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1. Seongsan Sunrise Peak (성산일출봉)

Cue the cinematic music.

Hydrovolcanic eruptions formed this majestic volcanic crater 5,000 years ago on Jeju

Island. A UNESCO world heritage site, the peak is famous for many things, including

numerous rare plant species, but is best known for the magnificent sight of the sun

rising over it (hence the name). The climb up the peak’s northwest side ridge (its other

sides are steep cliffs) to the 180-meter highest point takes 30 minutes.

1 Seongsan-ri, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province

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2. Ggotji Beach (꽃지 해수욕장)

Time to visit the grandparents.

Located four kilometers southwest from Anmyeon-eup, this cream-colored beach is the

ideal place to go for a drive and watch the sun sink

into the ocean between two large rock formations known as the Granny Rock and the

Grandpa Rock.

Legend has it that the wife of a base commanding officer in the Shilla Dynasty became

the Granny Rock when she died after waiting faithfully for her husband.

Seungeon 4 ri, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

(충남 태안군 안면읍 승언 4 리)

3. Darangee Village (경상남도 남해 가천 다랭이마을)

What Korean kids did before video games. Darangee Village, a small well-preserved village in the southernmost area of west

Namhae-gun, features an extraordinary sight

of countless tiny fields (over 100 levels) on a steep mountain slope against the open

sea.

Honghyeon-ri, Nam-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

(경남 남해군 남면 홍현리)

4. Gwang-An Bridge (부산 광안대교)

Korea loves its stunning, futuristic bridges. Also known as the Diamond Bridge, this two-story bridge connects Suyeong-gu and

Haeundae-gu and offers an astonishing view of mountains

sandy beaches, hills and city lights.

Kwang-An Bridge is not for pedestrians, but anyone can enjoy the spectacular night

view of the bridge from afar;

its state-of-the-art lighting system allows an exterior lighting of over 100,000 colors.

Suyeong-gu, Busan (부산광역시 수영구)

5. Kyeong-Wha Station, Jinhae (진해 경화역)

All this scene needs is a soldier and a beautiful girl waiting for him at the station. This small whistle-stop bustles with tourists and amateur photographers every spring.

Cherry blossoms rain down on the train track and countless shutters click madly away

as the train approaches the station

under the cherry blossom tunnel. The cherry blossom road at Yeojwa stream, (number

17 on this list) is also nearby for those

who want more photo-ops. Kyeongwha-dong, Jinhae-gu, Gyeongsangnam-do

(경남 창원시 진해구 경화동)

6. Upo Marsh (우포늪)

Swimming is probably not recommended.

At 2,314 kilometers squared, Upo Marsh is the largest inland wetland in Korea and

thrice the size of Yeouido.

Formed over 140 million years ago, the marsh is home to 1,500 plants and animals,

some of which are endangered species.

Visitors can bike or walk around this beautiful natural swamp, where migratory birds

are known for flying low.

Daedae-ri, Yueo-myeon, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

(경남 창녕군 유어면 대대리)

7. Jeungdo Salt Farm (전남 신안 증도 염전)

Salt farming in a slow city.

This treasure island (artifacts from the Song Dynasty have actually been found at the

bottom of the sea)

is famous for its clear seawater, soft beach, and salt farms.

The magical sight of huge salt farms is not the only spectacle that can be found here;

the mud flat leisure town allows tourists to experience and observe the marine life of

the mud flat.

Jeungdo-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do (전남 신안군 증도면)

8. Gongryong Ridge, Seorak Mountain (설악산 신선대 공룡능선)

From this distance, it looks like a Stegosaurus, but we can't be sure.

Physical fitness and mountain climbing experience are prerequisites to viewing these

curious peaks in the Seorak mountain range.

Thought to be shaped like the spine of a dinosaur (hence the name, "Dinosaur Ridge"),

this rocky ridge offers spectacular views

of both inner and outer Seorak.

The climb is no picnic: the peak elevation of Gongryong Ridge, the most popular ridge

route in the range, is approximately 1,200 meters.

Goseong-gun/Yangyang-gun/Inje-gun, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

(강원도 속초시 고성군, 양양군, 인제군)

9. Uleung Island Seaside Road (울릉도 해안도로)

Uleung Island was known as Dagelet to Europeans.

Uleung Island, nicknamed "Mysterious Island", is a popular weekend getaway spot for

Seoulites.

Curious rock formations, shore cliffs and numerous waterfalls adorn the island’s

Seaside Road.

Anyone planning to walk or bike their way around Uleung Island should make sure

they set aside enough time,

as they will inevitably stop countless times to admire the glorious view.

Uleung-eup, Uleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경북 울릉군 울릉읍)

10. Seopjikoji, Jeju Island (제주도 섭지코지)

A music video just waiting to be shot.

First-time visitors to Jeju island need to plan their trip wisely, as the Jeju bucket list is

long and varied. One of the musts on the list is Seopjikoji, a promontory on the coast

famous for its serenity and romance. Yellow rape blossoms fill the field in the spring,

creating a colorful contrast with the red soil and cerulean sky.

The best photographs of Sungsan Sunrise Peak (the first item on this list) can be taken

here at Seopjikoji. The scenery of Seopjikoji has also been captured by several Korean

films and dramas, including "All In," one of the first Hallyu dramas starring Lee Byung-

hun and Song Hye-kyo.

261 Seopjikoji-ro, Sungsan-eup, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province

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11. Bomun Pavilion, Gyeongju (경주 보문정)

A pavilion for all seasons.

Gyeongju, an ancient capital of the Shilla Dynasty, boasts the nickname "a museum

with no walls."

Bomun Pavilion, a small wooden gazebo standing over a quiet duck pond, is a great

spot to experience Korea’s spring; the cherry blossoms fluttering over the pond

provide an exquisite sight.

In fact, it's the perfect place to view all of Korea's markedly different seasons:

summer's lush green leaves, fall's scarlet and mustard foliage, and winter's blankets of

snow.

Bodeok-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경북 경주시 보덕동)

12. Udo (우도)

The Korean way of making a wish.

Just 15 minutes away from Jeju Island, Udo is another addition to Jeju's bucket list.

Visitors can hike on Olle road, or opt for a scooter ride along the shore, a submarine

excursion or sea fishing. Just don't forget the sunblock. Udo-myeon, Jeju-si, Jeju

Special Self-Governing Province (제주특별자치도 제주시 우도면)

13. Haeinsa Temple, Hapcheon (합천 해인사)

Haeinsa is one of the three Jewel Temples in Korea.

The world's oldest intact Buddhist canon, the Tripitaka Koreana, is carefully housed in

the 1,200-year-old Haeinsa Temple.

The temple's other landmarks include the oldest wooden Buddha statue in Korea

(the Haeinsa Vairocana) and a UNESCO world heritage Janggyeong Panjeon ( a

"storage hall of Buddhist Sutras").

10 Chiin-ri, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

(경남 합천군 가야면 치인리 10 번지)

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14. Chunwang Peak, Jiri Mountain (지리산 천왕봉)

Where to look down on clouds.

At 1,915 meters, Chunwang Peak on Jiri Mountain is the second highest peak in South

Korea, and the beloved conquest of many a Korean mountain climber. The national

park on Jiri Mountain stretches over five cities and three provinces, and is home to

quietly dazzling flora and fauna as well as seven national treasures and 26 treasures.

Many tread the trail to Chunwang Peak to watch the sun rise, some simply to enjoy

the view from the top, and others for the pleasure of breathing in the crisp, clean

mountain air and drinking the brain freeze-inducing spring water of Chunwang Spring,

which is located just 300 meters below Chunwang Peak.

Samjang-myeon/Sicheon-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

(경남 산청군 시천면, 삼장면)

15. Juknokwon,

Damyang

(담양 죽녹원)

Unfortunately

Korea's all out of

pandas.

This dense bamboo

thicket is located in

Damyang, another "slow

city" that welcomes all

who are tired of hectic

city life.

Eight trails around the

thicket offer eight

different themes to

saunter through.

If you look carefully

between the bamboo

plants, you can spot the

green tea shoots that

grow from the dew that

drips off the bamboo leaves,

known as Jukro tea. The Juknokwon observatory in the middle of the thicket

occasionally hosts Jukro tea tasting events.

Hyanggyo-ri, Damyang-eup, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do (전남 담양군 담양읍 향교리)

16. Naganeupseong Folk Village, Suncheon (순천 낙안읍성 민속마을)

We wonder how many people it took to color a single roof.

Straw-roofed houses, government offices, guesthouses and a castle, all from the

Chosun Dynasty,

remain perfectly preserved in their original forms in this 22.6 kilometer-squared

historical site.

No, it’s not an exterior set of a historical drama, people actually live in those houses

and better yet, they offer overnight homestays.

Choongmin-gil, Nagan-myeon, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do

(전라남도 순천시 낙안면 충민길 30)

17. Yeojwa Stream (경상남도 진해 여좌천 벚꽃길)

This spot is the spring equivalent of mistletoe.

The fifth item on this list already touched on the festival of cherry blossoms in Jinhae,

but the cherry blossom road at Yeojwa Stream is so strikingly beautiful that it deserves

another mention (and another photo). Lovers visit this site to cross the "Romance

Bridge", which has been used as a shooting location for "Romance," a drama starring

Kim Ha-nul and Kim Jae-won.

Bloggers say that these romantic blossoms can be most appreciated at night, when

there are fewer tourists and the pale pink flowers glow against the dark sky.

Yeojwa-dong, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

(경상남도 창원시 진해구 여좌동)

18. Boseong Green Tea Field (보성 녹차밭)

The most caffeinated field in the country.

Approximately 40 percent of Korea's tea is produced in the rolling fields of Boseong,

which has also provided the backdrop of many Korean dramas and films.

Yes, green tea-related specialties (fresh green tea ice cream and green tea pork belly)

are tasty treats, but the spectacular view of the seemingly endless tea fields is the real

reason so many visitors stop by Boseong.

A green tea festival is held every May while in the winter, the fields are decorated with

tiny light bulbs.

Bongsan-ri, Boseong-eup, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do (전라남도 보성군 보성읍 봉산리)

19. Bulguksa Temple (경주 불국사)

Where to bookmark your history books.

This UNESCO-listed site is perhaps the most famous historic site in Korea.

Two granite pagodas on either sides of the temple, Dabotap and Seokgatap, as well as

Seokguram,

a man-made grotto just above the temple, add to the splendid grandeur of this 1,500-

year-old home of many important relics.

15-1 Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 경주시 진현동 15-1)

20. Daegwallyeong Ranch (대관령 양떼목장)

The lamb are there, you're just not looking closely.

This only sheep ranch in Korea doubles as a natural sledge park in winter.

The dreaminess of the view is as heady as the mountain air.

Meat-lovers should stop by the restaurants in the ranch village for a taste of the

highest grade lamb.

14-104 Hoenggye 3 ri, Doam-myeon(Daegwallyeong-myeon), Pyeongchang-gun,

Gangwon-do

(강원 평창군 도암면 횡계 3 리 (대관령면 횡계 3 리) 14-104 번지)

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21. Cheongdo Bull Fighting Festival (청도 소싸움 축제)

Just don't wear red.

As the biggest bull fighting festival in Korea, Cheongdo Bull Fighting Festival attracts

around half a million people every year.

In addition to the big matches of 130 fighting bulls, there are art contests, cow-play

exorcisms,

rodeo experience, and even magic shows to entertain the crowd.

If the sights are a bit too violent for your taste, check out other Cheongdo attractions

such as the Nakdae Waterfall and Unmun Temple.

Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 청도군)

22. Hyeopjae Beach, Jeju Island (제주도 협재 해수욕장)

We think this beach is one of the main reasons Jeju Island made it unto the seven new

wonders list.

This white sandy beach is perfect for families with its shallow water (average depth of

1.2 meters),

nearby amenities, and camping in the pine forest surrounding the beach.

Hyeopjae is also particularly known for its delicious abalones and conches, served fresh

in the seafood restaurants dotting the beach.

2497-1 Hyeopjae-ri, Hallim-eup, Jeji-si, Jeju Speicial Self-Governing Province

(제주특별자치도 제주시 한림읍 협재리 2497-1 번지)

23. Anapji (Anap Pond) (경주 안압지)

There are lotus flowers under there somewhere.

This man-made pond was created during the Shilla Dynasty approximately 1,500 years

ago.

Three buildings stand on three artificial islands while patches of lotus flowers frame

the pond.

Gorgeous exterior lighting that go on after sunset create a magical night view.

26 Inwang-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 경주시 인왕동 26)

24. Seryang-Je (세량제)

All this scene is missing is a fairy.

Seryang-Je, a reservoir built in 1969 in Hwasun, is another famous spot for both

professional

and amateur photographers for its ethereal mist and reflections of colorful blossoms

and leaves.

Seryang-ri, Hwasun-eup, Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do (전라남도 화순군 화순읍 세량리)

25. Kwanghan Pavilion (광한루)

This picture probably would work upside-down as well.

Kwanghan Pavilion is the setting of Chunhyangjeon, one of Korea's most famous folk

tales.

Chunhyang, the young, beautiful daughter of a gisaeng (Korean geisha), and

Mongryong,

the handsome son of the local governor, first met and fell in love in this beautifully

designed pavilion, which was designated a treasure in 1963.

77-1 Cheongeo-dong, Namwon-si, Jeollabuk-do (전북 남원시 천거동 77-1)

26. Seomjin River Train Village (섬진강 기차마을)

Where it's safe to walk along the tracks.

Kudos to the Gokseong district office, which has managed to create a lovely tourist

attraction out of abandoned railroads.

A brief steam train ride (they don’t make ’em like this anymore, literally) is available

for tourists,

who can also enjoy a bike hike on a trail bike or a romantic walk beside the train

track.

770-5 Oji-ri, Ogok-myeon, Gokseong-gun, Jeollanam-do

(전라남도 곡성군 오곡면 오지리 770-5)

27. Cheongsando (청산도)

We prefer the word "leisurely."

For a small country road, Cheongsando marks a lot of "firsts" -- it is the world’s first

"Slow Road" in Asia’s first "Slow City".

It doesn’t take long to realize why it is called "Slow Road" -- one’s pace naturally

slackens to fall in with the pace of the rest of the island.

Rape blossoms (in spring) and Mexican Asters (in fall) in full bloom are bordered by

simple stone walls.

Cheongsan-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do (전라남도 완도군 청산면)

28. Halla Mountain (한라산)

What Narnian skies must have looked like under the grip of the White Witch.

This fairy-tale sight of snowflakes and icicles covering tree branches on Halla Mountain

were the inspiration

for the Taebaek Snow Festival that was held late January/early February every year.

Unfortunately, the festival was halted a few years ago because whenever they set a

date it would rain and people would get mad.

But the snow-covered trees are still there, and you are welcome to go sledding, snow

rafting and ice sliding on your own.

Halla Mountain, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province (제주특별자치도 한라산)

29. Terraced Fields, Hamyang (함양 다락논)

Who knew there were so many shades of green?

This small village at the foot of Jiri Mountain displays a curious sight of terraced rice

paddies.

In spring the water in the paddies reflects the sky, while in autumn the paddies glow

with golden grains.

Macheon-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do (경남 함양군 마천면)

30. Nuri Peace Park (임진각 평화누리공원)

Primary colors in full bloom.

This artistic park located in Paju embodies South Koreans’ yearning and longing for

peace in the Korean peninsula.

Yes, it’s a rather heavy subject, but even those who couldn’t care less about the death

of Kim Jong Il can still enjoy the beauty of this park,

which is well-known for its colorful display of pinwheels and the giant bamboo colossi.

618-13 Majeong-ri, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do

(경기도 파주시 문산읍 마정리 618-13)

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31. Silk Fall, Jiri Mountain (지리산 뱀사골 실비단폭포)

This waterfall is camera-shy.

This mossy waterfall is in a now-restricted area of Jiri Mountain, which means a

₩500,000 fine for anyone caught venturing near here. Think of it as a really long

sabbatical for nature.

Baemsa-Valley, Jiri Mountain, Namwon-si, Jeollabuk-do (전북 남원시 지리산 뱀사골)

32. Young-san River (영산강)

One of the four major rivers (4 대강) in Korea.

Among the many beautiful river views in Korea, those from the Young-san River rank

among the top

and give those from Han River some serious competition.

For dedicated cyclists, there is a 132 kilometer-long cycle path following the river from

Damyang to Mokpo.

Yongso-ri, Yong-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do (전남 담양군 용면 용소리)

33. Poppy Garden, Simhak Mountain, Paju (파주 심학산 꽃밭)

Running around with flowers in your hair seems like the logical thing to do here.

The poppy-dotted scenery at Simhak Mountain looks like it's straight out of a Claude

Monet painting.

One of the few places where you can see poppies in Korea, the local town hosts a

Poppy Festival here every year around June.

Simhak Mountain, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 파주시 심학산)

34. Royal Azalea Festival, Hwangmae Mountain (황매산 철쭉축제)

The color of royalty.

At 1,108 meters, Hwangmae Mountain is the highest peak in the Sobaek mountain

range,

and is covered by royal azalea blossoms every spring.

The festival runs from the beginning of May for two weeks,

and organizers recommend coming at dawn to capture the most intense images on

camera.

1 Mountain, Beoppyeong-ri, Chahwang-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

(경남 산청군 차황면 법평리산 1 번지)

35. Sin-Reuk Temple, Yeo Ju (여주 신륵사)

Had enough of breathtaking views? Go shopping at the Yeoju outlets nearby.

This old riverside temple is relatively unknown to the public and features quite a few

treasures including stone pagodas,

a stone bell and a grove of zelkova trees.

The temple and its surrounding area also hosts a sweet potato festival early every

January.

282 Cheonsong-ri, Yeoju-eup, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do

(경기도 여주군 여주읍 천송리 282)

36. Daedun Mountain Suspension Bridge (대둔산 구름다리)

"Whatever you do, don't look down."

Daedun Mountain is famous for its bright autumn colors and its 81-meter-high

Geumgang Suspension Bridge.

The red bridge that connects Imgeum Rock and Ipseokdae makes mountain climbing

seem easy.

Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do / Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

(전북 완주군, 충남 금산군)

37. Haeundae Beach (해운대 해수욕장)

Unfortunately, you'll almost never find the beach as empty as it is in this photo.

Hundreds of thousands frequent to this renowned beach every summer, but summer is

not the only season you can see some flesh at Haeundae --

the Polar Bear Festival is held every January, when contestants leap in the cold ocean

screaming and laughing.

Around 2,000 people attended this year's festival, marking the largest number of

participants to date.

Woo 1-dong,Joong-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan (부산 해운대구 우 1 동 , 중동)

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38. Yongam Temple (옥천 용암사)

This sight brought tears to one prince's eyes.

Originally built in 552, this temple takes its name from a nearby rock that was

supposed to have been shaped like a dragon but was destroyed along with most of

the temple during the Japanese occupation.

According to legend, the last prince of the Shilla Dynasty wept here after glimpsing a

view of his hometown. He was on his way to Geumgang Mountain after the fall of the

dynasty. On brisk fall mornings, the mountains surrounding this temple are slathered

with a sea of clouds, and the sight of the sun rising through this dense whiteness of

clouds renders the viewer speechless.

Samcheong-ri, Okcheon-eup, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do

(충북 옥천군 옥천읍 삼청리)

39. Snow in Taebaek Mountain (태백산 설경)

Mountain country.

Gangwon province is famous for catastrophically heavy snows in the winter.

While driving there may be rough, the snowfall makes for the best skiing in the

country. The High1 Resort features the highest peak (1,345 meters) and puffiest snow

among ski and snowboard resorts in Korea.

The 18th Taebaek Snow Festival will take place January 27-February 5 this year and

will feature sledding, snow rafting, ice slides and snowball fights. For more

information, click here.

Mungok-dong, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do (강원도 태백시 문곡동)

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40. Yang Dong Traditional Village (양동 한옥마을)

The hottest brunch spot in Yangdong Village.

The nature and culture of this village remains the same as it was during the Chosun

Dynasty.

One of the most recent additions to the UNESCO world heritage list, the village has

featured famous guests such as

Prince Charles and Ban Ki-Moon.

Yangdong-ri, Gangdong-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

(경북 경주시 강동면 양동리)

41. Nami Island

(남이섬)

Fans of "Winter Sonata"

will recognize this famous

road.

Despite the fact that Nami

Island is a place of

historical interest (the

island is named after

Minister Nami, a Minister

of War during the Chosun

Dynasty), most visitors

come to stroll down the

famous Metasequoia road

or see where Bae Yong-

joon and Choi Ji-woo

stood or sat during the

filming for the original

Hallyu drama "Winter

Sonata."

Fun fact: Nami Island was

not an island until the 1940s, when the Cheongpyeong dam was built.

Bangha-ri, Namsan-myeoon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do (강원도 춘천시 남산면 방하리)

42. Suncheon Bay (순천만)

The perfect respite from city life.

One of the biggest coastal marshes in the world, Suncheon Bay is home to countless

plants and marine life

and features the biggest field of reeds (5.4 kilometers squared) in Korea.

The Suncheon Bay Reed Festival is held every year in October, but the bay is just as

beautiful and charming any other month of the year.

162-2 Daedae-dong, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do (전라남도 순천시 대대동 162-2)

43. Inje Smelts Festival (인제 빙어축제)

How to catch some rest at an ice fishing festival.

The Inje Smelts Festival takes place on Soyang lake every winter and offers families

and couples

(and the occasional single visitor) some major fun on ice.

Even if fishing is not your idea of fun, you'll enjoy the eating part.

January 28 - February 5; www.injefestival.co.kr

Soyang Lake, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do (강원도 인제군 소양호)

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44. Ulsan Rock, Seorak Mountain (울산바위)

Who needs carved faces when you've got legends?

This six-peaked rocky mountain has five urn-shaped holes at the top and is named

"Crying Mountain,"

due to legends and ancient records that claim the rocks on the mountain cry just

before a big wind is about to blow.

Another legend behind the mountain's name says that a rock was wandering around

looking

for Geumgangsan but settled in Seoraksan when it couldn't find it, and became the

Ulsan rock.

Seorak National Park, Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do

(강원 속초시 설악동 설악산국립공원)

45. Bangwhasuryujeong, Suwon Hwa Seong (화성 방화수류정)

A literal setting for poetry.

Bangwhasuryujeong is one of four polygonal pavilions in Hwa Seong.

During the Joseon dynasty, this pavilion was used to keep a lookout and for

performances of King Jungjo’s archery skills;

now people hold recitals of Korean traditional music and poetry surrounded by the

duck pond, the willow trees and the flowers.

Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 수원시 팔달구)

46. Namdae Stream, Muju (무주 남대천 섶다리)

Headbanging, Korean style.

Traditionally, a seop bridge -- a temporary bridge fashioned out of logs, mud, and

pine branches --

was built to let the villagers cross Namdae River from early winter until the summer,

when heavy rains would wash the bridge away.

Behold the traditions of yore at the seop bridge festival, which is part of the Muju

firefly festival and will take place this year from June 8-16.

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Namdae Stream, Muju-eup, Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do (전라북도 무주군 무주읍 남대천)

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47. Donglim Reservoir, Gochang (고창 동림저수지)

Approximately four fifths of the migratory birds that can be seen every year at the

reservoir are teals.

Every year, more than 200,000 spectacled teals (the color takes its name from the bird)

fly about in an orderly manner above this beautiful reservoir, which was voted

"Kingdom of migratory birds" in 2004 in a national survey.

Built in 1935, the 3.82-square-kilometer reservoir is also famous as a fishing hole.

Heungduk-myeon/Sungnae-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do

(전북 고창군 흥덕면/성내면)

48. The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원)

A new kind of horticulture lecture hall.

The Garden of Morning Calm is a beautifully designed and balanced arboretum in

Gapyeong, run by a professor of horticulture.

The garden features more than 20 themes and 5,000 different kinds of plants, and will

be hosting a luminarie-- a decorative structure studded with 6 million LED lightbulbs--

until March 1. When there is a luminarie, the garden is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on

weekdays and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends. The luminarie lights turn on at

sundown. When there is no luminarie, the garden is open from 8:30 a.m. until

sundown. Tickets cost ₩8,000 for weekends and holidays, ₩7,000 for weekdays from

April to November and ₩6,000 from December to March.

255 Mountain Haenghyeon-ri, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

(경기도 가평군 상면 행현리 산 255 번지)

49. Chok-suk Pavilion (촉석루)

Where a dip in the river turned dramatic.

This beautiful, historical pavilion overlooking Nam River is most famous as the place

where Nongae,

the concubine of a government official in the Chosun Dynasty, jumped into the river

with a Japanese general after the castle of Jinju fell into Japan’s hands.

Check out the view from the pavilion on the cliff, but don’t jump; they won’t be telling

your story in the same way.

573-1 Bonsung-dong, Jinju-si, Kyeongsangnam-do (경상남도 진주시 본성동 573-1)

50. Samkwang Temple (삼광사 연등축제)

The festival of lights is not just for Buddhists.

Every year, around Buddha’s birthday, the biggest Lotus Lantern Festival in Busan is

held at Samkwang Temple.

The entire temple is strung with countless lotus lanterns and lanterns of other creative

forms.

This year, Buddha's birthday falls on May 28.

131 Mountain, Choeup-dong, Busan Jin-gu, Busan (부산광역시 부산진구 초읍동 산 131)

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1. Seongsan Sunrise Peak (성산일출봉)2. Ggotji Beach (꽃지 해수욕장)3. Darangee Village (경상남도 남해 가천 다랭이마을)4. Gwang-An Bridge (부산 광안대교)5. Kyeong-Wha Station, Jinhae (진해 경화역)6. Upo Marsh (우포늪)7. Jeungdo Salt Farm (전남 신안 증도 염전) 8. Gongryong Ridge, Seorak Mountain (설악산 신선대 공룡능선)9. Uleung Island Seaside Road (울릉도 해안도로)10. Seopjikoji, Jeju Island (제주도 섭지코지)11. Bomun Pavilion, Gyeongju (경주 보문정)12. Udo (우도)13. Haeinsa Temple, Hapcheon (합천 해인사) 14. Chunwang Peak, Jiri Mountain (지리산 천왕봉)15. Juknokwon, Damyang (담양 죽녹원)16. Naganeupseong Folk Village, Suncheon (순천 낙안읍성 민속마을)17. Yeojwa Stream (경상남도 진해 여좌천 벚꽃길)18. Boseong Green Tea Field (보성 녹차밭)19. Bulguksa Temple (경주 불국사)20. Daegwallyeong Ranch (대관령 양떼목장)21. Cheongdo Bull Fighting Festival (청도 소싸움 축제)22. Hyeopjae Beach, Jeju Island (제주도 협재 해수욕장)23. Anapji (Anap Pond) (경주 안압지)24. Seryang-Je (세량제)25. Kwanghan Pavilion (광한루) 26. Seomjin River Train Village (섬진강 기차마을)27. Cheongsando (청산도)28. Halla Mountain (한라산)29. Terraced Fields, Hamyang (함양 다락논)30. Nuri Peace Park (임진각 평화누리공원)31. Silk Fall, Jiri Mountain (지리산 뱀사골 실비단폭포)32. Young-san River (영산강)33. Poppy Garden, Simhak Mountain, Paju (파주 심학산 꽃밭)34. Royal Azalea Festival, Hwangmae Mountain (황매산 철쭉축제)35. Sin-Reuk Temple, Yeo Ju (여주 신륵사)36. Daedun Mountain Suspension Bridge (대둔산 구름다리)37. Haeundae Beach (해운대 해수욕장)38. Yongam Temple (옥천 용암사) 39. Snow in Taebaek Mountain (태백산 설경)40. Yang Dong Traditional Village (양동 한옥마을)41. Nami Island (남이섬)42. Suncheon Bay (순천만)43. Inje Smelts Festival (인제 빙어축제)44. Ulsan Rock, Seorak Mountain (울산바위)46. Namdae Stream, Muju (무주 남대천 섶다리)47. Donglim Reservoir, Gochang (고창 동림저수지)48. The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원) 50. Samkwang Temple (삼광사 연등축제)