Explore Korea by region and find practical travel guides for major cities, provinces and destinations. Choose a region below to see transportation, places to stay, things to do and local travel tips.
Seoul
Neighborhoods, transport, nightlife, attractions and practical city travel
Busan
Beaches, neighborhoods, transport, city passes and day trips
Jeju
Jeju Island transport, car rental, attractions and trip planning
Incheon
Incheon Airport arrival, Seoul transfers and practical airport guides
Gyeonggi
Day trips from Seoul, DMZ, Everland and destinations around the capital
Gangwon
Gangneung, Sokcho, Seoraksan, beaches, mountains and seasonal travel
Gyeongsang
Gyeongju, Daegu, Ulsan and southeast Korea travel guides
Jeolla
Jeonju, Gwangju and southwest Korea destinations, food and culture
Chungcheong
Daejeon, Sejong and central Korea cities, heritage and regional trips
Traveling from Seoul to Busan is straightforward, but the best option depends on your budget, where you are staying in Seoul, and how much time you want to spend in transit. For most international travelers, KTX is the easiest and fastest choice. High-speed trains run to Busan from both Seoul Station and Suseo Station, while … Read more
Hongdae is one of Seoul’s most diverse nightlife districts. A night here can mean dancing to K-pop or hip-hop, hearing underground techno, joining an international party crowd, watching a Korean indie band, or spending the evening at a small jazz club. This Hongdae nightlife guide focuses on the details that actually matter when choosing where … Read more
This Sejong Travel Guide is for travelers who want to explore a different side of Korea beyond the country’s better-known tourist cities. Built around Korea’s major government complex, Sejong is a modern planned city with large green spaces, riverside areas, and landmarks such as Sejong Lake Park, Sejong National Arboretum, and Geumgang Pedestrian Bridge. For … Read more
Daejeon is easy to overlook when planning a first trip to South Korea, but it offers a very different experience from Seoul, Busan, or Korea’s historic cities. Known for science and research, the city also has large urban parks, hot springs, mountain trails, local markets, and a food scene worth making time for. For a … Read more
Ulsan is one of Korea’s major industrial cities, but there is much more to see here than factories and shipyards. The city combines coastal scenery, riverside parks, whale culture, traditional villages, and easy access to both mountains and the sea. For a first visit, you can build your trip around Taehwagang National Garden, Daewangam Park, … Read more
Daegu combines traditional markets, lively shopping streets, modern Korean history, local food, and mountain scenery in one city, making it an easy destination to add to a Korea itinerary beyond Seoul and Busan. For a first visit, you can build your trip around Seomun Market, Dongseong-ro, Daegu Modern Culture Alley, Kim Kwangseok-gil Street, and Palgongsan … Read more
Chungcheongbuk-do sits in the heart of South Korea, with no coastline but plenty of mountains, lakes, historic sites, and quieter cities that many international travelers overlook. This Chungcheongbuk-do Travel Guide covers the province’s most useful bases for a trip, including Cheongju, Danyang, Jecheon, and Chungju. You’ll find out where to go, how to get there … Read more
Chungcheongnam-do, also known as South Chungcheong Province, is a good choice if you want to combine Baekje history, west-coast scenery, beaches, and smaller Korean cities in one trip. Gongju and Buyeo are the main stops for historic sites, while Boryeong and Taean are better for coastal scenery and seasonal trips. The main challenge is transportation. … Read more
Jeonnam-Gwangju is one of South Korea’s most varied regions, combining coastal cities, islands, wetlands, mountains, historic neighborhoods, food destinations, and some of the country’s best-known southern scenery. Yeosu and Suncheon are strong choices for nature and coastal travel, while Mokpo offers maritime history and island access, and Gwangju works well for culture, food, and city … Read more
Jeonbuk is one of the best regions in South Korea for travelers who want traditional culture, local food, historic cities, mountain scenery, and quieter destinations beyond Seoul and Busan. Jeonju is the region’s best-known city, but there is much more to explore, from the port history of Gunsan and Baekje heritage in Iksan to the … Read more