Top rated Scenic spots in South Korea to elevate your visit (Updated January, 2021)

Scenic spot

👍👍 Not for the faint of heart. This is a serious day hike. The trail is well maintained --there are stairs in many spots-- but also made up of volcanic rock/stones. We had some drizzle/rain and the peak was fogged in, but a memorable hike all the same. We had reservations, and understand they are compu...

4.90 (553 reviews)

Ssanghongmun

Scenic spot

👍👍 자연의 경이로움을 느낄수 있습니다

4.70 (38 reviews)

Seongsan Ilchulbong

Scenic spot

Iconic volcanic cone with a bowl-like crater with a popular hiking route & paid entry.

4.60 (4.5K reviews)

Daewang-am

Scenic spot

4.60 (787 reviews)

Saseongam Temple

Scenic spot

👍👍 Beautiful view. When I was there the others had to park the car at the entrance and take a shuttle bus up from the parking lot, with a litle hike up to the temple. One part of the temple is under repair with scaffold - written in November 2019. The view of the temple is even more breathtaking if yo...

4.60 (665 reviews)

Udo

Scenic spot

😐 Nice island

4.60 (397 reviews)

Si Oreum

Scenic spot

👍👍 ‘Sioreum’ encountered in the middle of winter, the evergreen tree road is unexpectedly pretty... This road takes your breath away more than any other uphill climb. The summer scenery in the middle of winter that seems to transcend time and space is touching ^^

4.60 (85 reviews)

Dondaesan Mountain

Scenic spot

👍👍 경치 좋아요 금방 올라갈수있어요

4.60 (65 reviews)

Jeongbang Waterfall

Scenic spot

Oceanside 75-ft. waterfall cascading from a cliff, with its waters flowing into the sea.

4.50 (10.9K reviews)

Dosan Seowon

Heritage preservation

Established in 1574, this historic, tranquil Confucian academy is set in a lush, mountainous region.

4.50 (3.3K reviews)

Daejangbong

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Beautiful hike. Scenery was outstanding. We took the trail up. It was a bit rugged but worth it. We took our tired selves down the stairs. I would do it again.

4.50 (1.2K reviews)

The Southernmost Point of South Korea

Scenic spot

👍 Definitely a unique experience! Not a lot to do on the island other than take in the incredible scenery and clean air but, still an awesome little afternoon excursion. The ferry is comfortable, leave about every 50 minutes or so, and there's even a few restaurants on the island. There's also a GS25...

4.50 (1.1K reviews)