South Korea

(a.k.a. Republic of Korea)

Changdeokgung Palace Complex
An exceptional example of Korean palace architecture and design in harmony with the surrounding landscape.

Jongmyo Shrine
A Confucian shrine housing the spirit tablets of Korean royal ancestors.

Gyeongju Historic Areas
Ruins of the capital of the ancient Silla dynasty, rich in Buddhist artworks and architecture.

Baekje Historic Areas

Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats

Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites

Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks

Hwaseong Fortress

Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes

Namhansanseong

Sansa, Buddhist Mountain Monasteries in Korea

Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple

Seowon, Korean Neo-Confucian Academies

Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty

Historic Villages of Korea: Hahoe and Yangdong

Gaya Tumuli