For an epic hike that includes ornate temples, panoramic views, and perhaps even a moon bear sighting, head to South Korea's ...

This UNESCO-designated historic city in South Korea is a massive "museum" with 64 ancient pagodas, over 50 Buddhist statues, and 122 temple ruins. A must-visit!

As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia, Travel Weekly offers a guide on the 10 lesser-known destinations in South Korea.

He said that monks and Buddhist faithful managed to move the temple’s third “treasure,” a stone Buddha statue reportedly built in the 8th century, to a safe place.

The remains of burnt-out pavilions due to wildfires are seen at the Gounsa temple in Uiseong, South Korea, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Credit: AP/Kim Do-hoon ...

1 of 3 | A bell is seen broken at the remains of the bell pavilion due to wildfires at Gounsa Temple in Uiseong, South Korea, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (Kim Do-hoon/Yonhap via AP) ...