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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.

  • Gongsanseong Fortress (공주 공산성)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do

    Gongsanseong Fortress

    공주 공산성

    A UNESCO World Heritage fortress in the heart of Gongju, which was the capital of the Baekje kingdom from 475 to 538. Later kingdoms kept using Gongju as a regional centre, so many historic sites gathered here over the centuries. From the walls you can see the city and the Geumgang River.

    Open 09:00-18:00 (Mar-Oct) and 09:00-17:00 (Nov-Feb); last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closed on New Year's Day, Seollal and Chuseok. Parking is available.

  • Kkotji Beach (태안 꽃지해수욕장)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Taean, Chungcheongnam-do

    Kkotji Beach

    태안 꽃지해수욕장

    A 5 km white-sand beach on Anmyeondo Island in Taean. Two rocky islets off the shore are called Halmaebawi and Halbaebawi (Grandma and Grandpa Rocks); legend says Halmaebawi was a woman who waited by the sea for her husband for so long that she turned to stone. The sunset here is a favorite with photographers.

    Open 24 hours, all year round. Parking is available. Come before sunset for the best view of the rocks.

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.