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Other Place to Go   Seoul

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

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

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

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

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

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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THE INDEPENDENCE HALL OF KOREA, Cheonan

by manil51

Independence Hall established on August 15th by people’s donation collected the materials related to the protection of independence against Japanese invasion and exhibited them. A long panorama of history is well presented, which is often used for educational purpose of history. Independence Hall located in the vast land around Mt. Heukseongsan(519m) at Cheonan has the tower and the squar of a nation as well as seven exhibition halls and amphitheater. Patriotic monument, analects monument and symbolic statue are exhibited outdoors. The 1st hall, ‘The Hall of National Tradition’ has the materials showing history and culture of Korea. The materials related to patriotic enlightening movement and patriotic spirit are exhibited in the 2nd hall, ‘The Hall of Modern National Movenemt’. The 3rd to 6th Halls are composed of ‘The Hall of Japanese Invasion’ ‘The Hall of 3.1 Movement’ ‘The Hall of...

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BEOMEOSA TEMPLE,Busan

by manil51

Located at the east foot of Busan's guardian mountain Geumjeongsan, Beomeosa Temple was founded by the Great Priest Euisang in 678. Beomeosa Temple is counted as one of Korea's five great Buddhist temples and thus has an abundance of cultural and historical assets. The scenic beauty of this temple and the valley overgrown with wisteria attracts a crowd of local and foreign visitors as one of Busan's representative attractions.

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GONGJU

by manil51

Located southwest of Daejeon, Gongju is famous as the capital city of the Baekje Dynasty. You can visit here at notable places such as King Muryeong's Tomb, Gongju National Museum, and Gongju Folk Museum during a one day trip.

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JAGALCHI FISH MARKET

by manil51

The market runs between Ch'ungmu-dong and Namp'o-dong, right next to Pusan Harbor. It actually has two main sections: one for fresh seafood, another for dried seafood. The name of the area comes from Jagal (small rocks) and ch'i (a pure Korean word describing villages next to the seashore). Originally, the area had many small rocks. In modern times, a wharf has been built and much of the area is concrete and lined with buildings, so no trace of the namesake remains. Every year, the Jagalchi Festival celebrates the area and its products. The western setion of the market mainly deals with live and freshly caught seafood. Fish and shellfish are caught daily and sold fresh to consumers, almost right off the boat. The area is lined with tanks containing all sorts of fish, eels, squid, shellfish, and mollusks. Some areas have workers preparing the seafood for long term storage. You can watch...

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Take a hike - Ulsanbawi (Seoraksan National Park)

by ant1606

Seoraksan is probably the most visited out of Korean National Parks. It's located in the country's Northeast near the coastal city of Sokcho and I visited in early December 2004 along with my Korean colleagues. We comfortably stayed at Hotel Kensington located right before the park gate. Temperature was pretty acceptable and we decided to go up to Ulsanbawi (Rock from Ulsan) on a Saturday. Peak elevation is some 870 m (about 3,000 ft) above seal level and to an experienced hiker it would require some 3 hours for the round-trip. Vertical drop might be around 700 m, of which an estimated 300 m are climbed through a steel staircase with rails. Recommendable, though not strictly necessary, are proper mountain boots. It's also recommendable to choose weekdays to avoid hundreds of people on your way. Screaming children and even suite-and-necktie are not uncommon, despite a good number of...

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Take a hike - Bukhansan

by ant1606

You don't need to be a skilled hiking enthusiast to take a 2-hour round trip walk in the mountains. Going to Bukhansan could be a good idea. Located in the north outskirts of Seoul, this National Park is home to a micro "Great Wall". Nothing to compare to the unique Chinese marvel, but certainly worth the walk along the trail that will take you to the summit. Bottom-to-top elevation is about 500 meters. Water and snacks with you are always recommended, as well as proper shoes/boots.

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Sajik Park

by heina

This park is located in the opposite direction of Gyeonbokgung Palace, it's up the street about 10 min or so (not even) and it's a perfect place to go if you want to have lunch or play some soccer with a cultural backdrop, it's fairly quiet (the trees block out the sound of the traffic) and if going to the palace has made you feel like a sardine then this is the place to go..

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Rural villages

by Marianna68

When I was stationed at Camp Carroll, we were right there in Waegon, Village. This is maybe 45 minutes from Taegu. Here you can find women dressed in traditional clothing, at least they were when I was there. The food was great. First time I had ramean (spelling) noodles was at a small resturant in the village and trust me, they tasted better there. I also ate Kimchi, which is very spicey and lots of other native foods.

Treking in down town Souel!

by Alinen3

If your staying in Souel and feel like doing somethiing a little different than the normal tourist activities...check ot the local mountains surrounding the city. In less than an hour hike you"ll see a part of Souel many never have a chance to expeience!

Monument to the PPCLI

by Blatherwick

This memorial is in the city of Gapyeong (Kapyong) where the PPCLI made a stand against hordes of Communist troops during the Korean War. The memorial is dedicated to all Canadian soldiers, airmen, and sailors who served during the war.

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Lotte Hotel Seoul  Seoul

 7 Reviews and 696 Opinions  We stayed here for a week. It is very nice but DO NOT have your laundry done by them, a piece of... 

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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... 

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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... 

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