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South Korea.

Less-touristed places, sorted by Wander Well Score.

Tongyeong, South Korea
Gold
Coast & island escapes

Tongyeong

South Korea

This coastal city in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, Tongyeong is built around the legacy of Admiral Yi Sun-sin — the city's very name means "command…

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Yeosu, South Korea
Gold
Coast & island escapes

Yeosu

South Korea

A coastal city on South Korea's southern shore, Yeosu is known for its seafood, beaches, and marinas, and hosted the 2012 World Expo in its harbour.

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Andong, South Korea
Bronze
Inland waterside towns

Andong

South Korea

Andong, the capital of North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea, is known as a centre of Korean folk traditions and Confucian culture, with Hahoe Village and…

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Jinju, South Korea
Gold
Inland waterside towns

Jinju

South Korea

Jinju Fortress, the site of two pivotal sieges during the 1592–93 Imjin War, anchors this South Gyeongsang city on the Nam River in South Korea.

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Gangneung, South Korea
Silver
Coast & island escapes

Gangneung

South Korea

A coastal city on South Korea's east coast, Gangneung sits between the Taebaek Mountains and the East Sea, with a walkable centre known for its café scene.

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Gongju, South Korea
Gold
Mountain villages

Gongju

South Korea

Gongju served as the capital of the Baekje kingdom from 475 to 538 CE, and the ancient sites that survive from that era — including Gongsanseong fortress and…

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Boryeong, South Korea
Bronze
Coast & island escapes

Boryeong

South Korea

Boryeong, on South Korea's South Chungcheong coast, draws visitors to Daecheon Beach and the annual Boryeong Mud Festival, held each July, where the local be…

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Jeju City, South Korea
Bronze
Coast & island escapes

Jeju City

South Korea

This coastal city on the northern shore of Jeju Island, South Korea, with a dense café and restaurant scene, scenic viewpoints in the surrounding landscape,…

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Nonsan, South Korea
Silver
Relaxing family getaways

Nonsan

South Korea

South Korea's largest strawberry-producing city, Nonsan in South Chungcheong Province also draws visitors for the Goryeo-era Gwanchoksa temple, which houses…

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Namwon, South Korea
Gold
Hiking & national-park bases

Namwon

South Korea

Known as "the City of Love" for the celebrated Korean folk story of Chunhyang, Namwon is a city in North Jeolla Province, South Korea, sitting at the edge of…

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Seosan City, South Korea
Silver
Coast & island escapes

Seosan City

South Korea

A city on South Korea's west coast in South Chungcheong Province, Seosan is known for a rock-carved Buddha Triad from the Baekje Dynasty, considered signific…

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Buseok, South Korea
Bronze
Charming old-world towns

Buseok

South Korea

Buseoksa, a Buddhist temple founded by the scholar-monk Uisang in 676 on the slopes of Mt.

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Cheongju-si, South Korea
Silver
Mountain villages

Cheongju-si

South Korea

A large city in South Korea's North Chungcheong Province with a walkable centre full of cafés and restaurants, set against mountain terrain and close to water.

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Yeongju, South Korea
Silver
Sacred & spiritual destinations

Yeongju

South Korea

Yeongju, a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, is known for two historically significant sites: Buseoksa Temple, a representative temple of Silla…

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Jangheung, South Korea
Silver
Inland waterside towns

Jangheung

South Korea

A county in South Jeolla Province with a walkable centre and a dense food-and-drink scene, Jangheung sits along the Tamjin River, which flows south through t…

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Suncheon, South Korea
Gold
Mountain villages

Suncheon

South Korea

A city in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, known for Suncheon Bay and set in mountain terrain with a lively café and restaurant scene.

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Icheon-si, South Korea
Silver

Icheon-si

South Korea

Icheon-si is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, recognized as a UNESCO City of Crafts and Folk Art for its long tradition of ceramic manufacturing, sh…

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Gwacheon, South Korea
Silver

Gwacheon

South Korea

Just south of Seoul on Line 4, Gwacheon is home to several major attractions commonly assumed to belong to the capital: Seoul Grand Park, Seoul Land, the Nat…

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Goyang-si, South Korea
Bronze
Inland waterside towns

Goyang-si

South Korea

A major Seoul satellite city where lakeside cherry-blossom walks, colorful public gardens, and a modern high-rise skyline combine to offer an accessible urba…

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Guri-si, South Korea
Silver
Inland waterside towns

Guri-si

South Korea

A city immediately east of Seoul in Gyeonggi Province, Guri sits along the Han River and is home to the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, a UNESCO World Her…

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Seogwipo, South Korea
Silver
Coast & island escapes

Seogwipo

South Korea

A coastal resort city on the southern shore of Jeju Island, Seogwipo sits on a rocky volcanic coastline with a dense café and restaurant scene, scenic viewpo…

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Danyang, South Korea
Silver
Inland waterside towns

Danyang

South Korea

Bold red arch bridge spans a rocky river against densely forested mountains in this South Korean town, where waterside scenery, a lively café scene, and prox…

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Jeonju, South Korea
Bronze
Big-city explorations

Jeonju

South Korea

Designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy in 2012, Jeonju is a large South Korean city with over 1,300 years of history and one of the country's most c…

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Magoksa, South Korea
Silver
Charming old-world towns

Magoksa

South Korea

UNESCO World Heritage-listed Buddhist temple in Gongju, South Korea, Magoksa sits on the eastern slope of Taehwasan mountain where the Taegeukcheon Stream cu…

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Mungyeong, South Korea
Silver

Mungyeong

South Korea

This city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, Mungyeong is known for its mountain scenery, traditional heritage, and apple production.

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Cheongyang, South Korea
Bronze
Mountain villages

Cheongyang

South Korea

Rural county in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea, Cheongyang is known across the country for its Cheongyang chili peppers and gugija fruit, both grown…

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Yangsan, South Korea
Gold
Inland waterside towns

Yangsan

South Korea

A South Korean city in Gyeongnam Province where a compact urban skyline backed by forested ridgelines meets a riverside setting, with easy access to nearby U…

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Gimcheon, South Korea
Bronze
Coast & island escapes

Gimcheon

South Korea

A city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, Gimcheon sits at the intersection of major rail and road routes between Seoul and Busan, long serving as a…

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Iksan, South Korea
Bronze
Big-city explorations

Iksan

South Korea

This South Korean city in North Jeolla Province is known as the City of Jewelry, home to the Iksan Jewelry Museum and a walkable centre with a strong café an…

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Gapyeong County, South Korea
Bronze
Coast & island escapes

Gapyeong County

South Korea

This county in Gyeonggi Province known across South Korea for its pine nuts and Nami Island, Gapyeong draws weekend visitors from Seoul into mountainous terr…

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Gyeongsan-si, South Korea
Gold
Mountain villages

Gyeongsan-si

South Korea

A university city on the western edge of North Gyeongsang Province, Gyeongsan sits directly against Daegu and is served by its metro network, making it a pra…

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Gunsan, South Korea
Silver
Coast & island escapes

Gunsan

South Korea

This port city on South Korea's west coast where a walkable centre packed with cafés, restaurants, and historic churches meets the broad mouth of the Geum Ri…

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Gwangmyeong, South Korea
Bronze
Big-city explorations

Gwangmyeong

South Korea

Compact South Korean city on Seoul's southwestern edge, Gwangmyeong pairs a walkable café and dining scene with low hills rising through the urban fabric and…

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Anseong, South Korea
Bronze
Mountain villages

Anseong

South Korea

Known as "The City of Masters," Anseong is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, a few hours south of Seoul, with a walkable centre full of cafés and res…

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Uiwang, South Korea
Gold
Inland waterside towns

Uiwang

South Korea

The Korean Railroad Museum gives this Seoul-area satellite city a specific draw beyond its lakeside walking paths and forested slopes.

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Sangju, South Korea
Bronze

Sangju

South Korea

Sangju, a city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, is nicknamed "Three Whites" for its three signature agricultural products — rice, silkworm cocoons,…

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Bucheon-si, South Korea
Gold
Big-city explorations

Bucheon-si

South Korea

Densely populated satellite city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, Bucheon sits between Seoul and Incheon, with major manufacturing in its northern district…

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Hanam, South Korea
Gold
Inland waterside towns

Hanam

South Korea

A city immediately east of Seoul with a dense café and restaurant scene, sitting on the Han River and ringed by mountains including Geomdan, Geumam, and Namhan.

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Sogong-dong, South Korea
Gold

Sogong-dong

South Korea

This dense, walkable neighborhood in central Seoul's Jung District, where narrow back lanes lined with multi-story commercial buildings, overhead wires, and…

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Hongseong, South Korea
Silver
Coast & island escapes

Hongseong

South Korea

This coastal county in South Chungcheong Province serves as the provincial capital and is known for local seafood specialities including fermented shrimp pas…

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Changnyeong, South Korea
Bronze
Hiking & national-park bases

Changnyeong

South Korea

This South Korean county town sits between Upo wetland, Bugok natural hot springs, and Hwawang mountain — three distinct natural attractions that make it a p…

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Ansan-si, South Korea
Bronze
Coast & island escapes

Ansan-si

South Korea

This large city on South Korea's Yellow Sea coast, southwest of Seoul and connected to it by subway, Ansan is known for one of the country's most diverse mul…

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Silver
Inland waterside towns

Cheongpyeong

South Korea

A riverside South Korean town with a surprisingly dense café and dining scene, several historic churches, and easy access to the upland country that rises be…

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Gold

Gimpo-si

South Korea

A South Korean city on the water with upland terrain, a lively central café and dining scene, and easy access to UNESCO World Heritage sites scattered across…

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Silver
Hiking & national-park bases

Eumseong

South Korea

South Korean town sitting directly on the water with upland country close by, making it a practical base for exploring a wider region rich in UNESCO World He…

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Silver

Heunghae

South Korea

South Korean town where upland hill country meets the water's edge, Heunghae offers a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants, and sits within a wider reg…

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Silver

Hadong

South Korea

South Korean town sitting right on the water with a walkable centre of cafés and restaurants, Hadong also serves as a gateway to upland country and several U…

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Bronze
Hiking & national-park bases

Yongjugol

South Korea

Compact upland settlement in South Korea sitting directly at the water's edge, Yongjugol offers a quiet base for exploring a wider region rich with UNESCO Wo…

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Bronze
Hiking & national-park bases

Yeongdong

South Korea

A South Korean inland town set in upland country, Yeongdong sits close to water amid hilly terrain and offers a base for exploring a wider region that includ…

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Bronze
Inland waterside towns

Sejong

South Korea

South Korea's purpose-built administrative city sits in upland country along a river, offering a walkable café and dining scene, and serves as a practical ba…

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