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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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This city lays on the Pacific Ocean and it's the closest to Seoraksan park.Walk through the fish market and check the content of aquariums and containers for live seafood.Wide selection of dried fish and seaweeds.Grab a bite at food stalls selling "tempura" style shrimp, prawn and more.
This city lays on the Pacific Ocean and it's the closest to Seoraksan park.Walk through the fish market and check the content of aquariums and containers for live seafood.Wide selection of dried fish and seaweeds.Grab a bite at food stalls selling "tempura" style shrimp, prawn and more.
This city lays on the Pacific Ocean and it's the closest to Seoraksan park.Walk through the fish market and check the content of aquariums and containers for live seafood.Wide selection of dried fish and seaweeds.Grab a bite at food stalls selling "tempura" style shrimp, prawn and more.
This park is located in the northeast part of Korea.The hiking trail leading to Ulsanbawi rock (background in this picture) passes by a huge Buddha statue, located about five minutes walk away from the parking lot and park main entrance.
This park is located in the northeast part of Korea.The hiking trail leading to Ulsanbawi passes by an interesting temple complex - forgot its name - worth to visit.Picture taken at the main entrance of complex.
So yes, it's true that Korean's do in fact eat dog. Now before you begin the "oh yucks" keep in mind that this country went through a major war within the last century that left the population without alternative sources of protein, at which point Fido and Spot made a nice entree at the dinner table. Today it is eaten only in a limited number of establishments as in hosting the Olympics in the 80's many other nations refused to come if they did not close down dog meat restaurants. But if you are so intrepid and wish to seek out this form of dining it's not impossible to find.I came here open minded to the new meat and have in fact dined on a number of other bizarre (by western standards) dishes in my travels thus far. While in the pottery famous town of Icheon my Korean family away from home invited myself and another American for a traditional Joseon Dynasty dinner. We lost count at the...
The Temple of Haeinsa, on Mount Kaya, is home to the Tripitaka Koreana, the most complete collection of Buddhist texts, engraved on 80,000 woodblocks between 1237 and 1248. The buildings of Janggyeong Pangeon, which date from the 15th century, were constructed to house the woodblocks, which are also revered as exceptional works of art. As the oldest depository of the Tripitaka, they reveal an astonishing mastery of the invention and implementation of the conservation techniques used to preserve these woodblocks.
Korea's 25th King (Muryong) and his queen were buried together in this tomb. it was discovered accidentally in 1971 while repairs were being done on the nearby Songsanni Tombs (numbers 5 and 6). Almost 3,000 relics were discovered, one of the best finds showing the social and cultural aspects of the Paekche Kingdom. The tomb, constructed with bricks about 1,500 years ago, is very firm and elaborate. The exhibition hall in front of the tomb houses replicas of the tomb and various relics.
An unusual rock formation created by the erosion from ocean waves and wind. It is as if someone stacked a pile of hexagonal crystals on the seashore. The waves that can reach up to 30m in height crashes against the fortress-like rocks and produce a spectacular scene.
The giant stone pillar, standing on the sea front of Sammebong, is about 10m round and 20m in height. The name came from a legend that General Cheoeyeoung disguised the rock to appear like a giant military general to scare off Mongolian soldiers who were holding Beomsum islet. The enemy soldiers were so terrified that they all committed suicide. There are many mystical rocks around it and beautiful islands such as Beomseom, Saeseom and so forth.The sunset on Beomseom from Oedolgae is truly a majestic scene.
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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