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South Korea

1. Incheon International Airport (ICN)

8.8
(인천국제공항)
중구 공항로 272, 중구, 인천광역시
International Airport · 1734 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Beautiful, modern and very well organized. A great Korean trip starts from here.

IP Boutique Hotel Seoul is one of South Korea.

2. IP Boutique Hotel Seoul

7.0
(임페리얼 팰리스 부티크 호텔)
용산구 이태원로 221, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Hotel · 한남동 · 39 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Great views of Seoul. Nice neighborhood, but not ideal to experience the traditional Korea. Service could be friendlier.

3. Gangnam Stn.

(강남역)
강남구 강남대로 지하396 (2호선, 신분당선), 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Metro Station · 서초2동 · 95 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: If you are a fan of Gangnam Style, you have to visit this station ;-)

4. Starfield COEX Mall

7.8
(스타필드 코엑스몰)
강남구 영동대로 513, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Shopping Mall · 삼성1동 · 112 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Wow! I got lost in this shopping mall and that never happens!

Samsung d'light is one of South Korea.

5. Samsung d'light

7.0
(삼성 딜라이트)
서초구 서초대로74길 11, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Electronics Store · 서초2동 · 53 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: 3 floors of Samsung products and history: impressive!

Seoul Station - KTX/Korail is one of South Korea.

6. Seoul Station - KTX/Korail

8.4
(서울역 KTX/코레일)
용산구 한강대로 405 (경부선, 경의선), 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Rail Station · 남영동 · 269 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Very modern station and friendly staff. Ticket vending machines are also available in English but they don't take non-Korean credit cards.

7. SOHO

6.1
용산구 우사단로12길 10, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Night Club · 한남동 · 6 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Crazy gay bar in Itaewon.

Itaewon-ro is one of South Korea.

8. Itaewon-ro

(이태원로)
용산구 이태원로, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Road · 이태원1동 · 47 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: I really loved Itaewon although is full with expats and international shops/restaurants and it's difficult to get the a true Korean experience.

Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of South Korea.

9. Gyeongbokgung Palace

9.2
(경복궁)
종로구 사직로 161, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Palace · 경복궁 · 249 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: A palace of superb beauty.

Huwon, Secret Garden is one of South Korea.

10. Huwon, Secret Garden

9.0
(창덕궁 후원)
종로구 율곡로 99, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Historic and Protected Site · 종로1.2.3.4가동 · 47 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: The secret garden can be basically only visited as part of a tour. If English tours are all sold out take a leaflet at the entrance and join a Korean tour.

Insadong-gil is one of South Korea.

11. Insadong-gil

(인사동길)
종로구 인사동길, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Road · 인사동 · 76 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: One of the neighborhoods of Seoul I loved the most.

12. Ssamzigil

8.3
(쌈지길)
종로구 인사동길 44, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Arts and Crafts Store · 인사동 · 62 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: You can have some good street food here.

13. Leeum Museum of Art

9.0
(리움미술관)
용산구 이태원로55길 60-16, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Art Gallery · 한남동 · 128 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Beautiful building but check online the temporary exhibitions.

Deoksugung is one of South Korea.

14. Deoksugung

8.9
(덕수궁)
중구 세종대로 99, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Palace · 소공동 · 93 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Not the usual palace. It's a mix of Korean and neoclassic architecture.

15. National Museum of Contemporary Art Deoksugung

8.6
(국립현대미술관 덕수궁관)
중구 세종대로 99, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Art Museum · 소공동 · 34 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: I wasn't very impressed but some works were quite nice.

The Statue of Admiral Yi Sunsin is one of South Korea.

16. The Statue of Admiral Yi Sunsin

8.5
(이순신장군상)
종로구 세종대로 175, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Monument · 종로1.2.3.4가동 · 20 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: It's not just about the statue, it's about the whole area, the mix of old and new...

Cheonggyecheon Stream is one of South Korea.

17. Cheonggyecheon Stream

(청계천)
중구 청계천로 (청계광장~삼일교, 삼일대로 구간), 서울특별시, 서울특별시
River · 종로1.2.3.4가동 · 93 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Beautiful project of urban green!

Gwangjang Market is one of South Korea.

18. Gwangjang Market

8.8
(광장시장)
종로구 창경궁로 88, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Market · 종로1.2.3.4가동 · 172 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: I had the best Bibimbap ever. And two Koreans invited me to have some soju with them.

종묘광장공원 is one of South Korea.

19. 종묘광장공원

종로구 종로 157, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Park · 종로1.2.3.4가동 · 5 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Just as RoughGuides say: "Find a spot to sit, close your eyes and listen to the wooden clack of a thousand game pieces"

20. Bukchon Hanok Village

8.5
(북촌한옥마을)
Jong-no-gu, 서울특별시
Village · 110 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Seoul at its most traditional.

21. Samcheong-dong

(삼청동)
서울특별시, 서울특별시
Neighborhood · 24 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: The Prenzlauerberg (or Williamsburg) of Seoul.

N Seoul Tower is one of South Korea.

22. N Seoul Tower

8.7
(N서울타워)
용산구 남산공원길 105, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Scenic Lookout · 필동 · 363 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Avoid the (long queues at the) cable car and enjoy the hike! Perfect at sunset but expect company.

Myeongdong Street is one of South Korea.

23. Myeongdong Street

(명동길)
중구 명동8길, 명동길 (명동), 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Road · 명동 · 169 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Shop until you drop.

Hwaseong Fortress is one of South Korea.

24. Hwaseong Fortress

9.0
(수원 화성)
장안구 연무동 190, 수원시, 경기도
Castle · 38 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Beautiful fortress, alas ugly buildings are both side of the walls.

25. 화성행궁광장

6.5
팔달구 정조로 825, 수원시, 경기도
Plaza · 3 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: The palace in the fortress. Not as beautiful as the fortress.

Seoul Express Bus Terminal is one of South Korea.

26. Seoul Express Bus Terminal

(서울고속버스터미널)
서초구 신반포로 194, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Bus Station · 반포4동 · 65 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Ticket vending machines are not available in English.

Kensington Stars Hotel is one of South Korea.

27. Kensington Stars Hotel

7.4
(켄싱턴호텔 설악)
설악산로 998, 속초시, 강원도
Hotel · 설악동 · 22 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: A little piece of England in South Korea. The closest hotel to the Seorkasan national park. Great for a morning hike.

신흥사 is one of South Korea.

28. 신흥사

8.5
설악산로 1137, 속초시, 강원특별자치도
Buddhist Temple · 11 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Buddhist temple and giant bronze Buddha just beyond the park's entrance. Bliss

계조암 (繼祖庵) is one of South Korea.

29. 계조암 (繼祖庵)

설악산로 1137, 속초시, 강원도
Temple · 1 tip

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Kyejoam Seokgul (hermitage). A great stop on the way to Ulsan Bawi.

Ulsan Rock is one of South Korea.

30. Ulsan Rock

8.7
(울산바위)
설악산로 1091, 속초시, 강원도
Mountain · 12 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Ulsan Bawi (rock): amazing views and delicious ginseng.

Biryeong Falls is one of South Korea.

31. Biryeong Falls

7.4
(비룡폭포)
설악동, 속초시, 강원도
Hiking Trail · 8 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Not the greatest waterfall but a nice hike, much easier than to Ulsan Bawi.

Sorak Cable Car is one of South Korea.

32. Sorak Cable Car

(설악케이블카)
설악산로 1085, 속초시, 강원도
Cable Car · 설악동 · 18 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Nice views at the end of the cable car journey.

설악산 권금성 is one of South Korea.

33. 설악산 권금성

9.0
설악동, 속초시, 강원도
Hiking Trail · 12 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Gwongeumseong: super views and nice hike with the help of some mountain guides.

34. 하슬라아트월드뮤지엄호텔

7.4
성북구 선잠로 32 (강동면 정동진리), 강릉시, 강원도
Hotel · 강동면 · 7 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: AMAZING hotel w/ sea view and contemporary art museum.

HASLLA ART WORLD is one of South Korea.

35. HASLLA ART WORLD

7.2
(하슬라 아트월드)
강동면 정동진리 산 33-1, 강릉시, 강원도
Art Gallery · 25 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: This sculpture park is beautiful and a great place to enjoy sunrise from.

Jeongdongjin Beach is one of South Korea.

36. Jeongdongjin Beach

7.8
(정동진해변)
강동면 헌화로 990, 강릉시, 강원도
Beach · 23 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Pleasant beach with some interesting photo moments ;-)

환선굴 모노레일 is one of South Korea.

37. 환선굴 모노레일

신기면 환선로 603-8, 삼척시, 강원도
Light Rail Station · 4 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: One of the largest caves in Asia: impressive! Not to be missed.

Haesindang Park is one of South Korea.

38. Haesindang Park

6.4
(해신당공원)
원덕읍 삼척로 1852-6, 삼척시, 강원도
Park · 갈남리 · 4 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: A penis park. No joke. There is a legend connected to it, but it gets a bit "too much" sometimes ;-) The sea views are stunning.

39. 본죽

대한민국 강원도 삼척시 남양동 17-3, 삼척시, 강원도
Korean Restaurant · 1 tip

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Korean porridge.

樂古齋 락고재 is one of South Korea.

40. 樂古齋 락고재

풍천면 하회강변길 51, 안동시, 경상북도
Hotel · 1 tip

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: If you are looking for a place in Andong or Hahoe Folk Village, stay at Rakkojae, it's worth every penny! Great service, delicious breakfast, beautiful surroundings...

Hahoe Folk Village is one of South Korea.

41. Hahoe Folk Village

8.1
(하회마을)
안동시, 경상북도
Village · 29 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Hahoe Folk Village is Korea at its most traditional, don't miss it!

42. Hotel Hyundai Gyeongju

(호텔현대 경주)
보문로 338, 경주시, 경상북도
Hotel · 신평동 · 28 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Good hotel but the staff could be friendlier. Very well connected to the city, the station, the new (KTX) station and Bulguksa temple via bus 700 (and 10 and 11).

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju is one of South Korea.

43. Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond in Gyeongju

8.9
(경주 동궁과 월지)
원화로 102, 경주시, 경상북도
Historic and Protected Site · 68 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Anapji Pond = pure beauty.

미추왕릉 is one of South Korea.

44. 미추왕릉

황남동 82-2 (대릉원), 경주시, 경상북도
Historic and Protected Site · 1 tip

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Very peaceful place for a stroll.

45. Gyeongju National Museum

8.2
(국립경주박물관)
일정로 186, 경주시, 경상북도
History Museum · 38 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Everything you need to know about Gyeongju, Shilla dynasty and a big part of Korean history.

이풍녀 구로쌈밥 is one of South Korea.

46. 이풍녀 구로쌈밥

4.7
첨상로 155, 경주시, 경상북도
Korean Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Featured on Lonely Planet = very touristy, but the food is good and the ssambap is just a feast!

Bulguksa is one of South Korea.

47. Bulguksa

9.1
(불국사)
불국로 385, 경주시, 경상북도
Temple · 진현동 · 56 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: One of the greatest temples in the country. Don't miss it!

48. 토함산 화장실

(불국사에서 1Km, 석굴암까지 1Km인 중간에 있는 화장실), 경주시, 경상북도
Hiking Trail · 1 tip

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Do yourself a favor and hike from Bulguksa to Seokguram Grotto!

Seokguram is one of South Korea.

49. Seokguram

8.4
(석굴암)
불국로 873-243 (국보 제24호), 경주시, 경상북도
Temple · 29 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Beautiful grotto, sadly protected by a not very transparent glass...

경주 성동시장 is one of South Korea.

50. 경주 성동시장

7.5
원화로281번길 11, 경주시, 경상북도
Market · 13 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Korean markets are always worth a visit.

51. Gyeongju Stn. KTX/SRT

7.3
(경주역 KTX/SRT)
건천읍 신경주역로 80 (경부고속선, 동해선), 경주시, 경상북도
Rail Station · 화천리 · 57 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Stunning new station and easy to get to with the bus 700 from hotels, city station and bus terminals. Best way to/from Seoul and Busan.

52. 호텔 아쿠아펠리스

7.1
수영구 광안해변로 225, 부산광역시, 부산광역시
Hotel · 광안동 · 7 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: This hotel needs renovation. BADLY!

Gwangalli Beach is one of South Korea.

53. Gwangalli Beach

9.3
(광안리해수욕장)
수영구 광안해변로 219, 부산광역시, 부산광역시
Beach · 82 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: I loved this beach ;-) Especially at night.

Seokbulsa is one of South Korea.

54. Seokbulsa

(석불사 (石佛寺))
Temple · 2 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: A bit difficult to find but worth it. I followed instructions by Lonely Planet and by http://duncanjenkins.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/such-little-thing-makes-such-big.html

SHINSEGAE Department Store is one of South Korea.

55. SHINSEGAE Department Store

8.6
(신세계백화점)
해운대구 센텀남대로 35 (센텀시티점), 부산광역시, 부산광역시
Department Store · 우동 · 96 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: If you are in the mood for shopping this place is just perfect!

56. Shinsegae Spa Land

9.1
(신세계 스파랜드)
해운대구 센텀남대로 35, 부산광역시, 부산광역시
Spa · 우동 · 79 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Sooo good! No other words to describe it. Very easy to understand and use.

Ramada Plaza Jeju is one of South Korea.

57. Ramada Plaza Jeju

7.9
(라마다프라자제주호텔)
탑동로 66, 제주시, 제주특별자치도
Hotel · 삼도동 · 26 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Good sea views and location. Check online for deals.

어리목광장 is one of South Korea.

58. 어리목광장

어리목광장 (노형동), 제주시, 제주특별자치도
Mountain · 2 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Hiking to the Hallasan is such a great experience and the Eorimok Trail is a good start, although it doesn't bring you to the summit.

Hallasan is one of South Korea.

59. Hallasan

9.2
(한라산)
1100로 2070-61, 제주시, 제주특별자치도
National Park · 18 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Hallasan can't be missed!

한라산 영실코스 is one of South Korea.

60. 한라산 영실코스

9.1
도순동 산1-1, 서귀포시, 제주특별자치도
Hiking Trail · 4 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: After ascending the Hallasan via Eorimok trail, descend it via Yeongsil, for the best views.

Cheonjeyeon Waterfall is one of South Korea.

61. Cheonjeyeon Waterfall

8.7
(천제연폭포)
천제연로 132, 서귀포시, 제주특별자치도
Waterfall · 25 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Three stages waterfall. Very nice and easy to get to.

산지물식당 is one of South Korea.

62. 산지물식당

6.5
임항로 26 (1호점), 제주시, 제주특별자치도
Korean Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Hoedeopbap (it's like bibimbap but with raw fish)

Manjanggul Lava Tubes is one of South Korea.

63. Manjanggul Lava Tubes

7.7
(만장굴)
구좌읍 만장굴길 182, 제주시, 제주특별자치도
Cave · 월정리 · 54 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: The world's largest lava tube system.

Seongsan Ilchulbong is one of South Korea.

64. Seongsan Ilchulbong

9.1
(성산일출봉)
성산읍 일출로 284-12, 서귀포시, 제주특별자치도
Mountain · 121 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Impressive extinct crater in the middle of nowhere. Stunning!

65. E-Cube Hotel

98-14 Garwol-dong Yongsan-gu, 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Hotel · 남영동 · 3 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Okish hotel... Very close to the USO for a morning DMZ/JSA tour.

66. Yongsan park gallery

6.5
(용산공원갤러리)
용산구 한강로1가 1-1 (구 USO 건물), 서울특별시, 서울특별시
Art Gallery · 한강로동 · 6 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Great DMZ/JSA tours! Can't be missed!

Panmunjeom/Joint Security Area is one of South Korea.

67. Panmunjeom/Joint Security Area

(판문점 공동경비구역)
진서면 어룡리, 파주시, 경기도
Conference Room · 12 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: The scariest place on earth. Probably one of the most dramatic moments of my life.

68. DMZ Third Tunnel of Aggression

8.2
(제3땅굴)
군내면 제3땅굴로 210-358, 파주시, 경기도
Historic and Protected Site · 29 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Claustrophobic! But you get a good understanding of what's going on at the DMZ.

Dora Observatory is one of South Korea.

69. Dora Observatory

8.4
(도라전망대)
장단면 도라산리, 파주시, 경기도
Scenic Lookout · 22 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: The best views of North Korea from the South.

Gyeongui Railway Transit Office is one of South Korea.

70. Gyeongui Railway Transit Office

파주시, 경기도
Rail Station · 2 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Such a sad place, it's desert!

Dorasan Station is one of South Korea.

71. Dorasan Station

7.2
(도라산역)
장단면 희망로 307 (경의·중앙선), 파주시, 경기도
Rail Station · 노상리 · 9 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Great hopes for a Seoul-Pyongyang train connection...

72. Sevilla Incheon Airport Hotel

#2801-4 Incheon Airport Square (Jung-gu), 인천광역시, 인천광역시
Hotel · 2 tips and reviews

Pino B.Pino Bonetti: Rather a motel than a hotel...