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Experience the pink country of the land of kimchi

Agust 18, 2023

CONTENTS

04 SEOUL

The Seoul National Capital Area is the second-largest in the world.

12 BUSAN

A large port city in South Korea, is known for its beaches, mountains and temples.

14 INCHEON

A South Korean city bordering the capital of Seoul, has long been a transportation hub.

16 DAEGU

A city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. It’s known for the Daegu Yangnyeongsi Oriental Medicine Cultural Center

18 JEJU ISLAND

South Korea’s largest island, covering an area of 1,833.2 km, which is 1.83 percent of the total area of the country.

SEOUL

SEOUL

The bustling capital city

The hustle and bustle of Seoul highlights a bustling, vibrant capital in South Korea. Visitors to Seoul will experience many fascinating places. The capital has many bars for people who are passionate about Korean cuisine or bars for exciting entertainment.

Stand out in the bustling urban area.

Seoul is the capital of the Republic of Korea located in the northwest of the country. This place focuses a lot of political offices, commercial centers as well as large Korean com panies. The special thing that many people do not know about the capital Seoul is that the population density here is extremely high. Seoul’s population in 2015 was nearly million, twice that of Newyok. With the developing economy, along with the birth of many domestic and foreign compa nies, people from other places have gathered here to do business and live.

Seoul, also known as special city Seoul is the capi tal and largest city of Korea. With an area of square kilometers, this place is home to more than 9 million residents. Seoul is known as a bustling metropolis that is the political, economic, social and cultural center of Korea. The capital Seoul has all the elements of a world-class modern

A central city with many fascinating attractions that attract millions of tourists every year. Among them, the most typical must be mentioned: Gyeongbokung palace, Namsan Tower, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Myeongdong market, etc.

Divided into two, separated by the Han River. There fore, the dis tricts here are also divided into districts in the North of the Han River and the

South of the Han River, including 14 districts in the North and 11 districts in the South.

GYEONGBOKGUNG SEOUL

Gyeongbokung is the most famous palace in Seoul, attracting millions of visitors every year. The palace was built in 1395 in the Joseon period, possesses unique architecture, bold traditional cultural identity of the country. Coming here, visitors will be able to relax with stories of the ancient palace, observe the court-style changing of the guard ceremony, or experience the traditional Hanbok costumes and save their own unique photos.

“ Here you will see the majesty of Quang Hoa Mon, the majesty of Can Chinh Dien or the poetic beauty of Khanh Hoi Lau. “

This is the most majestic and beautiful palace in Korea located in Seoul. Born in 1395, Gyeongbokgung has undergone a lot of war destruction and many renovations. But fortunately, this magnificent palace still exists to this day and has become a favorite destination for tourists from all over the world.

NAMSAN TOWER SEOUL

Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication tower and observatory located on Namsan Mountain in the center of Seoul, South Korea. The tower is marked as the highest point in Seoul. In addition to tourist activities, N Seoul Tower is used as a radio, television and communication tower.

“ The cable car began its operation in 1962, transferring passengers from the foot of the mountain to the base of the tower. Shuttle buses to the Namsan Cable Car from downtown Seoul are also available for visitors’ convenience. “

N Seoul Tower - Namsan Seoul Tower with a height of 479.7 is recorded as the highest point in the whole city of Seoul, from here you can get a panoramic view of one of the most magnificent cities in Asia. Along with that, you can combine visiting the N Terrace shopping complex on the 1st floor, the love lock fence, the Wishing Well on the 2nd floor, the observatory with LCD screen on the 3rd floor and the restaurant cum observatory. close to rotating at the top floor. Here are the 5 most outstanding sightseeing activities at N Seoul Tower Namsan Seoul Tower that you should not miss.

You can go to N Seoul Tower - Namsan Seoul Tower at any time of the year. The best time to go is in the afternoon and evening, when you can watch the whole city change from day to night in a shimmering, brilliant spend about half a day (4 - 6 hours) here.

Travelers can ride the Namsan Cable Car as part of a Seoul sightseeing tour , which come in many forms. Evening tours reveal Seoul illuminated by night and typically include a round-trip ride on the Namsan Cable Car and a din - ner cruise on the Han River. Daytime tours provide a comprehensive intro duction to Seoul by combining the N Seoul Tower and cable car with major Seoul highlights over the course of either a few hours or a full day. The Namsan Cable Car is open daily be tween 10am and 11pm. The lines for the cable car are at their longest during the evening, from just before sunset to around an hour after dusk, so if you want to beat the crowds it’s recommended to visit in the morning.

“ Namsan Seoul Tower was the first multipurpose tower to be established in Korea, effectively incorporating a sightseeing observatory to a broadcasting tower. For the past 40 years, Namsan Seoul Tower has served as an iconic landmark of Korea and a representative tourist attraction.”

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

There is one place to eat in Myeondong. It is Myeongdong Kyoja. The kimchi has very strong garlic additions and it is spicy. Hot. Yet the pungent taste totally compliments the dumplings, the cold noodles and the soup noodles that you can order.

Shopping Mall

Myeongdong shopping street is wide and colorful. It is quite photogenic and is typical of a modern big city. You can be easily astonished and overwhelmed by the amount of signs and lights. Don’t forget to look also up, as the shops are not only on the ground floor but may be located on 1st or 2nd floor.

MYEONG DONG SEOUL

Myeong-dong Market is a shopping paradise, home to countless international fashion brands, luxury department stores and domestic cosmetics. Casual eateries serve Korean-style steamed buns and ginseng chicken soup, while roadside stalls mainly sell Thai and Japanese-style snacks.

Myeongdong Street

Myeongdong is not only a shopping street in Seoul but also a district, don’t hesitate to venture in quieter streets to find what you are looking for or just to breath away from the crowd on the main street, turn right, left, you’ll never get lost.

“ Myeongdong night market and the best street food to eat in the area. “

The pedestrian-friendly streets are lined with rows of fabulous korean street food.

BUSAN

Not as crowded, crowded and bustling as Seoul, but Busan - the second largest city in Korea is still a destination that attracts thousands of tourists to visit each year in its own way.

Considered to be the oldest temple in Korea, Haedong Yonggungsa is located on the coast and close to the famous Haeundae beach. This spiritual work is the place to worship Goddess Haesu Gwaneum Daebul - the Buddha Sea god of mercy.

Referring to the port city of Busan, it is impossible not to mention the Jagalchi fish market - where fresh seafood is available. This is also the largest seafood market in Northeast Asia with an area of 7500m2 and more than 500 stalls that are richly and diversely displayed.

One of the best summer escape spots when coming to Busan is Haeundae beach . This “muse” is famous for its large sandy beach stretching nearly 12km in the middle of an extremely cool and clear space. There are also fun beach activities such as surfing, volleyball, wrestling, swimming and diving.

INCHEON

Korea’s largest international airport and an important seaport connecting Korea with other countries.

WOLMIDO PARK

There is an observatory with a height of 25 meters, designed with glass. It is a great place for you to admire the beautiful scenery of Incheon city including: Incheon port, Freedom Park and Incheon city center.

The most famous game is the Viking ship for brave people who want to try thrills. There are also different adventure games, such as Hyper Shoot Drop at the height of 70m, Tagada Disco and other fun spots.

CHINA TOWN

Located in the Seonlin-dong area China Town is the only one that exists in Korea so far. An attractive tourist destination in Incheon is imbued with typical Chinese culture from architecture to decorative patterns.

This is the main living area of the Chinese, so many delicious restaurants with a little Chinese style are found in Chinatown to enjoy. The Chinese people here are extremely friendly and hospitable, so you will feel comfortable, learn Chinese culture and identity right in Korea. You will find Korean and Chinese culture harmoniously combined only in this Chinatown in Incheon.

INCHEON PARK

Known as one of the largest parks in the city, Incheon Grand Park is a great place for you and your lover to get lost in the shady trees in the heart of the city. This place is also the largest cherry blossom viewing venue in the city every year, if you have the opportunity to come to Incheon in spring, don’t miss the opportunity to attend the cherry blossom festival taking place in this park.

Black bean noodles are one of the most popular noodles in Korea. Although the origin of this noodle dish is in China, it has been introduced to Incheon city since 1883.

HAEMUL PAJEON

This crispy fried seafood and onion cake is a famous dish that anyone who eats will love it. It is both delicious and fragrant and is considered very good for health.

Incheon Grand Park is considered the “small lung” of this bustling city.

This place is widely known as the only Chinatown that still exists today in Korea.

“ Daegu used to be a piece of many ancient countries, so it has inherited a lot of historical and cultural imprints of the periods. “

PALGONGSAN

Located in the northeast of the city of Daegu, the mountain whose central peak is Birobong is located at an altitude of about 1192 m above sea level. At the same time, there are 2 other peaks with equally impressive heights, Dongbong and Seobong.

This place is like a spiritual land by owning many pagodas, Buddha cliffs, Buddha statues.You will have the opportunity to visit famous temples such as Dorimsa, Buinsa, Donghwasa, Pagyesa

DAEGU

Daegu is located in the Southeast of Korea, the city possesses many impressive natural landscapes.

WOOBANG

Considered a symbol of the city, the 312m-high Woobang Tower is a checkin place in Daegu that visitors should not miss. The scenery around the tower is very lyrical, with a variety of flowers blooming around the tall waterfall. Each season here brings a color and has different entertainment activities. Around the foot of the tower there is a luxury restaurant and bar, you should visit the bar to enjoy delicious dishes or a few glasses of fragrant wine. Or conquer the tower, to see the full view of the beautiful city of Daegu.

DONGHWASA

Donghwasa, located at the foot of Palgongsan Mountain, is a temple built by King Yongjo in 493 BC, of the Goryeo dynasty. This is a spiritual tourist destination attracting thousands of domestic and foreign tourists.

Not only possessing a unique architectural space and vividly sculpted statues. With the highlight of the statue of Unified Medicine Buddha over 17m high, and rich natural landscape. Creating a beauty that blends with nature, bringing a sense of lightness and peace to visitors when visiting. Many tourists choose Donghwasa Temple as a place to meditate and participate in extremely interesting Taoist training programs.

SUSEONG LAKE

Suseong Amusement Park is located at the lower part of the stem that extends northwest from Beommul-dong Jibongbong (629m) and forms a natural beauty with gentle surrounding mountains and Suseongmot. It was formed around the Suseong Pond. Suseong Pond was an artificial pond created in 1925 to supply agricultural water during the Japanese occupation. Nowadays, it is used as a waterside rest area and boasts a wealth of quantity throughout the year. Around Suseong Lake you can enjoy with amusement facilities such as benches, trees, trails, cruise ship docks, ships, vikings, bumper cars, and

Medicine Buddha sitting “Gatbawi”

The statue of Unified Medicine Buddha is over 17m high

Palgongsan Cable Car

JEJU ISLAND

Daegu is located in the Southeast of Korea, the city possesses many impressive natural landscapes.

“ In the fall, when the Ngan Hanh trees on the island change their leaves at the same time, the Jeju Olle trail welcomes the most visitors. “

JEONGBANG

Jeongbang Waterfall is one of the 3 most beautiful water months on Jeju Island. In particular, this is also the only Korean tourist destination where you have the opportunity to see natural water pouring directly into the sea. Jeongbang Waterfall has a height of 22 meters, a width of 12 eyes and a depth of 20 meters, creating a majestic ribbon of water pouring white foam. The interesting thing that when coming to Jeongbang waterfall, visitors should try, enjoy the feeling of sitting on big rocks and eat fresh seafood dishes directly caught by local people.

OLLE TRAIL

Visitors can walk on the famous Olle trail, a long winding road, flanked by rows of green trees and drooping leaves. If you come to this place in the spring time, walking while enjoying the scenery, such beautiful nature will also make people’s hearts peaceful, shake off all worries.

Enjoy the cool feeling of the blue sea, beautiful beaches, be close to nature and enjoy famous dishes here is always a great experience and meaning for each visitor.

Dubbed the “island of peace”, or the island of love, the set of many famous films captivates international audiences. Jeju Island captivates tourists by its calm, wild but equally charming beauty. It has a very beautiful and poetic natural scenery with many interesting tourist attractions that you cannot miss. The island is also one of the ideal destinations for tourists at any time of the year.

Buckwheat is mainly grown in the highlands of the North of the Korean peninsula such as Gangwon, Pyeongan, Hamgyeong. Many famous dishes are made from buckwheat such as buckwheat noodles memil guksu, pancake rolls memil chongtteok (or jeonbyeong). In particular, buckwheat noodles are a popular dish for the coming of age ceremony. During the Joseon period (1392-1910) the host family served guests buckwheat noodles for lunch, after celebrating the coming of age ceremony, one of the four great festivals of human life.sequiat. Depending on the region, you can add chives, shiitake mushrooms and beef.

“Buckwheat removes cold and hot air in the stomach. Buckwheat helps to dissolve indigestion in the stomach, even though it has been indigestion for a whole year.”

“ Cheonjiyeon Waterfall is 22m high, 12m wide and below is an artificial lake 20m deep, making Cheonjiyeon look even more majestic. “

Stone Statue of Jejudo Island

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