South Korea Gardens & parks, Military, Religious + Waterfall pictures

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This three-tiered waterfall is the source of local legend, and the surrounding forest is home to wildlife and rare plants.

Learn about the region’s military history at this tranquil shrine dedicated to the fighters who died in the 16th-century Japanese invasion.

Take a poignant stroll through this memorial grounds, which pays homage to those that lost their lives while serving the United Nations during the Korean War.

Enjoy an escape from the city in one of Seoul’s largest urban green spaces, a sprawling riverside forest park with family attractions.

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

The west gate of Hwaseong Fortress is an imposing structure that looms above the magnificent walled fort complex, symbolizing the power of King Jeongjo.

This wonderfully designed shopping complex is as great a place to wander or to sip coffee as it is to browse for the latest South Korean trends. 

A colorful and artistic Buddhist temple complex, this religious site stands atop a rocky cliff where you can see spectacular sea views. 

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

Korea’s third-largest city is a fascinating mix of political history, modern shopping malls and entertainment districts, and remote outer islands. 

Korea’s third-largest city is a fascinating mix of political history, modern shopping malls and entertainment districts, and remote outer islands. 

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

Beautifully designed botanical gardens and gorgeous ocean views make this tiny island southwest of Busan a favorite of visitors to Korea.

Appreciate the gorgeous sea views from this well-maintained park, which is studded with a wide array of sculptures and statues. 

This serene corner of Namsan Park displays an abundance of tree and plant species native to Korea in a series of themed gardens.

Be amazed at the spectacle of Busan’s famous dancing fountain, which follows a perfectly choreographed routine combining water with music and light.

This beautiful strip of urban renewal offers tourists and locals a break from the bustle of the surrounding city.

Be amazed at the spectacle of Busan’s famous dancing fountain, which follows a perfectly choreographed routine combining water with music and light.

Stay overnight and participate in the activities of this historic temple, trek up the mountain and admire the elegant nine-story pagoda.

Stay overnight and participate in the activities of this historic temple, trek up the mountain and admire the elegant nine-story pagoda.

Stay overnight and participate in the activities of this historic temple, trek up the mountain and admire the elegant nine-story pagoda.

Take a poignant stroll through this memorial grounds, which pays homage to those that lost their lives while serving the United Nations during the Korean War.

Pull on ice skates, practice your golf swing or slip into a spa at the world’s largest department store. You’ll find great shopping and dining too, of course.

For shopping in Busan, this part of the city is superb. You’ll find traditional markets and high-end shops along with food and entertainment.