Hwaseong Fortress at sunset, Traditional Architecture of Korea at Suwon, South Korea.

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Gyeonggi-do

Gyeonggi-do (경기도), its name literally meaning the 'province surrounding Seoul', is the most populous province in Korea, encompassing some 28 cities that often feel like extended suburbs of the capital. But start to explore a little and you'll find pockets of fascinating history, public art, hilltop hiking and much more, all within easy access of Seoul.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • A woman walks along the walls of Hwaseong Fortress.

    Hwaseong

    Suwon

    The World Heritage–listed fortress wall that encloses the original town of Suwon is what brings most travellers to the city. Snaking up and down Paldal…

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    Bukhansan National Park

    Gyeonggi-do

    Granite-peak-studded Bukhansan National Park's sweeping mountaintop vistas, maple leaves, rushing streams and remote temples draw over 5 million hikers…

  • Icheon Ceramic Village

    Icheon Ceramic Village

    Gyeonggi-do

    This leafy cul-de-sac off a busy main road is the centre of Icheon's porcelain and celadon trade, a thriving tradition that dates back to the Joseon…

  • Everland

    Everland

    Gyeonggi-do

    Opened in 1976, Everland is Korea's largest theme park, with five zones of rides, fantasy buildings and impressive seasonal gardens. The lush hillside…

  • Joint Security Area

    Joint Security Area

    The DMZ

    Unquestionably the highlight of any trip to the DMZ is the Joint Security Area (JSA) at Panmunjeom. An improbable tourist destination, it's here where the…

  • House of Sharing

    House of Sharing

    Gyeonggi-do

    This retirement home around 50km south-east of Seoul is still inhabited by a declining handful of women, now mostly in their 90s, who were forced to work…

  • Hwaseong fortress in Suwon

    Hwaseong Haenggung

    Suwon

    Sitting at the base of Paldal-san (143m), King Jeongjo’s palace was built in the late 18th century as a residence for when he visited to worship at his…

  • Donggureung

    Donggureung

    Gyeonggi-do

    The largest and most attractive of the World Heritage–listed royal tombs scattered around Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, Donggureung is the burial place of seven…

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