The majority of people enjoy travelling and exploring new locations. People nowadays go on vacations to get away from their hectic work lives. Some sites provide valuable information about a place's history. People travel to different places or destinations in search of peace, tranquillity, and the opportunity to learn new things. There’s no doubt that people get to know a lot of places by the movies and dramas presented on screen that kindle their wanderlust. Here are the top 10 Korean dramas that kindled our inner wanderlust.
1. Descendants Of The Sun- Taebaeksan, Taebaek City
'Descendants of the Sun' was a major hit across the world with various dub versions in different languages. Most of the drama was shot at the site calledTaebaeksan, Taebaek City. The place has multiple tourist attractions such as Taebaeksan winter Festival, Taebaeksan Sunflower Festival, TaebaekSangjang-dong Mural Village and the famous TaebaekHanbo Exhausted Mine where the filming of the drama had taken place.
2. Goblin - Jumunjin Beach
Goblin was yet another drama with one of the highest ratings. This drama became popular because of its unique storyline and fantastic acting, Along with that, it left the viewers with an inner want to visit the beautiful destinations it was shot at. Jumunjin Beach, one of the locations where the drama was shot is a tourist destination widely known for its beautiful coastline, variety of seafood. It’s a definite go-to place if you ever visit Korea.
3. Missing 9 - Jeju Salt Beach
Missing 9 is a drama in which a group of nine people takes a private plane that consists of entertainers and staff who get involved in a mysterious crash. All nine people survive but get stranded on an inhabited island. One of the only survivors and the witness, Ra Bong Hee, returns to South Korea. The majority of the drama was shot at Jeju Salt Beach, with beautiful scenery worth traveling to.
4. Fight For My Way - Seoullo 7017 Skygarden
Fight for my way, was a drama that captured the hearts of millions of people all around the world. This drama gave us some perfect tourist destination of which was Seoullo 7017 Skygarden, which was split into 17 different sections; this was a highway that got transformed into a park. Tourists can get guided tours of the park to learn more about the history.
5. Hwarang: The Beginning - Silla Millennium Park
Hwarang: the beginning is a story about the Silla Dynasty Warriors. Being a drama focused heavily on historical heritage, it includes a lot of traditional sites. Silla Millennium Park was the site that was used as the set in the drama. The park displays life during the Silla period, with architecture unique to the era.
6. Strong Woman Do Bong Soon - Seoul Land
Strong women do bong soon is a drama that gave its viewers a lot of aesthetic moments not to forget adorable theme park dates also shown in the movie. Seoul land is a fantastic spot to visit on your next trip to Korea. The park features over 40 rides and some prefer this to larger parks such as Everland.
7. The Moon That Embraces The Sun- Korean Folk Village Museum
The moon that embraces the sun was a mega-hit with an amazing storyline and even more splendid filming site; it was shot at the Korean Folk Village. The Korean Folk Village is a museum with Joseon-Era architecture and traditional performances. It represents Korean history and culture, making it a popular location for filming other dramas such as My Love from the Star, The Face Reader, etc.
8. She Was Pretty - Dongdaemun Design Plaza
She was pretty is a heart-warming drama about how beauty standards are just a façade and relationships are not always based on looks. What else touched the heart of the audience was the amazing location it was shot at. Dongdaemun Design Plaza is the epicentre of all design ventures in South Korea. It is Seoul’s most eccentric modern architectural structure. This place is famous amongst and attracts a variety of tourists from all around the world.
9. Winter Sonata - Nami Island
Winter sonata is a romantic, melodrama that tells the story of three people that get intertwined because of the fate of their first love. The drama gave jitters of travelling because the pine tree road was at the beautiful Nami Island which is a popular filming spot for many dramas.
10. Scarlet Heart Ryeo - Baekje Cultural Land
Scarlet Heart Ryeo is a historical, romance fiction drama that follows a story about a girl who mysteriously travels back in time and gets involved in the schemes of the past. There were many magnificent scenes of the backdrop it was shot at. The scene where Lee JoonGi covers Iu from the rain during her kneeling protest was shot at the Baekje Cultural Land.
