Korean Travel Guide

Posted by Park Sung Chan , Labels: , Saturday, November 26, 2011 11:43 PM

Best places to visit in Korea

Jeju island (Jeju do)

Asian Hawaii. This is a nickname for Jeju Island. The biggest island in Korea, it has the highest mountain in South Korea and it made by volcanic activity of the Mt.Halla, the highest mountain in South Korea. So it has different geological features. Jeju is this little island is full of nature. Beautiful beach, amazing waterfall, all the strange rocks made by volcanic action, people, and culture.

 

Songnisan National Park: Spectacular Hiking in Central Korea

 

There are mountains all over Korea, and hiking is the most popular weekend activity. One of the most spectacular mountains is Songnisan National Park in central Korea. Beopjusa Temple, with a huge Gold Buddha statue is a good start to any of the hikes. At the mountain village, there are hordes of restaurants and home-stays where you can sleep the night. 1/2 way up the mountain, is a hut called Birosanjang where you can find some authentic wilderness, which is quite rare in Korea. And the hiking! Not so difficult, but with amazing views!




Seoraksan National Park: Beautiful Fall Colors 



Mt.Seorak is one of the most beautiful mountains in Korea. Mt.Seorak is in 3 hours away from Seoul to east, in Gangwon-do (Gangwon province).

 

 

 

Seoraksan National Park is Korea's most famous. It's located outside the fishing village of Sokcho, in the North-East corner of Gangwon-Do. During the peak fall seasons, it seems like 1/2 of Korea is climbing the mountain. Also in the area are some luxurious gambling resorts, rafting rivers, bungee jumping and beautiful beaches. In winter, there are some nice Ski Resorts in the area. You could spend a week or two exploring this place, so make sure you leave a few days.


Gyeongju: the Ancient Capital of the Shilla Dynasty 



 A capital from the Shilla dynasty 2000 years ago, this place is filled with cultural relics at every corner. You could spend months here and not see everything. Walking down the street, or hiking up the local mountain, history is inescapable. The best way to see the sites is to rent a bicycle, get a handy tourist map and enjoy your day.





Jindo (Jin island)

Jindo is the third biggest island in Korea located in the South Sea. Jindo is quite famous because of Jindo gae (= Jindo dog). A Jindo dog is really smart.

Jindo Island (진도) is the principle island among the cluster of 230 islets in the south western part of the Korean peninsula. The island is blessed with an abundance of fertile land therefore much of it is used for agriculture. The sea around it is teeming with fish and wildlife.

The island has many park reserves like the Dadohae National Marine Park, historical relics and sites; and you can find traditional artistic performances everywhere. With the Jindo Bridge construction completed, the island is connected to the mainland. Every year during the month of February on the Lunar Calendar, the sea parts, mimicking the parting of the sea by Moses. Many tourists come to watch this rare spectacle. There are mascots found around the island that symbolize the friendly image of the Jindo dog

 

 Andong Folk Village

Home of the Mask Festival

Andong is a small city in the South-east corner of the country. It's famous for food and right near the train station is a food street where deliciousness awaits you at every turn. The highlight of the city is the "Hahoe Folk Village." They are famous for the mask dance that happens every weekend and their 2 week long festival they hold every year in the fall. The best part is that you can sleep overnight in the village in one of the traditional houses.

 

 

Deokjeok Island: an expat beach paradise! 


Deokjeok Island is a 2 hour ferry ride from the port at Incheon. You can camp at the beach, or stay at one of the local motels. It's a beautiful, secluded kind of place and you'll be able to get your own piece of beach for the entire day. The best part is at night, having some drinks on the beach with a campfire and fireworks.

 

Busan: the most popular beach spot in South Korea 



Busan is the 2nd biggest city of Korea. Located the opposite side of Korean peninsula in Gyungsang-do (Gyungsang province). Busan is on the coast so it is a totally different vibe than Seoul and they speak with a strong accent.



Korea's second major city, Busan is down in the South-east corner of the country. It has plenty of sights to keep you occupied for days, but the top attraction is Haeundae Beach, where hordes of Koreans descend to get their summertime fun.

 

 

 

 

 

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