Gumi, South Korea
Hwangsang-dong Buddha Carving
Though it is hundreds of years old, the intricate details on this 23-foot rock carving of Buddha have been preserved.
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Gumi, South Korea
Though it is hundreds of years old, the intricate details on this 23-foot rock carving of Buddha have been preserved.
Gongju, South Korea
A guardian spirit sculpture that once guarded the tomb of a 6th-century Korean king.
Seoul, South Korea
A family of distorted sculptures stands outside Seoul's former imperial palace.
Pohang-si, South Korea
Originally built by Japanese fishermen, this historic neighborhood has withstood the test of time.
Gyeongju, South Korea
All that remains of an ancient royal palace is a water channel that was used for drinking games.
Gwangju, South Korea
This cemetery is dedicated to the people who died fighting for democracy in South Korea.
Guri-si, South Korea
The largest cluster of the Joseon dynasty’s royal tombs, home to the burial sites of 17 kings and queens.
Andong, South Korea
The largest and oldest brick pagoda in Korea.
Gwangju, South Korea
This traditional home is a rare example of 19th-century Korean architecture.
Gyeongju, South Korea
Visiting this grotto is symbolic of a spiritual journey into Nirvana.
Andong, South Korea
This school was constructed in memory of Korean Confucian scholar Yi Hwang.
Gurye-gun, South Korea
An unusual pagoda design in in the northwestern part of Hwaeomsa Temple.
Gyeongju, South Korea
This tomb's name derives from a famous painting of a white horse found inside.
Yeosu, South Korea
Low tide reveals an ocean bridge to an island full of art.
Songnisan, South Korea
The only wooden pagoda remaining in South Korea is part of a Buddhist temple that was established in the year 553.
Gwangju, South Korea
Rocks that take on the likenesses of several recognizable living entities crowd the Wang dong Rock Quarries.
Gyeongsan-si, South Korea
According to legend, those who pray at this statue will also be granted a wish.
Gangneung, South Korea
Explore the history of recorded sound at the world's third largest collection of Edison memorabilia.
Hampyeong, South Korea
It’s a bug’s life at this Korean eco-event park, built to host an annual butterfly festival.
Seogwipo, South Korea
The history of the plush toy and South Korea collected under one roof.
Pohang, South Korea
Japan and South Korea both lay claim to islands inhabited by one woman.
Gongju-si, South Korea
Ancient temple is home to centuries of art and spiritual artifacts.
Gumi, South Korea
Known as the birthplace of Korean Buddhism, this temple features an ancient, five-story stone pagoda.
Suwon, South Korea
The toilet-shaped house of South Korea's sanitation pioneer is now a museum to the john.