South Korea Tourism kick-off when it hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics Games in Seoul. Through the games, the whole world is watching South Korea and started to see the country’s hidden treasures—tourism resources.
Among other various reasons for South Korea’s tourism ‘explosion’ is the recent year phenomenon known as the “Korean Wave” or ‘Hallyu.’
Hallyu (or Hanryu) swept most of the Asian and other regions in the world attracting visitors, tourist, immigrants and investors to the country. This phenomenon is fundamentally driven by the popularity of South Korean films, soap opera, music (K-pop), food, and other cultural aspects.
Generally, tourists and travelers to Korea flock to various places they like especially such attractions promoted through advertisements, social media, and tourism or travel sites including blogs.
Streets (street foods), famous streets (Myeongdong, Insadong, Apgujeong)
- Mountain parks, national parks, UNESCO heritage parks
- Traditional places (palaces, traditional houses, etc.)
- Museums and art centers
- Shopping Districts (underground shopping areas, Namdaemun, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Dongdaemun market)
- Movie filming sites (soap opera)
- Popular Islands (Dokdo Island, Jeju Island, Nami Island, Ganghwa Island)
- Temples and churches
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Lights show at Cheonggye Stream, Seoul
Is South Korea Safe To Visit?
Yes, South Korea is very safe to travel even for solo travelers. Security and safety laws are well implemented. Police presence and security or emergency centers are readily accessible in various places.
South Korea has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. Literally, you can leave your phone (or other belongings) on a coffee shop’s table, go to the washroom and return it is still there.
However, better keep your belongings and other valuables with you at all times especially when you are traveling in most visited places where various groups of people come and go.
Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul
MOST POPULAR TOURISM IN SEOUL
Most of the tourists land at Incheon International Airport (Terminals 1 & 2) for all international flights, while Gimpo Airport serves most of the domestic fliers and some international ones.
Tourists mostly come to Seoul area to enjoy their explorations in Seoul’s famous travel attractions. The most visited places in Seoul include…
