Films take us places. You’ve been there: entire countries, worlds, or universes away, immersed in beautiful scenes ranging from the everyday to the extraordinary. When it all cuts to black, sometimes you’re left wondering where you are. The most scenic places in the world look incredible on big screens—but where’s the wonder if you can’t experience them in person?
Here’s a way to enter the worlds of the films and TV shows you loved in 2021. From cult hits like Squid Game to visual spectacles like Dune, Trip Advisor has gathered 21 trending film locations you should add to your travel bucket list.
Light spoilers ahead...
Squid Game
You’ve probably binged on all nine episodes of this dystopian Korean thriller, where desperate, cash-strapped contestants compete in deadly games for a growing cash prize. Since its release in September, Squid Game broke records to become Netflix’s most-watched series to date. While most of the smash hit was filmed in specially-built sound stages, outdoor scenes were shot along the streets of Seoul.
1. Namsan Park, Seoul
This is Seoul’s largest park, which also happens to be the place Gi-hun, the show’s protagonist, was dropped off after escaping the first game. Explore the park’s many scenic trails and then walk over to the N Seoul Tower for unbeatable city views. The top-rated private Central Soul Tour combines a visit to Namsan Park with other must-see attractions in Seoul such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village.
2. Wolmido Park, Seoul
In episode 2, we see ruthless gangster Deok-soo meet his fellow gang members at the old-school My Land Amusement Park on Wolmido Island, located just outside of Seoul in Incheon. This full-day ‘escape from the crowded streets of Seoul’ tour will take you from Seoul to Wolmido Island with stops at other seaside attractions, including the picturesque Yeongjong Rail Bike.
3. Yangjae Citizen’s Forest Station, Seoul
Few Squid Game fans can forget the iconic ddakji (paper flipping game) scene. Filmed at the subway station in the wee hours, Gi-hun plays countless humiliating rounds of Korean ddakji with a mysterious recruiter—earning him not only multiple slaps to the face, but also his first invitation to the Squid Game. Thankfully, you aren’t Gi-hun—so find your escape at Yangjae Citizens’ Park forest trails right next to the station, and end your day at the museum-lined stretch of Nambusunhwan-ro 20 minutes away. The Seoul Arts Centre, Hanwon Museum of Art, and National Gugak Center are excellent cultural pit stops.
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