Eastern Asia
South Korea
The top 5 natural landmarks of South Korea — real photos, locations and fascinating facts for every wonder.
Asia
MountainsSeoraksan
northeast South Korea
Seoraksan (Korean: 설악산), or Mount Sorak, is the highest mountain in the Taebaek mountain range in the Gangwon Province in eastern South Korea. It is located in the Seoraksan National Park, near Sokcho.
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A jagged granite range ablaze with colour each autumn.
IslandsJeju Island
south of the peninsula
Jeju Island is South Korea's largest island, covering an area of 1,833.2 km2 (707.8 sq mi), which is 1.83% of the total area of the country. Alongside outlying islands, it is part of Jeju Province and makes up the majority of the province.
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A volcanic island of lava tubes, craters and waterfalls.
VolcanoesHallasan
Jeju Island
Hallasan (Korean: 한라산) is a shield volcano comprising much of Jeju Island in South Korea. Its summit, at 1,947 m (6,388 ft), is the highest point in the country.
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South Korea's highest peak, a shield volcano with a crater lake.
WaterfallsJeongbang Falls
Jeju Island
A rare waterfall that plunges straight into the sea.
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A rare waterfall that plunges straight into the sea.
WetlandsSuncheon Bay
south coast
Suncheon Bay is a coastal wetland in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, South Korea. It is composed of a 3.5 km (2.2 mi) long stream, a 2,221 ha wide tideland and a 230 ha wide field of reeds.
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A vast tidal wetland of reed beds and mudflats rich in birdlife.