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Trip.Best Popular Best Things to Do in South Korea [2024]

Explore the best things to do in South Korea! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Oct 2024
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    󰺂8.1
    4.6/5
    5317 Review
    From10.73
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 9572 reviews
    "😂😂😂 Seoul Tower, a landmark in Seoul, you can go and see when there are not many people. Don’t go when there are many people. The queue is dead. In fact, you can’t go up. The tower is also a night view."
    Seoul.Seoul Station
    1.9km from downtown Seoul
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Nightlife
    Highlights: Revolving restaurant (Top of the tower) | 360° Observation deck
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    4.6/5
    703 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 2241 reviews
    "Nanshan Tower is one of Seoul's classic attractions. You can buy tickets at the ticket office at the bottom of the tower. There is a manual ticket office, you can also choose to scan the code to buy tickets at Trip.com , and there will be staff to help write off. The elevator can only sit on the fifth floor, and then go up to a French restaurant, which cannot be reached by ordinary browsing. When taking the elevator, the staff will invite you to watch the small short film in the elevator, but the short film speed is very fast, the content is also general, it looks a bit dizzy... to the fifth floor overlooking the city scenery, densely arranged. There are also cultural and creative sales on the fifth floor, and the price is relatively reasonable, similar to the price of domestic scenic spots."
    Seoul.Seoul Station
    2.1km from downtown Seoul
    No.1 of Night Attractions in South Korea
    Highlights: Over looking city views | Shooting site of many Korean TV series
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    4.7/5
    1666 Review
    From20.47
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1841 reviews
    "Very satisfied, can be used any day before the end of August. Enter the park and scan the code silk directly into the park, and then the park app can book the project after binding the ticket. I only want to see the panda. I watched 8 rounds of pandas from 10 and a half in the morning to 5 pm, and I was satisfied with the return trip. The restaurants in the park are not expensive, and the souvenirs are not expensive, cheaper than Disney. Trip.com It is convenient to buy tickets, and it is the cheapest after several platforms are compared. Will go again."
    Yongin-si
    6.3km from downtown Yongin-si
    Featured in 2024 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights: Korea's largest theme park | 5 areas | Car ride for close-up animal encounters
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    4.7/5
    261 Review
    From10.41
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 15 reviews
    "a must see! it was so much fun having snoopy and his friends. the entire place is a visual treat filled with delightful displays and charming snoopy themed attracts both adults and kids. the park were beautifully maintained and so much fun photo taking with the cute characters."
    Jeju.Seongsan llchulbong/Pyoseon-myeon
    23.7km from downtown Jeju
    Highlights: • An immersive tour to enjoy relaxation and comfort in a 25,000 square meter nature experience theme park• Experience true relaxation at Snoopy Garden, where episodes of Peanuts and Jeju nature come together.• After experiencing the relationships and stories of Peanuts, enjoy nature in the outdoor garden, and find special souvenirs unique to Snoopy Garden at Cafe Snoopy and the Peanuts Store.▴Snoopy Garden is a museum and park designed around the Peanuts character, and is divided into two parts: indoor and outdoor.▴The indoor garden has five halls themed “Relationships,” “Daily Life,” “Contemplation and Rest,” “Happiness,” and “Imagination.”▴Snoopy Garden is a great choice for comicstrip fans and families, with its colorful and childlike exhibits blending in with Jeju Island's natural features.
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    4.5/5
    3768 Review
    From5.37
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 10906 reviews
    "address:161 Sajik-ro, Jongno District, SeoulIt is a very spectacular palace. Because of the Korean drama, I feel more familiar with this palace. It is one of the must-go pilgrimage attractions in Korea. Walk along Gyeongbokgung Palace Road to the end and you will find the Blue House (reservation required in advance). It is recommended to arrange your itinerary. You can plan together now!"
    Seoul.Insadong / Bukchon
    1.5km from downtown Seoul
    No.3 of Fall Viewing Attractions in South Korea
    Highlights: More than 600-year-old Korean palace | Guard Ceremony performance
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    4.6/5
    5297 Review
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    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 10464 reviews
    "Trip.com It is very convenient to buy tickets on the QR code to exchange tickets, and there is a special ticket exchange channel! The most beautiful scenery is in the bathroom, and it is recommended that friends who go to the bathroom must not miss it. Remember to punch in for food and couple locks under Nanshan Tower!"
    Seoul.Myeong-dong
    1km from downtown Seoul
    Highlights: Fashion center street (0.6 miles) | Fashion Landmark | One-stop shopping
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    Udo

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    4.7/5
    1367 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 1083 reviews
    "amazing little island where you can cycle around! There are also walking paths alongside a beautiful scenary of the sea and greens"
    Jeju.Seongsan llchulbong/Pyoseon-myeon
    39.2km from downtown Jeju
    No.2 of Water Fun Attractions in South Korea
    Highlights: Udo, also known as Coral Island, Haenyeo Island, and Lighthouse Island, is a small island located in the east of Jeju. The whole island is shaped like a lying cow, hence the name Niu Island. With the exception of Uduubong, a parasitic volcano in Hallasan Mountain, Udo is flat as a whole, with a steep cliff facing the sea. 80% of the filming of "Mermaid Princess" starring Jeon Do-yeon took place on Udo Island. Choi Ji Woo's "Lian Lizhi" and Jun Ji Hyun's "Untouchable Lovers" have both been filmed in Udo, which has become one of the representative tourist attractions in Jeju. The peak standing on the flat ground of Udo Island is Niutou Peak. The unique height can not only have a panoramic view of Udo Island, but even the Seongsan Sunrise Peak. Climb up the hillside along the fence to the top and come to the white lighthouse. The trail connecting the lawn to the reed field seems more attractive than the view from the top of the lighthouse. A few cows are scattered among the bushes, reminiscent of the island's name. Unknown wildflowers sway in the wind, as romantic as a lyric poem. There are also microscopic models of Sokcho Lighthouse and Budo Lighthouse. The road to the lighthouse is very steep, and it is not suitable for the elderly and infirm to climb. In addition, the "Eight Views of Udo Island" is the representative scenery of Udo Island, which includes day and night (bright moon in the daytime, fishing sails at night), sky and earth (Tianjin Mountain View, Ditou Qingsha), front and back (Qianpu) Wangdao, Houhai Stone Wall), east and west (Whale Cave on the east coast and Baisha on the west coast). Under the abruptly standing Niutou Peak are the Houhai Stone Wall and the East Coast Whale Cave among the Eight Views of Niu Island. The stone wall in Houhai is 20m high and 30m wide, and surrounds the Heisha (Black Sand) beach, which is famous for its black sand. The East Coast Whale Cave located at the end of the beach is one of the famous caves in Udo Island, which means that it can accommodate whales from the east, and is also called the "Nose Cave". There are holes in the East Coast Whale Cave, the entrance is only visible at low tide. It is another taste to enjoy the sky and sea view outside in the cave.
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    4.6/5
    481 Review
    From17.15
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 316 reviews
    "aqua planet is the largest aquarium in south korea. the entrance ticket can be pricey which includes multiple shows to watch. it is a very huge aquarium with beautiful varieties of marine life. the live show was very entertaining too, great for families and friends."
    Seogwipo.Seongsan llchulbong/Pyoseon-myeon
    39.5km from downtown Seogwipo
    No.2 of Family-friendly Attractions in South Korea
    Highlights: Watch a variety of local fish and experience the beauty of Jeju Island’s waterWalk through the underwater tunnel and watch sea creaturesFeel and pet underwater creatures with your children in the touch poolAqua Planet Jeju is located in Seokji, with a total area of 25,600 square meters. It consists of four areas: aquarium, marine stage, marine science and central venue. The volume of the pool is 10,800 tons. The museum displays a total of 48,000 creatures, including whale sharks, dolphins, large sharks, and 10,000 damselfishes. The aquarium has three floors, one underground and two above ground. The entrance is located on the second floor where visitors can start viewing. The second floor reproduces "Jeju and the Sea of the Five Oceans", consisting of the Arctic Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Antarctic Sea, and displays representative creatures of each ocean. On the first floor, with the theme of "the gorgeous encounter between the ocean and the jungle", visitors can three-dimensionally watch aquatic creatures such as seals and penguins, and the trees and jungles in the museum are lush, which can be described as a veritable "ocean adventure", bringing tourists a tropical rainforest adventure-like experience. The touch pool is also on the first floor. After crossing the "Ocean Adventure", children can put their hands into the pool to have close contact with marine creatures such as magpie sharks, conch shells, and starfish. On the basement level, there is a main pool called "three-dimensional (IMAX) ocean" that "Aquaplanet Jeju" is proud of. The pool is 23 meters long and 8.5 meters high, also known as the "Sea of Jeju". It is reported that in order to better withstand the water pressure, the thickness of the acrylic board is as high as 60 cm, the production cost is about 10 billion won.△ THE OCEAN OF FANTASY. We invite you to the fantasy world of the sea, where everything, from exciting singing and dancing to diving,comes to life!△ Jeju haenyeo performance. One of the many treasures of Jeju Island, the haenyeo. Spend a meaningful time listening directly to the stories of the haenyeo who have always been with you but are not very familiar with.△ Meal time for creatures in the main hall. During the meal time of various marine creatures in the super large main pool of Jeju Island Aqua Planet, interesting ecological stories are staged.△ "Cells of Yumi" Jeju Special Exhibition. Yumi’s cells, whom we got to know through Naver web comics and TV dramas, have transcended the boundaries of graphics and come to the real world as vivid technological art! "Beautiful Cells" Jeju Special Exhibition is South Korea's first experiential art exhibition, introducing various tourist destinations in Jeju Island. Let’s have a wonderful trip to Jeju with the cells!
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    󰺂7.3
    4.6/5
    1559 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 5339 reviews
    "There are a lot of photogenic places. Since it is one of the famous tourist attractions, they charge a bit expensively (like 20% premium I would say; I know this because I am Korean). Also some Hanbok rental places are very rude (even to me, so for foreign visitors, they will express a lot of fury), but once you pay expensively for some unsatisfactory services, you get to understand. The moment to leave is such a memorable experience. I would recommend it but be prepared."
    Seoul.Insadong / Bukchon
    1.8km from downtown Seoul
    Highlights: Trying on traditional Korean clothing | Over 1,500 Traditional Korean houses
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    󰺂7.3
    4.7/5
    745 Review
    From17.06
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 542 reviews
    "It was a trip to Seoul, South Korea with family and we visited the Myeondong Nanta. It was really interesting and we really enjoyed!"
    Seoul.Myeong-dong
    612m from downtown Seoul
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Nightlife
    Highlights: Wordless comedy shows (90 mins) | Audience stage interaction
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FAQ

What Best Things to Do are there in South Korea?
These are all Best Things to Do in South Korea:N Seoul Tower, Namsan Mountain Park, Everland, Snoopy Garden, Gyeongbokgung Palace
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in South Korea?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in South Korea include:N Seoul Tower:4.6, Namsan Mountain Park:4.6, Everland:4.7, Snoopy Garden:4.7, Gyeongbokgung Palace:4.5
At what locations in South Korea can Best Things to Do in South Korea be found?
The Best Things to Do in South Korea are mainly located in:N Seoul Tower:Seoul, Namsan Mountain Park:Seoul, Everland:Yongin-si, Snoopy Garden:Jeju, Gyeongbokgung Palace:Seoul
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