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Other Place to Go Seoul
57 Reviews I am writing one tip here for two separate locations. I do this because they are located close to each other (about 5 minutes walk), and you can buy a discounted ticket that allows entry to both. The...
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Korean Historical Landmark Seoul
29 Reviews Amsa Prehistoric Site is an ancient settlement along the Han River and contains several reconstructed huts, a museum, and many artifacts from the area. This is one of the largest settlement sites ever...
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Parks, Zoos & Stadiums Seoul
52 Reviews Eversince Korean dramas swept across Asian TV, lots of local tourists go to Nami Island (named after a local general). People enjoy biking, riding their scooters and promenading the island's tree...
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Hiking Seoul
14 Reviews There are some smallish mountains (hills) near Gupabal Station that have some well-maintained trails carved through a densely wooded setting. In this area it is also possible to see: - A very large...
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Art Galleries Seoul
13 Reviews Established by a wealthy and eccentric collector and opened to the public, this is one of Seoul`s more unexpected sights. The "Asia Eros" museum features prints, sculptures and paintings from all...
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Religious & Memorial Seoul
25 Reviews The Jogyesa temple sits in a non-descript part of Seoul, not far from the northern royal palaces, hemmed in by the surrounding buildings. It is very much at the centre of Korean Buddhism. However, it...
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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!
Visit the village of Yangdong (near Kyongju). Many of the houses are very old. It shows how Old Korea must have looked like.There are still famers living in their traditional houses. But Yangdong has become like a museum. Many of the local people don't like tourist, who invade their gardens.
Something that I have not expected to see since it was winter...when you are suppose to see tress covered with snow. But along the street...while we were walking...we chance upon this tree still bloom with yellow/brown leaves...and maybe waiting to fall off.... I thought that was a beautiful sight.So, if you can...why not take a stroll along the street...you never know what surprises awaited on the other side!
The Pukhan (North Han) River between Chuch'on and Kapyeong is a beautiful ride along a winding stream curving its way between the adjacent mountains. During the Korean War, battles were intense along this natural boundary. Waterfalls and tourist villages are ideal spots nearer the Chuch'on terminus. As the water deepens central channel, the earth level exposed is of different colors so the river appears striped (foto 5).
It is often not appreciated that the forces supporting South Korea during the Korean War of 1950-53 was actually a United Nations action with forces from 19 nations participating. In the far northeastern reaches of Korea, 112 Ethiopian soldiers died and over 400 were injured in the battles for Chuch'on. The people have erected this monument in thanks to the Ethiopian nation. Adjacent is the Ethiopia bar and cafe, in itself a local monument. The monument is located on the "old road" from Seoul at the entrance to the city.
An interesting legend: A young woman was harvesting something from the sea at low tide. Her fiance was supposed to bring her back to land before the tide came in, but sadly, she drowned when he didn't show up. Many years later, a fisherman relieved his bladder over the side of his boat and the same day, caught more fish than he ever had before. Everyone decided that it was the ghost of the young woman who sent the fish to the fisherman after witnessing his manhood. She rewarded him with the large catch, as any virgin ghost would do, after witnessing such a sight! Now, there is a shrine to the young woman and many carved phallus to appease the ghost and ensure prosperity.
People tell you that Gang Won Do is beautiful. It's the province on the north-east cost of South Korea. It's cleaner, greener and less populated than many of the other places in South Korea, which can be a nice change if you're getting sick of people and cities. The drive up the coast from Ulsan is beautiful. We spent three days here on our honeymoon.
The mountains in the center of South Korea are some of the steepest, rockiest and most intimidating in the world. No, they are not tall. They are just steep, bare of soil, trees or bushes. Often sheer vertical faces offer the purist rock climber a chance to show his or her mettle in an attempt to free climb them. For the less intrepid there is the cable car to the top. Ah! I forgot to say where the cable car takes you. Well, 45 minutes south of Daejon on highway 17 is Daedun Mountain (Daedunsan) in the middle of a beautiful national park seemingly dedicated to the spirit of broken bones. More climbers are injured here than any other park. Daedun is not for climbing. It is for scaring. Imagine a set out of "Lord of the Rings" where the Evil Tower blossums flames. Take away the flames, add another tower just like it 200 meters away. Now put a swinging foot bridge between the towers. Oh...
Located on the northeast corner of the provincial park, Daedun mountain features an exciting photo opportunity not offered in many places in the world. There are two foot bridges built for the sole purpose of providing photo moments. Both are built between rock pillars. The first one is easily accessed after only a few minutes walk up a few hundred steps. The second one requires a longer hike followed by a climb up more than a hundred step "ladder." Okay, so it really isn't a ladder, but it is steep enough to qualify, and it goes right up the sheer face of another pillar. Once at the top, you can cross the bridge, hike back down the other ladder (they are one way) and then on to the top of the mountain where there are a few monuments. Be advised that even people in good condition arrive at the pinnacle out of breath. The (new) easiest way to get there from Cheonan or points north is to...
Take a slow drive along the Nakdong River. There are only a few cities, a short stretch of 4 lane traffic, and some beautiful rural kodak moments. The photos of the gigantic golden Buddha on the top of a tall hill didn't come out. next time. The two main crops grown along the river are apples and peppers. The korean word for peppers is kochu (gohchew) and kochu chang is pepper paste, used on everything except ice-cream and cake. Kochu Karo is powder similar to chili powder and is put in almost everything unless you ask the waitress not to. Along the river you will see Korean pears with each pear individually covered with a small cloth bag to keep off the bugs. During the harvest you will see many roadside fruit and vegetable stands, and where there is room to pull off, you can get the best fruit in Korea here. Something about the soil and water. Along the quiet litte road are a few...
Lotte Hotel Seoul Seoul
7 Reviews and 699 Opinions We stayed here for a week. It is very nice but DO NOT have your laundry done by them, a piece of...
The Westin Chosun Busan Busan
4 Reviews and 150 Opinions My wife and I have stayed twice at the Westin Chosun within the last three months. The rooms are...
Youngpyung Resort Kangwon-do
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Q: Hi all, I am traveling to South Korea from 4/15-4/21 for a friend's wedding on 4/19 in Seoul. The majority of the wedding...
A: Have a nice trip and fun. Be sure to visit the two tourist kiosks to get maps and guides. One is next to the express bus terminal while the other is beside the main train...
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