The following places in South Korea are any traveller’s delight.
Even being one of the most beautiful Asian countries, South Korea is rarely considered
a tourist destination. Apart from its fascinating pop - culture, rich beauty industry and amazing food, South Korea has beautiful landscapes, rich history, an amazing shopping scene and excellent tourism infrastructure to offer. South Korea is a place with different shades, where it has modern ultra-tech cities to ancient mountaintop Buddhist temples. In short, South Korea has everything that a traveller could wish for and will be spoiled for choices to visit. Therefore, to make it easier for you here is the list of the top 5 places that are must-visits if thinking about your next trip to South Korea.
Seoul
The capital and the most famous city of South Korea, Seoul reflects the vibrant lifestyle of Koreans. With its modern architecture, party vibes, pop culture, beautiful parks & glittering promenades. But apart from these starry nights Seoul also has a rich history to offer with its National Museum and War Memorial. And if you want to get a panoramic view of this beautiful modern city, Seoul has the city’s iconic observation tower near the top of Mount Namsan at a height of 500 meters above sea level.
Pyeongchang County
Pyeongchangcounty is known as a paradise among hikers and trekkers. If you want to enjoy the beautiful landscape of South Korea and experience a day in tranquillity and peace then it is the perfect place for you. Located in the Taebaek Mountains, this picturesque county is at a distance of 180 kilometres from Seoul. It also has a national park named Odaesan which is a hikers' delight with trails going up the snow-peaked mountains. It is also a place of contrast, where one side hosts Ski resorts like Alpensia and Yongpyong for skiers and snowboarders, it is also home to many beautiful Buddhist shrines. Pyeongchang County is also known for hosting the prestigious Winter Olympics in February 2018.
Gyeongju
If you are looking for a place to experience both Korea’s heritage and beauty, then Gyeongju is an ideal place for you. Known as the pen-air museum, Gyeongju is a coastal city with traditional roots and rich heritage. It is the erstwhile capital of the ancient Silla kingdom, which consist of historical sites and ruins going back to a thousand years. The city is given the status of UNESCO world heritage site and is also home to Bulguksa temple and the National Museum which has an unparalleled collection of artefacts and provides a glimpse of Korea’s history and culture.
Busan
Busan is the largest international Korea and is known for two things: firstly as the place to host Asia’s largest international film festival and secondly the hometown of K-pop SensationBTs’s member Jungkook. Busan has the most scenic landscape with majestic mountains, beautiful beaches, magnificent Buddhist temples and skyscrapers. It is a city that never disappoints a traveller. It is also known for itsHaedong Yon itsungsa temple which is situated along the coast and Jagalchi fish market.
Jeju Island
Jeju Island is one of the most popular destinations among tourists in South Korea. With a stunning island, just 85 Kilometers off the coast with white sand beaches surrounded by pine forests, volcanic craters and lava caves, beautiful botanical gardens, Jeju Island can take any traveller’s breath away. Jungmun Beach in Jeju is also famous for n old tradition. Some women free-dive hundreds of feet to catch different types of seafood on that beach. It started centuries ago when the local men were all out on the fishing boats. Jeju is also famous for its fire festival, which is considered the world’s greatest fire festival.
