Jeju-do(Jeju-si) · Mountains
Hallasan National Park [UNESCO World Heritage]
Hallasan Mountain rises up proudly from the center of Jeju Island and is perhaps the island’s most memorable landmarks.…
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UNESCO World Heritage sites in Korea include cultural and natural properties such as palaces, temples, fortresses and royal tombs. Visit them with their historical background in mind.
Jeju-do(Jeju-si) · Mountains
Hallasan Mountain rises up proudly from the center of Jeju Island and is perhaps the island’s most memorable landmarks.…
Seoul(Jongno-gu) · Palaces
Jongmyo Shrine was a primary place of worship for kings throughout Joseon Dynasty. The memorial service, called Jongmyo…
Gyeonggi-do(Suwon-si) · Palaces
Hwaseong Fortress is an impressive structure from the latter part of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the official for…
Jeollabuk-do(Iksan-si) · Palaces
Mireuksa was the largest Buddhist temple of the ancient Baekje Kingdom (18 BC-660 AD). According to Samgukyusa (historic…
Jeju-do(Jeju-si) · UNESCO World Heritage
Manjanggul Cave is one of the finest lava tunnels in the world, and is a designated natural monument. A lava tunnel is f…
Jeollabuk-do(Gochang-gun) · Palaces
Dolmens are stone graves that were built during the prehistoric era. These stone landmarks are often compared to the pyr…
Jeju-do(Seogwipo-si) · Parks
Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak rose from under the sea in a volcanic eruption over 100,000 years ago. Located on the eastern e…
Seoul(Seocho-gu) · Palaces
Mt. Daemosan behind Heonilleung Royal Tomb was originally called Halmisan (meaning grandmother in Korean) because it res…
Seoul(Gangnam-gu) · Palaces
"The Stone Guards of the Royal Tombs" Seonjeongneung is comprised of Seolleung Royal Tomb (선릉) and Jeongneung Royal Tomb…
Gyeongsangbuk-do(Gyeongju-si) · Temples
Bulguksa Temple is the representative relic of Gyeongju and was designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995.…
Jeju-do(Jeju-si) · Mountains
Geomum Oreum, with an altitude of 456m, is located in Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si and refers to a parasitic volcano (also calle…
Chungcheongnam-do(Buyeo-gun) · Palaces
Gwanbuk-ri Relics and Busosanseong Fortress (Historic Site No. 5) is a mud fortress located on top of Busosan Mountain (…