Friday, August 28, 2015

South Korea's Top Attractions

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. 


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