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.