{"id":67831,"date":"2018-01-31T11:39:17","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T17:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=67831"},"modified":"2018-02-22T11:07:33","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T17:07:33","slug":"7-destinations-you-need-to-put-on-your-south-korea-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2018\/01\/7-destinations-you-need-to-put-on-your-south-korea-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"7 destinations you need to put on your South Korea itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South Korea is known for a lot of things\u2014much more than kimchi, soju and karaoke. This amazing country has many beautiful places worth exploring\u2014in both its busiest cities and its calm and scenic countryside. Not sure where to go? Whether you\u2019re heading to South Korea this February to watch athletes, or have always wanted to explore this truly fascinating country, make sure to add these unique destinations to your own Korean itinerary.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/07\/11-things-know-traveling-south-korea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: 11 things to know before traveling to South Korea<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 3898px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Bibimbap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/joamm_tall\/5668172909\/in\/photolist-xHjphL-ZugEN9-7EAky6-p614pR-9CSSk8-fGdHu3-9CSSLx-dxFNb1-DJLM5X-C1565L-BdgGKZ-BHwCm1-CaEbhR-C8mos1-MgxR1d-LLauDT-LL5L3Q-LL5KVq-LLauue-LLaunR-MgxR49-MgxQWA-9RiSQ9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm6.staticflickr.com\/5184\/5668172909_351348bf03_o.jpg\" alt=\"Bibimbap\" width=\"3888\" height=\"2592\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flickr CC: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/joamm_tall\/5668172909\/in\/photolist-xHjphL-ZugEN9-7EAky6-p614pR-9CSSk8-fGdHu3-9CSSLx-dxFNb1-DJLM5X-C1565L-BdgGKZ-BHwCm1-CaEbhR-C8mos1-MgxR1d-LLauDT-LL5L3Q-LL5KVq-LLauue-LLaunR-MgxR49-MgxQWA-9RiSQ9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joamm Tall<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Jeonju<\/h2>\n<p>The western city of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Jeonju-Hotels.d6084628.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeonju<\/a> is known for a lot of things\u2014traditional village homes, famous Korean dish bibimbap and vibrant culture\u2014just to name a few! No matter what time of year you visit, you&#8217;ll find activities to keep busy. Every fall the city celebrates its cuisine with the Jeonju Bibimbap Festival. Here, both tourists and locals gather to celebrate this flavorful dish and sample different varieties. While in Jeonju, duck inside a makgeolli bar to try another local favorite\u2014a sweet fermented rice wine with a milky consistency. After the makgeolli is poured out of a copper kettle, it&#8217;s sipped from small, individual bowls. Visiting the Jeonju Hanok Village will give you a chance to see the famous traditional houses up close.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 5194px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Busy Street\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mathoov\/6514224499\/in\/photolist-RLCYMe-TBnKxo-9m7dMf-5eXRyP-boK8cp-8H7Kno-7cNS1K-759m7i-r1w6Sr-6oLyLj-b4hTM2-aVD6Ki-bnq71C-5ZXFna-aVD6Zv-YPXSNE-7NAQ1F-arwqNe-u8H8-5oNjS9-JfHmum-zhLW54\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7175\/6514224499_594fc4937e_o.jpg\" alt=\"Busy Street\" width=\"5184\" height=\"3456\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flickr CC: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mathoov\/6514224499\/in\/photolist-RLCYMe-TBnKxo-9m7dMf-5eXRyP-boK8cp-8H7Kno-7cNS1K-759m7i-r1w6Sr-6oLyLj-b4hTM2-aVD6Ki-bnq71C-5ZXFna-aVD6Zv-YPXSNE-7NAQ1F-arwqNe-u8H8-5oNjS9-JfHmum-zhLW54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mathieu Thouvenin<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Seoul<\/h2>\n<p>No trip to Korea would be complete without spending some time in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Seoul-Hotels.d178308.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seoul<\/a>, the country&#8217;s capital\u2014which is bustling and full of life at all hours of the day. If you&#8217;re in search of impressive citywide views, head to\u00a0Namsan Seoul Tower. What else is there to do? Eat amazing street food, go shopping in one of many underground shopping malls, play with adorable furry friends at the many cat and dog cafes and get your culture fix at one of the city&#8217;s top museums, or at the famous Gyeongbokgung Palace. You can even dress up in hanbok, traditional Korean attire\u2014rental spots make it easy and fun to do so.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 4762px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Juknokwon Bamboo Garden (\uc8fd\ub179\uc6d0), Damyang (\ub2f4\uc591), South Korea\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jirka_matousek\/8414694390\/in\/photolist-dPzvtL-dPtET8-dPtPQr-dPzhFY-dPzxBq-dPztP3-dPzvPq-dPzyjA-dPzrAU-dPzupu-dPtTw6-dPzoPh-dPtTXp-dPzkhE-dPtHEx-dPtMED-dPtFAZ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8514\/8414694390_af6e101631_o.jpg\" alt=\"Juknokwon Bamboo Garden (\uc8fd\ub179\uc6d0), Damyang (\ub2f4\uc591), South Korea\" width=\"4752\" height=\"3168\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flickr CC: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jirka_matousek\/8414694390\/in\/photolist-dPzvtL-dPtET8-dPtPQr-dPzhFY-dPzxBq-dPztP3-dPzvPq-dPzyjA-dPzrAU-dPzupu-dPtTw6-dPzoPh-dPtTXp-dPzkhE-dPtHEx-dPtMED-dPtFAZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">J<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jirka_matousek\/8414694390\/in\/photolist-dPzvtL-dPtET8-dPtPQr-dPzhFY-dPzxBq-dPztP3-dPzvPq-dPzyjA-dPzrAU-dPzupu-dPtTw6-dPzoPh-dPtTXp-dPzkhE-dPtHEx-dPtMED-dPtFAZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">irka Matousek<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Damyang<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for an adventure off of the beaten path, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Damyang-Hotels.d6332322.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Damyang<\/a> is a worthy spot to visit.\u00a0Located in the Jeollanamdo province, its small town feel offers beauty and relaxation.\u00a0Damyang is most well-known for plentiful bamboo and its signature dish, daetongbap\u2014or bamboo rice! Be sure to visit\u00a0Juknokwon Bamboo Garden, where you can stroll through bamboo-lined pathways and taste bamboo flavored ice cream! If you&#8217;re already planning to visit the city of Gwangju (known for the famous 1980 Gwangju Uprising), it&#8217;s a quick bus ride to calm Damyang.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 5950px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Haedong Yonggungsa Temple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/leephelps\/4936104833\/in\/photolist-8wbPZK-68HHaR-68MYHq-68MZF5-68HHHB-68MXDy-68uxei-9ADc74-m8xha6-68N1BE-7GM91y-7GqAhB-XxsBLY-ateVnE-68HJeB-7GMbbA-9ADejv-9AGbv1-9AG7KA-m8y3pX-7GMcUd-7GMbyy-7GuxkW-idLVZa-7GuugN-68MVAb-7GqwpT-waCKcp-G4qMNF-7GHhpt-GVHhn5-7GurnN-7GM7Cs-7H3ye1-idLQTP-7GdzEu-7GMe5Q-rtfKEb-FazsbD-UtDgAd-7GqCMP-dZRxUR-7FZfkm-7GdDu1-7GM9jU-7FVjEB-7FZjyL-7GdF2m-7GM8xW-7GdCY9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm5.staticflickr.com\/4093\/4936104833_c2b7569718_o.jpg\" alt=\"Haedong Yonggungsa Temple\" width=\"5940\" height=\"3960\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flickr CC: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/leephelps\/4936104833\/in\/photolist-8wbPZK-68HHaR-68MYHq-68MZF5-68HHHB-68MXDy-68uxei-9ADc74-m8xha6-68N1BE-7GM91y-7GqAhB-XxsBLY-ateVnE-68HJeB-7GMbbA-9ADejv-9AGbv1-9AG7KA-m8y3pX-7GMcUd-7GMbyy-7GuxkW-idLVZa-7GuugN-68MVAb-7GqwpT-waCKcp-G4qMNF-7GHhpt-GVHhn5-7GurnN-7GM7Cs-7H3ye1-idLQTP-7GdzEu-7GMe5Q-rtfKEb-FazsbD-UtDgAd-7GqCMP-dZRxUR-7FZfkm-7GdDu1-7GM9jU-7FVjEB-7FZjyL-7GdF2m-7GM8xW-7GdCY9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lee Phelps Photography <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Busan<\/h2>\n<p>Another great city to visit is Busan! Pronounced\u00a0&#8220;Pusan,&#8221; this coastal destination is Korea&#8217;s second largest city. Most people think of the beach when they hear <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Busan-Hotels.d6049721.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Busan<\/a>, because the city has many of them.\u00a0Haeundae Beach is perhaps the most famous beach and has a lot of restaurants, bars, and shops. If you want to purchase fresh seafood, be sure to visit the\u00a0Jagalchi Fish Market. Many of the markets have diners attached, where you can pick your fish and they&#8217;ll cook it for you! If you&#8217;re looking to visit temples while in South Korea, a visit to Haedong Yonggungsa is a must\u2014the seaside views are amazing.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 4115px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"hwaseong fortress 3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gryphtor\/8124790351\/in\/photolist-dnXF7g-dnXFDk-LmViCC-hSsLMZ-Tb8rqn-95i2U4-7J2BJG-7HXKLn-huC1i-95i2pc-95m6Fw-hQQtzk-hQSsdu-hSr2EG-hSuNf4-hQUJaN-7HXMjz-hQQ7do-p7xFwK-hQSRLG-hQTVZE-5EnnKm-7J2K2Q-hSoWUm-huCBH-hSqPVg-7HXGRn-dUJqGC-hSojMG-hSu5oE-4w3mtp-95m65o-hSrH8B-hQRx32-hSqq6f-oQkivg-dUCQjP-wYbJQo-huC3M-hSmYtP-hSq2rz-bpNc3U-bCH8mk-dUCQex-hoJW9-7J2EL9-Tb8rNB-6LpQ2k-hSuhue-wiWHNH\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8187\/8124790351_31bcfa7bec_o.jpg\" alt=\"hwaseong fortress 3\" width=\"4105\" height=\"2660\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flickr CC: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/gryphtor\/8124790351\/in\/photolist-dnXF7g-dnXFDk-LmViCC-hSsLMZ-Tb8rqn-95i2U4-7J2BJG-7HXKLn-huC1i-95i2pc-95m6Fw-hQQtzk-hQSsdu-hSr2EG-hSuNf4-hQUJaN-7HXMjz-hQQ7do-p7xFwK-hQSRLG-hQTVZE-5EnnKm-7J2K2Q-hSoWUm-huCBH-hSqPVg-7HXGRn-dUJqGC-hSojMG-hSu5oE-4w3mtp-95m65o-hSrH8B-hQRx32-hSqq6f-oQkivg-dUCQjP-wYbJQo-huC3M-hSmYtP-hSq2rz-bpNc3U-bCH8mk-dUCQex-hoJW9-7J2EL9-Tb8rNB-6LpQ2k-hSuhue-wiWHNH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joel <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Suwon<\/h2>\n<p>About 20 miles outside of Seoul, lies <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Suwon-Hotels.d6129105.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Suwon<\/a>\u2014a busy city full of culture and history. There&#8217;s a lot to see here, so be sure to allow for more than one day to explore. Be sure to visit Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site dating back to the\u00a0Joseon Dynasty. It&#8217;s a massive structure worth seeing in person. You can watch special events and performances here. Within the fortress walls also stands Hwaseong Haenggung Palace. Be sure to try some\u00a0galbi, or marinated short ribs\u2014one of the region&#8217;s best dishes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 3197px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"JEJU Island\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mknu\/6815792156\/in\/photolist-bohHxS-pJ1ai5-prtJKj-prtJiC-prwpcY-prusii-pHGbbH-prwt7w-epTvKt-3u8XT2-VQAdVc-VUGgcR-apjvWs-prrhLa-oM5mWj-prusqc-prus7M-WvegqH-3u8pMc-X473g4-WuUrKQ-3udR8C-Vftpxy-3ufc7b-Vu6rt7-XfVmvp-bAE7oB-e77hip-VRUNx1-X4ULq6-bnK93y-3uawxi-3u8RDn-a7EZVk-6ikBQn-6ikBP4-TWkqLi-62yUC8-3u899t-a7HUbs-VT7uZw-a7EZdX-3ue5gC-VUUA8E-Wt74JJ-apjwgh-g7x6R-nC75r6-W2MrpJ-3ueu4j\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7178\/6815792156_830143b352_o.jpg\" alt=\"JEJU Island\" width=\"3187\" height=\"1240\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flickr CC: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mknu\/6815792156\/in\/photolist-bohHxS-pJ1ai5-prtJKj-prtJiC-prwpcY-prusii-pHGbbH-prwt7w-epTvKt-3u8XT2-VQAdVc-VUGgcR-apjvWs-prrhLa-oM5mWj-prusqc-prus7M-WvegqH-3u8pMc-X473g4-WuUrKQ-3udR8C-Vftpxy-3ufc7b-Vu6rt7-XfVmvp-bAE7oB-e77hip-VRUNx1-X4ULq6-bnK93y-3uawxi-3u8RDn-a7EZVk-6ikBQn-6ikBP4-TWkqLi-62yUC8-3u899t-a7HUbs-VT7uZw-a7EZdX-3ue5gC-VUUA8E-Wt74JJ-apjwgh-g7x6R-nC75r6-W2MrpJ-3ueu4j\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Min_Photo <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Jeju<\/h2>\n<p>Known as the &#8220;Hawaii of Korea,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Jeju-Hotels.d850.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeju<\/a> is the largest island and is volcanic.\u00a0 It can easily be reached by ferry or plane. Black sand beaches, waterfalls, and impressive views can be found here. Many visitors come to Jeju to hike Mount Hallasan, the largest mountain in Korea. Be sure to see the haenyo women, legendary divers who plunge up to 65 feet without breathing gear to catch fish\u2014these women are highly impressive! For a unique meal, enjoy Jeju&#8217;s famous black pork barbecue.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 5188px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"_MG_2474_5_6.jpg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rbitting\/5682598651\/in\/photolist-9E9NAP-9EcHhd-6GYBa3-dkT4T1-7Y3vcs-6GR6ur-9EcFAN-9E9MLk-6GV9YJ-9E9MXH-9E9N92-9E9Xwv-oJQPVM-oH5UPy-osCuWv-osBRt7-osBYZ8-9E9W4K-9E9UQZ-9EcECJ-9EcFTU-9E9VoX-9EcK1o-9EcMMC-9EcQXq-9EcJ8L-9E9TPK-9EcHY7-9EcMCj-9E9VMP-9E9VUH-9E9QdX-9E9KZZ-9E9YvV-9EcQ1Q-9E9UoD-9EcQKA-9E9Qov-9E9Lht-9EcPyb-9EcE8y-9EcGMb-9EcG59-9EcHzQ-9Dtrgx-6HRYTb-6HMDRH-6HMSnt-6HRL4b-6HRZ3h\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/farm6.staticflickr.com\/5184\/5682598651_cc3af8264f_o.jpg\" alt=\"_MG_2474_5_6.jpg\" width=\"5178\" height=\"3444\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flickr CC: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/rbitting\/5682598651\/in\/photolist-9E9NAP-9EcHhd-6GYBa3-dkT4T1-7Y3vcs-6GR6ur-9EcFAN-9E9MLk-6GV9YJ-9E9MXH-9E9N92-9E9Xwv-oJQPVM-oH5UPy-osCuWv-osBRt7-osBYZ8-9E9W4K-9E9UQZ-9EcECJ-9EcFTU-9E9VoX-9EcK1o-9EcMMC-9EcQXq-9EcJ8L-9E9TPK-9EcHY7-9EcMCj-9E9VMP-9E9VUH-9E9QdX-9E9KZZ-9E9YvV-9EcQ1Q-9E9UoD-9EcQKA-9E9Qov-9E9Lht-9EcPyb-9EcE8y-9EcGMb-9EcG59-9EcHzQ-9Dtrgx-6HRYTb-6HMDRH-6HMSnt-6HRL4b-6HRZ3h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Richard Bitting <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Sokcho<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Sokcho-Hotels.d6139723.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sokcho<\/a>, once part of the North, is another city to see. Only a couple of hours by bus from Seoul, it&#8217;s easy to travel to this destination. Seroksan National Park is one of the country&#8217;s most-visited places\u2014a hike up\u00a0Seoraksan Mountain offers breathtaking scenery! Head to a local restaurant and order an ojingeo\u00a0sundae (it&#8217;s actually squid sausage), a favorite in Sokcho. If you&#8217;re looking for something a little different to do, visit the uniquely cute Teddy Bear Farm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/g\/lc\/traveldeals-free-flight-friday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67907 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FFF-blog-banner.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FFF-blog-banner.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FFF-blog-banner-300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FFF-blog-banner-768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FFF-blog-banner-600x100.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/FFF-blog-banner-720x120.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 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