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Culture & heritage in Korea

Palaces, hanok villages and stories beyond the capital. Browse places across Korea, then connect local food, accommodation and airport transport.

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Places to start with

A starting collection, not a ranking or a complete list. Each place opens its maps, official information, food and transport options.

Representative photo: Geunjeongjeon Hall · Gyeongbokgung Palace · September 2026

AttractionSeoul

KOREA 100 · 2025–26

Five Royal Palaces

5대 고궁

5 places · choose your stop

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Photo source & datesTaken 2026-09-09

Photographer / source: Endearing9721 (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: CC0 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: 2026-09-09
Photo source checked: 2026-10-02
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AttractionSeoul

KOREA 100 · 2025–26

The National Museum of Korea

국립중앙박물관

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Photo source & datesTaken 2019-11-10

Photographer / source: Ethan Doyle White (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: 2019-11-10
Photo source checked: 2026-10-01
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AttractionJeonbuk

KOREA 100 · 2025–26

Jeonju Hanok Village

전주 한옥마을

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Photo source & datesTaken 2022-09-29

Photographer / source: Bernard Gagnon (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: CC0 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: 2022-09-29
Photo source checked: 2026-10-01
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Representative photo: Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

AttractionGyeongsangbuk-do

KOREA 100 · 2025–26

Gyeongju Daereungwon Ancient Tomb Complex (Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, Cheomseongdae Observatory) / Hwangnidan Street / Woljeonggyo Bridge

경주 대릉원(동궁과 월지, 첨성대)&황리단길&월정교

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Photo source & datesTaken 2024-06-10

Photographer / source: Basile Morin (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: 2024-06-10
Photo source checked: 2026-10-01
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AttractionGyeongsangbuk-do

KOREA 100 · 2025–26

Bulguksa Temple / Seokguram Grotto

불국사&석굴암

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Photo source & datesTaken 2022-10-06

Photographer / source: Bernard Gagnon (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: CC0 1.0 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: 2022-10-06
Photo source checked: 2026-10-01
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AttractionGyeongsangbuk-do

KOREA 100 · 2025–26

Hahoe Folk Village

하회마을

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Photo source & datesTaken 2022-10-08

Photographer / source: Bernard Gagnon (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: CC0 1.0 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: 2022-10-08
Photo source checked: 2026-10-01
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AttractionGyeonggi-do

Hwaseong Haenggung Palace

화성행궁

A royal temporary palace inside Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. Choose it as a specific first stop before planning a wider fortress walk.

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Photo source & datesTaken 2024-09-29

Photographer / source: Mobius6 (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: 2024-09-29
Photo source checked: 2026-10-02
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AttractionGangwon-do

Naksansa Temple

낙산사

A Buddhist temple overlooking the East Sea in Yangyang.

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Photo source & datesTaken 2022-10-10

Photographer / source: Bernard Gagnon (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: CC0 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: 2022-10-10
Photo source checked: 2026-10-01
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AttractionGyeonggi-do

KOREA 100 · 2025–26

Korean Folk Village

한국민속촌

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Photographer / source: bzo (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: CC BY-SA 2.0 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: Not recorded in our photo data
Photo source checked: 2026-09-28
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Representative photo: Gongsanseong Fortress

AttractionChungcheongnam-do

KOREA 100 · 2025–26

Baekje Historic Areas in Gongju (Gongsanseong Fortress, Tomb of King Muryeong and Royal Tombs)

공주 백제유적지(공산성, 공주 무령왕릉과 왕릉원)

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Photo source & datesTaken 2021-07-14

Photographer / source: Ashy Minivet (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: CC0 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: 2021-07-14
Photo source checked: 2026-10-01
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Representative photo: Poryongjeong Pavilion and bridge · Gungnamji Pond · August 2026

AttractionChungcheongnam-do

KOREA 100 · 2025–26

Baekje Historic Areas in Buyeo (Gungnamji Pond, Busosanseong Fortress)

부여 백제유적지(부소산성, 궁남지)

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Photo source & datesTaken 2026-08-08

Photographer / source: Sadopaul (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: 2026-08-08
Photo source checked: 2026-10-02
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AttractionJeonbuk

KOREA 100 · 2025–26

Oseong Hanok Village

오성한옥마을

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Photo source & datesCapture date unknown

Photographer / source: 한국농어촌공사 웰촌 (Korea Rural Community Corporation, Welchon) (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: KOGL Type 1 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: Not recorded in our photo data
Photo source checked: 2026-09-28
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AttractionGyeongsangnam-do

KOREA 100 · 2025–26

German Village

독일마을

Explore the coastal hillside village and the story of Koreans who returned from Germany. Use the exhibition square as a starting point.

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Photo source & datesTaken 2021

Photographer / source: Namhae County / Lee Jong-ho (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: KOGL Type 1 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: 2021
Photo source checked: 2026-10-02
On-site check by EZKoreaTravel: Not recorded

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AttractionGyeongsangnam-do

KOREA 100 · 2025–26

Tongdosa Temple

양산 통도사

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Photo source & datesTaken 2022-10-05

Photographer / source: Bernard Gagnon (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: CC0 1.0 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: 2022-10-05
Photo source checked: 2026-10-01
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AttractionIncheon

KOREA 100 · 2025–26

Open Port Cultural District / Incheon Chinatown (Songwol-dong Fairy Tale Village)

개항장문화지구-인천차이나타운(송월동 동화마을)

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Photo source & datesTaken 2023-04-30

Photographer / source: Mobius6 (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: 2023-04-30
Photo source checked: 2026-10-01
On-site check by EZKoreaTravel: Not recorded

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AttractionChungcheongnam-do

KOREA 100 · 2025–26

Haemieupseong Walled Town

서산해미읍성

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Photo source & datesTaken 2017-05-11

Photographer / source: Seosan City Government (new tab / 새 창)
Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 (new tab / 새 창)
Date photographed: 2017-05-11
Photo source checked: 2026-10-01
On-site check by EZKoreaTravel: Not recorded

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How do I plan a trip around these places?

Choose a place and check its exact location, opening and booking requirements with the official operator. Group nearby stops in one city, choose your arrival airport and allow time for the journey to your stay.

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What kind of trip feels like you?

City breaksNeighbourhoods, skylines and an easy first day.Coasts & beachesFind your beach, coastal walk or island escape.Mountains & naturePeaks, forests and quiet trails to plan around.Culture & heritagePalaces, hanok villages and stories beyond the capital.Markets & local foodStart at a market, then explore the food around it.