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Gyeongbokgung Palace in autumn.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace is beautiful in spring, particularly during cherry blossom season, which typically occurs from late March to mid-April.
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Seoul City skyline
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Seoul city nightlife.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
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Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
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Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
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The painted detail of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
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The Gyeongbokgung Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is a daily reenactment of the changing of the guard procedure that takes place in front of the main palace gate.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
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Military Guard at Sungnyemun gate, Seoul.
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Changdeokgung Royal Palace in Seoul
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The secret garden at Changdeokgung palace in Seoul
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Two ladies dressed in traditional Hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul.
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Bulguksa temple in Gyeongju - the temple is considered as a masterpiece of the golden age of Buddhist art in the Silla kingdom.
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Prayer lanterns at Bulguksa temple in Gyeongju.
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Haetalgyo bridge in autumn at Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju
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Thousands of colorful prayer lanterns at Bulguksa temple, each one with their own written prayer inside.
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The Woljeonggyo Bridge in Gyeongju, was originally built in 760AD during the Silla period. It was lost during the Joseon period but was painstakingly rebuilt in 2013 and finished in 2018. The restoration project is noted as one of the largest wooden bridge reconstructions in Korea.
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Tumuli Park is home to the Daereungwon Tomb Complex in the ancient capital city of Gyeongju.
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Suyoung Bay Yacht Marina, Busan
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Busan at night.
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The annual Busan Fireworks Festival held every autumn, which features a spectacular show over the ocean with the Gwangandaegyo Bridge (also known as the Diamond Bridge) as a backdrop.
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The arty Gamcheon Culture Village is known for its layered streets, twisted labyrinth-like alleys and brightly painted houses.
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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Busan
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The United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan.
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Jagalchi Market is one of the largest seafood markets in Korea, selling both live and dried fish.
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Freshly prepared spicy fish stew at Jagalchi fish market.
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Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish (banchan) consisting of salted and fermented vegetables.
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Haenyeo divers, Jeju Island
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The Jeju Olle Trail on Jeju Island is a 437km network of routes that loop around the island. These trails offer a variety of landscapes, from coastal paths to mountain hikes, and allow visitors to explore the island's natural beauty and culture up close.
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Dol Hareubang are Jeju Island's traditional volcanic rock statues known as "Stone Grandfathers".
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Two women in traditional dress at Jeonju Hanok Village.
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Jeonju Hanok Village
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Jeonju Hanok Village in the Snow
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Korean BBQ is an interactive, communal dining experience where diners cook meat at their table.
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Bibimbap is a popular Korean dish of warm white rice topped with seasoned vegetables, beef or tofu, and a fried egg, all mixed together with a spicy gochujang sauce.
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Gyeonggijeon Shrine in Jeonju Hanok Village.
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Pungnammun city gate in Jeonju was built during the Joseon dynasty in 1734.
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Traditional South Korean mask festival, Andong
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Wolyeonggyo bridge, Andong
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Hahoe Folk Village, Andong
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Hahoe Folk Village, Andong
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South Korea offers a captivating range of luxury hotels that beautifully reflect the nation’s blend of tradition, innovation and impeccable design. From world-renowned brands such as the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, where contemporary elegance meets curated Korean artistry, to the Park Hyatt Busan, offering panoramic ocean views and sleek, modern interiors, the country’s high-end accommodations promise exceptional comfort and service. Lahan Hotels, with properties across historic cities like Gyeongju and Jeonju, celebrate regional heritage through architecture inspired by hanok traditions and warm Korean hospitality. Beyond these international and heritage-inspired stays, South Korea’s growing collection of boutique and design hotels offers discerning travellers an intimate and creative perspective on modern Korean life. Whether you’re seeking a serene spa retreat, a stylish city sanctuary, or a hotel that immerses you in the country’s cultural soul, South Korea’s luxury hotels provide the perfect base for exploration and indulgence.
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Four Seasons Seoul ,
Seoul
Directly opposite the storied Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul rises elegantly over the capital, a 29-storey haven where...
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Jeju Island
A beautiful fusion of contemporary design, traditional Korean ‘Choga’ architecture and a beachy seaside vibe, the JW Marriot Jeju Resort...
View here Lahan Hotel Jeonju ,
Jeonju
Ideally positioned for exploring Jeonju’s famous Hanok Village, the largest and most atmospheric in Korea, this comfortable 4-star hotel offers...
View here Lahan Select Gyeongju ,
Gyeongju
Peacefully positioned on the shores of Lake Bomun, the Lahan Select is part of the upmarket Select collection from Korea’s...
View here Park Hyatt Busan ,
Busan
Designed to look like a billowing sail, the 33 story Park Hyatt Busan sits amidst the skyscrapers of Busan’s Haeundae...
View here The Shilla ,
Seoul
Named for an ancient kingdom that covered much of the southern Korean peninsula, the Shilla is one of Seoul’s oldest...
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