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This is our second post on places in Korea that are ideal for taking insaeng shots!
The Korean word 인생샷 (insaeng shot - literally “life shot”) is a buzzword that means ”the shot in my life where I look the best”. Many Koreans go to great lenghts to get the perfect picture, putting effort into making themselves look lite professional photo models.
Obviously the background is an important component in order to get the perfect insaeng shot.
Here is a list of some of the hottest places in Korea to go to for that perfect shot!
Chuncheon Santorini
춘천 산토리니
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Chuncheon is located in Gangwon province, to the east of Seoul and Gyeonggi province. It is a popular traveling spot for Koreans who live in the vicinity of Seoul.
Getting to Chuncheon from Seoul is convenient whether you go by car and train. The Gyeongchun Line connects Seoul and Chuncheon, and the fastest and most convenient option is to take the Intercity train (ITX) from Cheongnyangni Station.
Chuncheon is famous for Nami Island, which was used as a setting for the hugely popular K-drama Winter Sonata, and many Korean couples choose the island for their first romantic trip together.
Although Nami Island is still well visited, recently Santorini has gained attention as the most popular photo spot in the area.
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Santorini mainly functions as a café, but it is also frequently used for wedding ceremonies. The Wish Bell Tower (소원의 종) located in the garden is the hottest spot to get an insaeng shot!
You get an awesome view of it from inside the café!
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Or you can step out in the garden for a romantic picture!
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Once the sun sets, they light up the bell tower to create an unforgettable spectacle. Since it’s located in the mountains, you also get a lot of stunning nature in your pictures!
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With a bit of luck with the weather, you can get a really picturesque backdrop! Just look at the beautiful cloud formations in the picture below.
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Address:
강원 춘천시 동면 순환대로 1154-97
1154-97 Sunhwan-daero, Dong-myeon, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do
Hours:
Café: 10:00-23:00
(First Order 11:30)
(Last Order 21:00)
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Admission Fees:
Adults: ₩5,000
Teenagers and Military: ₩3,000
Children: ₩1,500
Gangneung Haslla Art World
강릉 하슬라아트월드
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Haslla Art World was built on the slopes and peak of a hill, taking care to minimize the damage on the surrounding nature. This art park is built with artisan care to showcase the beauty of nature, and it’s a place where nature and culture come together.
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The top spot in Hassla Art World for taking insaeng shots is inside the Sculpture Park (조각공원). Exit the Pinocchio Museum to find it!
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If you visit on a day with good weather, you’re in for a real treat. Just like Santorini, Hassla Art World is located in Gangwon province, and being situated on the east coast, you can also get the beautiful East Sea in your pictures!
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It’s very beautiful around dusk and twilight time. There is a lot to discover around the Art World for both young and old!
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Pets are allowed in the museum, and you’ll find that many bring their doggos to get all family members in their insaeng shots!
Address:
강원 강릉시 강동면 율곡로 1441
Yulgok-ro 144, Gangdong-myeon, , Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
Hours:
Museum: 09:00-18:00
Sculpture Park: 09:00-19:00
Restaurant (reservation only): 09:00-17:30
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Admission Fees:
Adults and Teenagers: 12,000 won
Children: 10,000 won
Transportation:
Take train line Mugunghwa-ho to Jeongdongjin Station(정동진역) and walk straight for 2 minutes until you get to an intersection, turn left and walk straight for 5 minutes until you get to the bus stop Jeongdong-gyo (정동교), just before a bridge. From here, take bus line 111, 112 or 113 and get off after 4 stops (about 10 min) at Hassla Art World (하슬라아트월드).
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Namhae Maru & Ara Pension
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Namhae county consists of a number of islands located in the southeast South Gyeongsang Province, positioned between the cities Yeosu and Sacheon.
On one of the islands, you can a gorgeous pension where both sky and sea are at your fingertips.
You get a superb view of the sea from all of the rooms in the pension. But head up to the roof to get the very best view!
The manager of the pension apparently doesn’t have anything against guests climbing up to the roof, and some guests say he even took pictures for them!
You’ll likely want to spend many hours looking at the stunningly beautiful horizon watching the sky and the sea meet.
How about enjoying an outdoor jacuzzi bath while taking in the view?
We highly recommend checking out the pension if you are travelling to South Gyeongsang Province!
Address:
경남 남해군 남면 남면로 797-8
797-8 Nammyeon-ro, Nam-myeon, Namhae, Gyeongsangnam-do
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 11:00
Homepage: Click here
Price:
₩120,000-₩220,000 per room per night
Transportation:
Going by car or taxi is recommended as there are no good public transport options.
Su Gallery Café
거제 수갤러리카페
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In these times when traveling abroad is no longer an option, many Koreans have instead turned their attention to Korea’s second largest island, Geoje island, for domestic travel.
You can get here within 5 hours from Seoul and 1 hour from Busan, and there is no need to get on a plane!
Goeje island boast a plethora of gorgeous cafes, but here we would like to recommend Su Gallery Café 수갤러리카페 .
The interior and exterior look like any café, but head the roof terrace to find a very special staircase.
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Climbing this stairway to heaven, you’ll find the sea spread out in front of you, making for a perfect spot to get the shot of your life!
On a clear night, you can take a picture of yourself sitting on the moon, the starry sky providing a beautiful backdrop!
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The gallery café regularly holds workshops, and there are many pieces of art to enjoy beside the staircase!
Geoje has only recently gained prominence as a hot travel destination, and transportation options are not always ideal. But it's a place where you can enjoy plenty of beautiful nature, and we believe it will be worth the extra effort getting here!
Address:
경남 거제시 사등면 가조서로2길 10
10 Gajoseo-ro 2-gil, Sadeung-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Hours:
11:00-21:00
Closed on Mondays
Transportation:
We recommend going by taxi or car (about 3 minutes) once you reach the ferry terminal on Geoje Island, as public transportation is not widely available.
In this article we have presented some beautiful places where Koreans gather to take that very special photo that might turn out to be the shot of their lives.
Some of the places are located a bit off the beaten track, with less than ideal access, but if you have the chance to go, then get your camera ready!
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