Monday, August 24, 2015

The Best 7 Popular Travel Destination In South Korea

There are many tourist attractions in South Korea that draws on the visit. If you have a chance to go to Korea, you could explore the tourist attractions in the country and will be an amazing experience. With a blend of traditional and modern attractions, South Korea has become a very popular tourist destination in the world. Korea is rich in culture, history, technology, and food. Seoul is a major tourist destination for travelers. Other popular tourist destinations outside of Seoul include Seorak-san National Park, Gyeongju historic areas and semi-tropical Jeju Island.

Here are 7 best travel destination in South Korea you should visit:

1. Seoul

Seoul is the capital of South Korea and also the political and economic center of the country. This beautiful city consists of modern buildings and ancient architecture make this city worth a visit. Seoul has a lot of history of art and culture. The Seoul metropolitan region contains four world heritage sites, among which, Changdeokgung, Hwaseong Fortress and the Jongmyo Shrine, the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty. Seoul is also home to the street food vendors and an extensive nightlife and very sparkling. One of the tourist attractions in South Korea has an outstanding educational system and a Buddhist temple which is very quiet and peaceful as well as youth cultural trend-setting a dynamic and exceptional architecture. Some of the large symbol in Seoul including Korea Finance Building, N Seoul Tower, World Trade Center and seven skyscraper residence Tower Palace.


seoul city, south korea
Seoul


The Seoul Down Town at Night

2. The Jeju Island


Jejudo or Jeju Island, also known as the "island of the gods" is the tourist attractions in South Korea which is very popular in the world and many visitors from abroad every year visit the island. Jeju Island became one of the main goals in South Korea for those who want a stylish honeymoon. That makes the Island different from the other islands, because the island has a mix of volcanic rock, the weather is often rainy, and a very cool climate, making it very similar to the Hawaiian Islands in the United States. The island offers visitors a variety of activities: hiking in the Halla-san (South Korea's highest peak), watch the sunrise and the sunset over the ocean, see the magnificent waterfall and lava tubes, Jeju Loveland, go horseback riding, or just lying on the sandy beach. There are also many museums that can be found in this area, such as Folklore and Natural History Museum, Jeju Independence Museum, Jeju Educational Museum, Teddy Bear Museum and much more. You can also enjoy the natural landscape by going in various parks and caves can be found on the island.


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The Jeju Island



3. The Haeundae Beach – Busan

Busan is a sea port which is surrounded by several beaches. The most beautiful of sights in this South Korea is Haeundae beach. These beaches can be visited in the summer as well as winter. During the winter, the Haeundae beach is a wonderful place to stroll. Haeundae Beach will be very busy throughout the year with some kind of festival Beach and visitors from inside and outside of the country. Dongbaekseom (Dongbaek Island), located at the South end of the beach, offering views of the sea with the car and the beach which is famous for fishing. Haeundae beach is one of the most popular spots in Busan to view the first Sunrise of the year on 1st January, with about a thousand meetings before dawn.


Haeundae Beach – Busan



4. Seoul Tower

Seoul Tower is the best place to enjoy the night scenery. You can also climb the cable car, bus or on foot to get to the bottom of the Seoul Tower. Among the three, it is recommended that you choose to climb the cable car because you can take a lot of photos of cool while sitting on the cable car and enjoy the atmosphere of a night of Seoul. Usually there are many couples who visited the Seoul Tower in the evening to enjoy a romantic and peaceful. To avoid the crowds, you can visit the tourist attractions in South Korea during the day, but the scenic Tower of Seoul at night is the best. At the top of the Tower, there is an observatory, the high-powered telescope with only paying 500 won. In addition, you can also catch a glimpse of Seoul city skyline to look out through the window.

Have you heard the Locks of Love before? Locks of love in Seoul Tower symbolizes the eternal love between lovers promise that they will never separate. In addition to the key, there is another attraction for couples in Seoul Tower which is "a message of love of ceramics", where you can write messages or photos with your beloved in the tiles and then stick it in the corner are provided which are located on the first floor of the tower.

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Seoul Tower, Locks of Love

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Seoul Tower

5. Seoraksan National Park 

Seoraksan is the highest mountain in the Taebaek range in Gangwon province in Eastern South Korea. This National Park attracts many national and international tourists all year round, but the main season for Seoraksan National Park is in the fall. Autumn colors in the area are considered among the most beautiful in Korea. The forest of red and yellow in the break up by rocks and streams, as well as a small mountain in the middle of it. Attractions in South Korea has several temples, including the famous Baekdam-sa. The inner part of the Taebaek mountain range called the inner Seorak. Another key area is the outer Seorak and south Seorak. All three areas are divided by Daecheong-bong, the main peak of Seorak-san.


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Seoraksan National Park




6. The Gyeongbok Palace

There are five main Palace located in Seoul, mainly including: Gyeongbok Palace, Changgyeong Palace, Changdeok Palace, Doksu Palace and Kyonghi Palace. The Palace is also known as "the five Palaces" built by the Joseon Dynasty. Among the Five Palaces in Seoul's Gyeongbok Palace is the largest and the most famous castles which have undergone reconstruction go back to the original amount of the Palace because of the damage caused by the Government of Japan in the early 20th century. The name of the Gyeongbok Palace is believed to have the meaning of "Palace of Shine happy.". On the northern part in Gyeongbok Palace, you can see Hyangwonjeong, a hexagonal Pavilion surrounded by attractive Lotus pond, trees, and flowers. The name Hyangwonjeong Pavilion "has a meaning far-Reaching" while the pond bridge Chwihyanggyo is referred to as, meaning "Bridge intoxicated with fragrance." Attractions in South Korea this is an amazing place where you can enjoy the calm atmosphere and natural beauty at the same time.

The Gyeongbok Palace


7. Gyeongju

Gyeongju is a small town in the North of Busan and Ulsan in the southeast corner of South Korea. The city is actually referred to as a museum without walls. This is because the city has many historical sites. Gyeongju is home to the Temple of Bulguksa Temple, which is famous throughout Korea as site ever depicted on banknotes (the 5000 won notes long). Bulguksa Temple, perched on a mountaintop, is a classic example of Buddhist architecture of Korea. Best time to visit the Temple of Bulguksa Temple is the morning. Its structure is very impressive and is actually considered a Buddhist works of art. In the 8th century when the temple was built during the Silla Kingdom. Gyeongju is best seen in spring, when fruit of cherry trees that line the main streets to be ejected onto the streets, certainly it is a very stunning views, then it is not wrong if South Korea attractions this became the cover of the 7 best attractions in South Korea.
Gyeongju

Tips for your travel to South Korea

Best time to visit Korea was in autumn (September-November). At the moment, the weather is warm, bright and beautiful will be visible from the leaves. Winter is cold and dry time, and a good time to visit if you are interested in winter sports because there are many ski resorts. Spring (April-May) is also wonderful with the cherry blossoms. However, this season will be very crowded by tourists and you must book early to ensure accommodation is still available. In the summer will be hot and humid, as well as a little bit crowded by tourists. Also when the rainy season begins, there are so many activities that are affected by the high rainfall and low.


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