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    SOUTH KOREA TRAVEL (2026) | Top Places To Visit In South Korea (+ Itineraries & Travel Tips)



    SOUTH KOREA TRAVEL (2026) | Top Places To Visit In South Korea (+ Itineraries & Travel Tips)

    South Korea is located in East Asia, on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. The country packs a lot of diversity into a manageable size, mixing granite peaks, lush national parks, and serene coastlines. Thanks to a reliable public transportation system, it’s easy to transition from modern megacities to traditional folk villages and ancient historical sites. This cultural heritage is complemented by a unique food scene and a vibrant nightlife. We spent three weeks exploring South Korea, and in this video we’ll be sharing our top places to visit:

    🔗 SOUTH KOREA LINKS, ACTIVITIES, TOURS:
    ☑️ Suwon day tour from Seoul: https://www.getyourguide.com/yongin-si-l105118/seoul-suwon-hwaseong-waujeongsa-starfield-heritage-tour-t1051988/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthKorea_video
    ☑️ DMZ day tour from Seoul: https://www.getyourguide.com/south-korea-l169035/seoul-dmz-3rd-tunnel-and-optional-suspension-bridge-tour-t430077/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthKorea_video
    ☑️ Jeju Eastern Island Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/jeju-province-l32347/jeju-eastern-jeju-unesco-spots-day-tour-t608456/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthKorea_video
    ☑️ Jeju Southern Island Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/jeju-province-l32347/jeju-southern-top-unesco-spots-tour-t606871/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthKorea_video
    ☑️ Gyeongju day trip from Busan: https://www.getyourguide.com/busan-l32281/busan-gyeongju-guided-day-trip-to-three-kingdoms-capital-t525786/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=SouthKorea_video
    ☑️ Ulsanbawi Rock Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/south-korea/gangwon/ulsanbawi-trail
    ☑️ Towangseong Falls Observatory Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/south-korea/gangwon-do/towangseong-falls
    ☑️ Bisondae Rock Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/south-korea/gangwon-do/biseondae

    😴 WHERE TO STAY IN SOUTH KOREA:
    – Busan: Ocean2Heaven Hotel& Spa ($ – Nampo District): https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/ocean-2-heaven-amp-spa.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
    – Seoul: Ibis Ambassador ($$ – Insadong): https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/ibis-ambassador-insadong.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
    – Jeju: Urbanstay Jeju Airport ($$ – Jeju City): https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/urbanstay-jeju-yeondong.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
    – Gyeongju: Siwoowadang ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/siwoowadang.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
    – Seoraksan NP: Kensington Hotel Seorak ($): https://www.booking.com/hotel/kr/seorak-kensington-stars.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

    🎥 MORE SOUTH KOREA VIDEOS:
    – Seoul: https://youtu.be/d-6U_KHwsc0
    – Jeju Island: https://youtu.be/UUZGLWeja_s
    – Busan: https://youtu.be/cTRRbFtPViI

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    – Find the best hiking trails: https://alltrails.pxf.io/c/3559813/1865884/22353

    🗺️ ACCESS GOOGLE MAP:
    Save places on our free South Korea map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HRTd3Wu8TnN7GPFbA

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    ‼️ Note: some (drone) shots are stock footage from Canva

    🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
    The Great Unknown by Itay Kashti
    Rejoice In The Morning by the David Roy Collective
    Rebuild by SEA
    Walking On Thin Air by Itay Kashti
    Intertwined Fate by Wav Two
    Love It Or Let It Go Instrumental Version by Michael Shynes

    🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
    0:00 Intro
    1:12 Suwon
    2:04 Busan
    3:09 Korean Demilitarized Zone
    4:13 Seoul
    5:30 Jeju Island
    7:01 Gyeongju
    8:16 Seoraksan National Park
    10:21 South Korea Travel Tips

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    29 Comments

    4. @graememedley2506 on

      You guy’s do exceptional & informative travel vlogs. Well done 🙌🙌🙌
      Now my wife & I can’t decide between Malaysia or South Korea for our next adventure from Australia. Any tip on which may be better for a 3 week trip?

    6. @OnTheRoadRM on

      Awesome video guys! We need to add this to our bucket list, we didn’t realise how cool South Korea is! Your videos are always super informative and so well produced! Thanks for sharing 🧡

    10. @EvingaAngel on

      I so want to visit Seoul amd Busan again (last time i went to busan to marry my ex wife). But i want to visiy even other locations and many of the beautiful tempels. 🙏❤️

    11. @은댕-0o0 on

      Hello☺️
      I was born in Seoul, lived in Suwon for 20 years, and live in Seoul again.
      It's so nice to introduce you to Suwon.

      First of all, thank you for neatly capturing Korea.
      Local Koreans have also been to all the tourist destinations for travel! I'm glad 🥰
      I hope it will be a comfortable trip for foreign tourists.
      For your information, the market recommends going to the local market rather than the market in Seoul.
      (In particular, Gwangjang Market is expensive and famous for being a gut business for foreigners, so there are many bad perceptions in the media.)

      If you visit again next time, visit Gangneung and Jeonju!
      Gangneung is a place where Koreans go to see the sea a lot, and young people also go there a lot.
      The South Sea is also good.
      There is also a Hanok Village in Jeonju, and you will have more opportunities to experience traditional Korean food here.
      Make sure to eat bibimbap!

    15. @deyvdshin on

      Target audience : 🌎

      Actual audience : Southeast Asians with inferiority complex against Korea (As much annoying as "Free Palestine" comments)

    17. @sleepyn0irette on

      5~6살 무렵부터 어릴 적 친구가 한국에 대해 이야기해 주었고, 그곳이 얼마나 놀라운 곳인지 들었습니다. 저는 한국으로 이주하는 꿈을 꾸었습니다. 그러다 12~13살 초반에 한국으로 이주할 계획을 세웠습니다. 하지만 가족과 함께 한국을 한 번 방문했을 때, 저는 통통한 체형에 심하게 건조한 피부 상태였는데 사람들이 매우 비판적인 시선을 보내더군요. 한국 이주 계획을 재고하기보다는 스스로를 바꾸기로 결심했습니다. 불필요한 체중을 많이 감량해 외모가 개선되었고, 피부 관리 루틴도 갖췄습니다.

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    20. @danajon11 on

      Food and places to go in SK are all great and A1. But when it comes to dealing with people, it's a totally different issue. My wife and I and friends love traveling and to all the countries we visited we've never been discriminated and disrespected until SK. We've been waived off with hands even before we can utter a word to ask questions on many occasions. We can deal with language barriers as we have translate apps and we never had a problem before from countries we visited like EU countries and South America but to be discriminated and disrespected from SK were just head scratching for us from using their uber services, convenient stores, hotels, malls and even on the street.
      Definitely not on my visit again list and won't recommend it to anyone. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️