A bright and wacky exhibit answers every question you may have had about human excrement, flatulence, and more.

Visiting this grotto is symbolic of a spiritual journey into Nirvana.

The site where the Emperor of Korea performed the long-forbidden "rite of heaven" to demonstrate his absolute sovereignty.

A symbol of hope, survival, and national character, especially after it rose phoenix like from the flames.

Celebrating the history of Hangul, the Korean writing system invented by King Sejong to improve his realm’s literacy.

Booksellers and public artworks fill this vibrant promenade along the disused railroad tracks.

Collected from all around Seoul, thousands of secondhand books create this photogenic tunnel.

This tomb's name derives from a famous painting of a white horse found inside.

The largest and oldest brick pagoda in Korea.

An early Korean refrigerator.

Natural rock formations resembling monks in hats inspire folk legends.

This hillside village by the sea has been revitalized by street art.

The supreme shrine of the state.

One of only a handful of seaside temples in Korea, this sacred space is home to a legendary healing Buddha statue and a traffic safety prayer pagoda.

This human-made pond is part of a Korean palace complex first built in the 7th century.

The burial ground of two kings and a queen is now a calm city park in the middle of bustling Seoul.

A traditional village rooted in the Joseon Dynasty.

A thriving surf community exists in relative remoteness along the former boundary between North and South Korea.

The toilet-shaped house of South Korea's sanitation pioneer is now a museum to the john.

This pagoda was once the central feature of a Buddhist temple that no longer exists.

Ancient temple is home to centuries of art and spiritual artifacts.

Throughout this South Korean village, homes and businesses are covered in fantastic handpainted murals.

Its humdrum facade only adds to its electrifying appeal: a rooftop with panoramic views of a shapeshifting metropolis.

Numerical symbolism abound at East Asia's oldest observatory.