South Korea Coastal, Gardens & parks + Historical pictures

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This city and countryside in the northeastern corner of South Korea offer natural beauty and historic significance.

Choose between salt water and fresh water at this gorgeous white-sand beach, which has ocean on one side and a scenic lake on the other. 

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

Korea’s third-largest city is a fascinating mix of political history, modern shopping malls and entertainment districts, and remote outer islands. 

This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.

This serene corner of Namsan Park displays an abundance of tree and plant species native to Korea in a series of themed gardens.

A colorful and artistic Buddhist temple complex, this religious site stands atop a rocky cliff where you can see spectacular sea views. 

Immerse yourself in the colorful sights of South Korea’s largest and most famous Chinese district, which is known for its exceptional food. 

Korea’s third-largest city is a fascinating mix of political history, modern shopping malls and entertainment districts, and remote outer islands. 

This wonderfully designed shopping complex is as great a place to wander or to sip coffee as it is to browse for the latest South Korean trends. 

The volcanic Jeju Island has an otherworldly charm, with ancient villages, a wealth of natural beauty and quirky museums and attractions all awaiting discovery. 

Learn about the region’s military history at this tranquil shrine dedicated to the fighters who died in the 16th-century Japanese invasion.

Enjoy an escape from the city in one of Seoul’s largest urban green spaces, a sprawling riverside forest park with family attractions.

Appreciate the gorgeous sea views from this well-maintained park, which is studded with a wide array of sculptures and statues. 

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

Find peace at this ancient temple, a beautiful masterpiece of Joseon Dynasty architecture that is surrounded by lush green forest. 

Stunning city views, an aquarium, shops and restaurants are part of this futuristic tower that looms over the southern banks of the Han River.

The west gate of Hwaseong Fortress is an imposing structure that looms above the magnificent walled fort complex, symbolizing the power of King Jeongjo.

Dotted with ancient temples, burial mounds, pagodas and palaces, this former capital of the Silla Kingdom is the perfect place to explore early Korean history.

Take a poignant stroll through this memorial grounds, which pays homage to those that lost their lives while serving the United Nations during the Korean War.

Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.