Suwon
The World Heritage–listed fortress wall that encloses the original town of Suwon is what brings most travellers to the city. Snaking up and down Paldal…
Must-see attractions in Gyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do
Granite-peak-studded Bukhansan National Park's sweeping mountaintop vistas, maple leaves, rushing streams and remote temples draw over 5 million hikers…
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Gyeonggi-do
This leafy cul-de-sac off a busy main road is the centre of Icheon's porcelain and celadon trade, a thriving tradition that dates back to the Joseon…
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Gyeonggi-do
Opened in 1976, Everland is Korea's largest theme park, with five zones of rides, fantasy buildings and impressive seasonal gardens. The lush hillside…
The DMZ
Unquestionably the highlight of any trip to the DMZ is the Joint Security Area (JSA) at Panmunjeom. An improbable tourist destination, it's here where the…
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Gyeonggi-do
This retirement home around 50km south-east of Seoul is still inhabited by a declining handful of women, now mostly in their 90s, who were forced to work…
Suwon
Sitting at the base of Paldal-san (143m), King Jeongjo’s palace was built in the late 18th century as a residence for when he visited to worship at his…
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Gyeonggi-do
The largest and most attractive of the World Heritage–listed royal tombs scattered around Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, Donggureung is the burial place of seven…
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Namhansanseong Provincial Park
Gyeonggi-do
The World Heritage–listed fortress of Namhansanseong (남한산성 도립공원), 20km south-east of central Seoul, once guarded the city’s southern entrance. Today it's…
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Suwon
This 245-acre themed experience is designed to transport you back to the Joseon dynasty as you wander through picturesque grounds filled with thatched and…
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Gyeonggi-do
If you're partial to a day out at a winery, brewery or distillery, mixed in with a bit of culture amid nature, then a day trip to Sansawon Brewery &…
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Suwon
A contender for Korea's wackiest museum, Mr Toilet House is the former residence of Suwon's mayor, the late Sim Jae-duck. Appropriately designed like a…
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Gwacheon National Science Museum
Gyeonggi-do
While aimed at kids, this interactive science museum can be enjoyed by all. Set within a gigantic futuristic building, there are plenty of entertaining,…
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Gyeonggi-do
Good luck trying to persuade the kids to exit Everland to go see an art museum, but if you manage it you'll be richly rewarded with the personal…
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The DMZ
Awaiting the next departure to Pyongyang (and onward trans-Eurasian intercontinental travel), Dorasan train station stands as a symbol of hope for the…
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Gyeonggi-do
A relaxing blend of art and nature, Anyang Art Park comprises dozens of quirky sculptures and installations by Korean and international artists scattered…
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Gyeonggi-do
Contemporary architecture and original building concepts are abundant in Paju Book City, a purpose-built neighbourhood 10km south of Heyri that's home to…
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Gyeonggi-do
This art complex within Seolbong Park has several galleries showcasing contemporary ceramic art from Korea and around the world. There's also an…
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National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Gyeonggi-do
The best reason for making the trip out to Seoul Grand Park is to visit this large and striking museum spread out over three floors and surrounded by a…
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Suwon
This gallery features the pioneering new-media work of internationally acclaimed avant-garde artist Nam June Paik (1932–2006). It's not far from Korean…
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Gyeonggi-do
Keep the kids happy all day at this family amusement park with five themed areas, special shows and classic fairground rides, from bumper cars to a…
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The DMZ
Since 1974, four tunnels have been found running under the DMZ, dug by the North Koreans so that their army could launch a surprise attack. Walking along…
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Kimchungup Architecture Museum
Gyeonggi-do
Architecture buffs will dig this specialist museum beside a tributary of the Anyang-cheon. Kim Chung-Up was a prominent Korean architect who designed…
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The DMZ
Peer through binoculars for a voyeuristic glimpse into the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK; North Korea). On a clear day you can make out…
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Gyeonggi-do
An impressive indoor and outdoor water park with white-knuckle luges, flumes, tubes, a lazy river and a not-so-lazy wave pool. It's best avoided on summer…
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Gyeonggi-do
Drop in to see what’s showing at Anyang Pavilion, a sleek minimalist building designed by Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza and the HQ of Anyang Public Art…
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Gyeonggi-do
These pleasant parklands keep up the pottery theme with a variety of ceramic sculptures surrounding a scenic lake. There are also galleries, museums and…
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Asia Publication Culture & Information Centre
Gyeonggi-do
At the heart of Paju Book City, this library's highlight is the 'Forest of Wisdom', a corridor lined with towering 8m-high shelves containing 200,000…
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Odusan Unification Observatory
Gyeonggi-do
This observation deck is just 2km from North Korea, permitting visitors to peer across the water into the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). There's also an…
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The DMZ
This park is dedicated to the 10 million South Koreans separated from their families when the peninsula was divided postwar. Also here is the Freedom…
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Suwon
Consider popping in to this well-frequented, laid-back Buddhist temple lost amidst shops a short stroll south-east of Paldalmun, the iconic South Gate of…
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Gyeonggi-do
In the centre of the village, this is one of Heyri's larger-scale galleries with three floors showcasing contemporary art. Outside stands the blue…
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Gyeonggi-do
Designed by Korean architect Kyung Kook Woo, this award-winning modernist building was listed in the book 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die. The…
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Blume Museum of Contemporary Art
Gyeonggi-do
This contemporary gallery exhibits a mix of emerging and established artists across all mediums. It's inside a postmodern building designed by Korean…
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Suwon
This low-rise '70s neighbourhood has been adorned with eye-catching murals, and makes for a relaxing stroll in conjunction with a visit to quirky gallery…
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Gyeonggi-do
There's nothing so-so about this modernist, wood-panelled gallery building backing on to the forested hillside. The engaging exhibitions mostly feature…
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Suwon
Head to this modern museum to find out how detailed court records from 1801 were vital to ensure authenticity in the 1970s reconstruction process of Suwon…
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Suwon
This well-curated museum features cultural relics from around the province. A stop here is worth tacking on if you're visiting the Nam June Paik Art…
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Suwon
This contemporary-styled museum on the plaza in front of Hwaseong Haenggung hosts a variety of art-related exhibitions across its five galleries.
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The DMZ
This mildly diverting park has a couple of modern Korean tanks, some deer, an outdoor photo display and a few saplings called, groovily, the Paul…
