Explore South Korea - Coast & Nature Parks

About the destination: Seoul is the capital of South Korea. Exuding Asian charm from every brick, Seoul is a very modern city yet traditional. There is a lot to see and do in this vibrant city; it offers many worthy sights, delicious gastronomy, architecture, nightlife, museums, culture, entertainment, shopping, and open spaces to satisfy any visitor. The Hangang River separates Seoul into two distinct areas, north and south. The city lies in a natural basin, surrounded by the Hanbuk Mountain Range and a series of hills, offering magnificent scenic beauty that is one of Seoul’s major appeals. As the ancient seat of Korea's royalty, there are many palaces and fortresses spread throughout the city. Some of the most important are the Gyeongbok-gung, the Changdeok-gung, and the Deoksu-gung. There are also many temples and shrines devoted to the royal family members of Korean dynasties and to the Jogye order of Buddhism, the dominant branch of Buddhism in Korea. Two of the major Buddhist temples in the city are the Jogye Temple and the Bongeun Temple. There are several parks throughout the city and some fantastic hiking opportunities on the outskirts of the city center. Exciting and colorful, traditional and modern, Seoul is never boring.

About the destination: Busan is the second largest city in South Korea and is located in the southeastern province of South Gyeongsang. Busan was the host city for the 2002 Asian Games and APEC 2005 Korea. Tourism in Busan has been rapidly increasing in recent years, and its tourist attractions are very interesting. One of them is the famous Centum Shopping Zone, which is an entertainment complex equipped with various facilities for shopping, spa, movies, and more. The streets in the zone are lined with restaurants where you can try different foods and see various types of exhibitions and performances. These exhibitions and performances are held at BEXCO, a multi-cultural exhibition center. Another major tourist attraction is the Busan Cinema Center, the first video multi-cultural space in the world where films and performance arts are integrated. It is a symbol of Busan and a film city. It is also the venue for the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). The building is equipped with three movie theaters and a multi-purpose performance hall. It also features over 120,000 LED lights under the world's largest roofed stage, providing a fantastic sight at night. In Igidae, Galmaet-gil offers a beautiful 3-hour tour. The coastal walking path passes along gentle cliffs overlooking the ocean. The course covers a 3.95-km stretch running from Dongsaengmal, Eoulmadang, Nong Rock to Oryuk Islets Sunrise Park. Where Gwangan Bridge ends, there is Bunpo, which used to be a salt farm. Over Bunpo, you can see the green mountain ahead of you at Igidae Park. Some spectacular views from Nong Rock to Oryuk Islets are the essence of Igidae Park.

About the destination: Seoul is the capital of South Korea. Exuding Asian charm from every brick, Seoul is a very modern city yet traditional. There is a lot to see and do in this vibrant city; it offers many worthy sights, delicious gastronomy, architecture, nightlife, museums, culture, entertainment, shopping, and open spaces to satisfy any visitor. The Hangang River separates Seoul into two distinct areas, north and south. The city lies in a natural basin, surrounded by the Hanbuk Mountain Range and a series of hills, offering magnificent scenic beauty that is one of Seoul’s major appeals. As the ancient seat of Korea's royalty, there are many palaces and fortresses spread throughout the city. Some of the most important are the Gyeongbok-gung, the Changdeok-gung, and the Deoksu-gung. There are also many temples and shrines devoted to the royal family members of Korean dynasties and to the Jogye order of Buddhism, the dominant branch of Buddhism in Korea. Two of the major Buddhist temples in the city are the Jogye Temple and the Bongeun Temple. There are several parks throughout the city and some fantastic hiking opportunities on the outskirts of the city center. Exciting and colorful, traditional and modern, Seoul is never boring.