Tourists
who go to South Korea for vacation have definitely come to the right place
because they will surely be amazed by the combination of ancient and super
modern places in South Korea.
Below
is the list of South Korea’s top attractions.
#1 Most
Dynamic City
Seoul
is South Korea’s top attraction and capital which has a 20 million population.
It has the most massive subway system in the world. One can find 1000-year-old
palaces and modern apartment complexes in Seoul. Cheap restaurants are always
open so tourists can enjoy Korean food anytime they want. Shopping will also be
rewarding because one can find all the luxurious brand names in Gangnam,
Myeongdang and Apgujeong and all the excellent and cheap deals in
Dongdaneum and Namdenuem markets. Korea’s youth culture can also be
revealed through the places located in Hongdae.
#2 Most
Gorgeous Hiking Spots
South
Korea is filled with numerous mountains so it is not surprising that hiking is
a popular activity during weekends. Mountains are also one of South Korea’s top
attractions. A spectacular mountain is the Songnisan National Park located
in the center of Korea. Another is the Beopjusa Temple which has a huge
gold statue of Buddha. Near the mountain village are the lines of hotels and
restaurants where one can eat and sleep after hiking. Hiking is indeed a
refreshing activity which can also reward the hikers the chance to see an
amazing view of South Korea.
#3 The
amazing national park
The
most famous park, the Seokrasa National Park, is the third top attraction
in South Korea. It is located nearSokcho, a fishing village, which is in the
northeast corner of Garngwon-do. The park offers a lot of activities to
its visitors. There are beautiful beaches, rafting riversand luxurious
resorts during summer. While in winter, visitors can enjoy the lovely ski
resorts in the park. Spending a week in the park will definitely remove all the
stress that the visitors had from their work.
#4
Gyeongju’s historical relics
Gyeongju served
as the capital area 2000 years ago during the Shilla Dynasty. It is
now filled with historical and cultural relics. The best and fastest way to see
all the historical places in Gyeongju is to ride a bike and buy a
tourist map.
#5
Andong’s Mask Festival
Located
in the southeast corner of Korea is the Andong village. It is famous
for its foods. Food streets near the train station offer delicious and cheap
foods. The village’s highlight is the Hahoe Folk Village. The Hahoe Folk
Village has a mask dance event that happens every weekend and during the
two-week-long festival. The festival’s best part is when tourists can sleep overnight
in one of the traditional houses in the village for free.
#6
Beach Paradise in Deokjeok Island
From
the port at Incheon, tourists can ride a two-hour ferry ride to reach the Deokjeok Island.
The beautiful and quiet beach gives a relaxing experience to its visitors. The
visitors can choose to stay at a local hotel or camp at the beach. Watching the
fireworks and campfires while having food and drinks are the best parts of the
beach experience.
Indeed,
South Korea’s top attractions are magical places that tourists don’t want to
miss. Aside from the above mentioned places, South Korea has a lot more to
offer to its tourists.
