tourism information

seoul

seoul is the capital of korea with over 600 years of history.

it is the heart of korea's culture and education as well as politics and economics.

seoul is unique in that historical sites such as gyeongbokgung palace and modern cultural facilities coexist in harmony.

seoul is a world-class city with numerous amenities and shopping districts such as myeong-dong and apgujeong.

incheon

incheon is a major port city in korea and is home to incheon international airport.

incheon is adjacent to the west sea, which is dotted with numerous islands and islets that provide many marine tourist assets.

it lies in a strategically important position for trade and cultural exchange with sea routes connection korea to the rest of the world.

especially linking to nearby chinese cities.

gyeonggi-do

located in the mid-western part of korea, gyeonggi-do embraces seoul and incheon.

it offers a variety of beautiful tourist destinations and cultural facilities along the hangang river.

gyeonggi-do is also proud embody traditional korea culture with such places as the suwon hwaseong fortress, the korea folk village and icheon, which is famous for ceramics.

moreover, visitors can also visit everland, a huge and exciting amusement park.

gangwon-do

located in the mid-eastern part of the korean peninsula and flanked by the sea and the mountains, gangwon-do is full of natural attractions.

visitors can enjoy a fantastic view of Mt. seoraksan and Mt. chiaksan as the scenery alters by season.

on the east coast are other tourist attractions such as fine beaches and clean coastlines.

there are countless ski resorts in the province due to the heavy snowfall in the winter on the mountains.

chungcheongbuk-do

situated in the center of korea, chungcheongbuk-do is the only inland province in the nation.

due to the geographic location of the province, this area was a strategic point for transportation many years ago.

it is abundant in cultural heritages and natural tourist destinations such as Mt. songnisan, Mt. sobaeksan, Mt. woraksan, daecheongho lake and chungjuho lake.

chungcheongnam-do

located in the central part of Korea, Chungcheongnam-do is mostly composed of plains.

the railways and highways cross each other here and thus it has naturally become a vital site for transportation.

mt. Gyeryongsan and Geumgang River are the scenic prides of Chungcheongnam-do.

the Independence Hall of Korea and Hyeonchungsa Shrine emphasizes loyalty and filial piety, the spirit of the province.

the hot springs in this area are also worthy to visit.

daejeon

Located in the center of Korea, Daejeon is one of the largest cities.

It is a major junction for train lines and expressways.

Daejeon is a city of science and education with Daedeok Science Town and Daejeon Expo Park.

Yuseong Hot Springs Resort and Daecheong Dam are the popular tourist attractions.

gyeongsangbuk-do

The Buddhist culture of the Silla Kingdom and the Confucian culture of the Joseon Dynasty are well preserved in Gyeongsangbuk-do.

Among a wide variety of tourist attractions, Gyeongju, the capital of the Silla Kingdom, and Andong Hahoe Village are most celebrated.

Mt. Juwangsan National Park, the fine beaches, and the natural springs provide excellent tourist destinations.

daegu

Daegu is one of the largest cities in Korea and it is a basin surrounded by mountains.

The major tourist attractions include Mt. Biseulsan Provincial Park and Mt. Palgongsan Provincial Park. In Mt. Biseulsan Park, there is a plain four kilometers in diameter where the blossom, of the azalea and purple eulalia offers exquisite scenery in the spring and fall.

gyeongsangnam-do

Gyeongsangnam-do is rich in tourist sites, particularly the mountains and national marine parks.

Haeinsa Temple and Tongdosa Temple provide visitors the opportunity to visit two of the largest temples in Korea.

Busan is the second largest city in Korea and plays a major role in international trade and cultural exchanges.

busan

Busan is a second largest city in Korea. As a major port city, there is a myriad of sea routes offering gateways to Japan and to the rest of the world.

Busan also boasts scenic visions of nature with Nakdonggang River flowing in the west adjacent to the ocean at the south.

Its landscape includes a coastline with fine beaches, scenic islets and tall mountains.

The Pusan* International Film Festival (PIFF) is held annually and attracts movie buffs enthusiasts from all over the world.

Under the new romanization system promulgated in 2000, Pusan is now spelled Busan. The film festival was established before the system took effect, thus the original spelling "Pusan" is still employed (i.e. Pusan International Film Festival).

jeollabuk-do

Jeollabuk-do is bountiful in traditional cultural heritages and historical sites.

It is where pansori (traditional Korean opera) originated.

It is also home to Namwon, the setting of the famous pansori : Chunhyangjeon, and Jeonju, a city famous for delicate and delectable foods.

Jeollabuk-do is easy to access and visitors can enjoy natural tourist attractions such as Mt. Naejangsan, Byeonsan Peninsula and Mt. Deogyusan, as well as other traditional Korean cultural experiences.

jeollanam-do

Jeollanam-do is rich in Korean folk customs.

Traditional Korean cultural practices such as pansori (Korean opera) is well preserved here.

It is proud to offer visitors with various tourist attractions such as national parks and coastlines, as well as numerous islets in the sea. Jeollanam-do is also recognized for a variety of special dishes and fresh seafood.

gwangju

Gwangju is the largest city in Jeolla-do.

The major tourist attraction in Gwangju is Mt. Mudeungsan Provincial Park, and major cultural festivals include the Gwangju Kimchi Festival and Gwangju Biennale.

Gwangju Gossaumnori (Korean traditional game) has been designated as intangible cultural assets.

jeju special self-governing province

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is the premier tourist destination in Korea and has changed its name from Jeju island into Jeju Special Self-Governing Province.

Scenic beaches, waterfalls, cliffs and caves lie in harmony, and the mild weather makes Jeju island an even more ideal tourist destination.

Mt. Hallasan in Jeju island has flora and fauna of both temperate and tropical varieties, coexisting on the mountain.

The Jungmun Tourist Complex is a comprehensive tourist resort and provides top-quality accommodations and tourist facilities.