UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Korea — Complete Guide (2026)

1. Andong Hahoe Village [UNESCO World Heritage] (안동 하회마을 [유네스코 세계유산]) UNESCOFree Entry

📍 186 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

2. Archaeological Site in Gwanbuk-ri and Busosanseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (관북리유적과 부소산성 [유네스코 세계유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 Gua-ri & Gwanbuk-ri, Buyeo-eup, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do | 📞 +82-41-830-2880

3. Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri [UNESCO World Heritage] (익산 왕궁리유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 666, Gungseong-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do | 📞 +82-63-859-4631

4. Boeun Beopjusa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (보은 법주사 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 405, Beopjusa-ro, Boeun-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do | 📞 +82-43-543-3615

5. Bongjeongsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (봉정사 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 222, Bongjeongsa-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | 📞 +82-54-853-4181

6. Buseoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (부석사[유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 345 Buseoksa-ro, Buseok-myeon, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

7. Buyeo Naseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (부여 나성 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 100-11, Dongmun-ro142beon-gil, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do | 📞 +82-41-830-2623

8. Byeongsanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (병산서원 [유네스코 세계유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 386 Byeongsan-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | 📞 82-54-858-5929

9. Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site] (창덕궁과 후원 [유네스코 세계유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

A stunning royal palace and secret garden complex — a UNESCO World Heritage site blending Joseon-era architecture with pristine natural landscape.

📍 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

10. Cheonjiyeonpokpo Falls [UNESCO Global Geopark] (천지연폭포 (제주도 국가지질공원)) UNESCOFree Entry

📍 Cheonji-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do

11. Daeheungsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (대흥사[유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 400, Daeheungsa-gil, Samsan-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do | 📞 +82-61-534-5502

12. Dolmen in Bugeun-ri [UNESCO World Heritage] (강화 고인돌 유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 Bugeun-ri, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon | 📞 +82-32-933-3624

13. Dosanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도산서원 [유네스코 세계유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 154 Dosanseowon-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | 📞 +82-54-856-1073

14. Five-story Stone Pagoda at Jeongnimsa Temple Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (부여 정림사지 오층석탑 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 83 Jeongnim-ro, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do | 📞 +82-41-830-2880

15. Geomunoreum Lava Tube [UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site] (거문오름 [유네스코 세계자연유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 569-36 Seongyo-ro, Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do | 📞 +82-64-710-8981

16. Gimnyeongsagul Cave [UNESCO World Heritage] (김녕사굴 [유네스코 세계자연유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 34, Manjanggul-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do | 📞 +82-1600-0064

17. Gochang Dolmen Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (고창 고인돌 유적 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 74 Goindolgongwon-gil, Gochang-eup, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk-do | 📞 +82-63-560-8666

18. Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (공주 공산성 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 280 Ungjin-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do | 📞 +82-41-856-7700

19. Goyang West Five Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (고양 서오릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 334-32 Seooreung-ro, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do | 📞 +82-2-359-0090

20. Goyang West Three Royal Tombs (The tomb of Queen Janggyeong) [UNESCO World Heritage] (고양 서삼릉(장경왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 233-126 Seosamneung-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do | 📞 +82-31-962-6009

21. Gyeongju Bulguksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 불국사 [유네스코 세계유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

A UNESCO-listed Silla dynasty Buddhist temple featuring iconic stone pagodas and bridges — one of Korea's most magnificent ancient monuments.

📍 385 Bulguk-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | 📞 +82-54-746-9913

22. Gyeongju Historic Area [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주역사유적지구 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

A UNESCO World Heritage zone spanning the entire ancient Silla capital, often called the 'museum without walls' for its density of monuments.

📍 757 Taejong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

23. Gyeongju Yangdong Village [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 양동마을 [유네스코 세계유산]) UNESCOFree Entry

A UNESCO-listed traditional Joseon village with over 500 years of history, featuring beautifully preserved clan houses and folk culture.

📍 134 Yangdongmaeul-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

24. Heolleung and Illeung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 헌릉(태종,원경왕후)과 인릉(순조,순원왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 36-10, Heonilleung-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul | 📞 +82-2-445-0347

25. Hongneung and Yureung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 홍릉(고종과 명성황후)과 유릉(순종과 순명,순정 황후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 352-1, Hongyureung-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do | 📞 +82-31-591-7043

26. Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul | 📞 +82-2-765-0195

27. Mireuksa Temple Site [UNESCO World Heritage] (익산 미륵사지 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 362, Mireuksaji-ro, Iksan-si, Jeonbuk-do | 📞 +82-63-859-3873

28. Namgyeseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (남계서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 8-11 Namgyeseowon-gil, Sudong-myeon, Hamyang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

29. Namhansanseong Provincial Park [UNESCO World Heritage] (남한산성도립공원 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOFree Entry

📍 731 Namhansanseong-ro, Namhansanseong-myeon, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

30. Namyangju Sareung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (남양주 사릉(정순왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 180, Sareung-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do | 📞 +82-31-573-8124

31. Petroglyphs of Bangudae Terrace in Daegok-ri [UNESCO World Heritage] (울주 대곡리 반구대 암각화 [유네스코 세계유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 Daegok-ri, Eongyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

32. Petroglyphs of Cheonjeon-ri [UNESCO World Heritage] (울주 천전리 명문과 암각화 [유네스코 세계유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 Cheonjeon-ri, Dudong-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan

33. Pocheon Art Valley [Hantangang UNESCO Global Geopark] (포천아트밸리 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원)) UNESCOFree Entry

📍 234 Art valley-ro, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

34. Sambuyeonpokpo Falls [UNESCO Global Geopark] (삼부연폭포 (한탄강 유네스코 세계지질공원) UNESCOFree Entry

📍 Sincheorwon-ri, Galmal-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

35. Suwon Hwaseong Fortress [UNESCO World Heritage] (수원 화성 [유네스코 세계유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 Yeonghwa-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do | 📞 +82-31-290-3600

36. Taereung and Gangneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 태릉과 강릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 681, Hwarang-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul | 📞 +82-2-972-0370

37. Tongdosa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (통도사[유네스코세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 108 Tongdosa-ro, Habuk-myeon, Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

38. Uireung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 의릉(경종, 선의왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 146-20, Hwarang-ro 32-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul | 📞 +82-2-964-0579

39. Yangju Olleung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (양주 온릉(단경왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 255-41, Hoguk-ro, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do | 📞 +82-31-855-5228

40. Yeongwol Jangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (영월 장릉(단종) [유네스코 세계유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 190 Danjong-ro, Yeongwol-eup, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do | 📞 +82-33-374-4215

41. Bengdwigul Cave [UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site] (제주 선흘리 벵뒤굴 [유네스코 세계자연유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do | 📞 +82-1600-0064

42. Dodongseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (도동서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 726, Gujiseo-ro, Dalseong-gun, Daegu | 📞 +82-53-616-6407

43. Donamseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (돈암서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 26-14, Im 3-gil, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do | 📞 +82-41-736-0096

44. East Nine Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (구리 동구릉 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 197 Donggureung-ro, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do | 📞 +82-31-563-2909

45. Gimpo Jangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (김포 장릉(인헌왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 79, Jangneung-ro, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do | 📞 +82-31-984-2897

46. Gongju Tomb of King Muryeong and Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (공주 무령왕릉과 왕릉원[유네스코 세계유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 37 Wangneung-ro, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do

47. Gyeongju Seokguram Grotto [UNESCO World Heritage] (경주 석굴암 [유네스코 세계유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 238 Seokgul-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | 📞 +82-54-746-9933

48. Magoksa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (마곡사 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 966 Magoksa-ro, Sagok-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do | 📞 +82-41-841-6220

49. Museongseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (무성서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 44-12 Wonchon 1-gil, Chilbo-myeon, Jeongeup-si, Jeonbuk-do

50. Oksanseowon Confucian Academy [UNESCO World Heritage] (옥산서원 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 216-27, Oksanseowon-gil, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do | 📞 +82-54-762-6567

51. Paju Jangneung Royal Tomb [UNESCO World Heritage] (파주 장릉(인조, 인열왕후) [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 90, Jangneung-ro, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do | 📞 +82-31-945-9242

52. Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 선릉과정릉) [유네스코 세계유산] UNESCOCheck at Venue

Two royal Joseon-dynasty tombs in the heart of Gangnam — a UNESCO World Heritage site offering serene parkland amid skyscrapers.

📍 1 Seolleung-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul | 📞 +82-2-568-1291

53. Seonamsa Temple [UNESCO World Heritage] (선암사 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 450, Seonamsa-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do | 📞 +82-61-754-6250

54. Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone [UNESCO World Heritage] (성산일출봉 [유네스코 세계문화유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 284-12 Ilchul-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do | 📞 +82-64-710-7923

55. Yeongneung & Nyeongneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (여주 영릉(세종·소헌왕후)과 영릉(효종·인선왕후) [유네스코 세계유산]) UNESCOCheck at Venue

📍 269-10 Yeongneung-ro, Sejongdaewang-myeon, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do