Travel guides to South Korea

TripSpot is a Korean travel site that builds its guides from official sources such as the Korea Tourism Organization and local tourism boards. Our English section starts with the places below, and we are adding more.

Guides in English

Region

Jeju

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Gangwon

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Busan

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Gyeongju

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Seoul

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Andong

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Buyeo

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Gongju

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Gimhae

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Goryeong

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Gyeonggi

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Neighborhood

Euljiro

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Stays

Gangneung stays map

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Attractions

Gangneung attractions

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Japan

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Vietnam

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Thailand

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Taiwan

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Singapore

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Hong Kong

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Philippines

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Malaysia

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Indonesia

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China

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United Arab Emirates

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Maldives

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Macau

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Turkey

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Cambodia

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Georgia

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France

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Italy

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United Kingdom

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Germany

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Spain

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Portugal

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Czech Republic

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Austria

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Croatia

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Greece

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Switzerland

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Netherlands

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Iceland

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Hungary

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United States

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Canada

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Guam

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Australia

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New Zealand

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Euljiro, Seoul: in-depth guides

• Sungnyemun GateThe south main gate of the Joseon capital and the largest of Seoul’s four great gates. It reopened after restoration in 2013.
• Unhyeongung PalaceThe residence of Heungseon Daewongun, where King Gojong grew up before taking the throne. Noandang and Norakdang, built in 1864, still stand.
• Sewoon PlazaA four-story electronics arcade built as Korea’s first urban redevelopment project. Parts dealers and repair craftsmen still work here.

Seoul: palaces, royal tombs and landmarks

• Gyeongbokgung PalaceThe main royal palace of Joseon. Free entry in hanbok, famous for the royal guard changing ceremony.
• Bukchon Hanok VillageResidential hanok alleys. The Eight Views of Bukchon photo spots; quiet visiting is a must.
• MyeongdongThe top shopping street for cosmetics, fashion and street food, and a hub for currency exchange and tax refunds.
• N Seoul TowerSeoul's top night view. Reach the Namsan summit by cable car; the observatory charges admission.
• Dongdaemun Design PlazaA design complex with futuristic curved architecture, known for night lighting and exhibitions.
• Changdeokgung PalaceA palace built in harmony with the land, where kings lived the longest, with its Secret Garden; a World Heritage site.
• Cheonggye PlazaA square opened with the restoration of Cheonggyecheon, with a waterfall, a sculpture and the stories of Joseon-era bridges.
• Gwanghwamun SquareA square on the site of Joseon's Yukjo Street. Walk through the heart of Seoul with views of Gyeongbokgung and Bugaksan.
• Heolleung and Illeung Royal TombsJoseon royal tombs in Naegok-dong, Seocho-gu: King Taejong's twin tomb Heolleung and King Sunjo's joint tomb Illeung, side by side.
• Jongmyo ShrineThe national shrine King Taejo is said to have built even before the palace when he made Hanyang the capital. A UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Mongchontoseong Earthen FortressA low hill fortress in downtown Seoul surrounded by high-rise apartments; read the Hanseong Baekje royal fortress through its moat, palisade and storage pits.
• Pungnap Earthen FortressA boat-shaped earthen fortress of Hanseong Baekje on the Hangang River, with stories of its wall section and excavated artifacts.
• Seokchon-dong TumuliOnce some 300 tombs, now 5 large stone mound tombs of the Hanseong Baekje royal tombs; the scale of Tomb No. 3 stands out most.
• Seonjeongneung Royal TombsJoseon royal tombs close to a subway station: Seolleung of King Seongjong and his queen and Jeongneung of King Jungjong in one tomb area.

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