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sights in South Korea : the essentials

Palaces in Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace

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Gyeongbokgung has over 600 years of history under its belt and is one of the five royal palaces in Seoul, South Korea, that the ci

Temples in Busan

Beomeosa Temple

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The Beomeosa Temple is a Buddhist temple that was built in the late VII century. It is located on a mountain on the northern outs

Historical Monuments in Seoul

Changgyeonggung

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Changgyeonggung Palace, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is part of the vast set of five royal palaces in Seoul, which will take t

Historical Monuments in Suwon

Hwaseong Fortress

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Palaces in Seoul

Gyeonghoeru Pavilion

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In this palace, Gyeongbokgung palace, there are no exterior or interior walls, Gyeonghoeru. It is situated in a small square pond.

Historical Monuments in Seoul

Hyangwonjeong

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North of Gyeongbokgung one will find the royal palace in Seoul. We found this beautiful little octagonal palace. It is located in

Historical Monuments in Sokcho

Yeonggeumjeong Sunrise Pavilion

Yeonggeumjeong Sunrise Pavilion is one of the most spectacular views from Sokcho city. So named because the sound of the waves in

Temples in Seoul

Jogyesa Temple

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Jogyesa Temple is situated opposite the Temple Stay Information Center and is one of the most popular temples in Seoul, as it is t

Temples in Sokcho

Naksansa or Naksan Temple

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Naksan Temple or Naksansa (-sa means temple in Korean) is a Buddhist temple and one of the most beautiful temples in South Korea a

Bridges in Busan

Great Bridge

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After walking around the Haeundae beach and the Dongbaek Nature Reserve, you will be treated to this sight. The image in the back

Historical Monuments in Gyeongju

Kim Yu Sin Tomb

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Inspiring

Historical Monuments in Suncheon

Strength and Traditional Village of Naganeupseong

Temples in Busan

Haedong Yonggungsa

Statues in Seoul

Statue of King Sejong

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Temples in Seoul

Bongeunsa Temple

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Temples in Hapcheon-Gun

Haeinsa Temple

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Temples in Seoul

Sunggasa Temple

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Sunggasa Temple was founded in 756 by a hermit in a small cave inside of a giant granite rock. The Temple gets its name from the f

Historical Monuments in Seoul

Gwanghwamun

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Activities in South Korea

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DMZ Tour: 3rd Tunnel + Shattered Bridge & Bunker from Seoul

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$46.99

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From Seoul: Half-Day DMZ Tour (hotel pick up)

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starting from

$46.99

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Welcome to Seoul: Private Tour with a Local

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$46.99

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Seoul: DMZ Tour and Lunch with Royal Palace Tour Option

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starting from

$55.94

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Seoul: Full-Day Top Attractions Tour

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$84.66

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