South Korea Tourist Guides — Attractions  Today the Korean peninsula is in no way an isolated region. It is almost always in news. South Korea has also been able to firmly place itself in the tourists. maps with its fascinating mixture of the traditional and the modern, pristine beauty of nature with trademark 21st century engineering marvels. No wonder tourists from all over the world are flocking to this beautiful country. Andong:
This has traditionally been the town of the aristocrats and the old culture is valued here. Andong Folk Village and Folk Museum showcases the relics of Korean culture. Restaurants here serve traditional food. To the north of Andong is Dosan Seowon, the famous Confucian institute. To the west is the Hahoe Maeul Folk Village. The Mask Dance Festival is held here every autumn and if you are around do not miss it for any thing in the world. Busan:
Waterways have been the lifeline of civilization and Busan, the port city and the second largest metropolis is absolutely indispensable to the Koreans. A bird.s eye view of the city can be had from the Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park. The U.N. Cemetery is one place that attracts a lot of tourists. It is here that the fallen U.N. soldiers of the Korean War are buried, some thousands of miles away from their homeland. Geumgand Park is also a tourist attraction. The city is also a departure point for another tourist hot spot, the Jeju Island. Jeju Island:
Jeju, though only 100km off the mainland, seems to be a completely different world altogether. It has got fantastic infrastructure in terms of accommodation and other tourist facilities. It is a honeymooner.s delight. Beautiful yellow flowers brighten the landscape and golden beaches are alluring indeed. Coastal waterfalls plunging straight into the sea, hot spring, fishing and scuba diving have become synonymous with Jeju. Folkcraft and National Museum as well as Jeju Folk Village Museum are worth a visit. The island also has the tallest mountain of the country, Mt. Hallasan. Do not miss the impressive Crater Lake here. Haeinsa:
A ninth century Buddhist temple considered to be the holiest Korean shrine lies amidst the eerie Gayasan National Park. The entire Buddhist scriptures are printed on 81000 wooden blocks but this is out of reach of the visitors who can only have a glimpse of it through the slatted window. It has also a good hiking trail. Seoul:
The capital city of South Korea is the political and economic nerve center of Korea. This is a wonderful city where modern architecture is harmoniously blended with ancient architecture. Modern skyscrapers of steel and glass stand side by side painstakingly restored monument and palaces of intricately designed stones making Seoul a sight to behold. The Summer Palace is undoubtedly a remarkable piece of art and architecture. Panmunjiom:
Come here to visit the Demilitarized Zone. Walk into the Third Tunnel of Aggression and stand on the Freedom Pavilion. From here the North Korean soldiers can be seen peering back through binoculars. A meal in the soldiers. mess hall or a drink in the officers. club can really be an experience that you will not forget in a hurry. Troops here are always on high alert and confrontations here are both common and lethal. Gyeongu:
Once the capital of the Silla kingdom, the city has about 20 huge burial tombs. The beautiful temple of Bulguksa is just outside the town. Seokguram Grotto has exquisite stone image of Buddha. Hiring a boat to see the underwater tomb of King Munmu, who wanted to become a dragon to protect his subjects from invasions. There are also various other places in South Korea, which are impressive enough to take your breath away.
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