Book Flights to South Korea

Visit regal Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace is Seoul’s most popular tourist attraction. The colourful changing of the guard ceremonies, which take place throughout the day, always draw a crowd. It is one of five royal Palaces in Seoul – and the largest.

Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung is a mass of tiled buildings, museums and ornamental gardens. When the cherry blossom trees bloom in spring, the reflective pools paired with the carpet of petals turn the gardens pink.

Head to Jagalchi Fish Market

When market day falls, Jagalchi Fish Market comes alive. In downtown Busan, row upon row of fresh eels, crabs and octopi line the shelves, among fish of all shapes and sizes.

Take a seat at one of the many restaurants for an unbelievably fresh dish. For a little extra, you can bring your own fish from one of the stalls and ask for it to be prepared and cooked for you.

Wander the stalls, sample some interesting local delicacies, and soak up the atmosphere.

Admire Hwaseong Fortress

One of South Korea’s most recognisable landmarks, this ancient fortress in central Suwon is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built by King Jeongjo of the Joseon dynasty, the modern city of Suwon has sprung up around it.

Hwaseong Fortress provides a window into the past, showcasing Korean architecture of old and providing an insight into a nation built on the ideals of respect and honour. See the city on foot with the four-mile walk that takes you right the way around the fortress.