Lonely PlanetOct 28, 2026
11 Best Things to Do in South Korea
South Korea endlessly tempts travelers with eclectic nightlife, regional cuisine, spas and saunas, hiking and much more.
12 things in this story
- JuknokwonPark16-hectare bamboo forest with scenic trails
- Elsewhere
- Namdaemun MarketMarketSeoul, South KoreaIt is located next to Namdaemun, the main southern gate to the old city.
- Gwangjang MarketMarketSeoul, South KoreaThe market is one of the oldest and largest traditional markets in South Korea, with more than 5000 shops and 20,000…
- Cheonggye-cheonSightSeoul, South Korea11km stream flowing through Seoul's downtown
- Budaejjigae StNeighborhoodUijeongbu, South Koreasample army base stew near Jungang Station
- Dakgalbi StAttractionChuncheon, South Koreatry the city's quintessential spicy stir-fried chicken
- Gukje MarketMarketBusan, South KoreaBusan market with hundreds of stalls
- Dongmun MarketMarketJeju-do, South Koreatraditional market in Jeju-do
- Jungang MarketMarketDaejeon, South Koreatraditional market in Daejeon
- Daehan DawonSightBoseong County, South Koreaoldest and largest tea plantation, meander tea fields
- Tea Museum of KoreaMuseumBoseong County, South Koreacan't-miss attraction for tea connoisseurs
- Olle TrailTrailJeju-do, South Koreaisland-encircling trail in Jeju-do