Visiting South Korea is the dream of every K-Drama and K-POP fan. South Korea is one of the most beautiful countries to visit. Every Korean Drama fan wants to roam around Namsan Tower. There are various top tourist destinations in South Korea for a hard-core drama fan.
Bukchon Hanok Village
Hanok Village is the best place for experiencing Korean culture. Hanok is a Korean traditional village where you can spot traditional Korean Houses. This place is open for tourists with traditional tea houses, restaurants, and cultural centers.
Many popular drama scenes were filmed in Hanok Streets. You can spot Hanok village in Personal Taste and Goblin. Don’t forget to take selca with “We Are Young” Artwork in Bukchon. You can see this famous painting in:
Hotel Del Luna
My Strange Hero
While You Were Sleeping
Manhole
and My Golden Life
Korean Folk Village
If you are a fan of Historical Korean Dramas then Korean Folk Village is a must-visit place. You can learn about the lifestyle of the Joseon dynasty. If you are lucky then you may get to see Korean traditional weddings and martial art on horseback.
Popular dramas shot at Korean Folk Village are Sungkyunkwan Scandal, The Moon that Embraces the Sun, The Face Reader, 100 Days My Prince, My Love From Another Star, Masquerade, etc.
Namsan Tower
Also known as N Seoul Tower is the famous filming location. This place is popular among couples. You can reach Namsan either by road or by a cable car. This tower is built on the top of Namsan mountain from where you can view the wonderful view of the entire Seoul.
Remember the cute scene of My Love from Another Star with the cute padlock of love in Namsan Tower? Other famous dramas filmed in Namsan Tower are:
Boys Over Flowers
Hwayugi
Terius Behind Me
What happens to my family
Beautiful days
Hate to Lose, etc.
Nami Island
Nami Island is a popular destination near Seoul. You can experience the nature enthusiasts there. Every season in Nami island is unique. You can walk between the tree-lined paths with fresh air.
Nami Island is famous among K-Drama fans because one of the most iconic and popular Korean Drama “Winter Sonata” was filmed here. Winter Sonata was aired in 2002 starring Bae Yong-Joon and Choi Ji-Won. Other popular K-Dramas filmed in Nami Island is My Love From Another Star, Secret Garden, etc.
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the most iconic historical places in South Korea. This is the largest palace of the Five Grand Palaces built in the Joseon Dynasty. Gyeongbokgung was the royal palace of Joseon time.
You can spot Gyeongbokgung Palace in:
Kingdom
Goblin
My Sassy Girl
Legend of the Blue Sea
Tears of the Dragon, etc.
Jeju Island
Jeju Island is a famous honeymoon destination where you can spot white sand beaches, lust green pine forests, beautiful botanical gardens, volcanic craters, etc. This place is like a natural paradise for not only honeymoon couples but also for K-Drama fans!
Popular Korean Dramas filmed in Jeju Island are Warm and Cosy, Boys over Flowers, Secret Garden, Princess Hours, Lie to Me, My Lovely Sam Soon, Scent of A Woman, My Girl, Playful Kiss, and one of the famous Korean Dramas “Dae Jang Geum”!
Jumunjin Beach
Jumunjin Beach is situated in Gangneung city where you can see the exotic sunrise and sunset. It is a famous coastline popular for fresh seafood and natural habitat and good air.
This beach gains popularity due to the most beautiful birthday scene in Goblin! Remember the scene where Ji Eun-Tak’s was celebrating her birthday? Another popular Korean Drama filmed in Jumunjin Beach is Hotel King.
Some other Top Tourist Destinations in South Korea for K-Drama fans are Suncheon Open Film Location, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Daehan Dawon Tea Plantation, Sanmotoonge, Itaewon, Han River, Coex Aquarium, Pocheon Art Valley, Petite France, etc. Mention your favourite place you want to visit in South Korea in our comment section. Don’t forget to visit our website for more Korean Dramas related posts!
