1. Seongsan Sunrise Peak (성산일출봉)
Cue the cinematic music. Hydrovolcanic eruptions formed this majestic volcanic crater 5,000 years ago on Jeju Island.
A UNESCO world heritage site, the peak is famous for many
things, including numerous rare plant species, but is best known for the
magnificent sight of the sun rising over it (hence the name).
The climb up the peak’s northwest side ridge (its
other sides are steep cliffs) to the 180-meter highest point takes 30
minutes.
1 Seongsan-ri, Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province (제주특별자치도 서귀포시 성산읍 성산리 1번지)
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2. Ggotji Beach (꽃지 해수욕장)
Time to visit the grandparents. Located
four kilometers southwest from Anmyeon-eup, this cream-colored beach is
the ideal place to go for a drive and watch the sun sink into the ocean
between two large rock formations known as the Granny Rock and the
Grandpa Rock.
Legend has it that the wife of a base commanding officer
in the Shilla Dynasty became the Granny Rock when she died after waiting
faithfully for her husband.
Seungeon 4 ri, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do (충남 태안군 안면읍 승언4리)
3. Darangee Village (경상남도 남해 가천 다랭이마을)
Darangee
Village, a small well-preserved village in the southernmost area of
west Namhae-gun, features an extraordinary sight of countless tiny
fields (over 100 levels) on a steep mountain slope against the open sea.
Honghyeon-ri, Nam-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do (경남 남해군 남면 홍현리)
4. Gwang-An Bridge (부산 광안대교)
Also
known as the Diamond Bridge, this two-story bridge connects Suyeong-gu
and Haeundae-gu and offers an astonishing view of mountains, sandy
beaches, hills and city lights.
Kwang-An Bridge is not for pedestrians, but anyone can
enjoy the spectacular night view of the bridge from afar; its
state-of-the-art lighting system allows an exterior lighting of over
100,000 colors.
Suyeong-gu, Busan (부산광역시 수영구)
5. Kyeong-Wha Station, Jinhae (진해 경화역)
This small whistle-stop bustles with tourists and amateur photographers every spring.
Cherry blossoms rain down on the train track and countless
shutters click madly away as the train approaches the station under the
cherry blossom tunnel.
The cherry blossom road at Yeojwa stream, (number 17 on this list) is also nearby for those who want more photo-ops.
Kyeongwha-dong, Jinhae-gu, Gyeongsangnam-do (경남 창원시 진해구 경화동)
6. Upo Marsh (우포늪)
Swimming is probably not recommended.
At 2,314 kilometers squared, Upo Marsh is the largest
inland wetland in Korea and thrice the size of Yeouido. Formed over 140
million years ago, the marsh is home to 1,500 plants and animals, some
of which are endangered species.
Visitors can bike or walk around this beautiful natural swamp, where migratory birds are known for flying low.
Daedae-ri, Yueo-myeon, Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do (경남 창녕군 유어면 대대리)
7. Jeungdo Salt Farm (전남 신안 증도 염전)
Salt farming in a slow city.
This treasure island (artifacts from the Song Dynasty have
actually been found at the bottom of the sea) is famous for its clear
seawater, soft beach, and salt farms.
The magical sight of huge salt farms is not the only
spectacle that can be found here; the mud flat leisure town allows
tourists to experience and observe the marine life of the mud flat.
Jeungdo-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do (전남 신안군 증도면)
8. Gongryong Ridge, Seorak Mountain (설악산 신선대 공룡능선)
From this distance, it looks like a Stegosaurus, but we can't be sure.
Physical fitness and mountain climbing experience
are prerequisites to viewing these curious peaks in the Seorak mountain
range.
Thought to be shaped like the spine of a dinosaur (hence
the name, "Dinosaur Ridge"), this rocky ridge offers spectacular views
of both inner and outer Seorak.
The climb is no picnic: the peak elevation of Gongryong
Ridge, the most popular ridge route in the range, is approximately 1,200
meters.
Goseong-gun/Yangyang-gun/Inje-gun, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do (강원도 속초시 고성군, 양양군, 인제군)
9. Uleung Island Seaside Road (울릉도 해안도로)
Uleung Island was known as Dagelet to Europeans.
Uleung Island, nicknamed "Mysterious Island", is a popular weekend getaway spot for Seoulites.
Curious rock formations, shore cliffs and numerous waterfalls adorn the island’s Seaside Road.
Anyone planning to walk or bike their way around Uleung
Island should make sure they set aside enough time, as they will
inevitably stop countless times to admire the glorious view.
Uleung-eup, Uleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경북 울릉군 울릉읍)
10. Seopjikoji, Jeju Island (제주도 섭지코지)
A music video just waiting to be shot.
First-time visitors to Jeju island need to plan their trip
wisely, as the Jeju bucket list is long and varied. One of the musts on
the list is Seopjikoji, a promontory on the coast famous for its
serenity and romance.
Yellow rape blossoms fill the field in the spring, creating a colorful contrast with the red soil and cerulean sky.
The best photographs of Sungsan Sunrise Peak (the first item on this list) can be taken here at Seopjikoji.
The scenery of Seopjikoji has also been captured by
several Korean films and dramas, including "All In," one of the first
Hallyu dramas starring Lee Byung-hun and Song Hye-kyo.
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