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South Korea South Korea » KOR Place » City South Korea 112 views 💖 1 |
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South Korea, officially known as the Republic of Korea, is a country located in Eastern Asia. It occupies the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula, sharing a land border with North Korea to the north. It is surrounded by the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan (East Sea) to the east. It had a population of 51.96 million in 2022. | |
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Bukhansanseong Fortress South Korea » Goyang Place » Historical Place South Korea, Gyeonggi-do, Goyang-si, Deogyang-gu 29 views 💖 1 |
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First built in 132 during the Baekje era (18 BC-AD 660) under King Gaeru's reign, Bukhansanseong Fortress was the northernmost fortress that protected Baekje from Goguryeo's forces. In the year 475, the fortress fell in the hands of Gogyuryeo after a fierce battle. As a result, King Gaeru was killed and Baekje's princess fled to Ungjinseong Fortress. | |
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Goyang South Korea » Goyang Place » City South Korea 40 views 💖 1 |
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Gangwon is a city in Gyeonggi Province in the north of South Korea. It is part of the Seoul Metropolitan Area, making Goyang one of Seoul's satellite cities. It is one of the largest cities in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, with a population of 1,074,784 in 2022. Ilsan, a planned city, is located in the Ilsandong District and Ilsanseo Districts of Goyang. | |
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National Folk Museum of Korea South Korea » Seoul Place » Museum 37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea 40 views 💖 1 |
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Located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum of Korea presents historical artifacts that were used in the daily lives of Korean people in the past. Through the displays, visitors can learn about the domestic and agricultural lifestyles, as well as Korea’s cultural beliefs. | |
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Seoul, South Korea South Korea » Seoul Place » City South Korea 556 views 💖 2 |
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Seoul is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. Seoul has a population of 9,733,509 in 2020. With surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, Seoul forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area. | |
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Bukchon Hanok Village South Korea » Seoul Place » Town Gye-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 428 views 💖 1 |
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Bukchon Hanok Village is a charming neighborhood located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. Bukchon Hanok Village offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and picturesque scenery. It is a must-visit destination for those seeking a glimpse into Seoul's traditional past and an appreciation for its cultural heritage. | |
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Namsangol Hanok Village South Korea » Seoul Place » Town Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea 392 views 💖 2 |
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Namsangol Hanok Village is a traditional Korean village located in the heart of Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. The village is situated at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Jung-gu, Seoul. It is conveniently located near popular tourist destinations such as Myeongdong and Namdaemun Market. | |
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Seoul Forest Park South Korea » Seoul Place » Outdoors 273 Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea 38 views 💖 1 |
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Seoul Forest is a park in Seongdong District, Seoul, South Korea. It is a very large park and immensely popular with the locals for its cherry blossoms in Spring and Ginkgo Tree Forest in Autumn. It consists of four themed parks spreading over approximately 595,000 ㎡ of land. | |
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Gangwon South Korea » Gangwon Place » City South Korea 22 views 💖 1 |
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Gangwon, officially Gangwon State, is a Special Self-Governing Province of South Korea. It is known as the largest and least densely populated subdivision of South Korea. Gangwon State is located in the mid-eastern part of the Korean Peninsula and is divided into two areas, Yeongdong and Yeongseo, by the Taebaek Mountains running along the eastern part of the peninsula. Its population was 1,537,339 in 2022. | |
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Nami Island South Korea » Gangwon Place » Island 1 Namiseom-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea 29 views 💖 1 |
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Nami Island or Namiseom is a half-moon shaped river island located in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea. Nami Island, with the concept of “Fairy Tale Village and Song Village,” provides various cultural events, concerts, exhibitions, and more to give children dreams and hopes, couples' love and memories, and artists a space for creativity. | |
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Beomeosa Temple South Korea » Busan Place » Temple 250 Beomeosa-ro, Geumjeong-gu, Busan, South Korea 42 views 💖 1 |
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Beomeosa Temple in Geumjeong-gu, Busan, is the third largest temple in the Yeongnam area following Haeinsa Temple and Tongdosa Temple. Built during the reign of Munmu of Silla, it has become famous as a Buddhist temple that has historically nurtured many Buddhist monks. Located at Geumjeongsan Mountain, the temple boasts a beautiful valley and outstanding mountains and is crowded all year around. | |
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Haeinsa Temple South Korea » Gyeongsangnam Place » Temple 122 Haeinsa-gil, Gaya-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea 34 views 💖 1 |
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Haeinsa Temple, located in the Gyeongsangnam-do province of South Korea, is one of the most important and revered Buddhist temples in the country. It is nestled in the serene mountains of Gayasan National Park and is renowned for its historical, cultural, and spiritual significance. | |
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Mudeungsan National Park South Korea » Gwangju Place » Outdoors South Korea, Gwangju, Buk-gu, Mudeung-ro, 1550 43 views 💖 1 |
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Mudeungsan National Park is a mountain park lining the edge of Hwasun-gun, Damyang-gun and Gwangju. Mudeungsan Mountain -1,186 meters features three rock peaks called Cheonwangbong, Jiwangbong, and Inwangbong, also known as the Jeongsang Three. | |
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Bucheon Si South Korea » Bucheon Place » City South Korea 59 views 💖 1 |
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Bucheon City, often referred to as Bucheon-si, is a major city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It's located just west of Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. Bucheon is known for its vibrant culture, entertainment industry, and historical sites. Its population was 848,123 in 2016. | |
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Dodang Park South Korea » Bucheon Place » Outdoors South Korea, Gyeonggi-do, Bucheon-si, Wonmi-gu 58 views 💖 1 |
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Dodang Park is a popular recreational area located in the heart of Bucheon City, South Korea. It's known for its picturesque landscape, tranquil atmosphere, and various facilities for outdoor activities. Dodang Park offers a serene oasis in the midst of Bucheon City, providing a harmonious blend of nature, recreation, and cultural experiences for everyone to enjoy. | |
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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple South Korea » Busan Place » Temple 86 Yonggung-gil, Gijang-gun, Busan, South Korea 52 views 💖 1 |
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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple is situated on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. This superb attraction offers visitors the rare find of a temple along the shore line as most temples in Korea are located in the mountains. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple was first built in 1376 by the great Buddhist teacher known as Naong during the Goryeo dynasty. | |
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Bucheon Botanical Garden South Korea » Bucheon Place » Outdoors 660 Gilju-ro, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea 39 views 💖 1 |
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Bucheon Botanical Garden houses many rare plants, spread across two above-ground floors and two underground floors in a 27,124 ㎡ building. The building was designed in the shape of a peach flower, the symbol of Bucheon, and has one central garden and five themed gardens: general plant garden, aquatic plant garden, tropical plant garden, succulent plant garden, and indigenous plant garden. | |
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Jinhae Park South Korea » Changwon Place » Outdoors 55 Yeomyeong-ro 25beon-gil, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea 56 views 💖 1 |
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Jinhae NFRDI Environment Eco-Park is located nearby the Nambu Inland Water Research Center with an area of 83,897㎡ which serves as a habitat to diverse organisms. This environmentally friendly park boasts a splendid natural landscape with over 65 different species of trees (sheepberry, willow, boxwood, cherry blossom trees, etc.) and abundant flowers (golden reed, hosta, water canna, irises, etc.). | |
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Ulsan Grand Park South Korea » Ulsan Place » Outdoors 94 Daegongwon-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan, South Korea 46 views 💖 1 |
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Ulsan Grand Park is the largest urban park in South Korea, with 3.69 square kilometres (1.42 square miles) of park land. It is located in Ulsan Metropolitan City, and includes walking trails, a nature learning center, a botanical garden, a petting zoo, a butterfly zoo, and several playgrounds. | |
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Taehwagang National Garden South Korea » Ulsan Place » Outdoors South Korea, Ulsan, Jung-gu 46 views 💖 1 |
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Taehwagang National Garden (roughly 830,000 ㎡) boasts the harmony of the crystal clean Taehwagang River, which is home to multiple fresh water fish species, water dwellers, and a 4 km long bamboo grove. It is the only urban site to be designated as one of the top 20 ecotourism destinations in the country. | |