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Top Places to Visit in Korea

Korea's must-see places, from Seoul palaces to Busan's hillside villages, with 5 useful Korean phrases for each, with audio and a quick quiz.

  • Dodamsambong Peaks (단양 도담삼봉)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Danyang, Chungcheongbuk-do

    Dodamsambong Peaks

    단양 도담삼봉

    Three rock peaks rising out of the Namhangang River: Janggunbong, Cheobong and Cheopbong. The tallest, Janggunbong, holds Samdojeong Pavilion, once a famous meeting place for the region's scholars. Next to the peaks, the tourist area has a story hall, a sailboat ride, a cruise pier and a rest area.

    Open 09:00-18:00, all year.

  • Mancheonha Skywalk (단양 만천하 스카이워크)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Danyang, Chungcheongbuk-do

    Mancheonha Skywalk

    단양 만천하 스카이워크

    A lookout built on a cliff about 80-90 m above the Namhangang River. Walk out on the glass-floored walkway to see the water far below, then take in the wide view of Danyang town and Sobaeksan Mountain from the top. A zipline and an alpine coaster are close by for more thrills.

    Open 09:00-18:00 in summer and 09:00-17:00 in winter; ticket sales end 1 hour before closing. Hours vary by ride.

Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사), via TourAPI. Photos are shown as provided, uncropped. Facts are checked against VisitKorea and official festival sites, and the descriptions are our own. Dates can change, so check the official site before you travel.