South Korea Tourist Guides — Activities  A visit to a place can become really exciting if it has something to offer to the tourists in terms of sports, adventures or any other kind of sporting activity. Hiking is a very popular Korean sport. Mountain hiking is so popular here on Sundays that the mountains are literally flocked by people. Hundreds of hiking clubs offer guidance to the tourists who want to enjoy this sport with a difference. The people here are real lovers of nature and this passion to enjoy the natural beauty is realized by hiking. Skiing too is something that Koreans love to indulge in. There are world-class ski resorts, the most famous of which is the Alps Ski Resort near Seoraksan National Park. If you happen to visit Korea between December and March, make it a point to slide down the snowy mountains. Taekwondo is the famous Korean martial art. In this combative method the use of the feet is predominant. Modern Taekwondo is the result of the amalgamation of an ancient martial art called Sobak and Japanese Karate. During the Japanese occupation of Korea, the quick straight-line movement of the Japanese martial art influenced Taekwondo. Mountain biking too is an exciting proposition. It is physically demanding but the effort is worth the stunning beauty of the wilderness that a mountain biker gets to see. Shop till you drop. South Korea has things that you will not get anywhere else in the world. Never be shy to bargain as it can save a few dollars. Ginseng, lacquer ware, silk, bamboo ware, mask, ceramics, topaz and calligraphy paraphernalia are tourists. favorites. Antique furniture, paintings and handicrafts too are things that people love to buy. South Korea has a closely-knit society with a unique culture. The influence of religion on the people, their art and architecture has been immense. The past experience with the out side world have made the Koreans politically and culturally aware. The concern they show for the environment is appreciated worldwide. This concern for environment and valuing the historical monuments has been the secret of South Korea.s beauty. This is definitely the country where one can go to spend some quality time with family and friends in the lap of nature.
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