Korea

Visitors will discover its rich natural beauty combined with a unique cultural and historical heritage. After a rapid modernization in recent decades, Koreans still maintain their traditional values such as hospitality and the time-honored Confucian respect for the elderly.

Traveling in Korea is enjoyable all year round thanks to its distinct four seasons and the beautiful changes of nature. In spring (March to May), mountains and fields are in bloom with cherry blossoms, forsythias, azaleas, magnolias and lilacs. In summer (June to early September), luxuriant forests, bright green fields and the cobalt blue sea draw people outdoors. In autumn (September to November), cool temperatures and a clear sky make it the most pleasant time of the year in Korea. The mountains all over the country are covered in red and yellow blazing autumn foliage. In winter (December to February), mountain slopes become the place for skiing and snow festivals. Winter in Korea is another delightful season of great amusement.

More than 400 local festivals throughout the year represent colorful facets of the Korean culture. Events that have great appeal to tourists include the Icheon-Gwangju-Yeoju Ceramic Exposition and the sea-splitting Jindo Yeongdeungje Festival. Korea takes pride in many world-renowned cultural assets which UNESCO has designated on its World Cultural Heritage List. They are Changdeokgung royal palace, Hwaseong fortress, Seokguram stone buddha grotto, Bulguksa temple, the Tripitaka Koreana wood block printing plates at Haeinsa temple, Jongmyo shrine in Seoul, the Gochang, Hwasun and Ganghwa dolmen sites, and the Gyeongju remains of Silla Dynasty.

Attractive and Global City, Seoul

Visitors to Seoul are often struck by the city’s unique atmosphere and diverse style. Evidence of Korea’s modern development and technological leadership abounds, yet Seoul’s illustrious history, dating back to the founding of the Joseon Dynasty in 1392, has far from been ignored. Ancient palaces and temples that have existed for centuries stand side-by-side with high-tech towering skyscrapers in this city where the old and new exist in perfect harmony. Opportunities for great dining, shopping and entertainment exist at every turn - from Apgujeong’s chic boutiques to Insadong’s shops and restaurants. As the cultural and economic center of Korea, Seoul is filled with countless parks, museums, theatres, shops and restaurants. It has the third largest number of performances in the world after New York and Paris, and is especially renowned for its nonverbal performances such as the world-famous ‘Nanta.’ Seoul is also the center of the ‘Korean Wave’ of music, films and TV shows which has swept Asia and is currently expanding to a wider global audience.

1. Changdeokgung Palace		2. Samcheongdong-gil
3. Insa-dong		4. The National Museum of Korea
5. DDP Plaza		6. Gwanghwamun Square
7. Myeongdong		8. Gangnam

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