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]]>Historic Landmarks
South Korea boasts a rich cultural heritage that is reflected in its historic landmarks, ancient temples, and traditional villages. Visitors can explore iconic sites such as Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, a grand royal palace built during the Joseon Dynasty, or the ancient capital of Gyeongju, known as the “Museum Without Walls” for its wealth of archaeological treasures. South Korea’s Buddhist temples, nestled amidst tranquil mountains and lush forests, offer a serene retreat where visitors can experience traditional temple stays, participate in meditation sessions, and learn about Buddhist rituals and practices. For a glimpse into traditional Korean village life, visitors can visit Hanok villages like Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul or Hahoe Folk Village in Andong, where well-preserved hanok houses and cultural heritage sites provide insight into Korea’s rich architectural and cultural traditions.
Modern Cities
South Korea’s vibrant cities are hubs of innovation, creativity, and energy, with futuristic skyscrapers, bustling markets, and vibrant street scenes that showcase the country’s modernity and dynamism. Seoul, the capital city, is a bustling metropolis where ancient history and modernity coexist seamlessly, offering a diverse array of attractions, from historic palaces and temples to trendy neighborhoods and shopping districts. Visitors can explore the futuristic architecture of Dongdaemun Design Plaza, shop for the latest fashion trends in the trendy districts of Myeongdong and Gangnam, or indulge in the latest technological gadgets and innovations in the tech-savvy neighborhoods of Apgujeong and Hongdae. Beyond Seoul, cities like Busan, Incheon, and Daegu offer their own unique charms and attractions, from scenic beaches and bustling ports to vibrant cultural scenes and lively nightlife.
Gastronomic Adventures
South Korea is renowned for its delicious cuisine, which is characterized by bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a wide variety of dishes that cater to every palate. Visitors can sample iconic Korean dishes such as bulgogi (marinated grilled beef), bibimbap (mixed rice bowl), and kimchi (fermented vegetables), as well as regional specialties like spicy seafood stew in Busan or savory Jeonju bibimbap in Jeonju. Street food stalls and markets offer an array of tempting treats, from crispy fried chicken and savory pancakes to spicy rice cakes and sweet pastries, while traditional tea houses and makgeolli bars provide a cozy retreat where visitors can relax and savor the flavors of Korea’s rich culinary heritage. Whether dining in a Michelin-starred restaurant or sampling street food in a bustling market, South Korea offers a culinary adventure that delights the taste buds and showcases the country’s diverse culinary traditions.
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]]>Haeundae Beach
One of the most popular beaches in all of South Korea, Haeundae will rock your world with its crystal clear waters and breathtaking skyline views. In addition to offering classic beach activities, such as fishing, swimming, and water sports, it’s also home to many festivals, including a freezing batch competition called Polar Bear Club.
Gwangalli Beach
Another beautiful golden-sand beach with views of Busan’s skyline, Gwangalli is curved in a half-moon shape and covers the length of 1.4 kilometers. It’s best known for being lined with picture-perfect tiki umbrellas and offering the best possible views of Gwangalli Bridge.
Songdo Beach
This man-made beach has been around since 1913, and there are several amazing features that set it apart. One of the most notable is the historic cable car connecting Songdo Beach with Geobuk Island, but its pedestrian overpass is also a sight to behold.
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]]>Apsan Park
This wilderness park is located south of Daegu, and it covers several valleys and peaks of Apsan Mountain. Most people coming here enjoy taking cable car rides, exploring its hiking trails and observatory, but there’s also a war museum and several Buddhist temples located within the park.
Palgongsan
If Apsan Park didn’t fully satisfy your sense of adventure, Palgongsan is the next place you should check out. Its lush walking trails and cable cars will lead you to many historic temples and shrines, and it’s really exciting to discover them all during your hiking adventures.
Daegu Arboretum
If you’re a huge flower lover, Daegu Arboretum is the first spot you should visit in this city. It’s home to thousands of species of plants ranging from trees and flowers to cacti and medicinal herbs, and it will win you over with its beautiful flower sculptures and lush gardens.
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]]>Jeju Fire Festival
The Jeju Fire Festival is held in early to mid-March each year and it takes place around Saebyeol Oreum Volcanic Cone on Jeju Island, off South Korea’s south coast. It originated from the farming tradition of burning fields to get rid of old grass and pests, and now, Koreans light bonfires under a full moon and make wishes for a good harvest. In addition to bonfires, there is a torchlit parade, fireworks, food vans, and cultural performances.
kim ha yoon (@_kim_ha_yoon)Boryeong Mud Festival
Perhaps the country’s best-known festival is the Boryeong Mud Festival, which is held in July on Daecheon Beach in Boryeong on South Korea’s west coast. There’s a massive mud fight, a mud run with 10 hurdles, mud baths, mud facials, and inflatable slides covered in mud. Don’t miss the K-pop or mud singing concert.
Pohang International Fireworks Festival
Held during October in Pohang on South Korea’s east coast on Yeongildae Beach, which is known as the City of Light and Fire, this festival has water gun fights and street performers during the day and fireworks and an illuminated parade at night.
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]]>Lotte World
If there’s only one theme park you can go to while in Seoul, make it this one. It’s the city’s largest attraction of its kind, but wild rollercoaster rides aren’t the only attraction you’ll find here. Lotte World offers everything from stores and water rides to theaters and a folk museum.
Seoul Land
If a visit to Lotte World doesn’t seem like enough for you, make sure to check out Seoul Land as well. This theme park opened its doors just before the 1988 Summer Olympics took place, and it’s now home to over 40 rides, divided into five themed zones.
Children’s Grand Park
The best thing about Children’s Grand Park is that it offers much more than a classic amusement park. You can also find a zoo, botanical garden, hiking trails, and other leisure facilities on its premises, and that’s why it’s perfect for everyone looking for a wide range of kid-friendly options in one place.
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]]>Greem Café
This quirky café with a black and white 2D design that makes it seem like you stepped into a comic book wasn’t created for the purposes of this movie. It’s 100% real, and one of the city’s most Instagram-friendly attractions.
N Seoul Tower
Remember that scene when Lara Jean and her sisters are trying to find a lock that her mom and dad left there before they were born? Once again, this is a completely real place, and you can find it at the roof terrace of N Seoul Tower.
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A trip to Seoul is incomplete if you don’t try all the amazing traditional street foods that this country has in store. Lara Jean and her family couldn’t resist the taste of the local cuisine, and they visited the iconic Gwangjang Market to try some Korean delicacies.
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]]>The project came about in 2015 when the South Jeolla Province wanted to “create attractive island destinations”, according to a CNN report. The island is linked to its neighboring Bakji Island, which is also painted purple, via a large purple bridge. Altogether, the islands have a combined population of only 150 people, with most of them working in farming.
The government planted 30,000 New England asters and 230,00 square feet of lavender fields, to add to the overall purple color of the island. To boost tourism, a restaurant was added on both islands and a cafe, hotel, and bike rentals were added to Banwol Island.
While the idea of painting cities in colorful shades isn’t a new idea, as Morocco’s Chefchaouen, India’s Jodhpur, and Spain’s Júzcar are blue and Mexico’s Izamal is yellow, we’re loving the purple shade of Banwol Island.
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]]>Traveling to Buddhist temples in South Korea gives you a chance to try traditional temple cuisine and here are three reasons why that’s a great thing.
Slow Food
If you like the concept of slow living and slow eating, you can experience it in the best way at Korean temples. Their cuisine is based on Buddhist philosophy and celebrates being healthy, minimalist, and eco-friendly.
Delicious Meals
Temple food follows some boundaries but thrives within its limitations. It’s like art—take away some resources and you’ll see the creativity at its best. By using locally grown ingredients, Buddhists make sure they stay true to their beliefs.
Wonderful Kimchi
The traditional side dish Kimchi is something you will receive with every meal. Its beauty is in many variations, so you can taste completely different Kimchi based on the region you visit.
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]]>Lotte World opened its doors in 1989 and grew into Seoul’s biggest entertainment complex. There are two main sections that you can explore during your visit, including the outdoor amusement park Magic Island and indoor park Adventure, divided into four main floors.
The list of exciting attractions and rides you can check out is pretty much endless, and it ranges from kid-friendly rides to exhilarating roller coasters. There are also an aquarium and water park on the premises, and you can enjoy some of the most beautiful views of Seoul from the Lotte World Tower.
Lotte World is located in Seoul’s Sincheon-dong neighborhood, and it’s open every day between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. A general admission ticket will set you back by around $55 (59,000 won), but that’s not stopping this amusement park from being one of South Korea’s major tourist attractions, with 7.3 million visitors per year.
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]]>Locals say that it resembles a huge castle built in the sea. It stands at 182 meters tall, with a colossal bowl shape that looks like an imposing fortress.
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ToughThe site is considered to be of acute geological interest. The peculiar volcanic rock formations afford valuable insight into how volcanic ash sediments into rock structures. If you’re a geologist or interested in the archaic history of our earth’s formation, this place is well worth a visit!
Seongsan Ilchulbong is also home to a great array of flora. There are 220 different species of plants on the Tuff Cone, six of which are very rare. In addition to these rare species of plant, there are also over 300 different species of marine algae to discover.
Due to Seongsan Ilchulbong’s interesting natural history and flourishing plant life, the Tuff Cone was made a UNESCO World heritage Site.
You can visit this remarkable place yourself for an entry fee and climb up its broad flanks.
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