12 Enchanting Locations in Korea Fit for a Fairy Tale
Rebecca Mei Dook Becca is a fan of impromptu travel, world cultures, ocean views and chocolate anything. When she's not travelling, you can find her either roaming the muddy paths of the English countryside or wandering around her favourite neighbourhoods in Singapore. After taking an AncestryDNA test, she now dreams about visiting all the places that make up her ethnicity.
Korea is chock-full of enchanting locations, some even fit for fairy tales. Are your eyes ready for a feast? Here are 12 places in Korea so picturesque, you’ll want to drop everything and fly there right now!
Mt. Hwangmae is covered in beautiful alpine azalea and rhododendron blossoms in spring.
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On Cheongsando Island, sleepy villages are dotted amongst pretty countryside fields.
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Seryang-Je is a small reservoir which looks magical in any season.
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Nestled in a hillside, stone carvings surround the scenic Seokbulsa Temple.
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Bomun Pavilion is set in Anapji Pond. It looks even more beautiful when the lights come on at night.
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Boseong is off the beaten track but famous for its lush green tea fields.
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Halla Mountain or Hallasan is the highest mountain in South Korea. Its name literally means “Mountain that is high enough to pull the universe”.
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Hyangwonjeong Pavilion is part of the impressive Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds.
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The Garden of Morning Calm is the perfect place for a daytime stroll.
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Jirisan is a mountain with hidden temples, waterfalls and forests to explore.
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Vibrant wall murals and sculptures decorate the little village of Gamcheon.
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Duryu Park is a dreamy spot to wind down.
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Also read: Nature Detour: 7 Stunning Natural Attractions to Visit in South Korea
Put these beautiful locations on your bucket list for your next visit to Korea!