These attractions represent the history, culture, and natural beauty of Korea, offering unique experiences to foreign visitors.

 

1. DMZ (Demilitarized Zone):

  • A place where you can experience the history of division, famous for the Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory.
  • About 90% of the visitors are foreigners, and there are many tour products exclusively for foreigners.

2. Gyeongbokgung Palace:

  • A representative palace of Korea, it gained popularity through the Netflix drama ‘Kingdom’ and as a backdrop for BTS performances.
  • In 2019, it was visited by 1.66 million foreign tourists.

3. Nami Island:

  • Famous as the filming location of the drama ‘Winter Sonata’, it is popular among Asian tourists.
  • There is a round-trip shuttle from Insadong, Seoul.

4. Changdeokgung Palace Secret Garden:

  • Known as the ‘Secret Garden’, it offers guided tours.
  • The garden provides explanations in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese.

5. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress:

  • A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is popular for the ‘Flying Suwon’ hot air balloon experience.

6. Hallasan:

  • The highest mountain in Korea, many foreigners wish to climb it.
  • Hallasan National Park is the most visited national park by foreign tourists.

7. Boseong Green Tea Fields:

  • You can take photogenic pictures and experience traditional tea ceremonies.

8. Boryeong Mud Festival:

  • Among local festivals in Korea, this is the one with the highest participation of foreigners.
  • In 2019, one in five participants was a foreigner.

9. Gamcheon Culture Village:

  • Known as the ‘Santorini of Korea’, it had over 2 million visitors in 2019, with more than 60% being foreign tourists.

10. Jeonju Hanok Village:

  • You can see traditional Korean houses called ‘Hanok’, and the street food and traditional bibimbap are famous.
  • Jeonju Hanok Village is a beloved tourist spot among foreigners.