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Discover South Korea, One City at a Time

Local neighbourhoods, ancient cities, coastal escapes and everything in between.

Destinations

Cities & Towns Across Korea

Browse the full list below, grouped by region — the ones in blue have a full written guide already, the rest link out to search.

Seoul & surrounding area

  • Seoul

    Palaces, neighborhoods, museums, food, nightlife

  • Incheon

    Chinatown, port history, islands, modern city

  • Suwon

    Hwaseong Fortress and old city

  • Paju

    DMZ, Imjingak, book/art spaces

  • Gapyeong

    Nami Island, gardens, mountain scenery

  • Goyang

    Ilsan Lake Park and modern urban attractions

  • Yongin

    Korean Folk Village, Everland

  • Namyangju

    Riverside scenery and mountain cafés

  • Yeoju

    Temples, ceramics, Namhan River

  • Ganghwa

    Historic island, fortresses, coastal scenery

Gangwon-do

  • Gangneung

    Beaches, coffee culture, old houses

  • Sokcho

    Seoraksan, seafood, beaches

  • Yangyang

    Surfing, beaches, mountain scenery

  • Pyeongchang

    Mountains, hiking, ski resorts

  • Chuncheon

    Lakes, dakgalbi, rivers

  • Wonju

    Museums, mountains, cafés

  • Donghae

    Coastal walks and dramatic cliffs

  • Samcheok

    Caves, beaches, coastal scenery

  • Jeongseon

    Mountain valleys and rail/traditional markets

  • Taebaek

    High mountains and winter scenery

  • Yeongwol

    Rivers, cliffs, star-gazing

  • Hongcheon

    Forests, rivers and mountain resorts

  • Goseong

    Quiet northeast coast and DMZ landscapes

  • Inje

    Spectacular mountain scenery and outdoor activities

Chungcheong region

  • Daejeon

    Science, parks, bakeries and urban culture

  • Cheongju

    Museums, historic sites, early printing heritage

  • Chungju

    Lake and mountain landscapes

  • Jecheon

    Cheongpung Lake and mountains

  • Danyang

    Caves, cliffs, river scenery

  • Cheonan

    Independence Hall and regional food

  • Gongju

    Baekje history and royal tombs

  • Buyeo

    Baekje capital, temples and archaeological sites

  • Asan

    Hot springs and traditional houses

  • Boryeong

    Beaches and the famous mud festival

  • Taean

    Beaches, coastlines and national park scenery

  • Seosan

    Temples, wetlands and coastal landscapes

  • Yesan

    Traditional markets, temples and countryside

  • Dangjin

    Coast, rice fields and sunset landscapes

Jeonbuk / Honam

  • Jeonju

    Hanok Village, food and traditional culture

  • Gunsan

    Japanese-colonial-era architecture and port history

  • Iksan

    Baekje heritage and archaeological sites

  • Namwon

    Chunhyang folklore and Jirisan access

  • Muju

    Deogyusan, skiing and mountain scenery

  • Buan

    Byeonsanbando National Park and coast

  • Gochang

    Dolmens, fields and countryside

  • Sunchang

    Gochujang and rural landscapes

  • Jinan

    Maisan's distinctive twin peaks

  • Jeongeup

    Naejangsan access and autumn foliage

Gwangju & Jeonnam

  • Gwangju

    Contemporary art, food and modern Korean history

  • Mokpo

    Harbor, islands, maritime history

  • Yeosu

    Spectacular coast, islands and night views

  • Suncheon

    Wetlands, bay, gardens and old town

  • Boseong

    Famous green-tea fields

  • Damyang

    Bamboo forests and traditional gardens

  • Gurye

    Jirisan, temples and spring blossoms

  • Gokseong

    Countryside, railway and river scenery

  • Wando

    Islands, seafood and coastal scenery

  • Jindo

    Island culture, sea phenomena and traditional arts

  • Haenam

    Southernmost mainland landscapes and temples

  • Gangjin

    Ceramics, tea and historic sites

  • Tongyeong

    Islands, cable car and fantastic harbor views

  • Namhae

    Terraced fields, coast and German Village

  • Geoje

    Rocky coastline, islands and beaches

Gyeongsang region

  • Busan

    Beaches, markets, temples, food and nightlife

  • Gyeongju

    Korea's greatest concentration of Silla heritage

  • Andong

    Traditional culture, Hahoe Village

  • Pohang

    Coast, seafood and sunrise

  • Daegu

    Markets, food, cafés and nearby mountains

  • Ulsan

    Coast, whales, parks and industrial landscapes

  • Jinju

    Fortress, lantern festival and riverfront

  • Gimhae

    Ancient Gaya history

  • Miryang

    Mountains, valleys and traditional architecture

  • Mungyeong

    Mountain passes and old trails

  • Yeongju

    Temples, Confucian heritage and mountains

  • Yeongdeok

    Quiet east coast and snow crab

  • Uljin

    Exceptionally scenic coastline and hot springs

  • Sangju

    Countryside, cycling and historic sites

  • Hapcheon

    Haeinsa Temple and mountain scenery

  • Changwon

    Large coastal city with good access to southern destinations

  • Ulleungdo

    Remote volcanic island with spectacular cliffs and hiking