Around the World in 80 Clicks

South Panmunjom

On the border of two Koreas, the Cold War can still be felt and is almost tangible; with various monuments to ... [more]

Cheju-do

Cheju-do is the island of honeymoon couples, old seaweed women and volcanoes, and despite its popularity, still ... [more]

Haeinsa Temple

Hidden in the Korean mountains, Haeinsa Temple is a haven for anyone seeking peace, with the beautiful backdrop ... [more]

Gyeongbokgung Palace

A visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace is a dive into Korea's past, away from the hectic modern life of the city, into ... [more]

Noryangjin Fish Market

Hidden under the roof of a concrete building is one of the largest fish markets of the world. Here, you can wander ... [more]

Namsan

Close to Gyeongju city, you can go hiking on a mountain holding all kinds of surprises like Buddha statues carved ... [more]

Seokguram Grotto

A pleasant climb from Bulguksa brings you to Seokguram, where a giant Buddha sits in a man-made grotto and you ... [more]

Gyeongju

Once the proud and famous capital of the Silla kingdom, Gyeongju now is a medium-sized town in south eastern Korea ... [more]

Bulguksa

Set in a hilly surrounding with pine trees, the temple complex of Bulguksa is proof of the advanced development ... [more]

Jogyesa Temple

Right in the middle of modern Seoul, a Buddhist haven of peace can be found at Jogyesa temple where century-old ... [more]

Manisan mountain

Manisan is the highest mountain on Gangwa island, and offers great views on all sides, plus an altar that, unfortunately, ... [more]

Yongpyong skiing

Site of the 2018 Winter Olympics, Yongpyong is probably the best place to enjoy downhill skiing in South Korea ... [more]

Mount Bugaksan City Wall

Walking part of the wall that once defended Seoul, you realize that you are close to the best-protected border ... [more]

Inwangsan

Wandering around Inwangsan brings you to small shamanistic shrines, peculiar granite rock formations, people involved ... [more]

Hwaseong fortress

Built in the late 18th century, the fortress of Hwaseong was intended to protect the future capital Suwon, was ... [more]

Seoullo 7017

Once an overpass in downtown Seoul, the former road has been converted into a walkway with flowers and trees, ... [more]

Naejangsan Mountain

A trail takes you around a natural amphitheatre in Naejangsan National Park, taking in 9 summits from which you ... [more]

Gwanak Mountain

Hiking up and down the mountains around the Gwanaksan range brings you viewpoints, half hidden temples, some rock ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from South Korea. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Asia.
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