Best Places to visit in South-Korea

South Korea occupies the southern part of the Korean peninsula and is an East Asian country. It shares a highly militarized border with North Korea. Even though the country has been stated to be poor in the past, it now became one of the developed countries in the world. Its currency is South Korean Won. 1 won is equivalent to 0.00090 USD or 0.00067 GBP. South Korean tourism is not only driven by its Mountains, valleys, Islands and cities, but also by many other factors including the prominence of Korean pop culture and TV dramas known as Korean Wave. Here are some worth visit places in South Korea. Here is the list of places to visit in South-Korea.

1. Seoul :

Seoul has been South Korea’s capital for approximately 600 years. On the one hand, it has some famous historical palaces and monuments while on the other hand, you could see skyscrapers and towers rising up to the sky. The city still maintains its cultural heritage in this rapid industrialising era. Besides enjoying the viewpoints, historical museums, gardens, skyscrapers etc, one should definitely try the delicious food of Seoul. There are more than 100,000 restaurants with every Korean variety. In November, a festival known as Seoul Kimchi Festival is held, where the visitors can make their own kimchi or watch while they make or even purchase various kinds of kimchi from different regions of Korea. So, get ready for an amazing holiday trip to South Korea and don’t forget to hit every food market and the famous places in Seoul and not to forget Gangnam Beauty. Fill your soul from visiting Seoul.

2. Jeju Island :

Jeju Island is the largest island of South Korea in the Jeju province. The island is mostly famous for its resorts, mountains, beaches, lava tubes and theme parks. If you are a person preferring some physical activities, get ready for a hike in the mountains of Jeju. It is also good for couples to enjoy a romantic holiday in the resorts surrounded by green hills, sandy beaches and a dreamy sky. Visit the theme parks and bring out that hidden child in you. Go for a horse ride, scuba diving, golfing and many more in these activities filled Island. Don’t forget your camera for the trip to capture the scenic views of this beautiful Island.

3. Busan :

Busan is a metropolitan and the second most populous cities in South Korea. It is located in the south-east of the Korean tip. As having a port, the city is famous for seafood. The Jagalchi fish market of Busan has every variety of seafood from swimming and crawling to gills and tentacles. If you are in Busan you should not miss this wide variety of seafood
market, it is a heaven for seafood lovers. Then take a ride in a cable car, visit the sea life aquarium, go to the skywalk and relax in the spa land. The Skywalk and some of the cable cars have a glass floor and if you are acrophobic you need to be careful and take some help from your fellow mate. Keep the memories of the Gamcheon village to remind yourself that a human has the capability to turn anything into an art with his creativity. Never lose hope, you are beautiful and only you can make your life beautiful.

4. Gyeongju :

Gyeongju is a coastal city in the far south-eastern corner of Gyeongsang province in South Korea. It was once the capital of an ancient kingdom called Silla. The visitors are mostly the people who are interested in the cultural heritage of Silla and the architecture of the Joseon Dynasty. One visiting Gyeongju should definitely try out its local specialities such as Hwangnam bread, samba, muk etc. The taste of food varies from each local place in the Gyeongsang province. Don’t miss out on this once ancient architectural place while visiting South Korea.

5. Suwon :

Suwon is located in the north-west of South Korea and belongs to the Gyeonggi Province. The main tourist attraction of this place is the late 18 Th century Hwaseong Fortress with its commanding wall stone and 4 pagoda-topped arched gates. Besides the Fortress, nearby Hwahongmun Gate, Hwaseong Haenggung palace has a traditional banquet hall which you should not miss. The place is full of elegance, experience the traditional vibe of the place and has delicious food available in the province of Gyeonggi. Ever heard about the toilet museum? Suwon is the only place in the world that has a toilet museum name Mr Toilet house. The museum has types of statues and designs related to the bathroom. Don’t miss this strange experience.

6. Incheon :

Incheon now officially Incheon metropolitan city, is the city located in the north-west part of South Korea. It has an advanced and massive Incheon international airport with a railway connection to Seoul. The city features a casino, golf course and spa. People who want to experience an ultramodern lifestyle should surely visit Incheon. Besides being an
ultramodern city, it also has some historic attractions, lakes, parks and lovely gardens. The shopping experience in Incheon is second to none, as the shops range from fancy boutiques to vast shopping malls. You could find anything you are looking for in the Incheon shopping experience with more than a thousand stores. Try not to Passover the thriving experience of shopping, dining and entertainment of Incheon.

7. Daegu :

Daegu is located in the southeastern part of South Korea. It is rich in its cultural heritage. The city contains scenic views of the Palgongsan and Apsan mountains. Surrounded by the mountains with their pleasing nature, the city’s beautiful gardens and parks offer an exquisite scene of beauty during fall and spring. Have a look at the Oriental medical culture centre which gives information about ancient and cultural methods of medicine. Because of its humid subtropical climate, the place is ideal for producing some premiere quality apples and hence is known as ‘Apple City’. Places to visit in South-Korea. We should not expect fancy menus as they are not much available. Nevertheless, the place has some delicious Korean dish restaurants you should surely try.

8. Seoraksan National Park :

Seoraksan National Park is the national park in South Korea located in the Gangwon-do province. If you are a person who is excited about hiking, you would assuredly love to visit Seoraksan National park. While walking through the hiking trails one could crisscross the entire park. When you arrive at the National park visitor centre, you could pick up the free maps of both English and Korean for some guidance. The park alone is home to over 2000 species of animals. Surrounded by the pine forests, rocky peak mountains, crystal clear streams and lovely lakes one would definitely love the serene nature of this park. Pack your hiking boots and get ready for some serene experience by visiting the Seoraksan National Park. Please share more Places to visit in South-Korea with us.

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