한국의 풍경 50선

한국의 풍경 50선

1. Seongsan Sunrise Peak (성산일출봉)

Cue the cinematic music.

 

2. Ggotji Beach (꽃지 해수욕장)

 

Time to visit the grandparents.

 

3. Darangee Village (경상남도 남해 가천 다랭이마을)

 

What Korean kids did before video games.

4. Gwang-An Bridge (부산 광안대교)

 

Korea loves its stunning, futuristic bridges.

5. Kyeong-Wha Station, Jinhae (진해 경화역)

 

All this scene needs is a soldier and a beautiful girl waiting for him at the station.

6. Upo Marsh (우포늪)

 

Swimming is probably not recommended.

 

7. Jeungdo Salt Farm (전남 신안 증도 염전) 

 

Salt farming in a slow city.

8. Gongryong Ridge, Seorak Mountain (설악산 신선대 공룡능선)

9. Uleung Island Seaside Road (울릉도 해안도로)

 

Uleung Island was known as Dagelet to Europeans.

10. Seopjikoji, Jeju Island (제주도 섭지코지)

A music video just waiting to be shot.

 

 

11. Bomun Pavilion, Gyeongju (경주 보문정)

 

A pavilion for all seasons.

 

12. Udo (우도)

 

The Korean way of making a wish.

 

13. Haeinsa Temple, Hapcheon (합천 해인사) 

 

Haeinsa is on e of the three Jewel Temples in Korea.

 

 

14. Chunwang Peak, Jiri Mountain (지리산 천왕봉)

 

Where to look down on clouds.

 

 

 

15. Juknokwon, Damyang (담양 죽녹원)

 

Unfortunately Korea's all out of pandas.

 

 

16. Naganeupseong Folk Village, Suncheon (순천 낙안읍성 민속마을)

 

We wonder how many people it took to color a single roof.

 

 

17. Yeojwa Stream (경상남도 진해 여좌천 벚꽃길)

 

This spot is the spring equivalent of mistletoe.

 

 

18. Boseong Green Tea Field (보성 녹차밭)

 

The most caffeinated field in the country.

 

 

19. Bulguksa Temple (경주 불국사)

 

Where to bookmark your history books.

 

 

20. Daegwallyeong Ranch (대관령 양떼목장)

 

The lamb are there, you're just not looking closely.

 

 

21. Cheongdo Bull Fighting Festival (청도 소싸움 축제) 

 

Just don't wear red.

 

 

22. Hyeopjae Beach, Jeju Island (제주도 협재 해수욕장)

 

We think this beach is on e of the main reasons Jeju Island made it unto the seven new wonders list.

 

 

23. Anapji (Anap Pond) (경주 안압지)

 

There are lotus flowers under there somewhere.

 

 

All this scene is missing is a fairy.

 

 

25. Kwanghan Pavilion (광한루) 

 

This picture probably would work upside-down as well.

 

 

26. Seomjin River Train Village (섬진강 기차마을)

 

Where it's safe to walk along the tracks.

 

 

27. Cheongsando (청산도)

 

We prefer the word "leisurely."

 

 

 

28. Halla Mountain (한라산)

 

What Narnian skies must have looked like under the grip of the White Witch. 

Halla Mountain, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province (제주특별자치도 한라산)

 

29. Terraced Fields, Hamyang (함양 다락논)

 

Who knew there were so many shades of green?

Macheon-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do (경남 함양군 마천면)

 

30. Nuri Peace Park (임진각 평화누리공원)

 

Primary colors in full bloom. 

618-13 Majeong-ri, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 파주시 문산읍 마정리 618-13)

 

31. Silk Fall, Jiri Mountain (지리산 뱀사골 실비단폭포)

 

This waterfall is camera-shy.

Baemsa-Valley, Jiri Mountain, Namwon-si, Jeollabuk-do (전북 남원시 지리산 뱀사골)

32. Young-san River (영산강)

 

One of the four major rivers (4대강) in Korea. 

Yongso-ri, Yong-myeon, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do (전남 담양군 용면 용소리)

 

33. Poppy Garden, Simhak Mountain, Paju (파주 심학산 꽃밭)

 

Running around with flowers in your hair seems like the logical thing to do here. 

Simhak Mountain, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 파주시 심학산)

 

34. Royal Azalea Festival, Hwangmae Mountain (황매산 철쭉축제)

 

The color of royalty. 

1 Mountain, Beoppyeong-ri, Chahwang-myeon, Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

(경남 산청군 차황면 법평리 산1번지)

 

35. Sin-Reuk Temple, Yeo Ju (여주 신륵사)

 

Had enough of breathtaking views? Go shopping at the Yeoju outlets nearby. 

282 Cheonsong-ri, Yeoju-eup, Yeoju-gun, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 여주군 여주읍 천송리 282)

 

36. Daedun Mountain Suspension Bridge (대둔산 구름다리)

 

"Whatever you do, don't look down."

Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do / Geumsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do (전북 완주군, 충남 금산군)

 

37. Haeundae Beach (해운대 해수욕장)

 

Unfortunately, you'll almost never find the beach as empty as it is in this photo. 

Woo 1-dong,Joong-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan (부산 해운대구 우1동 , 중동)

 

38. Yongam Temple (옥천 용암사) 

 

This sight brought tears to on e prince's eyes. 

Samcheong-ri, Okcheon-eup, Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do (충북 옥천군 옥천읍 삼청리)

 

39. Snow in Taebaek Mountain (태백산 설경)

 

Gangwon province is famous for catastrophically heavy snows in the winter.

Mungok-dong, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do (강원도 태백시 문곡동)

40. Yang Dong Traditional Village (양동 한옥마을)

 

The hottest brunch spot in Yangdong Village.  . 

Yangdong-ri, Gangdong-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경북 경주시 강동면 양동리)

 

41. Nami Island (남이섬)

 

Fans of "Winter Sonata" will recognize this famous roa

Bangha-ri, Namsan-myeoon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do (강원도 춘천시 남산면 방하리) 

 

42. Suncheon Bay (순천만)

 

The perfect respite from city life. 

162-2 Daedae-dong, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do (전라남도 순천시 대대동 162-2)

 

43. Inje Smelts Festival (인제 빙어축제)

 

How to catch some rest at an ice fishing festival. 

Soyang Lake, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do (강원도 인제군 소양호)

 

44. Ulsan Rock, Seorak Mountain (울산바위)

 

Who needs carved faces when you've got legends? 

Seorak National Park, Seorak-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do (강원 속초시 설악동 설악산국립공원)

 

45. Bangwhasuryujeong, Suwon Hwa Seong (화성 방화수류정)

 

A literal setting for poetry.

Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 수원시 팔달구)

 

46. Namdae Stream, Muju (무주 남대천 섶다리)

 

Headbanging, Korean style. 

Namdae Stream, Muju-eup, Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do (전라북도 무주군 무주읍 남대천)

 

47. Donglim Reservoir, Gochang (고창 동림저수지)

 

Approximately four fifths of the migratory birds that can be seen every year at the reservoir are teals. 

Heungduk-myeon/Sungnae-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do (전북 고창군 흥덕면/성내면)

 

48. The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원) 

 

A new kind of horticulture lecture hall. 

255 Mountain Haenghyeon-ri, Sang-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do (경기도 가평군 상면 행현리 산 255번지)

 

49. Chok-suk Pavilion (촉석루)

 

Where a dip in the river turned dramatic. 

573-1 Bonsung-dong, Jinju-si, Kyeongsangnam-do (경상남도 진주시 본성동 573-1)

 

50. Samkwang Temple (삼광사 연등축제) 

 

The festival of lights is not just for Buddhists.

131 Mountain, Choeup-dong, Busan Jin-gu, Busan (부산광역시 부산진구 초읍동 산 131)