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The island of Cheju Do, an hour’s flight from Seoul and just 40 min away from Busan, is especially popular with holidaymakers. The volcanic origin shapes the landscape of the highest mountain in Korea, the Hallasan (1950 m) dominates, is. On an island tour of the amazing variety of landscapes into the eye. You should also visit the caves Samsonghyol, the snake cave and the dragon pond, and the Folk Village Songup southeast of Cheju city is worth seeing. A day trip usually leads to the mandarin groves, waterfalls Chong Bang, the model village and Songsanilchulbong Park. The resort is located Chungmun a half hour’s drive from Sogwipo on the south coast. Long sandy beaches, sports and leisure facilities and excursions, including to Chonjeyon waterfall, attract many visitors. In the mountain country on the east coast of Korea, there are modern ski resorts. At the 390 km coastline there are many possibilities for excursions, from the beach Hwajinpo-up to Pusan ​​in the south. Mountains rise steeply from the sea, but they are here and there punctuated by long sandy beaches, marinas and small fishing villages. The three national parks Soraksan, Odaesan Chuwangsan and 1978 are opened on the coastal highway to reach. The village in Sorakdong Soraksan National Park was expanded to the village, from here you can go mountain hiking. In the vicinity is the first temple built in 645 AD Sinhung-sa. A cable car runs between the fortress and Sorakdong Kwongumsong (parts date back to 57 BC). This area is also the city of Sokcho, a major fishing port. Close by is the resort Choksan where there are hot springs.

Seoul and surrounding

Most visitors begin their vacation in the capital Seoul, a bustling modern commercial center.

A day tour through the old and new Seoul includes a visit to the Changdokkung Palace, the 17th since the Century celebrations for the royal family was used. The main gate of the palace is to be the oldest door in town. Next to the palace lies a secret garden with pavilions, ponds and woods.

In Toksukung Palace, the former royal residence, now the Museum of Modern Art is housed. The 1394-built Kyongbokkung palace burned down in 1592 during the Japanese invasion of the country in 1868 and rebuilt. On the grounds include a pavilion are surrounded by a lotus pond. The Great South Gate of Seoul, Namdaemun (built 1448), was regarded as Korea’s most important historical building. Unfortunately it was destroyed by fire in February 2008. There is also the Namdaemun market with its popular low-cost offerings.

The Pagoda Park is named after a pagoda from the Choson dynasty. The park is a memorial to the struggle against Japanese rule. Namsam the mountain in the center is a beautiful view of Seoul. At the top is a TV tower, the Seoul Tower, with a viewing platform from which you can see up to Inchon on the west. Erected on Mount Namsan in 1980 and opened to the public and Seoul Tower is one with visitors from home and abroad extremely popular attraction and landmark of the city of Seoul.

Other attractions include the Octagonal Pagoda built in 1348 and the market place at the East Gate. Tiger World amusement park in southern Seoul is including an indoor ski hall.

Excursions:

Folk Village in Suwon, 50 kilometers south of Seoul, the lifestyle of centuries past is preserved. Potters, weavers, blacksmiths and other craftsmen carry out their work in the old tradition and in ancient costumes.

Kyongju

Cultural-historical highlight of any trip is Korea (about 320 km from Seoul), Kyongju on the southeast coast, according to UNESCO one of the ten most important historic cities in the world. The former capital of the Shilla Dynasty (57 BC-935 AD) was once one of the six largest cities in the world. The large number of important historic buildings has earned it the nickname of Kyongju Museum without Walls. Temples, royal tombs, impressive monuments and the oldest observatory in Asia await visitors. In the local branch of the National Museum of thousands of relics are on display from the Shillazeit. Outside the town stands the Pulguksa temple, one of the most important Buddhist sites in Korea. Many buildings date from around 751 AD The Sokkuram cave with the giant granite Buddha is very close. The Onung, the complex of five grave times, should be the first tomb of Silla king, his wife and three subsequent kings. The holiday center on Pomun lake with two large hotel complex, convention center, casino, golf course, marina and shopping center is easily accessible from Gyeongju.


The South

In South Korea are Pusan, the largest port city in the country, and the two Haeundae beach resorts and Song Jong. Haeundae Beach with its sandy beaches and mineral springs is the most popular holiday destination in the region. There are hot springs and resort Tongnae. Kumgang near the park with unusual rock formations and historic relics, including a pagoda and several temples.

Reference

The Korean tourist office organizes KNTO visit a Goodwill program guide for tourists, Korea. Volunteers, known as the Goodwill Guides, offer free translation services to tourists and tourist guides. Visitors who want to take this service must, at least two weeks before the trip to fill out a form. For more information and an electronic application form is available at www.goodwillguide.com.