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South Korea Off the Beaten Path

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	Escape to DaeDunSan Tip Rating:

By Christianzagar on July 10, 2003

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bridge to nowhere

by Christianzagar

DaeDunSan is located just a little over an hour from Jeonju. There are direct buses that leave frequently from Jeonju's Shiwe Bus Terminal. The park is pretty famous with Koreans. The park is mainly famous for the bridge in my picture. when it isn't cloudy like it was when I went, you can see a beautiful gorge. It is supposed to be spectacular in Fall, when half of Korea visits to see the leaves...

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	Huge Hyundai Industries Complex Tip Rating:

Updated By Bwana_Brown on August 26, 2002

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Downtown Ulsan

by Bwana_Brown

I was amazed at the size of the Hyundai Industries holdings in Ulsan. In addition to their electrical transformer factory (complete with high-voltage test lab), they had their automobile factory and a shipyard (building three 300,000 ton tankers simultaneously)! It seemed to be the various Hyundai industries at work as far as the eye could see. I also took some time to wander around the street - there was a lot of activity in video game arcades at the time. The two phrases that I used most often were for 'one beer' and 'thank you'! Photo of Ulsan steet scene.

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	Soam Temple Hermitage Tip Rating:

By Christianzagar on May 19, 2003

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entrance to Soam

by Christianzagar

This was one my highlights of Korea so far. It's located to the north of Jirisan National Park which is the biggest park cave.. It was stunning. The photo is outside the cave before you go in...

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	Chiaksan Mountain Tip Rating:

Updated By kenmerk on April 9, 2003

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Small Buddhist Shrine at
Chiaksan...

by kenmerk

Chiaksan is located just north of the city of Wonju in Central Korea. It take about 5-6 hours to hike to the top and back or you can just stroll around and enjoy the small shrines at the base of this mountain....

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	Cherry Blossoms Tip Rating:

By kenmerk on April 7, 2003

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Cherry Blossoms Somewhere
South of Wonju...

by kenmerk

Though not as famous as Japan, Cherry Blossom viewing in the Korean Country side is certainly nice.

Get out to one of the many small farming villages, and you can get some nice rustic backdrops for your cherry blossom pictures...

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	Unjusa Tip Rating:

Updated By nepalgoods on December 28, 2006

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Unjusa

by nepalgoods

Visit the temple and valley of Unjusa near Kwangju! Unjusa is a nice valley not too far from Kwangju. But it is difficult to find. The valley is covered with Buddha Statues and Pagodas.

For more please read my travelogue!

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	Dragon Valley Tip Rating:

Updated By kenmerk on February 21, 2003

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by kenmerk

If you find yourself in Korea in the Winter, try skiing in Dragon Valley. Although skiing here is a full contact sport. Perhaps donning some hockey pads prior to hitting the slopes would not be a bad idea...

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	You just have to go to the... Tip Rating:

By hyunajensen on August 27, 2002

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You just have to go to the DMZ. Most Koreans cannot go there because the government is worried they will defect to the North. However, for foreigners all you need is a passport. You can see when the cease fire treaty was signed (the Koreas are still technically at war!) and you can explore some of the several tunnels dug underneath the DMZ by the North to penetrate into the South. Or you can just stand and stare face to face with a North Korean Special Forces Member.

As for shopping, all the foreigners usually go the Itewon. STAY AWAY! For the best shopping in Korea head instead to Insa Dong!

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	Suwon is the southern terminus... Tip Rating:

Updated By tholme on August 27, 2002

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by tholme

Suwon is the southern terminus of the Red-line subway in Seoul. It has a fabulous fortress called Hwasong that is well worth the trip down for a day.

In Suwon you can catch a bus south of town to a temple called Yongjusa. It has a much more tranquil atmosphere than temples that are more on the beaten path - and it is a short walk from a royal burial site.

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	The Korean Traditional Folk... Tip Rating:

By chrabbit on August 27, 2002

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by chrabbit

The Korean Traditional Folk Village (Guk Min Suk Sun?) about 45 minutes south of Seoul is well worth it! It is a traditional style village and the area where the Chinese Herb farm is is awesome! Also, try the 'old style' sun-dae!

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