South Korea

Seoul, the Korean capital, is packed with museums, temples, street food, arts, and, whether you love big cities, it is an absolute must-do itinerary for everyone looking to experience the Republic of Koreas history and culture. The Korean capital and largest city in the country, the cosmopolitan Seoul is an intriguing mix of the old and the new Korea. This north-eastern coastal city is located right in the heart of Korea, offering sky-high cable-car rides, a Hanok village, sweeping views of the city from atop a mountain, amusement parks, and even cable-car rides.

Home to Seoul Zoo, colourful themed gardens, a national museum of contemporary art, the amusement park Seoul Land, and all the regular things you expect to find at a park -- this is an ideal spot to get away from the bustle of the city. For an amazing Seoul hotel, check out the L7 Myeongdong - it is an incredible resting spot. For a fantastic stay in Busan, check out the Solaria Nishitetsu, which has one of the best locations in Busan.

Not too far away from Seoul, Hwaseong is one of the best places to visit in Korea on a day trip. As mentioned before, visiting the Bukchon Hanok village is something that you do not want to miss while you are in the Republic of Korea, especially Seoul. Some of the best places to visit are Busan, capital city, Jeju, Jinhae, Boseong, and Bukchon Hanok Village.

While Seoul is the biggest and most dynamic city in the Republic of Korea, the cool things to do in Korea available for you are not limited to the capital region alone. Once you are here, make sure you check out some of the top places to see in Seoul, and take time to explore the charming neighbourhoods dotting Seoul. An interesting fact is, when it comes to elusiveness, most people know just the capital, Seoul, and they believe the capital is the only thing to see in the country.

The glittering capital city is going to amaze you with its dizzying mixture of modern architecture, party atmosphere, pop culture, beautiful parks, and sparkling promenades, making it one of the best-known places of The Unelusive and best cities to visit in Korea. The capital, Busan, and Jeju island are amongst South Koreas most popular travel destinations that are completely safe for you to visit when traveling with your family and children, being a metropolis, you can expect to see large numbers of tourists in seasonal months making it safe destination for everyone planning to visit. Located along the south-east coast, Busan is a great destination to visit if you are looking to experience some urban lifestyle, yet still get a taste of the stunning beaches and mountains in South Korea. Located along East Koreas coastline, you can experience stunning sunrises along the ocean by the famous Hand, eat some fresh local seafood, lounge by the beaches, and explore the Japanese villages that are located nearby.

Aside from obvious tourist attractions including megacity Seoul, Korea offers vast outdoor spaces that boast amazing natural beauty, featuring rock formations, green grasslands, and lush forests. A strip of tranquillity that cuts through the raucous centre of modern-day Seoul, the Cheonggyecheon River is a gorgeous ribbon of shaded trees, art, and history that runs alongside the bubbling banks of a river that has sprouted the largest cities in South Korea. The beachside Yonggungsa Temple in Koreas second-largest city is one of the most stunning places of worship you will come across. Located along the banks of the Geum River, Gunsan is a beautiful city to visit in South Korea and spend some days exploring.

Gyeongju is a city located in the southwest part of the Republic of Korea and has plenty to see and do throughout the year. If you want to go a little bit farther away from Seoul, then Jeonju is one of the many excellent options as a destination to be explored within one day. A hop, skip, and skip away from this north-eastern coastal city, you can make the Seoraksan National Park a quick day trip and ride a cable car up the mountaintop or take a weekend and choose from the many incredible hikes through karst mountains this location has to offer.