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Gyeongju, South Korea

Cheomseongdae

Numerical symbolism abound at East Asia's oldest observatory.
Trevor Added by Trevor
Gyeongju, South Korea

Bunhwangsa

This grand temple complex from the Old Silla era of Korea is home to a stone pagoda that was build in the 7th century.
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Gyeongju, South Korea

Cheonmachong

This tomb's name derives from a famous painting of a white horse found inside.
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Gyeongju, South Korea

Poseokjeong Pavilion

All that remains of an ancient royal palace is a water channel that was used for drinking games.
StepYoshi Added by StepYoshi
Gyeongju, South Korea

Seokguram Grotto

Visiting this grotto is symbolic of a spiritual journey into Nirvana.
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Pohang, South Korea

Pohang Space Walk

This 317-ton walkable art installation is an homage to Korea's "City of Steel."
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Sirang-ri, South Korea

Haedong Yonggungsa

One of only a handful of seaside temples in Korea, this sacred space is home to a legendary healing Buddha statue and a traffic safety prayer pagoda.
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Geoje-si, South Korea

Oedo Botania

One man and his wife have turned a barren Korean island into a fantastical botanical wonderland.
Andrew T Post Added by Andrew T Post
Jeongseon, South Korea

Samtan Art Mine

This former coal mine has been turned into a sprawling modern art complex.
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Goseong, South Korea

Hwajinpo Summer Houses

The triumvirate of postwar Korea—Kim Il-sung, Syngman Rhee, and Lee Ki-poong—once vacationed on this seaside peninsula.
Soobin Kim Added by Soobin Kim
Gapyeong-gun, South Korea

Naminara Republic

This small island declared independence from South Korea in the hopes of attracting tourists.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Seoul, South Korea

Noryangjin Fish Market

Buy your fish and have it cooked to order in this bustling, eight-floor seafood market.
Reina Gattuso Added by Reina Gattuso
Itaewon-ro, South Korea

War Memorial of Korea

Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment.
Dampo Added by Dampo
Seoul, South Korea

Hwangudan

The site where the Emperor of Korea performed the long-forbidden "rite of heaven" to demonstrate his absolute sovereignty.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Seoul, South Korea

Namdaemun

A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.
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Seoul, South Korea

Seodaemun Prison

A chilling monument to Korean patriots who resisted the Japanese occupation.
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Seoul, South Korea

Gyeongui Line Book Street

Booksellers and public artworks fill this vibrant promenade along the disused railroad tracks.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Goyang-si, South Korea

Illsan Lake Park

Home to the largest artificial lake in Asia.
katielou106 Added by katielou106
Paju, South Korea

Heyri Art Valley

A thriving artist's wonderland located just 6 kilometers from Korea's DMZ.
journeylism Added by journeylism
Paju, South Korea

Imjingak Resort

A large visitor's complex and place of remembrance on the outskirts of the DMZ.
sommermathis Added by sommermathis
Paju, South Korea

Camp Greaves

An arts and culture complex that was once a derelict American military installation in the civilian control zone of the DMZ.
HallieBradley Added by HallieBradley
Paju, South Korea

Dorasan Station

South Korea's largely symbolic, barely used gateway to the North.
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Paju, South Korea

Dora Observatory

The best place for scenic views of the DMZ and North Korea.
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Paju, South Korea

Third Tunnel of Aggression

Secret North Korean passage discovered below the world's most dangerous border.
atimian Added by atimian