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Backpacking South Korea: 16 best places to visit

The most rewarding stops for backpackers in South Korea, ranked and mapped. Tap any place to drop it into a free, day-by-day route built around how you actually travel.

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  1. Seoul, South Korea1

    Seoul

    Seoul

    Palaces, K-pop, neon nights.

  2. Busan, South Korea2

    Busan

    Busan

    Beaches and a colourful hill village.

  3. Jeju Island, South Korea3

    Jeju Island

    Jeju

    Volcano, coast, honeymoon isle.

  4. Gyeongju, South Korea4

    Gyeongju

    North Gyeongsang

    Open-air Silla-dynasty museum.

  5. Jeonju, South Korea5

    Jeonju

    North Jeolla

    Hanok village and bibimbap.

  6. Seoraksan National Park, South Korea6

    Seoraksan National Park

    Gangwon

    Granite peaks and temples.

  7. Andong, South Korea7

    Andong

    North Gyeongsang

    Mask dance folk village.

  8. Incheon, South Korea8

    Incheon

    Incheon

    Chinatown and island ferries.

  9. Suwon, South Korea9

    Suwon

    Gyeonggi

    Walled Hwaseong Fortress.

  10. Gangneung, South Korea10

    Gangneung

    Gangwon

    East-coast beaches and coffee.

  11. Tongyeong, South Korea11

    Tongyeong

    South Gyeongsang

    Harbour and island cruises.

  12. Boseong, South Korea12

    Boseong

    South Jeolla

    Green tea plantation rows.

  13. Damyang, South Korea13

    Damyang

    South Jeolla

    Serene bamboo forest.

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    Yeosu

    South Jeolla

    Night-lit seaside city.

  15. Pyeongchang, South Korea15

    Pyeongchang

    Gangwon

    Ski slopes and highlands.

  16. Daegu, South Korea16

    Daegu

    Daegu

    Markets and modern culture.

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