Gangneung, South Korea
Sun Cruise Resort and Yacht
The world's first cruise ship-shaped hotel is perched atop a cliff.
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Gangneung, South Korea
The world's first cruise ship-shaped hotel is perched atop a cliff.
Itaewon-ro, South Korea
Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment.
Seoul, South Korea
The name of the only golden Buddhist temple in Korea translates as "the temple that protects the country."
Seoul, South Korea
Some of the freshest vegetables in Seoul are grown in a subway station.
Seogwipo, South Korea
South Korea's women of the sea have completely flipped their society's structure by becoming revered fisherwomen.
Seoul, South Korea
A unique structure located on the grounds of one of five grand palaces that were built by the Joseon dynasty.
Paju, South Korea
A thriving artist's wonderland located just 6 kilometers from Korea's DMZ.
Seoul, South Korea
The world's longest bridge fountain has hundreds of nozzles that create a beautiful, illuminated spectacle.
Seoul, South Korea
Buy your fish and have it cooked to order in this bustling, eight-floor seafood market.
Suncheon, South Korea
A Korean village where times stands still.
Seoul, South Korea
A remnant of Korea's colonial past lies forgotten in a hip neighborhood in Seoul.
Seoul, South Korea
One man's lifetime collection of tiny objects of wisdom gathered from around the world, on display for public enjoyment.
Busan, South Korea
The 400-year-old remains of the samurai invasion of Korea.
Seoul, South Korea
A chilling monument to Korean patriots who resisted the Japanese occupation.
Jeju-si, South Korea
South Korea's only sex-themed park.
Seoul, South Korea
Step into a cartoon at this Seoul café that aims to evoke a two-dimensional scene.
Seoul, South Korea
Plenty of old carney magic still haunts this photogenic amusement park.
Beppu, Japan
This statue of the "shiny uncle of Beppu" was erected in 2007.
Nagoya, Japan
This giant fashion model is one of the most beloved symbols of Nagoya.
Osaka, Japan
Surreal giant face-pillars welcome visitors from across the globe to this hotel.
Tokyo, Japan
Stuck in a bygone era, the oldest subterranean shopping street in Japan hides beneath the popular Asakusa district of Tokyo.
Kanazawa, Japan
Although it has never been a secret ninja base, this shrine still has plenty of tricks up its sleeve.
Yufu, Japan
This amusement park brings a little slice of England to the heart of Kyushu.
Tokyo, Japan
This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."