World Heritage Sites in South Korea
15 entries in the World Heritage Sites in South Korea compendium.
Baekje Historic AreasEight monuments from the late Baekje kingdom.Bangudae PetroglyphsPrehistoric rock art with the earliest known whaling imagery.BulguksaBuddhist temple on Tohamsan with six National Treasures and UNESCO status.ChangdeokgungA well-preserved Joseon palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Seoul.Getbol, Korean Tidal FlatsKorean tidal flats, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa Dolmen SitesThree Korean sites with over 1,000 megalithic dolmens.Gyeongju Historic AreasFive subregions preserve Silla-era ruins and artifacts.HaeinsaBuddhist temple housing the Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks since 1398.Hahoe Folk VillageJoseon-era clan village with preserved architecture and folk traditions.Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava TubesA volcanic island with a world-class lava tube system.JongmyoOldest preserved Confucian royal shrine with 14th-century rituals.Petroglyphs of Cheonjeon-ri, UljuPrehistoric rock carvings with over 600 engravings from Neolithic to Silla.SeokguramGranite grotto with seated Buddha overlooking the East Sea.SeowonJoseon-era private academies combining Confucian shrine and school functions.Yangdong Folk VillageJoseon-era yangban folk village with preserved homes and Neo-Confucian traditions.
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