Tourism Resources（旅游资源）

In 2012，11.1 million foreign tourists visited South Korea，making it the 20th most visited country in the world，and the 6th most visited country in Asia.Most tourists come from Japan，China.The recent popularity of Korean popular culture，often known as the“Korean Wave”，has increased tourist arrivals.Seoul is the principal tourist destination for visitors；popular tourist destinations outside of Seoul include Seoraksan national park，the historic city of Gyeongju and subtropical Jeju Island.Traveling to North Korea is not normally possible without a special permission，but in recent years organized group tours have allowed groups of South Korean citizens to visit Mount Kumgang.

South Korea's historical tourist attractions include the ancient capitals ofSeoul，Gyeongju and Buyeo.Some natural landmarks include the peaks of the Baekdudaegan，particularly Seoraksan and Jiri-san，of Danyang Ondal Cave and Hwanseongul Cave，and beaches such as Haeundaeand Mallipo.Except Jeju island，there are many smaller islands.Excursion ferries are quite common along the south and west coasts and also to Ulleung-do Island，off the east coast.

韩国国际游客主要来自日本和中国。首尔是游客的主要旅游目的地；首尔以外的热门旅游目的地包括雪岳山国家公园、历史名城庆州和亚热带济州岛。近年来，有组织的团体旅游已经允许韩国公民团体参观朝鲜金刚山。

韩国的历史旅游景点包括首尔、庆州和布约。一些自然地标包括白头大干山脉的山峰，尤其是雪岳山和智异山，丹阳洞和幻仙窟，以及海云台和万里浦等海滩。除了济州岛，还有许多较小的岛屿。