Places in South Korea

Fabulous mountains, otherworldly temples, mega-markets and larger-than-life festivities...South Korea is a land full of surprises.

What do you want to see in South Korea?

Seoul, Gyeonggi and Gangwon

South Korea's fascinating capital city, Seoul, offers a heady mix of history, culture and nightlife, while the surrounding rural areas offer mountain scenery, cultural sights and the world's last Cold War Frontier.

Extending from the suburbs of Seoul, much of Gyeonggi is densely populated. The south offers cultural sights, the north has attractive mountain scenery, while the heavily fortified border with North Korea makes for an unusual day-trip.

If you enjoy mixing sightseeing with skiing, hiking or climbing, then visit Gangwon Province, where you'll find some of the peninsula's most impressive mountain scenery and a rich cultural past.

Chungcheong and Gyeongsang Provinces

The Chungcheong and Gyeongsang Provinces that make up central and southeastern South Korea are rich in natural assets, including lush forests, beautiful beaches and secluded mountain valleys far from the beaten track.

Country roads, vineyards, ginseng fields draped in black; hot springs, beaches and shrines; National Parks and ancient capitals - Chungcheong Province in central South Korea is full of surprises waiting to be discovered.

Gyeongsangbuk Province has the most varied cultural landscape in Korea. Apart from the magnificent tombs at Gyeongju, there are traditional folk villages, white-sand beaches and thoroughly modern cities.

Visitors are drawn to Gyeongsangnam Province's beaches, seascapes and historical sites, which chronicle the often volatile relationship with its neighbour across the East Sea.

Jeolla and Jeju-do

South Korea's southwestern Jeolla Provinces are renowned for their scenery and cuisine, while the large island of Jeju-do is a captivating blend of lofty volcanic peaks and dazzling white-sand beaches.

These two southwestern provinces contain some of South Korea's finest landscapes, along with more than 3,000 seldom-visited islands. It is also renowned for the best food in the country.

Balmy temperatures, volcanic landscapes, sandy beaches, first-class hotels and a rich (and distinctive) cultural history have made the island of Jeju-do South Korea's top holiday destination.