Cultural sightseeing in South Korea. What to visit - museums, temples, castles and palaces
South Korea has a rich history and beautiful nature. There are many places that are interesting for foreign guests here. Ancient palaces and temples, fortresses and national parks are some of the biggest attractions in the country. Don’t forget that South Korea is a well-developed country, and so it has entertainment centers, museums, modern electronic and car industries, excellent transport infrastructure, and interesting urban views. Everyone can easily find a suitable excursion route here – culinary, museum, anti-stress, tours to historic landmarks, and active recreation.
Mountain recreation is widespread in South Korea. It is no less popular than beach holidays. Here are some of the popular winter resorts: Yongpyong, …
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1. Do not leave tips or any extra money in South Korea. Staff at hotels, cafes, or restaurants will not understand this and will try to return the …
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Jjimjilbang ‘Dragon Hill SPA’ is a unique recreational complex that hardly has any copies in other countries of the world. This is a large sauna and even a cheap hostel, but visitors cannot just come and sleep here at night. Koreans have business meetings here, have fun with their friends, enjoy food, and play different games (no casino-type games). Different arcade machines are also available in many shopping centers in Korea. Each visitor gets a special uniform – shorts and a t-shirt.
Many tourists visit South Korea every year, so the country has a well-developed tourist infrastructure. It is easy to notice that local authorities …
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To get oneself familiar with the ancient history of Korea, consider visiting Gyeongbokgung. This palace complex was built in the 14th century for the Joseon dynasty. The Jongmyo Shrine and Changdeokgung Palace – the latter was also a royal residence – are notable attractions worth visiting during your vacation in South Korea. The War Memorial of Korea is dedicated to the military history of the country and exhibits military equipment of different periods. It is also important to mention the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress built in the 18th century and the Korean Demilitarized Zone. The latter is a 4-kilometer wide strip of land that separates North and South Korea. Many foreign guests find it interesting to visit it.
Now let’s talk about items and souvenirs worth buying in South Korea. Tourists can buy souvenirs anywhere but shops in large cities like Seoul and …
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Safety of tourists in South Korea is one of the advantages of this hospitable country. Koreans are not aggressive – even all arguments in bars and drinking pubs are solved in a peaceful way here. No one raises voice here, leave alone brawls. The crime level is low but tourists should relax. It is always a good idea to follow basic rules – do not put your wallet into outer pockets, do not show large sums of cash in public places, and do not visit the poorest areas alone.
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Sannakji Live Octopus in Seoul Restaurants
From the series “The Most Disgusting Dishes in the World”
Fans of exotic seafood definitely have to visit Korea, where they can taste a lot of incredible dishes, including sannakji or live octopus. This dish is considered one of the most expensive delicacies in Korean restaurants. You can’t taste it everywhere. All restaurants that offer guests a dish have large aquariums in the room, where young octopuses swim. Guests can choose an animal for a dinner.
Sometimes, sannakji is cooked right in front of the guests. A live octopus is cut into small pieces, and then sprinkled with sesame seeds. After that simple manipulations, delicacy is ready to be eaten. Experienced gourmets recommended moving jaws actively as even after cutting an octopus continue to move and act with suckers. You can taste an unusual dish in restaurants that specialize in it … Read all
Sometimes, sannakji is cooked right in front of the guests. A live octopus is cut into small pieces, and then sprinkled with sesame seeds. After that simple manipulations, delicacy is ready to be eaten. Experienced gourmets recommended moving jaws actively as even after cutting an octopus continue to move and act with suckers. You can taste an unusual dish in restaurants that specialize in it … Read all
Dragon Hill Spa
From the series “Most Extraordinary Thermaes, Baths and Saunas in the World”
In Korea, the most amazing bath complex called Dragon Hill Spa is in Seoul. It is often called "Disneyland Bath" and is a real center for family leisure, In the seven-storey complex, in addition to traditional saunas and swimming pools, there are many more interesting places to relax. In the center is a large spa, as well as a fitness center equipped with modern sports equipment and massage rooms. For the convenience of guests, several cosy restaurants and cafes are opened in the complex, and a golf course is located in the open adjacent territory.
Many of the locals come to Dragon Hill Spa with their whole family. Visitors have an opportunity to purchase an entrance ticket for 12 hours. In addition to the variety of services, the complex is attractive due to the presence of unique paired … Read all
All unique sightseeing South Korea
Many of the locals come to Dragon Hill Spa with their whole family. Visitors have an opportunity to purchase an entrance ticket for 12 hours. In addition to the variety of services, the complex is attractive due to the presence of unique paired … Read all
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