
  • The sea cliff at Taejongdae, with the red ring sculpture and ships on the horizon ★ 4.4

    Taejongdae

    Busan and the south

    A cliff park at the tip of Yeongdo Island, a Danubi train and a lighthouse over the ocean

    FreeOpening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
    Full guide →
  • Terraces of bright green tea bushes climbing a slope between wooded hills ★ 4.4

    Boseong Tea Fields

    Jeolla and the southwest

    Korea's photographed green-tea terraces with a viewing pavilion above them, May is the peak

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
  • A wide volcanic crater covered in forest, with golden autumn grass along its rim in the foreground ★ 4.4

    Sangumburi Crater

    Jeju

    A huge sunken crater ringed with silver grass, peaks in autumn

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
    Full guide →
  • Tall residential towers above a paved plaza and shrubs, orange sunset over the sea ★ 4.4

    Dongbaek Island and APEC House

    Busan and the south

    A camellia trail around the island with the summit pavilion facing Gwangan Bridge

    Free09:00-17:00
    Full guide →
  • A hillside covered in tall silver grass under a cloudy sky ★ 4.4

    Saebyeol Oreum

    Jeju

    The famous crater hill, golden in autumn with silver grass

    Free
    Full guide →
  • The wooded rocky headland of Odongdo, with the lighthouse at the top ★ 4.4

    Odongdo Island

    Jeolla and the southwest

    A camellia island connected by a breakwater, red blooms in winter

    Free
  • A huge round rock beside a wooden building, pale granite cliffs and a pink blossoming tree ★ 4.4

    Rocking Rock (Heundeulbawi)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    A giant rock that sways but never falls, the must-stop on the Ulsanbawi route

    Free
    Full guide →
  • An aerial view of a green mountain crater with a dark lake at its center, clouds around ★ 4.4

    Hallasan (Seongpanak Trail)

    Jeju

    Korea's highest peak with a crater lake, set out at dawn

    Free⏰ Best at 06:00
    Full guide →
  • Dirt path along a river with a flowering lotus pond on one side and a low stone wall on the other ★ 4.3

    Yangpyeong (Dumulmeori River Trail)

    Seoul and around

    Where the two Han rivers meet, morning mist and wedding photos

    FreeOpen 24 hours⏰ Best at 07:00
  • A turquoise pool at the foot of a columnar basalt cliff with an arched bridge above ★ 4.3

    Cheonjeyeon Waterfall

    Jeju

    Three waterfall pools in a subtropical forest in Jungmun

    09:00-17:10
    Full guide →
  • A wide cave mouth in the rock with a ticket booth and visitors at the entrance ★ 4.3

    Hwanseongul Cave

    Gangwon and the northeast

    The largest limestone cave in Asia, underground waterfalls and a monorail

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
  • A wide waterfall lit in gold falling into a dark pool at night ★ 4.3

    Cheonjiyeon Waterfall

    Jeju

    The illuminated waterfall of Seogwipo, an easy and lovely evening walk

    ⏰ Best at 19:00
    Full guide →
  • Basalt cliffs grooved into upright columns facing breaking waves ★ 4.3

    Jusangjeolli Cliffs

    Jeju

    Hexagonal basalt columns facing the waves, Jeju's version of the Giant's Causeway

    09:00-17:30
    Full guide →
  • An elevated view over a calm bay and forested ridges at dusk, with a pool and a pier in front ★ 4.3

    Geoje (Geoga Bridge and Bay)

    Busan and the south

    The southern cliff island, an hour from Busan, turquoise bays and a botanical park

  • A quiet pond facing a wooded hill with white blossoming trees and a small pavilion ★ 4.3

    Cheongpung Lake Resort (Jecheon)

    Chungcheong and the center

    A cruise between the cliffs of the great central lake

  • A wide dark lava tunnel with floor lighting along the walkway ★ 4.2

    Manjanggul Lava Tube

    Jeju

    A kilometer walk inside a lava tube, always cool, UNESCO

    09:00-17:00
    Full guide →
  • Three rock peaks rising out of a wide river, one of them crowned by a traditional pavilion ★ 4.2

    Danyang (Dodamsambong Rock Bridge)

    Chungcheong and the center

    The three painterly river cliffs, cruises and pedal boats

    Free09:00-18:00
  • Cave walls with dripstone formations and rippled rock texture ★ 4.2

    Gosu Cave (Danyang)

    Chungcheong and the center

    A 1.7 km stalactite cave, one of the most impressive in Korea

    09:00-17:00
  • A harbor village with blue roofs on a steep slope above a bay and rocks in the sea ★ 4.2

    Hongdo Rock Islands (Dadohae cruise)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The red island, a cruise between cliffs in the remote island reserve

  • A straight dirt road between two rows of tall conifers and stone walls ★ 4.2

    Saryeoni Forest (Forest Trail)

    Jeju

    A mystical cedar avenue in the morning mist, a flat and easy walk

    Free
    Full guide →
  • A blue roofed pavilion at a pond edge, red trees reflected in the water ★ 4.1

    Naejangsan Mountain (autumn leaves)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The most famous red maple tunnel in Korea, November

    Free
  • Dense tall bamboo stalks with a low sun peeking between them ★ 4.0

    Ahopsan Bamboo Forest (East Busan)

    Busan and the south

    A private 400-year-old bamboo forest, one of the secret drama locations

    09:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • A glazed greenhouse building with a central dome, surrounded by palms ★ 4.0

    Yeomiji Botanical Garden

    Jeju

    The giant greenhouse of Jungmun with themed gardens and an observation tower

    09:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • A calm river between rocky slopes and autumn colored trees, a gravel bank in front ★ 4.0

    Donggang River (Yeongwol rafting)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    The best rafting in Korea through limestone canyons, spring to summer

  • Straight quarried stone walls dropping into a greenish lake, trees at the top

    Pocheon Art Valley (quarry lake)

    Seoul and around

    A granite quarry turned into a clear lake and an art center

  • A lit cable stayed bridge over a river at evening, an ornate white fence in the foreground

    Jungdo Island (Chuncheon)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    A lake island with Legoland Korea and kayak rental

  • A panorama of a shallow bay with a bridge, a coastal town and green hills

    Wando (Cliff Bridge and Island Ferries)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The gateway to the southern islands, seaweed and ferries to Bogildo

  • A pink deer statue on a promenade by a calm bay, with the shore lights at night

    Jindo Island (the Miracle Sea Parting)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The sea path revealed at the great low tide, the famous spring festival

📸 Viewpoints & bridges

  • A slender tapering tower rising above a reflecting river at dusk ★ 4.6

    Lotte World Tower (Seoul Sky)

    Seoul and around

    The highest observatory in Korea, the 117th floor with a glass floor

    Opening hours
    Full guide →
  • Driving across the suspension bridge over the bay in Busan with the white bridge tower ahead ★ 4.6

    Gwangan Bridge (Photo Spot)

    Busan and the south

    The illuminated bridge that is Busan's poster, light shows on weekends

    Free⏰ Best at 19:30
    Full guide →
  • A large balanced boulder on the wooded hillside in light mist ★ 4.6

    Yudalsan Hill (Mokpo)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The little mountain that sees the whole archipelago, the historic port city

    Free
  • Red arched bridge lined with white figure sculptures spanning a green wooded gorge ★ 4.6

    Jungmun Glass Bridge (Seonimgyo)

    Jeju

    The Nymph Bridge over Cheonjeyeon canyon, gilded dragons

    09:00-17:10
    Full guide →
  • A curving blue walkway on pillars above the sea, visitors along it ★ 4.6

    Cliff Cafe (Moronde)

    Busan and the south

    A glass viewpoint over the sea at Cheongsapo, beside a beach cafe

    Full guide →
  • A sea of city lights and skyscrapers spread out from above at night ★ 4.5

    N Seoul Tower

    Seoul and around

    The classic city viewpoint, ride the cable car up or walk the Namsan forest trail

    Opening hours
    Full guide →
  • A yellow cable car cabin on a cable, a lake with islands and mountains below it ★ 4.5

    Cheongpung Lake and Cable Car

    Chungcheong and the center

    A cable car to Bibong Peak above Jecheon's blue lake

    Opening hours
  • Lit jets of water spilling along the length of a bridge at night ★ 4.5

    Banpo Bridge (Rainbow Fountain)

    Seoul and around

    A musical fountain show from the bridge on summer evenings, free

    Free⏰ Best at 20:00
    Full guide →
  • A view through tall windows onto a curving beach and a dense tower district ★ 4.5

    X the Sky (Haeundae Observatory)

    Busan and the south

    The tallest beachfront building in Korea, the 100th floor over Haeundae

    10:00-21:00
    Full guide →
  • The looping steel Space Walk sculpture in Pohang at dusk with a person walking along the track ★ 4.5

    Pohang (Space Walk)

    Gyeongju

    The steep walkway sculpture over Yeongildae Bay, the steel city

    FreeOpening hours
  • Two visitors leaning on a railing above the sea on Jeju, beside a red timber post ★ 4.5

    Sarabong Peak Viewpoint (capital sunrise)

    Jeju

    The sunrise hill of Jeju City, walk up from the port

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • A wide bay with a long suspension bridge and city lights at sunset ★ 4.5

    Mokpo (Marine Cable Car and Bridge)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    Korea's longest cable car crosses the harbor to the island, 3.2 km

    Opening hours
  • A narrow sand path crossing a river toward a forested cliff, walkers on it ★ 4.5

    Buyongdae Cliff (Hahoe Viewpoint)

    Gyeongju

    The view over the river bend and the village, a 10-minute climb

    FreeOpen 24 hours
  • A cliff of horizontal stone layers facing a blue sea with a small island on the horizon ★ 4.5

    Suwolbong Cliffs (Wild West)

    Jeju

    The layered tuff cliffs of Suwolbong at sunset, living geology

    Free⏰ Best at 17:00
    Full guide →
  • White pedestrian bridge crossing a bay with a wide beach and city towers on a green hillside behind ★ 4.4

    Songdo Beach and the Air Cruise

    Busan and the south

    A bay-crossing cable car with a glass-floor cabin, Korea's oldest beach

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
    Full guide →
  • A narrow tall rock pillar among white rock teeth facing a blue sea ★ 4.4

    Donghae (Chuam Candlestick Rock)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    The candle rock that appears at sunrise in the national anthem, Donghae

    FreeOpen 24 hours⏰ Best at 06:00
  • A giant hand sculpture rising out of the water, purple cloudy sky ★ 4.4

    Homigot Lighthouse (Hand of Sunrise)

    Gyeongju

    The hand sculpture rising from the sea at the eastern point, New Year sunrise

    FreeOpen 24 hours⏰ Best at 06:00
  • ★ 4.4

    Songdaemal Lighthouse and Gampo Cliffs

    Gyeongju

    A lighthouse on the cliffs at the tip of Gampo's fishing harbour, on the way to King Munmu's tomb

    Free
    Full guide →
  • ★ 4.4

    Little Prince and Desert Fox Statue

    Busan and the south

    Statue of the Little Prince and the fox looking out over the houses of Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan, a well-known photo spot.

  • Passengers standing inside a cable car cabin looking out at wooded slopes through the windows ★ 4.3

    Seoraksan Cable Car (Gwongeumseong)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    An effortless ride up to the granite-cliff viewpoint, book in the morning

    Opening hours⏰ Best at 09:00
    Full guide →
  • View through the glass rail of a viewing deck towards two green rocky islets in a hazy sea ★ 4.3

    Oryukdo Skywalk

    Busan and the south

    A glass floor over the cliffs facing the Oryukdo islets

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
    Full guide →
  • A tall bronze coloured tower at the centre of a riverside skyline, with an arched bridge in front ★ 4.3

    63 Building

    Seoul and around

    The gold tower of Yeouido with an art gallery on the observation floor

    Full guide →
  • An orange suspension bridge crossing a lake, pines in front and a misty hill ★ 4.3

    Majang Lake Suspension Bridge

    Seoul and around

    A long suspension bridge over Majang Lake, an afternoon trip from Paju

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
  • A cable-stayed bridge lit in blue over a bay, with the city lights and hills behind at night ★ 4.3

    Yeosu (Night Promenade and Cable Car)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    A cable car over the sea in the city whose song swept Korea, a romantic night

    09:30-21:30⏰ Best at 19:00
  • A multi storey wooden structure with tiered roofs, among town buildings and hills ★ 4.3

    Gyeongju Observation Tower (Donggung)

    Gyeongju

    The silhouette of the inverted golden pagoda in Expo Park

    10:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • Orange sunset light between the wooden columns of a pavilion, with visitors sitting on the floor looking out ★ 4.3

    Omokdae Viewpoint (Jeonju)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    A pavilion overlooking the hanok rooftops, a 5-minute climb

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • The view from an observation window over a busy harbour and a city below a mountain ★ 4.2

    Busan Tower (Yongdusan Park)

    Busan and the south

    The classic view over the harbor, especially beautiful after dark

    10:00-22:00⏰ Best at 19:00
    Full guide →
  • A yellow suspension bridge with a mesh floor over a forested valley, visitors at the entrance ★ 4.2

    Wonju (Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    A suspension bridge between cliffs in Ganhyeon Park, with a plank trail on the cliff

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
  • A long suspension bridge shot from below above a lake, green foliage in the corner ★ 4.2

    Jecheon Glass Bridge (Oksunbong)

    Chungcheong and the center

    A suspension bridge to the bamboo cliff over Cheongpung Lake

    09:00-18:00
  • A large glass structure on the water, a promenade with walkers and orange boats ★ 4.2

    Sebitseom Islands

    Seoul and around

    Three illuminated floating islands on the Han, especially lovely at night

    Free⏰ Best at 19:30
    Full guide →
  • A glass railing along the edge of a curving blue bridge above a water canal ★ 4.1

    Han River Cable Car (Ara Bridge)

    Seoul and around

    A glass viewpoint over the Ara Canal and the Han River

    09:00-22:00
  • A row of tall conifers at the edge of a dry grass field, a few people in white ★ 4.1

    Andol Oreum (secret photo crater)

    Jeju

    A green crater with a secret cypress avenue, a local photo spot

    Full guide →
  • A pedestrian bridge with a white mast and metal rings, over wide water ★ 3.9

    Soyanggang Glass Bridge

    Gangwon and the northeast

    174 meters of glass floor over the river, with the Soyang Girl statue

    10:00-20:30
  • A modern building with a long curved metal roof held by thin cables ★ 3.9

    Ara Canal West Terminal (yacht cruise)

    Seoul and around

    A sunset cruise on the Ara Canal out to the Yellow Sea

    Opening hours
  • ★ 3.8

    Bukchon Cafe Viewpoint (Eunhyeon)

    Seoul and around

    The famous photo spot of the hanok rooftops with the tower behind

    ₩11:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • High view over a horseshoe river bend winding between mountain ridges at sunrise ★ 3.8

    Byeongbangchi Skywalk (Jeongseon)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    A glass viewpoint over the bends of the Donggang River

  • Cable car cabins passing above a green forested slope

    Tongyeong (Mireuksan Cable Car)

    Busan and the south

    The loveliest port city in the south with a cable car up Mireuksan and honey pancakes

🏖️ Beaches

  • Shallow turquoise water with black basalt rocks and a pale sand shore ★ 4.9

    Pyoseon Beach (the flat beach)

    Jeju

    A giant lagoon at low tide, a natural children's pool at high tide

    Free
    Full guide →
  • A long beach lined with red and white parasols facing residential towers ★ 4.7

    Haeundae Beach

    Busan and the south

    Korea's most famous beach, a kilometer and a half of sand facing the skyscrapers

    Free
    Full guide →
  • A dark strip of beach facing a row of neon lit seafront buildings reflected in the water at night ★ 4.7

    Gwangalli Beach

    Busan and the south

    The sunset beach facing the lit Gwangan Bridge, a row of cafe-bars on the water

    Free⏰ Best at 18:00
    Full guide →
  • Turquoise water beside black volcanic rocks, with a small green island on the horizon ★ 4.7

    Hyeopjae Beach

    Jeju

    The famous turquoise water facing Biyangdo Island, the best sunset on the island

    Free⏰ Best at 18:00
    Full guide →
  • A white sand beach and shallow water with a green headland at the end ★ 4.5

    Hamdeok Beach

    Jeju

    Shallow, clear and family-friendly, with Seowoobong Hill above

    Free
    Full guide →
  • A fountain lit in pink, blue and orange against a black night background ★ 4.5

    Dadaepo Beach and Molundae Sunrise

    Busan and the south

    Huge sunsets and the world's longest dream fountain, at the southern tip

    Free⏰ Best at 18:00
    Full guide →
  • Shallow turquoise water and bathers on pale sand under bright skies ★ 4.4

    Woljeongri Beach

    Jeju

    The cafe beach, sit with an americano facing turquoise water

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • Shallow turquoise water and pale sand along the shoreline ★ 4.4

    Gwakji Beach

    Jeju

    A wide western beach with a freshwater spring rising through the sand

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • The red Songjeong Beach sign on the sand, facing the sea ★ 4.4

    Songjeong Beach

    Busan and the south

    Korea's surf beach, surf schools and a young vibe

    Free
    Full guide →
  • A wide empty sandy beach stretching along the sea under bright skies ★ 4.4

    Gangneung (Gyeongpo Beach)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    The big beach of the east coast with a lake and a historic pavilion

    Free
  • Shallow clear water at a beach on Jeju, a few people wading and a wide sky ★ 4.4

    Gimnyeong Beach (Sehwa)

    Jeju

    A quiet lagoon among black lava rocks, fewer tourists

    Free
    Full guide →
  • The sand and waves at Sokcho Beach, with the breakwater behind ★ 4.3

    Sokcho Beach

    Gangwon and the northeast

    The city beach with sunrise by the observation tower, open all year

    FreeOpen 24 hours⏰ Best at 06:00
    Full guide →
  • A wet sand beach at low tide with two forested rock outcrops in the shallow water ★ 4.3

    Kkotji Beach (Anmyeondo, Taean)

    Chungcheong and the center

    A sunset beach with the Grandfather and Grandmother rocks, the west coast

🍜 Markets & street food

  • Crabs on a fish stall at Mangwon Market in Seoul, beside the price signs ★ 4.3

    Mangwon Market

    Seoul and around

    The market the locals actually eat at, next to Hongdae and without the tourists

    Free09:00-21:00
    Full guide →
  • Egg battered fritters frying on a large griddle and a cook in blue gloves ★ 4.3

    Nambu Market and Night Market

    Jeolla and the southwest

    A Friday-Saturday night market with young chef stalls

    Free18:00-23:00
    Full guide →
  • A brightly lit alley of food stalls with crowded tables and diners ★ 4.2

    Gwangjang Market

    Seoul and around

    The old food market, bindaetteok and gimbap, come hungry

    Free09:00-22:30
    Full guide →
  • A market street packed with shoppers between sign covered storefronts, with a banner strung overhead ★ 4.2

    Namdaemun Market

    Seoul and around

    Korea's largest market, everything under one roof, from pipes to glasses

    Free09:00-17:00
    Full guide →
  • A market stall with wooden trays full of croissants, vendors behind it and Korean signs in the background ★ 4.2

    Seomun Market (Daegu)

    Gyeongju

    A huge market with a famous night market, the historic textile capital

    Free09:00-18:00
  • A market alley under green shade netting, with packed stalls and colourful signs on both sides ★ 4.2

    Gukje Market (International Market)

    Busan and the south

    The giant market from the war films, the Sianseon-dong food alley inside

    Free09:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • A vendor arranging skewers and tempura on a stall counter, an orange price sign ★ 4.2

    Yangdong Market Gwangju (food)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The big market of Jeolla, mung-bean pancakes and ginseng chicken

    Free03:00-21:00⏰ Best at 07:00
  • A market lane under a green canopy lined with shops and Korean signage ★ 4.1

    Seogwipo Maeil Olle Market

    Jeju

    The tastiest covered market on the island, hallabong tangerines and grilled fish

    Free07:00-21:00
    Full guide →
  • A covered market arcade in Busan with a vaulted glass roof, yellow eomuk stall signs and a crowd of shoppers ★ 4.1

    Bupyeong Night Market (Can Market)

    Busan and the south

    Korea's first night market, food from all over Asia at one stall

    Free09:30-23:30⏰ Best at 19:00
    Full guide →
  • A colourful fruit stall along a covered market aisle, with Korean signs above ★ 4.1

    Seongdong Market

    Gyeongju

    Gyeongju's food market, ssambap and eggplant by weight

    Free05:00-19:00⏰ Best at 08:00
    Full guide →
  • A covered market aisle with vegetable stalls on both sides and hanging lamps ★ 4.1

    Dongmun Market (Jeju City)

    Jeju

    The capital's night market, with street-food stalls

    Free08:00-21:00⏰ Best at 19:00
    Full guide →
  • The Jagalchi sign on the harbour promenade in Busan ★ 4.0

    Jagalchi Market

    Busan and the south

    Korea's largest fish market, pick downstairs and eat on the second floor

    Free09:00-21:00⏰ Best at 09:00
    Full guide →
  • Covered market stalls piled with dried fish and shoppers in the alley ★ 4.0

    Sokcho (Central Fish Market)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    The coastal town at the gate to Seoraksan, sauced chicken and dried fish

    Free08:00-22:00
    Full guide →
  • A busy covered market passage lined with stalls and goods on both sides ★ 4.0

    Jeongseon (Arirang Market)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    An authentic mountain market, the capital of the Arirang song and wild-herb dishes

    Free09:00-18:00
  • A long market hall of fish stalls and water tanks under hanging lamps ★ 3.9

    Noryangjin Fish Market

    Seoul and around

    Pick a live fish downstairs and eat it as sashimi upstairs

    FreeOpen 24 hours⏰ Best at 06:00
    Full guide →
  • A woman cooking in a large pot at a food stall with menu posters on both sides ★ 3.8

    Tongin Market Street Food

    Seoul and around

    You buy old coins and fill a lunchbox with them at the stalls

    Free07:00-21:00
    Full guide →
  • An arched market entrance with a colorful sign, shoppers and stalls behind it ★ 3.8

    Jukdo Market (Pohang)

    Gyeongju

    The giant crab market of the east coast, king crab in season

    FreeOpen 24 hours

🍽️ Food & restaurants

  • A paved courtyard with pale parasols, white tables and pots of trimmed shrubs ★ 5.0

    Kueodeukkutteu

    Seoul and around

    A brunch restaurant on Sinpung-ro in Paldal-gu, Suwon, 230 m from Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

    ₩₩11:30-20:30
  • A building front with a large vertical sign, a dark tiled roof and a ground floor clad in wooden boards ★ 5.0

    Toyu Restaurant

    Busan and the south

    A seafood restaurant at 42-22 Jungdong 1-ro in Haeundae, 280 m from the aquarium

    ₩₩07:30-17:00
  • A tray with fried chicken, rice cakes in red sauce and three dips ★ 4.9

    Chicken and Beer Street (Hongdae)

    Seoul and around

    Chimaek, Korean fried chicken and beer, the real national celebration

    ₩₩15:00-02:00
    Full guide →
  • Lit glass fridges holding red cuts of meat arranged on shelves ★ 4.9

    Myeongdong Korean BBQ Ilpyeon Sirloin

    Seoul and around

    A Korean barbecue restaurant in Myeongdong

    ₩₩₩12:00-15:00 · 17:00-00:00
    Full guide →
  • A space with wooden walls, a diamond parquet floor, shelves of tableware and a round reed mirror ★ 4.9

    Altitude

    Seoul and around

    An Italian restaurant on Hwaseomun-ro 45beon-gil in Suwon, 170 m from Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

    ₩₩11:30-21:30
  • An entrance in a white facade with an illustrated wooden sign, an open door and a basalt stone wall ★ 4.9

    Jeju Samchun

    Jeju

    A Korean barbecue restaurant at 537 Sinbuk-ro in Jocheon, 290 m from Hamdeok Beach

    ₩₩12:00-23:00
  • A large hall with light strips on the ceiling, rows of tables and chairs and drinks fridges ★ 4.9

    Baengnyeon Tojong Samgyetang (Busan)

    Busan and the south

    A Korean restaurant on Dongbusangwangwang 9-ro in Gijang, 590 m from Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

    ₩₩10:30-20:00
  • A lit entrance in the evening with a sign, open doors, stairs inside and a menu board ★ 4.9

    Gohasun

    Busan and the south

    A barbecue restaurant on Seojeon-ro in Busanjin, 280 m from the Seomyeon pork street

    ₩₩11:30-00:00
  • A seasoned seafood tray with a lobster tail, crab legs, shrimp, corn and lemon ★ 4.9

    Show Me The Crab (Jamsil)

    Seoul and around

    A restaurant on Songpa-daero 48-gil in Songpa, 220 m from Seokchon Lake Park

    Opening hours
  • A brick front with a mustard coloured sign, people waiting at the entrance and planters on the steps ★ 4.9

    Danmak Seokchon Lake

    Seoul and around

    A Korean barbecue restaurant on Baekjegobun-ro 41-gil in Songpa, 240 m from Seokchon Lake Park

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A dark wooden cabinet under coloured light holding shimmering glass pieces and cocktail glasses ★ 4.9

    Tenace

    Seoul and around

    A restaurant in Buksu-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, 290 m from Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

    ₩₩16:00-01:00
  • ★ 4.9

    Bodega Cat

    Seoul and around

    Sandwich shop on Supyo-ro 6-gil in Jung-gu, between Chungmuro and Euljiro, written up by local food bloggers in recent months

  • Lit glass refrigerators with cuts of meat for dry aging, and a neon sign of a cow and a pig above them ★ 4.8

    Golden Farm

    Seoul and around

    A Korean restaurant in Myeongdong

    ₩₩11:00-04:00
    Full guide →
  • A refrigerated counter with metal trays of side dishes, and stacked metal bowls above them ★ 4.8

    Myeongdong Korean BBQ Mongvely

    Seoul and around

    A Korean barbecue restaurant in the heart of Myeongdong

    ₩₩11:30-02:00
    Full guide →
  • A bright restaurant hall with long wooden tables, orange chairs and hanging straw lamps ★ 4.8

    Yukgeori Somunnan Mandu

    Chungcheong and the center

    An affordable, highly rated mandu dumpling restaurant

    ₩09:00-19:00
  • A top view of a round grill tray with cuts of meat, spicy cabbage and bowls of side dishes around it ★ 4.8

    Mokgumeong Nampo

    Busan and the south

    A well-loved Korean restaurant in Busan's Nampo district

    ₩₩16:00-00:00
  • A black brick building with raised lettering on its front, a street with cars and a blue sky ★ 4.8

    Muwol Suwon Haenggung

    Seoul and around

    A Korean restaurant on Jeongjo-ro 905beon-gil in Jangan-dong, Suwon, 190 m from Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A lit front in the evening with a sign, glass windows and a banner showing photos of dishes ★ 4.8

    Sotnaeeum (Everland Station)

    Seoul and around

    A restaurant on Everland-ro in Pogok-eup, Yongin, 2.2 km from Everland

    ₩₩11:00-20:40
  • ★ 4.8

    Chicken in the Kitchen

    Seoul and around

    A Hongdae fried chicken shop known for lightly spicy marinated chicken, on Time Out Seoul's fried chicken list

  • ★ 4.8

    Mori

    Busan and the south

    Eight-seat, counter-only Japanese bar in Haeundae, Busan, with a Michelin star in 2026, best booked well ahead because the room is small

    ₩₩₩
  • A hall with red window frames, tables holding round grills and seated diners ★ 4.7

    Myeongdong Korean BBQ Pig Company

    Seoul and around

    An all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue joint in Myeongdong

    ₩₩11:30-02:00
  • A dining space with a glass wall facing the sea, wooden tables and hanging paper lamps ★ 4.7

    Gozip Dol Wooluck Hamdeok

    Jeju

    A seafood restaurant on Sinbuk-ro in Jocheon, 630 m from Hamdeok Beach

    ₩₩10:00-14:50 · 17:00-21:30
  • Two steaming pots of soup with meat and green onion, surrounded by small side dishes ★ 4.7

    Jinwoorin Haejang

    Busan and the south

    A Korean restaurant on Jungdong 1-ro in Haeundae, 360 m from the aquarium

    ₩₩Open 24 hours
  • ★ 4.7

    Gosari Express

    Seoul and around

    A fully vegan noodle kitchen inside Sindang-dong's Jungang Market, added to the Michelin Guide Seoul 2026 Bib Gourmand list

  • ★ 4.7

    Hyodo Chicken Gwanghwamun

    Seoul and around

    The Gwanghwamun branch of a chef-developed fried chicken brand whose honey-soy chicken with shishito peppers and anchovies is recommended by Seoul's Michelin chefs

  • ★ 4.7

    Yang Good

    Seoul and around

    Halal restaurant serving grilled lamb in the Yeoksam area of Gangnam, Seoul.

  • ★ 4.7

    Moemiljip

    Busan and the south

    A buckwheat noodle restaurant in Haeundae's Marine City, newly listed as a Michelin Bib Gourmand in Busan

    ₩₩
  • A black rock shore facing turquoise water, a stepped path among green shrubs ★ 4.6

    Aewol Beach (Cafe Street)

    Jeju

    The cafe promenade of the west, G-Dragon opened a cafe here and everyone came

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • A restaurant hall with wooden tables holding sunken grills, and a wall of framed photos ★ 4.6

    Odarijip Ganjang Gejang

    Seoul and around

    A Myeongdong restaurant specialising in soy-marinated raw crab

    ₩₩09:00-23:00
    Full guide →
  • A two storey mint coloured building with a large sign, chairs and a scooter on the pavement ★ 4.6

    Hash Table

    Busan and the south

    A brunch restaurant at 74 Seojeon-ro in Busanjin, 220 m from the Hytte roastery

    ₩₩09:00-17:00
  • Chicken pieces in red sauce grilling on a charcoal grate, beside lettuce, kimchi and side dishes ★ 4.6

    Tongnamujip Chicken Grill (Halal)

    Seoul and around

    A restaurant in Daljeon-ri, Gapyeong-eup, 2.1 km from Nami Island

    ₩₩
  • A corner of a brick building with a vertical sign, a wooden deck and planters by the road ★ 4.6

    Yussijip

    Busan and the south

    A restaurant in Busan, 940 m from Beomeosa Temple

    ₩₩11:00-21:00
  • A cream coloured front with a lit flower shaped sign, a wooden door and planters along the pavement ★ 4.6

    bibijae

    Busan and the south

    A restaurant in Busan, 880 m from Gwangalli Beach

    ₩₩11:00-15:00 · 16:30-21:00
  • ★ 4.6

    Bomun Galbi

    Gyeongju

    A charcoal pork-rib restaurant in the Bomun Lake area, a few hundred metres from Gyeongju World, where locals queue for a table

  • ★ 4.6

    Gyochon Sambaengnyeonjip

    Gyeongju

    A restaurant in a hanok house in Gyochon Village, close to Woljeonggyo Bridge, serving Korean dishes with a modern touch

  • ★ 4.6

    Songheonjip

    Busan and the south

    A tteokgalbi restaurant serving charcoal-grilled beef patties in a renovated two-storey house near Millak, newly listed as a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026

  • Bakery counters loaded with breads and pastries, a baking rack behind ★ 4.5

    Sung Sim Dang Bakery (Daejeon)

    Chungcheong and the center

    The most famous bakery in Korea, an hour-long queue for the fried soboro bun

    ₩₩08:00-22:00
  • A blue walkway resting on a single concrete pillar above a calm sea, walkers at its end ★ 4.5

    Cheongsapo Fishing Village

    Busan and the south

    Grilled clams over coals in a real fishing village, between Haeundae and Songjeong

    Full guide →
  • A bowl of thin noodles in clear broth with seaweed, spring onion and red pepper ★ 4.5

    Wangbijip Myeongdong

    Seoul and around

    A long-standing Korean barbecue restaurant in Myeongdong

    ₩₩11:30-22:00
    Full guide →
  • Greenish porridge in a white bowl with white slices arranged in a circle and a yolk ★ 4.5

    Seowonjuk

    Seoul and around

    A restaurant on Toegye-ro in Seoul

    ₩₩Opening hours
    Full guide →
  • A dark facade with a lit sign, open glass doors and a lit staircase inside ★ 4.5

    Samojeong

    Busan and the south

    A Korean restaurant in Seomyeon, Busan

    ₩₩11:00-14:45 · 16:30-20:30
    Full guide →
  • An assortment of dishes on a grey surface, among them smoked meat with fries, pasta, salad and a glass of beer ★ 4.5

    Rustic Smokehouse

    Seoul and around

    A western restaurant in Daedae-ri, Yangji-myeon, Yongin, about 6 km from Everland

    ₩₩10:30-15:00 · 17:00-21:00
  • A window with a view of a tall tower and a lake, wooden tables and hanging globe lamps ★ 4.5

    Sky Garden

    Seoul and around

    A western restaurant in a hotel building on Seokchonhosu-ro, 490 m from Seokchon Lake Park

    11:30-21:30
  • A corridor with a display window in green and yellow arches, metal vessels and photos of dishes ★ 4.5

    OTSAL Authentic Indian Cuisine

    Seoul and around

    An Indian restaurant on Gwanak-ro in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 4.2 km from Gwanaksan Mountain

    ₩₩11:00-22:00
  • A large platter of ribs, sausage and smoked meat with creamed corn, salad and sauces ★ 4.5

    UJ Smokehouse

    Busan and the south

    An American restaurant at 28 Okposeongan-ro in Geoje, 6.4 km from the Geoga Bridge and bay

    ₩₩11:30-21:00
  • A red brick building with metal letters on the front, stools outside and a red vending machine ★ 4.5

    EteMour

    Busan and the south

    A western restaurant in Geoje, at 201 Okpo-ro, 6.2 km from the Geoga Bridge and bay

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • ★ 4.5

    Oilje

    Seoul and around

    A Yongsan restaurant devoted to perilla-seed miyeokguk seaweed soup with cauldron rice, added to the Michelin Guide Seoul 2026 Bib Gourmand list

  • ★ 4.5

    Ddobagi Chicken

    Seoul and around

    A neighborhood chicken and beer pub in Sangsu-dong, on Time Out Seoul's fried chicken list

  • A display case of green tinted cakes on white stands, product posters behind ★ 4.4

    Innisfree Jeju House (green-tea)

    Jeju

    The Innisfree brand house in the tea fields, soap and coffee workshops

    09:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • A small shopfront in an alley at night, a bicycle, a stool and a lit wooden sign ★ 4.4

    Huam-dong (Books and Coffee)

    Seoul and around

    The hillside neighbourhood facing Namsan, small bars and rooftop views

    ₩₩12:00-02:00
    Full guide →
  • A plate of chopped raw beef with octopus, an egg yolk and greens, beside small side dishes ★ 4.4

    Buchon Yukhoe

    Seoul and around

    A Korean restaurant in the Jongno district

    ₩₩10:00-21:00
    Full guide →
  • A hall with a coffered wooden ceiling, occupied tables and a stone wall hung with food photos ★ 4.4

    Daegeon Myeongga

    Busan and the south

    A Korean restaurant in Busan's Dong district

    ₩₩07:00-22:00
    Full guide →
  • A shopfront with a blue sign, glass windows decorated with clouds and a green band at the bottom ★ 4.4

    Shinsun Seolnongtang Myeongdong

    Seoul and around

    A restaurant in Myeongdong

    ₩₩08:00-21:00
    Full guide →
  • A spacious hall with chandeliers, a wooden floor, tables and diners beside tall windows ★ 4.4

    Lee Jae Mo Pizza Busan

    Busan and the south

    A popular pizza restaurant in Busan

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A table laden with vegetable bowls, barley rice, miso stews and many side dishes ★ 4.4

    Cheongju Daesan Boribap

    Chungcheong and the center

    A boribap restaurant serving barley rice with vegetables in Cheongju

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A bright hall with long wooden tables, a tiled floor and a lit refrigerated counter at the back ★ 4.4

    Wellbeing Ureongi Ssambap

    Gyeongju

    A ssambap restaurant serving rice and sides wrapped in leaves near Gyeongju

    ₩₩11:00-19:30
  • A corner building at dusk with a golden sign, strings of bulbs and a glass front ★ 4.4

    Cheongdot Cheongju

    Chungcheong and the center

    A Korean restaurant on Cheongju's Seongangil street

    ₩₩11:00-21:30
  • A grill table with scallops in their shells, fish fillets in a basket and a pile of green leaves ★ 4.4

    Doheenae

    Busan and the south

    A Korean restaurant on Cheongsapo-ro in Haeundae, 130 m from the cliff cafe

    ₩₩₩10:00-01:00
  • A carved wooden sign hanging under a shade net, with an open structure and trees behind it ★ 4.4

    Ttang-Ine

    Seoul and around

    A restaurant in Gwacheon, 1.7 km from the Gwacheon science museum

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • An elegant hall with marble tables, turquoise armchairs and hanging lantern lamps ★ 4.4

    Aria

    Busan and the south

    A buffet restaurant on Haeundaehaebyeon-ro in Haeundae, 200 m from the aquarium

    ₩₩₩06:30-10:00 · 11:30-14:30/17:30-21:30
  • A bright hall with wooden tables, chairs, greenery and neon lettering on the wall ★ 4.4

    Ollian Pohang

    Gyeongju

    An Italian restaurant in Changpo-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang, 2.5 km from the Space Walk promenade

    ₩₩11:00-22:00
  • An interior with a white tiled counter, an open kitchen behind and photos of dishes on the wall ★ 4.4

    Hello India Al-Waha

    Busan and the south

    An Indian restaurant at 177 Okpo-ro in Geoje, 6.2 km from the Geoga Bridge and bay

    ₩₩11:00-23:00
  • A giant coffee cup sculpture with balls stacked above it, on a sandy shore facing the sea ★ 4.3

    Anmok Coffee Street

    Gangwon and the northeast

    Korea's coffee capital, a row of roasteries facing the waves

    Free09:00-23:00
  • A pale cafe building with a terrace, umbrellas and a string of lights at dusk ★ 4.3

    Gijang Seaside Cafe Strip (East)

    Busan and the south

    A strip of seaside cafes in Gijang, the weekend brunch

    ₩10:00-00:00
    Full guide →
  • Slices of red marbled meat arranged closely on a white plate ★ 4.3

    Majang-dong Meat Street

    Seoul and around

    Seoul's meat market, pick a cut and they grill it for you

    Free03:00-23:00⏰ Best at 08:00
  • ★ 4.3

    Geukdong Dwaeji Gukbap

    Busan and the south

    A dwaeji-gukbap house serving Busan-style pork and rice soup in a clear broth, in the Mipo lane by the Blue Line station in Haeundae

  • ★ 4.3

    Mipo Granny's Pufferfish Soup House

    Busan and the south

    A long-running pufferfish soup restaurant in Mipo, Haeundae, generous with minari greens and with sea views from the windows

  • ★ 4.3

    SKÖLL Seomyeon

    Busan and the south

    A Western restaurant in central Seomyeon, Busan, serving pasta, pizza, steak and risotto with house-made sauces in a stylish interior

  • ★ 4.3

    Blue Moon

    Gyeongju

    A Western restaurant at the foot of Palgongsan in Daegu, known for Hanwoo beef steak and also serving seafood fried rice

  • ★ 4.3

    Haeundae Wonjo Halmae Gukbap

    Busan and the south

    A long-running Haeundae restaurant serving beef gukbap, a clear soup with bean sprouts, radish and slow-simmered beef, with rice and side dishes

  • ★ 4.3

    Brooklyn The Burger Joint

    Seoul and around

    Long-running American-style burger joint in Seorae Village, Banpo, known for its patties and thick milkshakes, on 10 Magazine's best burgers in Seoul

  • Two ivy covered blocks with metal lettering, green tea fields behind ★ 4.2

    Osulloc Tea Garden

    Jeju

    The green-tea plantations with a museum and famous green-tea ice cream

    09:00-19:00
    Full guide →
  • Trays of round golden pastries arranged in tight rows ★ 4.2

    Gyeongju Bread (Hwangnam)

    Gyeongju

    The red-bean pastry the city is famous for, since 1939

    ₩₩08:00-22:00
    Full guide →
  • Food stalls with huge banners and lights, a person with an umbrella on a wet promenade ★ 4.2

    Dolsan Bridge and Night Market

    Jeolla and the southwest

    Romantic pojangmacha stalls on the water, butter shrimp and soju

    ₩₩Opening hours⏰ Best at 20:00
  • ★ 4.2

    Songdo Jeil Milmyeon

    Busan and the south

    A plain neighbourhood milmyeon hall behind Songdo Beach, quiet next to the beachfront restaurants; cold wheat noodles in clear broth or the spicy version, and dumplings

    ₩11:00-19:00
  • ★ 4.2

    Hwangsaengga Kalguksu

    Seoul and around

    A long-running kalguksu house in the Bukchon lanes, on the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand list, serving hand-cut noodles in ox-bone broth and large handmade dumplings

  • ★ 4.2

    Kim Yeongae Grandma Sundubu

    Gangwon and the northeast

    A long-standing tofu restaurant in the Haksapyeong sundubu village near Sokcho, next to Seorak Waterpia, serving soft tofu made on site

  • ★ 4.2

    Andeok

    Seoul and around

    A buckwheat noodle restaurant in Seochon, newly listed as a Michelin Bib Gourmand in Seoul 2026, centred on a mild beef-based naengguksu

  • ★ 4.2

    Woo Lae Oak

    Seoul and around

    Long-established restaurant near Gwangjang Market in Seoul, known for Pyongyang-style naengmyeon, buckwheat noodles in cold broth.

  • ★ 4.2

    Jinju House

    Seoul and around

    Long-running noodle restaurant in Yeouido, Seoul, known for kongguksu, noodles in cold soybean broth.

  • A bakery front with a burgundy sign and lit display windows, a snowy sidewalk ★ 4.1

    Lee Sung Dang Bakery

    Jeolla and the southwest

    Korea's oldest bakery (1945), a legendary bean bun

    ₩₩08:00-21:00
  • A stone pot of rice with abalone slices, and behind it a pan of grilled abalone in the shell ★ 4.1

    Myeongjin Jeonbok Abalone Restaurant

    Jeju

    A seafood restaurant on Haemajihaean-ro in Gujwa, 1.6 km from the Haenyeo Center

    ₩₩09:30-20:30
  • ★ 4.1

    Yetjip

    Seoul and around

    A tiny old noodle shop in Samgakji that opens early, with a handwritten menu; warm noodles in anchovy broth or kalguksu

    ₩Opening hours
  • A street with a long wall covered in painted murals under a Chinese style tiled roof ★ 4.0

    Incheon Chinatown

    Seoul and around

    The birthplace of jajangmyeon, the noodles in black sauce, and a painted fairy-tale street

    Open 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • A market entrance arch with a video screen, striped umbrellas and two women crossing a road ★ 4.0

    Andong Jjimdak (Food Street)

    Gyeongju

    Chicken braised in sweet soy sauce, the dish the city gave Korea

    Free10:00-21:00
    Full guide →
  • Two adjacent restaurant fronts with large signs, and diners inside ★ 3.9

    Chuncheon (Dakgalbi Alley)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    The dak-galbi capital, spicy chicken on a griddle, an hour from Seoul

    Open 24 hours
  • A metal pot with rice cakes in red sauce, boiled eggs and thin slices ★ 3.8

    Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Alley

    Seoul and around

    The street that invented pot tteokbokki, an institution since the 1950s

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • A fish market hall with blue tanks, hanging signs and a vendor in an apron ★ 3.7

    Millak Fish Market (Sashimi Town)

    Busan and the south

    Sashimi facing Gwangan Bridge, buy downstairs and sit on the water

    Free09:00-22:00
    Full guide →
  • A row of colorful shops on a harbor quay, reflected in greenish water ★ 3.7

    Daepo Crab Fishing Port

    Gangwon and the northeast

    King crab and fried shrimp of the east coast, near Sokcho

    Full guide →
  • ★ 3.7

    Jeongnok Ssambap

    Gyeongju

    A Korean restaurant in Hwangnam-dong near the tomb park, serving ssambap: spicy stir-fried pork with leafy greens for wrapping and many side dishes

  • A restaurant front at night with a lit orange sign and a cloth banner beneath it ★ 3.6

    Makgeolli Alley (Jeonju)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The makgeolli alley, one kettle and the table fills with free dishes

    Open 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • A mosque with a white dome and two minarets above a dense neighbourhood of rooftops

    Itaewon

    Seoul and around

    The international district, world restaurants and a lively nightlife hub

    Full guide →
  • A narrow alley between hanok houses converted into shops and cafes with potted greenery

    Ikseon-dong

    Seoul and around

    Hanok alleys turned into designer cafes and restaurants, the most Instagram spot in Seoul

    Full guide →
  • A street with an avenue of yellowing trees, pedestrians and glass buildings behind

    Jeong-dong (Cafe Street)

    Seoul and around

    The historic coffee street by Deoksugung, golden autumn leaves in November

☕ Cafes & bakeries

  • A corner crowded with decorations, floral wallpaper, a white rocking horse and notes on the wall ★ 5.0

    DUF Coffee

    Busan and the south

    Specialty coffee shop in Saha, western Busan

    ₩11:00-19:00
  • A counter with wooden shelves, glass tumblers, stacks of paper cups and a globe at the side ★ 5.0

    Raw & Sweet

    Busan and the south

    Cafe in the Udong neighbourhood, near Haeundae

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A light blue front with striped awnings, blue doors and a sign above the entrance ★ 5.0

    Sweather Yeonnam

    Seoul and around

    Bakery cafe in the Yeonnam neighbourhood, near Hongdae

    09:00-20:00
  • A space with marble tables, pink chairs, small chandeliers and a lit counter ★ 5.0

    Sweetie

    Busan and the south

    Cafe on Jeonpo-daero, Busan's cafe street

    ₩₩12:00-22:00
  • A front with a white sign, wooden windows, people sitting inside and trees lit with bulbs ★ 5.0

    Whyden Coffee Seongsu

    Seoul and around

    Specialty coffee shop in Seongsu

    ₩07:30-18:00
  • A glass wall facing the sea and a long bridge, with guests seated in front of the view ★ 4.9

    Guess Who Cafe 181

    Busan and the south

    Cafe on the Gwangalli beach front

    ₩₩09:00-00:00
  • An entrance at night with a giant croissant sculpture above a tiled canopy and a lit wooden sign ★ 4.9

    Fresh Bread Factory

    Seoul and around

    Bakery on Yeonmujang-gil, in Seongsu

    ₩₩09:00-22:00
  • A minimal space with wooden ceiling beams, a bench along the wall and pale stools ★ 4.9

    Their Bench

    Gyeongju

    Cafe in Hwangnam-dong, by the Gyeongju burial mounds

    ₩11:30-19:00
  • A corner building clad in grey stone with signs and a yellow shopfront on the ground floor ★ 4.9

    Danseokga Yeonnam

    Seoul and around

    Bakery on Yanghwa-ro, in the Yeonnam neighbourhood

    ₩08:30-22:00
  • Large double wooden doors with a rusted metal sign above them and display windows on either side ★ 4.9

    Bonghwangdang

    Gyeongju

    Cafe on Taejong-ro, in Gyeongju

    ₩09:00-22:00
  • A brick front with double wooden doors, windows in wooden frames and a small sign ★ 4.8

    Mandong Bakery

    Seoul and around

    Bakery in the Yeonhui neighbourhood of northwest Seoul

    ₩₩11:00-21:00
  • Curved pastry counters loaded with rolls, hanging bulbs and branches on the ceiling ★ 4.8

    Who's Who MUMU Bakery

    Busan and the south

    Bakery and cafe on Dalmaji-gil, on the hill above Haeundae

    ₩₩09:00-19:00
  • A black front with large windows, pedestrians at a crossing and a parked scooter ★ 4.8

    Werk Roasters

    Busan and the south

    Roastery and coffee bar in Busan's Suyeong district

    ₩10:00-18:30
  • A bright space with guests at wooden tables, a tall window and greenery in the corner ★ 4.8

    Hytte Roastery

    Busan and the south

    Roastery and coffee bar in Busanjin

    ₩10:00-20:00
  • An industrial space with concrete columns, a large crystal chandelier and furniture in mixed styles ★ 4.7

    ZM-illennial

    Busan and the south

    Cafe on Jinnam-ro, in Busan's Nam district

    ₩₩10:00-21:50
  • A view from a window onto a beach with blue parasols and the sea, and a tea tray on the table ★ 4.7

    Suwol Gyeonghwa

    Busan and the south

    Cafe in Songjeong, east of Haeundae beach

    ₩₩11:00-23:00
  • A brick front with pastry posters in the window, folding chairs and tree trunks used as stools ★ 4.7

    Seongsu Baking Studio

    Seoul and around

    Bakery near Seoul Forest

    ₩08:00-18:00
  • Wooden crates with wheat sheaves on a floured counter, with baking trays behind them ★ 4.6

    Standard Bread

    Seoul and around

    Bakery in Seongsu, Seoul's cafe district

    ₩₩09:00-21:00
  • An ivy covered brick building with large windows, benches outside and a small sign ★ 4.6

    LowKey Seongsu

    Seoul and around

    Cafe in the Seongsu district

    ₩10:00-20:00
  • A traditional courtyard with a tiled roof, glass doors, a counter and a paved stone floor ★ 4.6

    Hanok Langsom Ikseon

    Seoul and around

    Cafe in a traditional hanok in Ikseon-dong

    ₩Opening hours
  • A wooden deck with pale parasols, tables and a green garden under a blue sky ★ 4.6

    ETF Bakery Seongsu

    Seoul and around

    Bakery cafe in Seongsu

    ₩10:30-20:00
  • A retro space with a patterned green carpet, white leather armchairs and large hanging lamps ★ 4.6

    Noop Cafe

    Seoul and around

    Cafe in Yongsan, near Haebangchon

    ₩₩11:30-23:50
  • A bright space with glass walls facing the sea, metal chairs on the terrace and grey armchairs ★ 4.6

    Ocean Breeze

    Busan and the south

    Roastery and cafe in Cheongsapo, along the coastal path

    Opening hours
  • Wooden shelves loaded with packaged loaves of bread, cookie jars and price labels ★ 4.6

    Butter Bakery

    Seoul and around

    Bakery on Donggyo-ro, in the Yeonnam neighbourhood

    ₩₩09:00-21:30
  • A traditional wooden front with a tiled eave, items displayed in the windows and a bare tree in the street ★ 4.5

    Oldmug

    Busan and the south

    Cafe in Songjeong, close to the beach

    ₩06:30-00:00
  • A front with a brown sign and an illustration of a baker, a display window with workers behind it ★ 4.5

    Choi Yeonghwa Bakery

    Gyeongju

    Bakery in Gyeongju, near the historic sites

    ₩₩09:00-21:00
  • A space with a grey sofa, wooden chairs, a metal table and an open laptop ★ 4.5

    Modern Table

    Busan and the south

    Cafe in Busanjin, central Busan

    ₩12:00-23:00
  • A brick front with display windows, yellow plastic crates outside and a tree on the pavement ★ 4.5

    Mesh Coffee

    Seoul and around

    Specialty coffee bar near Seoul Forest, in Seongsu

    ₩Opening hours
  • A small stand seen through a wide sliding window, with a counter, a coffee machine and menus ★ 4.5

    Raw Coffee Stand

    Seoul and around

    Specialty coffee stand on Wangsimni-ro, in Seongsu

    ₩Opening hours
  • An entrance with a glass door covered in posters, and beside it a sign showing a bridge illustration ★ 4.5

    Cafe Haeundae 1994

    Busan and the south

    Cafe on Haeundae's main avenue

    ₩₩06:30-00:00
  • A traditional house along an alley with a tiled roof, a round sign and shrubs in pots ★ 4.5

    Coffee & Brunch The Hanok

    Seoul and around

    Coffee and brunch on Gyedong-gil, in Bukchon Hanok Village

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A terrace with a wooden table and railing, facing colourful houses on a slope with the sea behind ★ 4.5

    Cafe Wooin

    Busan and the south

    Cafe in Busan's Saha district

    ₩
  • A large window onto a beach, a long bridge and the sea, with two glass lamps and a seating counter ★ 4.5

    La Feuille

    Busan and the south

    Bakery in Millak-dong, near Gwangalli beach

    ₩09:00-23:30
  • A traditional gate with a tiled roof and red lanterns, with a courtyard and tables behind it ★ 4.4

    Seoul Coffee Ikseon

    Seoul and around

    Cafe in a hanok house in Ikseon-dong, near Jongno

    ₩₩11:00-22:00
  • Trays of floured bread and pastries in a display counter, beside handwritten price labels ★ 4.4

    FLOUR Artisan Bakery

    Seoul and around

    Bakery and cafe on Garosu-gil in Gangnam

    ₩₩08:00-20:00
  • A white space with gravel on the floor, bamboo planters, a hanging chair and cube stools ★ 4.4

    Designerly Cafe

    Seoul and around

    Cafe in Gwanak, southern Seoul

    ₩Opening hours
  • A space with long wooden tables, black chairs and a counter with menu boards ★ 4.3

    Swing Cafe

    Seoul and around

    A cafe on Namiseom-gil in Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon, 540 m from Nami Island

    ₩₩09:00-19:00
  • ★ 4.2

    Waveon Coffee

    Busan and the south

    Large seafront cafe in Gijang, north of Busan

    ₩₩10:00-00:00
  • ★ 4.1

    Cheongsudang Gyeongju

    Gyeongju

    A hanok cafe by Hwangnidan-gil with a pond garden and stone bridge in the courtyard and shoes-off indoor seating, serving coffee, cakes and castella

🍸 Bars & nightlife

  • A basement bar in pink neon light, a dense crowd around high tables and a lit sign ★ 5.0

    Queen Dumb

    Seoul and around

    Basement pub in Seogyo-dong, Hongdae

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A tray of fries with sauce, a glass of beer and a cocktail in a carved mug on a wooden table ★ 5.0

    Jinhanbam

    Gyeongju

    Bar on Poseok-ro 1095beon-gil, in Gyeongju's Hwangnidan-gil area

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A dark industrial style space with black tables, stools along a counter and lit shelves ★ 5.0

    Bitters

    Seoul and around

    Cocktail bar in Mapo-gu, next to the Hongdae going out streets

    ₩₩19:00-02:00
  • A table with glasses of red wine, bread slices with cold cuts and a plate with grated cheese ★ 5.0

    Podori

    Seoul and around

    Wine bar in Seongsu-dong, Seoul's cafe district

    ₩₩₩Opening hours
  • A long wooden counter with tall stools, shakers and small table lamps ★ 5.0

    Make Zero

    Busan and the south

    Cocktail bar on Seojeon-ro, at the northern edge of Seomyeon

    ₩₩19:00-02:00
  • A wide lounge with black leather sofas, crystal chandeliers and large screens on the wall ★ 5.0

    Luna Hookah Lounge

    Seoul and around

    A hookah bar and lounge in Itaewon, about 170 metres from Mahalo.

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A band playing on a small stage under coloured lights, with the crowd raising hands in front ★ 4.9

    Club FF

    Seoul and around

    Live music club in Seogyo-dong, in the heart of the Hongdae area

    18:00-08:00
  • A front in the evening under purple neon light with a lit sign, banners and an arcade machine at the entrance ★ 4.9

    Lit Lounge Itaewon

    Seoul and around

    Hookah bar in Itaewon-dong, in the Yongsan district

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • Wooden shelves full of liquor bottles, and beyond the window a green mound lit at night ★ 4.9

    Bar Prep

    Gyeongju

    Bar on Wonhyo-ro in central Gyeongju

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A wooden door lit by a wall lamp at night, beside a wooden blind and a small table ★ 4.9

    d.still

    Seoul and around

    Bar on Wausan-ro 15-gil in Hongdae

    ₩₩19:00-02:00
  • A striped upholstered bench, laid tables and a string of lights beside a dark window ★ 4.9

    Bottovino

    Seoul and around

    Wine bar on Gwangnaru-ro 4ga-gil, in the Seongdong district

    ₩₩11:30-22:00
  • A facade designed as an old workshop with a grandfather clock, tools and a wooden table ★ 4.9

    Cinderella Bar

    Seoul and around

    A cocktail bar in Seongsu-dong, about 160 metres from Weiden Coffee Seongsu.

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • Two cocktail glasses with mint and lemon, beside a plate of fresh fruit and crackers ★ 4.9

    Sixnight Seoul

    Seoul and around

    A bar in Gangnam, about 500 metres from Apgujeong Rodeo Street.

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A whisky bottle beside a tasting glass on a wooden counter in dim lighting ★ 4.9

    Dormer

    Busan and the south

    A cocktail bar in Haeundae, about 140 metres from Cafe Haeundae 1994.

    ₩₩19:00-02:00
  • A counter with stools facing a glass wall, with stainless steel tanks behind it and woven lamps ★ 4.8

    Wildcat Brewing

    Busan and the south

    Beer bar on Sincheon-daero 62beon-gil, in Busan's Seomyeon area

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A giant neon sign on a building front at night, with lit shops below it on the street ★ 4.8

    Billiejean

    Busan and the south

    Bar on Seojeon-ro 10beon-gil, in Busan's Seomyeon area

    ₩Opening hours
  • A bar facade lit in gold at night with wide windows and neon signs inside ★ 4.8

    Mahalo

    Seoul and around

    Bar on Itaewon-ro 19-gil, just north of the main Itaewon avenue

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A bright space with a grand piano, set tables and a curtain wall decorated with red flowers ★ 4.8

    Vinolic

    Seoul and around

    A wine bar in Nonhyeon, Gangnam, about a kilometre from Gangnam Station.

    ₩₩₩Opening hours
  • A hall with long wooden tables and benches, wooden walls and a lit glass block ceiling ★ 4.8

    Seoul Brewery Seongsu

    Seoul and around

    A brewpub in Seongsu-dong, about 150 metres from Loci Seongsu.

    ₩₩12:00-00:00
  • Wooden shelves packed with whisky and spirit bottles, in warm lighting ★ 4.8

    Jangsaeng Healthy Bar

    Seoul and around

    A cocktail bar in Nonhyeon, Gangnam, about 560 metres from Roof 808.

    ₩₩₩19:00-04:00
  • Set tables with wine glasses facing tall windows, and wooden barrels on the wall ★ 4.8

    Wine Jumak Chacha Yeouido

    Seoul and around

    A wine bar in Yeouido, about a kilometre from Hangang Park.

    ₩₩₩Opening hours
  • Lit shelves of bottles above a counter, with glass decanters and clay jars in front ★ 4.8

    Ghiwon22

    Seoul and around

    A cocktail bar in Myeongdong, about 170 metres from HiKR Ground.

    ₩₩18:30-01:30
  • A busy pub with full wooden tables, a bar with taps and a decorated fir tree ★ 4.7

    Jeju Beer Fountain

    Jeju

    Beer pub on Jungang-ro in central Seogwipo

    ₩₩17:00-00:00
  • A stage in front of a beige curtain with a guitar, amplifiers, music stands and a neon sign ★ 4.7

    Cafe Unplugged

    Seoul and around

    Live music venue on Wausan-ro 33-gil in Hongdae

    12:00-00:00
  • A counter packed with records, walls of shelved albums, a turntable and an old fan ★ 4.7

    Vinyl Pub Muse On

    Busan and the south

    Cocktail bar on Jungdong 1-ro, a few streets back from Haeundae beach

    ₩₩18:00-02:00
  • Four drinks on a mirrored table lit with bulbs, among them a green martini glass ★ 4.7

    Joons

    Seoul and around

    Basement bar in Hongdae, on Seogyo-dong

    ₩Opening hours
  • A room with exposed wooden beams, hanging rattan lamps and a counter with stools ★ 4.7

    Coley

    Seoul and around

    Small cocktail bar in the Gyeongnidan-gil area of Yongsan

    ₩₩19:30-03:30
  • A cloth banner with a dog figure above white tables and a string of bulbs ★ 4.7

    Sound Dog

    Seoul and around

    Bar on Hangang-daero 104-gil, in northern Yongsan

    ₩₩19:30-22:30
  • An open wooden gate to a courtyard with umbrellas, a stone path and a small house front ★ 4.7

    Nomadic Beer Garden

    Jeolla and the southwest

    A beer pub in Jeonju, the hanok village city

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A beer sampler in glass beakers on a lab stand, beside a plate of small appetizers ★ 4.7

    The Hand and Malt Brew Lab Yongsan

    Seoul and around

    A brewpub in Yongsan, about 500 metres from IPark Mall.

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • ★ 4.7

    Gathering

    Seoul and around

    A nightclub in Itaewon, about 230 metres from Mahalo.

    ₩Opening hours
  • A long wooden bar counter with chairs, white orchids and a lit mountain painting behind ★ 4.7

    Ace 4 Club

    Seoul and around

    A bar in Euljiro, about 170 metres from The Ranch Brewing.

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A long bar counter with high leather chairs, shelves of bottles and a herringbone wooden floor ★ 4.7

    Mixology

    Seoul and around

    A cocktail bar on Dosan-daero in Gangnam, about 460 metres from La Chambre.

    ₩₩19:00-02:00
  • A wooden back bar with a carved sign in the middle and shelves loaded with liquor bottles ★ 4.6

    Southside Parlor

    Seoul and around

    Cocktail bar on Noksapyeong-daero, west of Itaewon

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A small stage with a grand piano and a drum kit, and empty wooden chairs facing it ★ 4.6

    Club Evans

    Seoul and around

    Bar on Wausan-ro in the Hongdae area

    ₩₩20:30-22:40
  • Two cocktail glasses on a counter, with lit bottle shelves and a red ladder behind them ★ 4.6

    Wood Side Bar

    Busan and the south

    Cocktail bar on Seomyeon-ro, in the Busanjin district

    ₩₩19:00-02:30
  • A counter with metal mugs, jars of straws and mixing tools, and lit bottle shelves behind ★ 4.6

    APT Seoul

    Seoul and around

    Cocktail bar in the Yongsan district, south of Itaewon-ro

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A wooden board with fried chicken and fries beside a wine glass on a white table ★ 4.6

    Chess 154

    Busan and the south

    Bar on Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, along Haeundae beach

    ₩₩₩Opening hours
  • A red wooden wall packed with bottles, with lit chilled cabinets above the counter ★ 4.6

    The Booze

    Jeju

    Bar on Nohyeong 11-gil, in the Nohyeong district of Jeju City

    20:00-03:00
  • A narrow shot glass with layers of drink in red, green, yellow and orange ★ 4.6

    Adonis Bar

    Chungcheong and the center

    A cocktail bar in Daejeon, the Chungcheong provincial city

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A hall with set wooden tables, hanging lamps and large windows onto a busy street ★ 4.6

    Hong's Makgeolli Brewery

    Seoul and around

    A brewpub in Hongdae, about 130 metres from the Noodle-gil chicken and beer street.

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • High bar tables with metal stools, and a large poster of beer glasses on the wall ★ 4.5

    The Ranch Pub

    Chungcheong and the center

    A pub in Daejeon, in the Yuseong hot springs area

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • Three people sitting on a step in front of a brick facade with a large window and lamps ★ 4.5

    Magpie ITW Brewshop

    Seoul and around

    A beer pub in Itaewon, about 130 metres from Boogie Woogie.

    ₩₩17:00-23:00
  • High wooden tables with stools, and stainless steel brewing tanks behind a glass wall ★ 4.5

    Seoul Brewery Mapo

    Seoul and around

    A brewpub in Mapo, about 800 metres from D Steel.

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A cast iron pan with shrimp and garlic cloves in oil, and slices of toasted bread on top ★ 4.5

    Day and Night

    Seoul and around

    A bar on Itaewon's club street, about 170 metres from Mahalo.

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A wide hall with wooden tables, a beamed ceiling and a long counter of beer taps ★ 4.5

    Whasoo Brewery

    Gyeongju

    A brewpub in the Bomun area of Gyeongju, about 800 metres from Gyeongju World.

    ₩₩16:30-00:00
  • A band playing on a small stage with a piano, facing tables and shelves of records ★ 4.5

    Jazz Story

    Seoul and around

    A live music venue in Hyehwa, about 800 metres from the Naksan city wall trail.

    17:00-01:00
  • A balcony with wooden tables facing a bay, a skyline and a lit bridge at night ★ 4.5

    Gwangalli Namme

    Busan and the south

    A gastropub in the Gwangalli area, about 280 metres from Bibigae.

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A wall of shelves packed with spirit bottles behind the bar counter ★ 4.5

    White Rabbit Tap House

    Seoul and around

    A bar in Itaewon, about 150 metres from Boogie Woogie.

    ₩₩17:00-02:00
  • A space with brick walls, colorful metal chairs and a stage with red curtains ★ 4.5

    Owl's Rooftop

    Seoul and around

    A rooftop bar in the Hongdae area, about 160 metres from Club FF.

    ₩₩18:00-01:00
  • A room in red light with a window onto a street full of neon signs, a curtain and a music stand ★ 4.4

    All That Jazz

    Seoul and around

    Bar on Itaewon-ro, in the middle of the Itaewon district

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A long bar with bartenders, a wall of shelves loaded with bottles and leather sofas in front ★ 4.4

    Le Chamber

    Seoul and around

    Lounge bar on Dosan-daero 55-gil, in the Gangnam district

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A front with large orange letters, a pink awning and round tables at the open entrance ★ 4.4

    The Ranch Brewing Euljiro

    Seoul and around

    Beer pub on Eulji-ro 12-gil, in the Jung district

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A rooftop terrace in the evening with strings of bulbs, metal tables and guests behind glass ★ 4.4

    Roof 808

    Seoul and around

    Cocktail bar on Gangnam-daero, in central Gangnam

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A club in red light with musicians on a small stage, a grand piano and a bar with stools ★ 4.4

    Boogie Woogie

    Seoul and around

    Bar on Hoenamu-ro, in the Yongsan district

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A spacious lounge with turquoise armchairs and strings of metal circles hanging from the ceiling ★ 4.4

    Skyview Lounge 38

    Jeju

    Cocktail bar in the Nohyeong district of Jeju City

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A bar with a small stage, a drum kit and a wall painting of a guitar player ★ 4.4

    Led Zeppelin Jeju

    Jeju

    Bar on Singwang-ro in the Yeon-dong district of Jeju City

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • A lit brewery front in the evening with wooden benches outside and diners inside ★ 4.4

    Gorilla Brewing Haeundae

    Busan and the south

    A craft brewery with a taproom, close to Haeundae beach in Busan

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • An inner courtyard with a white canopy, metal tables and a lit red open sign ★ 4.4

    Cafeslow Cocktail Bar

    Seoul and around

    A cocktail bar in Gangnam, Seoul

    ₩₩Opening hours
  • Two rows of wooden barrels on metal racks on both sides of a lit passage ★ 4.4

    Budnamu Brewery

    Gangwon and the northeast

    A bar and brewery in Gangneung, about 3.5 km from Ojukheon House.

    ₩₩12:00-23:00
  • Three bottles of French wine with labels, on a table in warm lighting ★ 4.4

    Casa del Vino

    Seoul and around

    A wine bar on Seolleung-ro in Gangnam, about 260 metres from La Chambre.

    ₩₩₩18:00-02:00
  • A colorful bar counter with hanging glasses, and a surfboard used as a menu board above it ★ 4.4

    Goofy Foot Jeju

    Jeju

    A bar and grill in Jeju City, about 1.5 km from Dongmun Market.

    ₩₩19:00-05:00
  • A wooden bar stand with a thatched roof on the beach sand, under a cloudy sky ★ 4.3

    Surfyy Beach

    Gangwon and the northeast

    A beach club complex on the Yangyang shoreline, along Gangwon's surfing coast.

    Opening hours
  • A terrace with lounge beds, yellow cushions and white umbrellas facing the sea and palm trees ★ 4.2

    The Cliff

    Jeju

    A bar and beach club in the Jungmun area of Seogwipo, about 700 metres from Cheonjeyeon Falls.

    ₩₩10:00-00:00
  • ★ 4.1

    Glam Lounge

    Seoul and around

    A lounge bar on Itaewon's club street, about 160 metres from Mahalo.

    ₩₩Opening hours

🎨 Culture & museums

  • Large basalt rocks scattered across a green lawn in thick fog ★ 5.0

    Dol Hareubang Grandfather Stones (Stone Park)

    Jeju

    Jeju's stone-culture park and the famous grandfather statues

    Full guide →
  • A long low museum building across a large reflecting pool ★ 4.7

    National Museum of Korea

    Seoul and around

    One of Asia's largest museums, the Silla crown, free entry

    FreeOpening hours
    Full guide →
  • A dark name stone at a museum entrance, with a bronze statue of a soldier on a stone mound behind it ★ 4.6

    War Memorial of Korea

    Seoul and around

    The Korean War explained superbly, free, relevant before a DMZ tour

    Free09:30-18:00
    Full guide →
  • A museum building in traditional style with a tiled roof and a paved forecourt ★ 4.6

    Gyeongju National Museum

    Gyeongju

    Silla treasures including the golden crown and the Emille Bell

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
    Full guide →
  • A concert hall full of audience, an orchestra on the stage and curved wooden walls ★ 4.6

    Lotte Concert Hall

    Seoul and around

    One of the best classical halls in Asia, tickets at friendly prices

    20:00-22:00
    Full guide →
  • A white spiral opening in the ceiling with narrow rainbow tinted windows and visitors peering in ★ 4.6

    Leeum Museum of Art

    Seoul and around

    The Samsung collection, traditional and contemporary under one roof

    10:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • A vast metal canopy floating above a lit plaza at night ★ 4.5

    Busan Cinema Center

    Busan and the south

    The largest cantilever roof in the world, home of the Busan Film Festival

    Full guide →
  • The facade of a modern public building with columns and Korean signage ★ 4.5

    National Gugak Center

    Seoul and around

    Traditional Korean music and dance in weekly performances

    Full guide →
  • A huge wall of wooden shelves full of books from floor to ceiling along a long hall ★ 4.5

    Paju Book City

    Seoul and around

    A whole city of publishers, library-cafes and architecture

  • A curved gleaming metal building among city towers at dusk ★ 4.4

    Dongdaemun Design Plaza

    Seoul and around

    Zaha Hadid's spaceship, design exhibitions and night markets around it

    10:00-20:00
    Full guide →
  • Coastal village of blue roofed houses and ploughed fields on a green slope above a blue sea ★ 4.4

    Haenyeo Diving Women Village (Haenyeo Center)

    Jeju

    The haenyeo museum, the diving women in their 80s, UNESCO

    09:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • A public building with a dark curved roof, wide steps and beds of red flowers ★ 4.4

    Early Printing Museum (Jikji)

    Chungcheong and the center

    Where the world's first metal-type book was printed, before Gutenberg

    09:00-18:00
  • The Museum of Contemporary Art Busan, with its living wall and banners at the front ★ 4.3

    Busan Museum of Contemporary Art

    Busan and the south

    Contemporary art on the river island, architecture worth the visit alone

    10:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • Visitors sitting and soaking their feet in a warm water basin under parasols in the evening ★ 4.3

    Yuseong Hot Springs

    Chungcheong and the center

    An old hot-spring quarter with a free public foot bath

    Free07:00-23:00
  • Bowls of different kimchi varieties in the museum display, each with its label ★ 4.3

    Kimchi Museum (Kimchikan)

    Seoul and around

    All the secrets of kimchi including tastings, in Insadong

    10:00-18:00
    Full guide →
  • A wall painting of a smiling man with a guitar on a long concrete wall ★ 4.2

    Kim Kwang-seok Street

    Gyeongju

    A mural street for the beloved singer, wall paintings and street performances

    FreeOpen 24 hours
  • A smiling wooden mask with half closed eyes, lit against a dark background ★ 4.2

    Hahoe Mask Museum

    Gyeongju

    Dance masks from around the world beside Hahoe Village

    09:30-18:00
  • Dense piles of second hand books, some upright and some lying on one another ★ 4.2

    Cheonggyecheon Book Alley

    Seoul and around

    Second-hand bookshops stacked to the ceiling, a nostalgic corner

    FreeOpening hours
    Full guide →
  • A shop front with crates of dried medicinal herbs, a carved sign and a bicycle outside ★ 4.1

    Yangnyeongsi Oriental Medicine Street

    Gyeongju

    350 years of a herbal-medicine market, the smell of ginseng in the air

    FreeOpening hours
  • A three story building up a hill with hundreds of clay jars arranged in front of it ★ 4.1

    Icheon Ceramics Museum

    Seoul and around

    Korea's ceramics capital, wheel-throwing workshops with the artisans

  • A street of shops with a red leaved tree, a hanging cloth banner and patterned paving ★ 4.0

    Gwangju (Yangdong Art Street)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The capital of the southwest, galleries and the cradle of Korean democracy

    Free
  • A display case model of a thatched roof house with figures in traditional white clothing in the yard ★ 3.9

    Jeonju Food Museum (Makgeolli House)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    The traditional-liquor museum with tastings

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
    Full guide →
  • A city street with red lanterns strung above the shopfronts ★ 3.8

    Texas Street (Russia Street)

    Busan and the south

    The multicultural port quarter opposite Busan Station, living history

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • A paved plaza with sunken stone basins beneath an elevated railway, and colorful stalls to the side ★ 3.7

    Onyang Hot Springs

    Chungcheong and the center

    Korea's oldest hot springs, a neighbourhood-priced spa, a direct train from Seoul

  • The domed pavilions and lawns in the grounds of Loveland park on Jeju ★ 3.5

    Jeju Loveland Sculpture Park

    Jeju

    The adults-only sculpture park, a famous Jeju curiosity (18+)

    09:00-22:00
    Full guide →
  • A tall black brush sculpture on a traffic island in a city street

    Insadong

    Seoul and around

    The street of galleries and tea, quality souvenirs and not just kitsch

    Full guide →

🛍️ Shopping

  • Commercial buildings at night covered with colorful neon signs one above the other ★ 4.8

    Seomyeon Youth Street

    Busan and the south

    The heart of Busan nightlife and shopping, endless food alleys

    ₩₩Opening hours
    Full guide →
  • A machine behind glass with a row of syringes in different colors and yellow tubes ★ 4.8

    AMORE Seongsu

    Seoul and around

    A beauty brand flagship store in Seongsu

    10:30-20:30
    Full guide →
  • A shop with yellow walls and shelves packed with phone cases and small accessories ★ 4.7

    MIMILINE

    Seoul and around

    A well-loved shopping mall in Seoul

    11:00-05:00
  • The Centum City complex in Busan, seen from across the water ★ 4.6

    Shinsegae Centum City

    Busan and the south

    The largest department store in the world by Guinness, including the famous Spa Land

    Opening hours
    Full guide →
  • Glass display cases with colorful brick models in a wide store space and a green wall ★ 4.6

    DUNDUN Dongdaemun

    Seoul and around

    A shopping mall in the Dongdaemun fashion district

    10:30-21:00
  • The towers of Samseong-dong in Gangnam from above, with the river behind ★ 4.5

    COEX Convention & Exhibition Center

    Seoul and around

    The COEX mall, the aquarium and the photographed Byeolmadang Library

    09:00-22:00
    Full guide →
  • The facade of a multi storey fashion mall with a huge banner and a glass entrance ★ 4.5

    DOOTA Mall

    Seoul and around

    A fashion mall in Dongdaemun

    10:30-00:00
    Full guide →
  • A street at night with neon signs and a huge purple chandelier of lights hanging above it ★ 4.4

    Apgujeong Rodeo

    Seoul and around

    The luxury and celebrity street, where the lookbooks are shot

    Full guide →
  • A carved wooden sign above a crowded souvenir shop and visitors among the shelves ★ 4.4

    I'Park Mall

    Seoul and around

    A shopping mall in Seoul's Yongsan district

    Opening hours
    Full guide →
  • A shopping complex with tiered ramps, colorful signs and visitors in the inner courtyard ★ 4.4

    Ssamziegil

    Seoul and around

    A shopping complex in Insadong

    10:30-20:30
    Full guide →
  • The glass front of Anyoung Insadong, with the Korean sign on the building ★ 4.4

    Anyoung Insadong

    Seoul and around

    A shopping complex in Insadong

    10:00-22:00
    Full guide →
  • Glass doors of an underground entrance with a pink sign and customers walking in ★ 4.3

    Goto Mall (Underground Shopping)

    Seoul and around

    600 shops underground at the Express Bus Terminal, cheap and fast

    Opening hours
    Full guide →
  • Open air outlet centre of three brick faced storeys with a spiral staircase and a planted lawn in front ★ 4.1

    Paju Premium Outlets

    Seoul and around

    The big outlet of the Seoul area, brands at half price

    Opening hours
  • A city plaza with a giant ring sculpture and office towers around it ★ 4.1

    Gangnam

    Seoul and around

    Seoul's upscale side, the COEX mall and the famous library

    Full guide →
  • A brick church with a tall spire above a paved plaza and passers by

    Myeongdong

    Seoul and around

    The cosmetics and street-food street, the stalls wake up in the evening

    ⏰ Best at 18:00
    Full guide →
  • A narrow alley with small shops, large lettering on the road and pedestrians

    Garosu-gil Fashion Street

    Seoul and around

    The ginkgo-lined avenue of independent designers in Sinsa

    Free
    Full guide →
  • A narrow shopping street lined with shopfronts and signs, busy with pedestrians

    Daegu (Dongseongno Street)

    Gyeongju

    The heart of Korea's third city, shopping and street food between Seoul and Busan

    Free

🎡 K-culture, experiences & family

  • Colorful fireworks bursting above a lit bridge and their reflection in the water below ★ 4.7

    Busan Fireworks Festival (Gwangalli, October)

    Busan and the south

    Korea's biggest fireworks show over the bridge, save a spot from midday

    Full guide →
  • Two tall rocks standing in clear turquoise water close to the shoreline ★ 4.7

    Jumunjin Beach (the Goblin Rock)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    The breakwater from the Goblin series, the photo spot with the flowers

    Free
  • An elevated view over a dense city district with colourful shopfronts and pedestrian streets ★ 4.6

    Hongdae

    Seoul and around

    The student neighbourhood, street performances and nightlife, the weekend evening is the peak

    ⏰ Best at 19:00
    Full guide →
  • The inside of a train car with colorful screens in the walls and pink and green lighting ★ 4.6

    HiKR Ground

    Seoul and around

    The tourism board's free K-pop experience center, make your own music video

    10:00-20:00
    Full guide →
  • A two-storey fortress gate lit at dusk, with red flags along the wall ★ 4.6

    Jinju Lantern Festival (Nam River)

    Jeolla and the southwest

    Thousands of lanterns floating on the river in October, among the loveliest in Korea

  • A colourful parade float with cartoon figures and water jets ★ 4.5

    Everland

    Seoul and around

    Korea's largest theme park, the T Express is one of the best in the world

    10:00-22:00
    Full guide →
  • Amusement park entrance with golden stars, a domed rotunda and a wide shallow pool in front ★ 4.5

    Gyeongju World (Theme Park)

    Gyeongju

    The scariest coasters in Korea, the local version of a theme park

    Opening hours
    Full guide →
  • A tall entrance hall with a glass dome, ticket gates and visitors in the lobby ★ 4.5

    Gwacheon National Science Museum

    Seoul and around

    The national science museum with a giant planetarium, a kids' paradise

    09:30-17:30
  • Yellow capsule cars on an elevated coastal rail with the sea and city behind ★ 4.5

    Blue Line Sky Capsule (Haeundae)

    Busan and the south

    Colourful capsules on the coastal rail from Haeundae to Cheongsapo

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
    Full guide →
  • Three white sailing boats with passengers on calm turquoise water ★ 4.5

    Gimnyeong Fishing Port (Glass Boats)

    Jeju

    Yacht cruises and fishing off the northeast coast

    10:00-19:30
    Full guide →
  • ★ 4.5

    Skyline Luge Tongyeong

    Busan and the south

    Luge track down a hillside with a chairlift back up, in Tongyeong near the Mireuksan cable car.

  • A giant tiger sculpture lying among flower beds, with pine trees and hills behind ★ 4.4

    Seoul Grand Park Zoo

    Seoul and around

    Korea's largest zoo and safari with a lake cable car

    Opening hours🗓 Seasonal hours
  • The glazed front of a large aquarium building under blue skies ★ 4.4

    Aqua Planet Jeju

    Jeju

    Korea's largest aquarium, near Seongsan, including a haenyeo show

    09:30-18:00
    Full guide →
  • A lotus pool behind glass with a decorated Korean pavilion and fish in the water ★ 4.4

    COEX Aquarium

    Seoul and around

    The best shark tunnel in Seoul, inside the mall

    10:00-20:00
    Full guide →
  • A view from above of the model area at Legoland Korea in Chuncheon ★ 4.4

    Legoland Korea

    Gangwon and the northeast

    The first Lego park in East Asia, on an island in Chuncheon's lake

    Opening hours
  • Small racing carts descending a wide asphalt track in front of a low building ★ 4.4

    9.81 Park (Gravity Karting)

    Jeju

    Gravity-powered karting with mountain views, high demand, book ahead

    09:00-18:20
    Full guide →
  • A giant whale sculpture on painted waves above wide stone steps ★ 4.4

    Jangsaengpo Whale Bay

    Gyeongju

    The whale-culture village and museum, a whale-watching cruise in season

    09:00-17:00
  • An indoor baseball field with stands and a lit scoreboard ★ 4.4

    Gocheok Sky Dome

    Seoul and around

    Korean baseball or K-pop concerts, a wild group experience

    Open 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • Floodlit ski runs on a mountainside at night ★ 4.4

    Alpensia Resort

    Gangwon and the northeast

    The Olympic ski jumps and family slopes

  • A food counter in a tall space with hanging lamps and people waiting in line ★ 4.4

    Spa Land Centum

    Busan and the south

    Korea's most luxurious jjimjilbang experience, 22 baths from hot springs

    09:00-22:00
    Full guide →
  • The indoor park at Lotte World, with the castle and the monorail passing above it ★ 4.3

    Lotte World

    Seoul and around

    The largest indoor theme park in the world, perfect for a rainy day

    Opening hours
    Full guide →
  • Snowy ski slopes with lifts and base buildings at the foot of the mountain ★ 4.3

    Yongpyong Resort (Ski)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    The oldest and largest ski resort, the Olympic runs and the summit gondola

    01:00-00:00
  • A turquoise pool with a rock waterfall and a water wheel, and bathers in the shallow water ★ 4.3

    Caribbean Bay

    Seoul and around

    The water park next to Everland, one of the largest in Asia

    10:00-18:00
  • A classical style painting into which a real boy playing a guitar is blended ★ 4.3

    Alive Museum

    Jeju

    Optical illusions and trick art, a fun rainy-day shelter for families

    09:00-19:00
    Full guide →
  • An indoor pool with artificial rocks, a waterfall and a high metal ceiling ★ 4.3

    Seorak Waterpia (Hanwha)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    The thermal water park of Seorak, hot pools even in the snow

    10:00-21:30
    Full guide →
  • A red pedal cart with a canopy on the rails, and a long shed in the background ★ 4.3

    Gapyeong Rail Bike

    Seoul and around

    Pedal along old railway tracks by the river on the way to Nami

    Opening hours
    Full guide →
  • Two pedal carts with smiling riders on rails among pine trees ★ 4.3

    Samcheok Coastal Rail Bike

    Gangwon and the northeast

    Pedal along the rail past coves and lit tunnels

    09:00-16:00
  • A field of blooming sunflowers sloping toward the horizon under a bright sky ★ 4.3

    Anseong Farmland

    Seoul and around

    An experience farm with flower fields that change by season

    10:00-18:00
  • A large guitarfish resting on a sandy bottom in a clear water tank ★ 4.2

    SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium (Haeundae)

    Busan and the south

    An aquarium beneath Haeundae Beach, a rainy-day saver with kids

    Opening hours
    Full guide →
  • The Expo Bridge and its red steel arch over the river in Daejeon under a clear sky ★ 4.2

    Daejeon (Expo Science District)

    Chungcheong and the center

    Korea's science city, the Expo Bridge and the National Science Museum

    09:30-17:20
  • Stripes of white, yellow and red tulips stretching to the tree line ★ 4.2

    Taean (Mallipo Beach and Flower Garden)

    Chungcheong and the center

    The largest tulip festival in Asia in spring, the west coast

  • A paved square with handprint plaques and street food stalls under parasols ★ 4.1

    BIFF Square

    Busan and the south

    The film-festival square with handprints and sweet hotteok stalls

    FreeOpen 24 hours
    Full guide →
  • A film set alley of an old street with wooden shopfronts and balconies ★ 4.1

    Suncheon Drama Village

    Jeolla and the southwest

    Sets of old Seoul from the 60s to 80s, Korean nostalgia

    09:00-18:00
  • A colorful ferris wheel above a painted amusement park gate under a blue sky ★ 4.1

    Wolmido Island

    Seoul and around

    A nostalgic seaside amusement park and promenade walk, near Incheon port

  • A sculpted entrance arch shaped like colorful insects against a lightly clouded sky ★ 4.0

    Shinhwa Theme Park (Jeju)

    Jeju

    A compact theme park without the Everland queues

    10:00-19:00
    Full guide →
  • An arched tunnel mouth in a hillside with visitors at the entrance ★ 4.0

    Gwangmyeong Cave

    Seoul and around

    An old gold mine turned into an experience cave with wine and lights

  • An arched tunnel with walls lined in bottles, visitors walking through it ★ 3.9

    Cheongdo (Wine Tunnel)

    Gyeongju

    An old railway tunnel turned into a persimmon-wine cellar

    Opening hours
  • A street wall painted with a girl and large colourful butterflies ★ 3.9

    Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village

    Seoul and around

    A whole neighbourhood painted like a storybook, next to Chinatown

    Open 24 hours
  • A paved courtyard with a small fountain surrounded by colorful houses with tiled roofs ★ 3.9

    Petite France

    Seoul and around

    A colourful French village inspired by The Little Prince, near Nami

    09:00-18:30
    Full guide →
  • A wide frozen river with visitors on the ice, a fish sculpture and hills in the background ★ 3.8

    Hwacheon (Sancheoneo Ice Festival)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    Korea's biggest winter festival, catching fish through holes in the ice by hand

    08:00-18:30
  • A view from a window onto a wavy sea and dark rocks, with a passenger taking a photo on a phone ★ 3.8

    Sea Train (Gangneung to Samcheok)

    Gangwon and the northeast

    A panoramic train with every seat facing the sea

  • A colourful mural on a grey industrial building at a street corner, with cars parked in front

    Seongsu-dong

    Seoul and around

    The Brooklyn of Seoul, old factories turned into cafe-galleries

    Free
    Full guide →

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What are the best things to do in South Korea?

It depends on your taste: the royal palaces and hanok villages in Seoul, the food markets and beaches in Busan, the ancient sites in Gyeongju, the nature and island beaches of Jeju, and K-pop culture and shopping. On this page you can browse by category and by region, and add any place that catches your eye straight to your personal itinerary.

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