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Korea tagged as the home away from home tourist destination. Korea’s natural beauty and rich culture are just some of the things you should look forward on your visit. Experience Korea’s delicacies, temples, and islands, which all finely evolved during the course of history.

The Attraction

There are so many things you can enjoy while in Korea. You can have a closer look on nature’s beauty with many the Korean falls, waters, and islands to explore in parks and resorts. You’ll also like the century-old temples and structures that are still majestically standing in awe, patiently waiting for tourists’ admiration.

Great Tourist Destinations

Bulguk-sa Temple

Korea is primarily a Buddhist nation. The Bulguk-sa Temple is one of the many great Buddhist temple established centuries ago. The Bulguk-sa Temple dates back to the Shilla Dynasty. In 1995, UNESCO recognized this temple as an international cultural property.

Samjeon Grotto Temple

While in the Samjoen Grotto Temple, you will see the image of the seated Buddha Vairocana. Right now, the temple area is declared as one of Korea’s cultural properties. The Samjoen Grotto Temple is a spectacular sight perched on top of a hill.

Jiri-san National Park

Jiri-san National Park is actually a part of three Korean provinces namely North Colla, South Jeolla, and South Gyeongsang. The park is composed of peaks, streams, rivers, and waterfalls. So if you want to experience nature while in Korea, visit the country’s many national parks. Each of them is an exhibit of the country’s inner beauty and charms.

Halla-san National Park

The Halla-san National Park is located right in the heart of Jeju Island. Korea’s highest peak is the Halla Mountain, which can be seen from all points of the park and the rest of the island. The mountain magnificently stands at 1,950 meters. The Halla-san National Park remains to be one of Korea’s parks that stand unspoiled and truly refined.

Alps Resort

Skiing is also a favorite activity in Korea. So if you have scaled all the mountains of the West and want to try new heights, check out Korea’s Alps Resort. The resort is near the Taebaek mountain range. The Alps Resort is sure to bring you European skiing experience right in the heart of Asia.

Jeju Island

Jeju Island is referred to as the “Island of the Gods”. This, by far, is the most popular vacation spot in all of Korea that is visited both by local and international tourists. Jeju Island is the favorite destination of Korean and Japanese newlyweds. This is the place where part of the famous Korean TV Series, Winter Sonata was filmed.The island’s temperate climate, volcanic rocks, and frequent rains are its main attraction. Jeju Island can be compared to Hawaiian Islands in the US.

How to Get There

Entry to South Korea is best done through Seoul. Seoul is Korea’s capital and it has two airports. These are the Seoul Incheon Airport and the Seoul Kimpo Airport. Seoul Kimpo Airport is only for domestic flights. Therefore, so you are likely to arrive from the Seoul Incheon Airport if you’re flying from a different country. From there, you can take the shuttle bus or a taxi to get to your rented hotel room.

Traveling Around

There are many ways to get around Seoul. Once you are there, you can easily hail a taxi for a ride. For tourists, the AAFES taxis are recommended. AAFES stands for Army Air Force Exchange Service. These taxis are authorized to enter military bases and their drivers speak good English. You can also pay the fare in US dollars if you wish. They are the better option compared to Korean Taxi, which can’t enter restricted spots. Their drivers speak little English as well. There are also buses and subways that you can take to get to your destination.