To help inspire or plan your trip to South Korea, some of its major attractions
for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country.
These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for South Korea which represent the best
of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
Click on the icons below to focus on specific types of features
(click again to return to all).
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Natural attractions in South Korea
| Jeju Volcanic Island | |
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Jeju Volcanic Island is located off the southwest coast of Korea, covering 188 km². The semi-tropical island is an area of spectacular scenery and features some distinctive volcanic features. Mount Hallasan, South Korea's highest peak at 1,950 metres, is a volcano with a lake-filled crater, noted for its waterfalls and unusual rock formations. The lava tube caves at Geomunoreum are some of the finest in the world. The Dragon's Head Coast is famous for its dragon rock, cliffs, caves and Jeongbang waterfall which falls directly into the sea.  UNESCO World Heritage Site: Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes | |