Travel Guide 2026 Edition

Cities of
Korea

Ancient palaces & neon-lit streets. Volcanic islands & mountain temples. 19 destinations, one peninsula.

Best time to visit Spring (Mar–May) & Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Budget per day $40–250+ depending on style
Main gateway Incheon (ICN) — Seoul hub
Get around KTX high-speed train network
Currency Korean Won (KRW) — cards widely accepted

# 01 — Featured Destination

Editor's Pick

✦ Full Guide Live 🏙 Seoul Metro 🌸 Spring · Mar–May

Seoul

Seoul

K-pop K-beauty Street food Nightlife Royal palaces
9.7 million Population
$60 / night Hotels from
Apr · Oct Best time
Gyeongbokgung Must-see

When to visit

🌸 Spring Mar–May
☀️ Summer Jun–Aug
🍂 Autumn Sep–Nov
❄️ Winter Dec–Feb
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Seoul

🏙 Seoul Metro

K-pop K-beauty Street food

🌸 Spring · Mar–May

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Busan

🌊 Southeast

Beaches Seafood Film Festival

🍂 Autumn · Sep–Nov

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Jeju

🌋 Jeju

Volcanic nature Haenyeo divers Black pork

🌸 Spring · Mar–May

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Gyeongju

🌊 Southeast

Royal tombs UNESCO temples Silla dynasty

🌸 Spring · Mar–May

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Jeonju

🌿 Southwest

Bibimbap Hanbok Traditional crafts

🌸 Spring · Mar–May

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Incheon

🏙 Seoul Metro

World's best airport Chinatown Songdo smart city

🌸 Spring · Mar–May

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Sokcho

🏖 East Coast

Seoraksan hiking Seafood Lagoon geography

🍂 Autumn · Sep–Oct

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Andong

🌊 Southeast

Guide coming soon

Yeosu

🌿 Southwest

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Gangneung

🏖 East Coast

Guide coming soon

Daegu

🌊 Southeast

Guide coming soon

Suwon

🏙 Seoul Metro

Guide coming soon

Tongyeong

🌊 Southeast

Guide coming soon

Pohang

🌊 Southeast

Guide coming soon

Ulsan

🌊 Southeast

Guide coming soon

Daejeon

⛰ Central

Guide coming soon

Gwangju

🌿 Southwest

Guide coming soon

Chuncheon

🏖 East Coast

Guide coming soon

Nami Island

⛰ Central

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