Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul's largest and most beautiful royal palace, offering a fascinating glimpse into Korean history and rich culture.
Plan South KoreaBy MupDay - the planner that does the research for you.Directions from stop to stop included - all free.
Plan a free trip to South KoreaUpdated: 2026-10-11
South Korea is an exciting country that blends ancient history with advanced technology and vibrant pop culture. Visit to experience breathtaking landscapes, excellent cuisine, and dynamic cities like Seoul, which offer a unique mix of tradition and modernity.
Things to do in South Korea include Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Changdeokgung Palace & Huwon Secret Garden. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
Seoul's largest and most beautiful royal palace, offering a fascinating glimpse into Korean history and rich culture.
Plan South KoreaA traditional village with ancient Hanok houses, allowing visitors to experience Seoul's historic atmosphere.
Plan South KoreaA beautiful palace and UNESCO World Heritage site, featuring a breathtaking secret garden.
Plan South KoreaAn iconic observation point offering spectacular panoramic views of Seoul, especially at sunset and night.
Plan South KoreaA cultural street with art shops, galleries, traditional tea houses, and authentic Korean restaurants.
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Build an itinerary for South KoreaOne of the world's tallest towers with stunning observation decks, a huge mall, and other attractions.
Plan South KoreaA picturesque colorful village on a hillside, known for its tiered houses, narrow alleyways, and street art.
Plan South KoreaHaedong Yonggung Temple is a Buddhist temple in Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea.
Plan South KoreaJagalchi Fish Market (Korean: 자갈치시장) is a fish market in Busan, South Korea. The market is located on the edge of Nampo Port (남포항), Busan. It is considered to be the largest fish market in South Korea.
Plan South KoreaBulguksa (Korean: 불국사) is a Buddhist temple on Tohamsan, in Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
Plan South KoreaHere is what 3 days in South Korea look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Changdeokgung Palace & Huwon Secret Garden, N Seoul Tower, Myeongdong Night Market, Insadong and 9 more. Gyeongbokgung Palace: Seoul's largest and most beautiful royal palace, offering a fascinating glimpse into Korean history and rich culture.
Day 1: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, Changdeokgung Palace & Huwon Secret Garden. Day 2: Gamcheon Culture Village, Jagalchi Fish Market, Busan Sky Capsule / Haeundae Blueline Park, Haedong Yonggungsa. Day 3: Hallasan, Seongsan Ilchulbong.
The itinerary for South Korea runs through Jongno-gu, Saha-gu, Busan and Haeundae.
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