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South Korea is a country of juxtaposition. Serene mountain valleys bump against the pulsing lights and rush of 24-hour cities. Confucian tradition collides with the ultra-modern fashion and design. It's easy to focus on only one side of this dichotomy, but experiencing the depth and vibrancy of the country means seeing both the serene countryside and rapidly changing cities.

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Busan

White-sand city beaches and hot-spring resorts may not be everyone's first image of Korea, but these are what Koreans flock to Busan for all year...

Jeju-do

Time moves at a much slower clip here on Jeju-do. Blessed with tangerine groves, swaying palm trees, white sand beaches, and a verdant landscape, Korea's...

Seoul

Filled with skyscrapers, street markets, palaces, and temples, Seoul is a buzzing hub of energy and enterprise mixed with tradition and serenity. In just 50...

Elsewhere in Busan

Busan is a city that covers a lot of real estate, which means there are some terrific attractions that aren't found in the main neighborhoods...

Eastern Jeju

Blessed with pristine coastlines, scenic volcanic cones, dramatic seaside cliffs and thick forests, eastern Jeju is a land of great scenic beauty and natural splendor...

Northwestern Jeju

The northwestern section of Jeju, particularly the neighborhood of Hallim, has become increasingly hip in recent years, with plenty of cool bars, restaurants, and coffee...

Southwestern Jeju and the Southern Islands

Southwestern Jeju is arguably the least touristed, least developed part of the island, which gives it a relaxing, old-school charm all its own. It's also...

Side Trips from Busan

While the city of Busan is the obvious star of the show, Korea’s southeastern region is full of other gems worthy of exploration. This corner...

Yeongnam Alps

While not quiet as lofty or majestic as the European Alps, the Yeongnam Alps still possess myriad charms. This outlying cluster of Taebaek range contains...

Side Trips from Seoul

Romantic forests, sacred mountains, historic fortresses, colorful ports, a military zone, and futuristic cityscapes — all of these are just an hour or two outside...

Busan

White-sand city beaches and hot-spring resorts may not be everyone's first image of Korea, but these are what Koreans flock to Busan for all year...

Jeju-do

Time moves at a much slower clip here on Jeju-do. Blessed with tangerine groves, swaying palm trees, white sand beaches, and a verdant landscape, Korea's...

Seoul

Filled with skyscrapers, street markets, palaces, and temples, Seoul is a buzzing hub of energy and enterprise mixed with tradition and serenity. In just 50...

Elsewhere in Busan

Busan is a city that covers a lot of real estate, which means there are some terrific attractions that aren't found in the main neighborhoods...

Eastern Jeju

Blessed with pristine coastlines, scenic volcanic cones, dramatic seaside cliffs and thick forests, eastern Jeju is a land of great scenic beauty and natural splendor...

Northwestern Jeju

The northwestern section of Jeju, particularly the neighborhood of Hallim, has become increasingly hip in recent years, with plenty of cool bars, restaurants, and coffee...

Southwestern Jeju and the Southern Islands

Southwestern Jeju is arguably the least touristed, least developed part of the island, which gives it a relaxing, old-school charm all its own. It's also...

Side Trips from Busan

While the city of Busan is the obvious star of the show, Korea’s southeastern region is full of other gems worthy of exploration. This corner...

Yeongnam Alps

While not quiet as lofty or majestic as the European Alps, the Yeongnam Alps still possess myriad charms. This outlying cluster of Taebaek range contains...

Side Trips from Seoul

Romantic forests, sacred mountains, historic fortresses, colorful ports, a military zone, and futuristic cityscapes — all of these are just an hour or two outside...

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