Planning a trip to South Korea? Bookmark this page—it's a traveler-friendly directory of official Korean city tourism websites where you can download free map PDFs, check festival dates, and plan routes using trusted local sources (not random posts).
Travel Series (Internal Links)
- How to Download Free Tourist Map PDFs in Korea (Step-by-Step)
- Korea Festival Calendar: Find Official Dates by City
- Best Official Tourism Sites for First-Time Visitors
- Hidden Gems Found on Official City Tourism Websites
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- Why use official city tourism websites in Korea?
- Tourist checklist: what you can do right now
- National-level official travel info (must-bookmark)
- Official city tourism websites by destination
- FAQ
Why use official city tourism websites in Korea?
Travel info changes quickly—opening hours, seasonal routes, event dates, even closures. Official tourism portals are usually the first place to publish updates, so they’re ideal for building a realistic itinerary.
- Free map PDFs & guidebooks you can save offline
- Festival & event calendars with official updates
- Verified attractions and city-recommended routes
- Tourist info center details (help desks, brochures, etc.)
Quick win: Before you fly, download one PDF map per city (Seoul/Busan/Jeju, etc.) and save them in your phone files for offline access.
Tourist checklist: what you can do right now
- Download city map PDFs (subway + neighborhoods + attractions)
- Check this month’s festivals and seasonal events
- Save official itineraries (1-day / 2-day routes)
- Locate tourist info centers for help on arrival
- Create a Plan B list for rainy or extreme-weather days
Want the fastest map method? : Download Free Tourist Map PDFs in Korea.
National-level official travel info (must-bookmark)
- VISITKOREA (Korea Tourism Organization): https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/
Official city tourism websites by destination
Tourism portals are best for maps, attractions, events. If a city portal is limited, the city hall domain can still help you find brochures and updates.
Seoul (서울)
- Visit Seoul (Official Travel Guide): https://english.visitseoul.net/
- Seoul Metropolitan Government (English): https://english.seoul.go.kr/
Busan (부산)
- Visit Busan (Official Travel Guide): https://www.visitbusan.net/
- Busan Metropolitan City (English): https://www.busan.go.kr/eng/
Incheon (인천) — great for airport layovers & day trips
- Incheon iTour (Official Tourism): https://eng-itour.incheon.go.kr/
Daegu (대구)
- Daegu Tour (Official Tourism): https://tour.daegu.go.kr/
Jeju Island (제주)
- Visit Jeju (Official Tourism Portal): https://www.visitjeju.net/en
Gyeonggi Province (경기도) — best for day trips from Seoul
- Gyeonggi Tourism (HiGT): https://ggtour.or.kr/en/
Gyeongju (경주) — history-heavy destination
- Gyeongju Travel (Official Tourism): https://www.gyeongju.go.kr/tour/eng/
Next: Use the festival guide to time your trip perfectly → Korea Festival Calendar (Official Sources)
FAQ
Are these official government websites?
Yes—these are official tourism portals or government domains. They’re the most reliable way to confirm festival dates and download updated city maps.
Can I download maps as PDFs?
In most major destinations, yes. Look for sections like Maps, Guidebook, Brochure, or Download.
Do these sites support English?
Many do, especially Seoul/Busan/Jeju and national tourism resources. If a page opens in Korean, look for a language selector (EN/ENG) near the top.
Last updated: 2026-01-02 (KST)
