2025 South Korea Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in February)

#koreatrip , South Korea, is a vibrant blend of tradition and modernity. The city is a dynamic mix of sleek skyscrapers, historic palaces like Gyeongbokgung, and tranquil temples nestled amidst bustling streets. Exploring neighborhoods like Insadong offers a taste of traditional Korean culture, while districts like Gangnam showcase the city’s cutting-edge technology and fashion. Seoul’s food scene is a highlight, from street food like tteokbokki to the world-famous Korean barbecue. With its lively markets, rich history, and thriving arts scene, Seoul captivates visitors with its energy, diversity, and unique fusion of old and new.

There is a store called 'janemarch' near Seoul Forest Station in Seoul! 📍 656-89, Seongsu-dong 1-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seoul The store is filled with cute tableware, and everywhere you look is stylish✨ It feels like you've come to a tableware shop in Paris! The hand-painted ceramics are especially adorable, and the fact that each design is slightly different is a charming point! The Chanel tableware series was also cute! The exterior changes with the seasons, making it a famous photo spot! It was fun just to look at the cute tableware, so if you come near Seoul Station, be sure to check it out🙌🏻

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The travel journalist from Han You Ji visited the newly opened Lego Land in Chuncheon, Korea! Opened in May this year, Lego Land is the tenth Lego theme park globally and is said to be the largest in Asia! 🎢 The colorful park is super cute, featuring Lego-built landmarks like Gyeongbokgung Palace and Lotte Tower. There are also indoor spaces for building puzzles yourself. 🧩 Download the Legoland app before entering to start your adventure! Thrill level: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Photo-friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Family-friendly: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Recommended attractions: 🔹Observation Deck: Located deeper in the park, you can overlook the entire park from above. It's recommended to ride this first to plan your next activities. 🔹Roller Coaster: The most technically challenging ride, a must-try! 🔹4D Movies 🔹Water Rides (raincoats recommended) 🔹Lego Ninjago Zone ▪Location: 레고랜드 LEGOLAND ▪Address: 128 Hajungdo-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon ▪Hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (Friday-Sunday until 19:00) ▪Price: Adults 54,000 KRW / Children 45,000 KRW / Annual Pass 119,000 KRW ▪Transportation: Take the ITX to Chuncheon Station, with shuttle buses to and from the park available. #Korea #KoreaTravel #KoreaTravelGuide #KoreaExploration #GangwonTravel #ChuncheonTravel #SeoulSurroundings #LegoLand #LegoLandKorea #KoreaStudyAbroad #HanYouJi #HanYouJi11thIssue

#trip free accommodation ❤️Korea 5 days 4 nights ❤️ But in reality, we only got 3 and a half days because we wasted time on the plane. On the 5th day, it was early in the morning. Airline: Red Tail, stay near Hongdae, near Exit 6. Places to visit: 💛Hanok Village 💛Gyeongbokgung Palace 💛Lotte World 💛Co x Mall 💛Starfield 💛Suwon City 💛Hongdae 💛Myeongdong If anyone comes, try your luck. #Korea #SouthKorea

Korea's newest attraction, Korea LegoLand, is the largest legoland in all of Asia. It features seven themed areas with about 40 amusement facilities, constructed with blocks to represent iconic Korean landmarks such as Jeju Island, Haeundae, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and more... Step into the colorful world of blocks, which is beautiful and eye-catching, suitable for visitors of all ages. Children can unleash their creativity, making it a great destination for families to enjoy a wonderful day together. 👍👍👍👍

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🌳 Alone Tree , Olympic Park | Seoul ภายในสวน Olympic Park กว้างมากและอากาศดีมากค่ะ บรรยากาศในสวนร่มรื่นมากยิ่งมาช่วงหน้าหนาวอากาศดีสุดๆไปเลยค่ะ 🍂 เมื่อมาถึงที่นี่แล้วต้องห้ามพลาดที่จะมาตามหาเจ้าต้นไม้เดียวดายหรือ Alone Tree กันด้วยนะคะ รับรองว่าได้รูปถ่ายสวยๆกับเจ้าต้นนี้ไปเยอะแน่ๆค่า 🚆 ลงสถานี Olympic Park Exit 3 เดินต่อมาไม่ไกลค่า #บินลัดฟ้าสู่ฮ่องกง #เที่ยวเกาหลี

South Korea is known for its coffee culture and unique cafes in Yeonnam-dong and Ikseon-dong. Apart from that, Seoul Korea Starbucks are very outstanding and I have been on an Starbucks exploration during my recent trips. 1. Imagine sipping in the World's tallest Starbucks in the World! Watch the sun set while savouring a cup of cake with pastries at Level 99 at Busan X The Sky at Haeundae. 2. Gyeongju has several UNESCO heritage sites. This hanok Starbucks in Gyeongju is a landmark representative of the city's historical culture. It is located near Daereungwon where the ancient royal family tomb lies. 3. Starbucks Reserve Famille Park was built with a geometric glass dome. It has a unique architecture internally and externally. This was built in 2014 (10 years ago! ) in celebration of Starbucks' 15th year in Korea and this is its 800th store! Let me win my next trip to explore the beautiful South Korea! More Korea trip sharings on IG joslovesfood and TheKoreaTraveller. #2024wish #starbucksreserve #busan #gyeongju #southkorea #seoul #busanxthesky #starbuckskorea #

Enjoyed my trip to Seoul & Busan - it was a gastronomical and sightseeing journey filled with good food, pretty #cafes & AMAZING sights 💕 SEOUL highlight - finally visited Onion Anguk which has been on my wish list since 2021 🥹 Loved the HUGE selection of pastries 🫶🏼 #Seoul to #Busan - took the KTX Express Train BUSAN highlight - the Gamcheon Cultural Village was so colourful & the locals were so friendly!! definitely a must-go if you’re heading to Busan ☺️ #2024wish is to travel to Japan 🇯🇵 & New Zealand 🇳🇿

This is my favorite place, the Harmony Pool Villa. I've been here twice already, and it's absolutely fabulous! They even have a special one-year anniversary offer, which includes a private pool, barbecue, fire pit, and a delicious fish slice noodle breakfast! 🐟 On a beautiful afternoon, playing in the pool with the sea lions is such a treat! It's truly an enjoyable experience! 🦭♥️🌊 Here, you can appreciate the unique interior design and the stunning infinity blue pool. It's so mesmerizing! 🌟 In the morning, waking up to a fish slice noodle breakfast is pure bliss! Every aspect of this place is just phenomenal! If you haven't planned your vacation yet, come and experience it here! 🫶🏻 🏡 Harmony Pool Villa is located at 797-14 South Road, South Sea Town. It's perfect for couples and accommodates up to four people. It's a great place for family relaxation, with a special playground area for kids. 👫🏻 The rooms feature a bedroom, kitchen, bathtub, private pool, outdoor barbecue grill, bonfire area, self-service fish slice noodle breakfast, and a welcome drink. There's even a storage box specifically for swimsuits.

I Visited Korea recently and it was HEAVEN!!!!! I went to Seoul and Busan to visit the many famous historical landmarks and attractions such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village, Gamcheon Cultural Village, Haeundae beach and many more!!!! And how can you visit Korea without eating their variety of delicious foods 😋😍. As I am a big foodie, I visited the famous food markets such as Gwangjang Market, namdaemun market and Myeongdong market and tried many of their food sold such as gimbap, tteokbokki, kalguksu, mandu and many more as shown in the pictures. Just thinking about the food is making my mouth watering again 😭😭😭. If you're also into facial products like me, remember to check out olive young for they affordable and wide variety of products! They are everywhere so it is easy to buy things that you have forgotten or last minute want to buy. The people there are also extremely friendly from my experience. Korea is a must visit place for everyone going overseas with their friends, families or love ones. I can't wait to go back again in the future #south_korea #seoul #busan

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South Korea, an East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, shares one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders with North Korea. It’s equally known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples, plus its coastal fishing villa. #2023travelwish #mytripvlog #tripblazers #travelwishswitzerland

Getting There - 461, Jangan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon Attractions - Trees, lake, mountain, hiking, view from the top Hotels - pension house guesthouse Food & Restaurants - cafeteria langs Shopping - wala #celebratewithtrip #spooktaculartrip #tripblazers #fallingforfall #chungcheongnamdo #enjoylifetothefullest #southkoreatravel #mountainview #forestpark

1. Bukhansan National Park Seoul District Address - 262, Bogungmun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul Highlights - Baegundae Peak. City View Rating - 5 2. Pension House Address - 461, Jangan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon Highlights - Baekdusan , i think that's the name Rating - 4 3. Asan Place Address - 502-3, Baegam-ri, Yeomchi-eup, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do Highlights - gingko tree Rating - 4 #celebratewithtrip #spooktaculartrip #tripblazers #fallingforfall #mytripvlog

1. Ulsan Bawi Address - 1091, Seoraksan-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do Highlights - Ulsan Peak is the most well-known attraction at Seoraksan Mountain. Rating - 5 2. Nami Island Address - 1, Namiseom-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do Highlights - island Rating - 5 3. Jangtae Mountain Address - 461, Jangan-ro, Seo-gu, Daejeon Highlights - Natural Forest Rating - 5 #celebratewithtrip #spooktaculartrip #tripblazers #fallingforfall #mytripvlog

Getting There - Autumn 🍂 escape to South Korea !! I took Asiana airline to Korea , recently they have been promoting in 🇸🇬 for their air fare and cheap compare to Korean airlines. Attractions - Autumn foliage , local foods and temples and beaches . Busan is so much more than what you can see and feel . such a cool place compared to Seoul . Hotels - Toyogo Inn Hotel Busan . Just opposite of Busan station and east for travelling in out to small town . Food & Restaurants - variety of food to eat . Famous with BBQ pork and soju is a must for cold weather . The best part was , soju - very cheap . in SG one bottle of soju is 10 sgd plus and Busan is around 2 sgd . Shopping - local foods #awesometrip #🍂

Booked flights to Seoul from Trip.com. It was nice that trip sends notifications to update flight status and other relevant Information. Among the many places explored, we also went to Busan to see Gamcheon Village, the macchu picchu of Korea, and Jagalchi market, the largest fish market. We also visited the largest Palace, Gyeongbokgung in Seoul, Nami Island, Petite France and Garden of the morning calm. Good first trip to korea!

1. Sinjeongho lake Address - 465, Bangchuk-dong, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do Highlights - Rating - 4 2. Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower) Address - 1-3 Mt., yongsan-dong 2(i)-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Highlights - The N Seoul Tower, officially the YTN Seoul Tower and commonly known as Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Nam Mountain in central Seoul, South Korea. Rating - 4 3. Sorae Ecology Park Address - 1-55, Nonhyeon-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon Highlights - Sorae Ecology Park was once Korea's largest salt field. The salt field was created during Japan colonial period. This area was formed into ecology park and opened in 2009. Rating - 4 #tripblazers #bucketlistreboot #mytripvlog #tripdotcom #southkorea

Seoul-searching? Seoul Korea is #mustvisit . delicious food and if you are like Kimchi lover- there are so many kimchi variety. You can try and wear Hanbok Dresses those are rented to complete your Korean feels. Look left and right for Oppa and Unnie. and also learn Korean Culture ❤️ #passionpassport #mustvisit #mustdo #themepark #asiatrip #travelgoal #bucketlistreboot

Dont lie to me that you dont know the existence of Namsan Tower. Its like a must go place when you're coming to South Korea. You will see it from every angle of Seoul. Its kind of symbolic of Seoul. There's few way to get up there (cablecar, bus, walk). I would recommend cable car bcs its easier. There's so many things to do there too. Please come visit this tower if you're coming to Korea later. Its worth it to see the view of Seoul from above. #southkorea #seoul #namsantower

Gamcheon Color Village :The famous village in Busan appears on many TV channels as well as in music videos, featuring houses painted in vibrant colors alternating with each other. - Colorful village with beautiful small houses with bright colors intermingled to create a beautiful and poetic village next to the sea. Looking from the bus station at the beginning of the entrance, you can see the whole scene of the rows of houses that are layered with alternating colors. - How to go: Arrive at Busan sasang bus station, Take LINE 2 to 서면역Seomyeon Station -> TRANSFER LINE 1 to 도성역 Toseong Station, then get off. Out of the train station you can see the village on the high hill. From here you can take a bus or a taxi to go up to the village. If you want to walk, you can go up. However, with hot summer weather, I recommend taking a bus or taxi to be fast and save energy because the village is quite large and steep, so take your time to explore the village.

After more than 2 years of not traveling abroad, we are finally back, everyone. This time, it's Seoul, South Korea. Recently, many Thais have been coming to visit here. I guess they've been repressing it for a long time. 🤣 I'll tell you that the light in Korea in the evening around 17:00-19:00 is very beautiful. No matter where you take a picture, no matter which angle, it's beautiful. The light here is really cheating. The pictures are beautiful. Your skin is really good. Korea is now open. Come visit us. Everything is exciting. The food is delicious. You can shop till you drop. #Seoul #TravelKorea

Anyang Art Park is a super hip art park located in Seoul, South Korea. Thai hipster teenagers who visit Seoul must find half a day to take pictures and post them on social media right away. There are more than 20 different and unique photo spots here. We can walk up the hill and cross the bridge to check in and take pictures at each spot. But we think it's better to just take pictures at the highlights. Let's see which popular and hip spots there are. 🚈 Travel by 1. Subway Line 1, get off at Anyang Station (P147), Exit 1 (takes about 40 minutes), then take bus No. 2 to the last stop and walk up the hill (if it's during the autumn leaves season Along the way is very beautiful) 2. Subway Line 1, get off at Gwanak Station (P146), Exit 2, then take bus No. 5624, 5625, 5626, 5530 or 5713 or call a taxi and tell them to drop you off at the end of the park. The price is around 3,500 - 4,000 won. 💵 Entrance fee: Free #TravelKorea #KoreaTip #Korea

Shop Name: Hanbok That Day Bukcheon address- 종로구 Jongno-gu 사간동 97-7 Seoul, Korea Transportation - Subway Line 3, Anguk Station, Exit 1 It was a great experience to wore a hanbok. There are many choices of colours and patterns. One set around 15,000 won We got free simple hair do. Bag and other accesories got charged around 2000 won. But most of it, owner are super friendly and accomodate our questions and show excellent hospitality. They are so kind and humble. Don't question their profesionalism. The best! Place located near the Gyeongbokgung palace easy to find! 10/10 #เที่ยวเกาหลี

Address - 37 Donhwamun-ro 11-gil, Nakwon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea Ambiance/Facilities - romantic room vibe with unique decor and pinkish amenities Highlights - location wise is super nice and convenient, hotel staffs can speak and understand english; friendly people give us direction to tourist spots, can take public transport nearby. Me and my partner enjoy our time here, chilling in lounge with garden theme. This property is under mariott but lower standard. Good for solo and couple trip. Avg. Price per Person - depend on room Rating - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #createwithtrip #seoul #insadong #koreatravel #korea #triptoseoul #urbanexplorer

Hongdae toast cafe, 모멘트커피 🍞🥨🥖~ If you have the chance to visit Korea during this time, this is another cafe that you must not miss. Many Koreans go there to take pictures and check in. At the cafe, we can toast our own bread and there are many menus to choose from. The decoration of the shop is cute, vintage minimalist style. When you go, you can take a lot of pictures. 😉💖🇰🇷 Directions 🚇 Take the subway and get off at Hongik University Station. Exit 1 and walk for about 250 meters. You can put the location in the map. Seoul Mapo-gu, 4-gil, 29 U-bahn, 102 Ho #Minimal cafe #Seoul #Seoul review #Korean cafe #Hongdae #Travel to Korea #Korea heart #Korea review