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26 Stunning Places in South Korea You’re Going to Love

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There are so many beautiful places in South Korea from the Hanok buildings of Jeonju to the coastline of Jeju Island to the palaces of Seoul.

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Come explore beautiful Korea!

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Today, this Seoul palace is restored and available for visitors to explore the rich history and beautiful grounds.

Gyeongbokgung and Changgyeon Palace

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The area of Insa-dong is also home to several captivating museums such as Kyung-in Museum of Fine Art, the Beautiful Tea Museum and the quirky Alive Museum.

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The village is full of traditional Korean houses called ‘hanoks’. Today, many of these ‘hanoks’ operate as cultural centres, restaurants and tea houses.

Bukchon Hanok Village

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There are various Seoul Wall hiking trails to choose from, each with its own offering of beauty and discovery.

Seoul Wall

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If you make your way up to Ihwa Mural Village, be sure to appreciate the beautiful art, but also be respectful that it is, in fact, a residential area.

Ihwa Mural Village 

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