South Korea - Heritage & Landmarks
Cultural Heritage (7)
Baekje Historic Areas
Archaeological sites from the Baekje Kingdom (18 BC - 660 AD) showing cultural exchange.
Hahoe Folk Village
A traditional clan village preserving Joseon dynasty culture along the Nakdong River.
Gyeongju Historic Areas
The capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom with thousands of historical sites.
Changdeokgung Palace Complex
A Joseon dynasty palace with a Secret Garden, a masterpiece of Far Eastern palace architecture.
Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon
The repository of the Tripitaka Koreana, over 80,000 woodblocks of Buddhist scriptures.
Jongmyo Shrine
A Confucian royal shrine housing the spirit tablets of Joseon dynasty kings and queens.
Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple
A masterpiece of Buddhist art: a granite cave temple and an elaborate temple complex.
Natural Heritage (1)
Landmark (15)
N Seoul Tower
A communication and observation tower on Namsan Mountain offering panoramic views of the Seoul metropolitan area.
Jeonju Hanok Village
A village of over 800 traditional Korean houses, famous for bibimbap cuisine.
Seoraksan National Park
A mountain park with dramatic granite peaks, waterfalls, and ancient temples.
May 18th National Cemetery
A memorial cemetery honoring the victims of the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement.
Songdo Central Park
A modern waterfront park in the heart of Songdo International Business District.
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
A Buddhist temple perched on a cliff overlooking the East Sea, built in 1376.
Hallasan Mountain
South Korea's highest peak with diverse ecosystems from subtropical to alpine.
Gamcheon Culture Village
A colorful hillside village of pastel houses, known as the Machu Picchu of Busan.
Nami Island
A crescent-shaped island famous for its tree-lined paths, popular from Korean dramas.
Jagalchi Fish Market
Korea's largest seafood market, a vibrant hub of Busan's fishing culture.
Manjanggul Lava Tube
One of the world's longest lava tubes at over 7km, with impressive lava columns.
Cheomseongdae Observatory
The oldest surviving astronomical observatory in East Asia, built in the 7th century.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
The main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, the largest of the Five Grand Palaces.
Namsan Tower
A communication and observation tower on Namsan Mountain offering 360-degree city views.
Bukchon Hanok Village
A traditional village with hundreds of hanok (Korean houses) between two palaces.