South Korea – A world in an island
South Korea A world in an island
South Korea A world in an island
South Korea is one of the unorthodox travel destinations for tourists, but those who want to explore Asia must never give up on an opportunity to visit this cultural kaleidoscope that has so much to offer within a seemingly limited space. A look at some of the best places in the country follows:
Gyeingju: Often known as 'the museum without walls', the city has more temples, tombs, rock carvings, Buddhist sanctuaries, pleasure gardens, pagodas, palace ruins and castles than any other in South Korea. One of the most unique features of Gyeingju is the Tumuli, which are basically grass-covered burial mounds that attract a lot of attention from visitors.
The city has a great historical imprint. The story goes as follows - when Julius Ceaser was in pursuit of Gaul, Gyeongju was the capital of the Shilla dynasty, a role it assumed for close to 1000 years. In the 7th century, under the rule of King Munmu, Shilla took over Goguryeo and Baekje, making Gyeingju the capital of the peninsula. However, the downfall of the Shillas resulted in the undoing of the city; but just like the rise of the phoenix from the ashes, the turn of the 20th century saw the city restore its culture with integrity, owing to the efforts of Park Chung-Hee.
Busan: Known for its raw fish and unorthodox dialect, Busan has a unique environment that's not entirely cosmopolitan, but yet very urban. Although the buildings and infrastructure in general make Busan seem like an ordinary city, it's the spirit that lives inside its people that makes a visit here more special than one can imagine. Although the locals aren't exactly smooth talking clairvoyants, they do extend a hand of hospitality as well as curiosity to international tourists. Although there's quite a bit of apprehension in the initial stages, once the veil has been lifted, one will find Busanites to be as close as family to even complete strangers.
Jejudo: Among other things this city has been compared to, the most prolific destinations are Hawaii, the Mediterranean and Disneyland. Basically a volcanic island, Jejudo is a stirring visual treat full of plam trees, cactus plants, circus shows, casinos, plenty of sandy beaches, orange orchards, golf courses, and provision for scuba diving, among many other attractions. In simple words, this is Korea's holiday and honeymoon island, with even the most sombre people sporting open-necked aloha shirts. South Korea's highest mountain standing at a height of 1950 metres, Hallasan, has a special national park with different ecological zones, home to small roe deer and pretty azalea flowers. Towards the east, one comes across Ilchulbong, a magnificent volcanic crater, while Udo island has black lava cliffs and a coral sand beach that form a contrast that is unparalleled. Moving towards the south east coast, there are eroded cliffs at Yongmeori, along with Sanbangsan, a sheer-sided rock that is a spiritual mountain that contains water with healing powers. Jejudo also has the world's longest lava tube at Manjanggul, as well as sculpture parks, folk villages, museums, and Asian-style gardens.
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