Seoul is an ideal place to visit if you want to really get to the heart of Korean culture, in all its strange exoticness! Shops, culture, food, things to see and do: you're bound to find something you'll enjoy during your visit! 

Seoul off the beaten track

South Korea is fascinating when it comes to cookery: each day after work, Koreans meet up amongst friends in restaurants or street stands to talk and relish low-priced dishes.

Discovering the country's gastronomy

One of the largest cities of Korea, situated in a basin surrounded by mountains.

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Welcome to the Land of the Calm Morning. The first time you wake up, the meaning of this expression becomes clear. South Korea, a small Pacific country, is among the destinations that has managed to grow while keeping all its traditions. In this Far East country, religion and worship are everywhere. During your trip to South Korea, you’ll find yourself in the middle of some incredible scenery, standing in awe of the most beautiful Buddhist temples. Designed to blend in with the surrounding nature, these places of worship, adorned with very precise colourful patterns, will immerse you in a world filled with peace and serenity. And when you leave the temples and gardens for a few moments, you discover a view that’s just as breathtaking: between the sea and the mountains, grey rock and lush green trees, the diversity of Korean nature has untold beauty. When you visit the area of Seoul, there’s a lot to do: the shopping districts of Insadong and Apgujeong, the Folk Village, Hwaseong Fortress, there’s so much wealth to discover in a region that is home to nearly one if four Koreans today.

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Daegu

Several UNESCO-listed sites are to be found in this former Korean capital. 

Gyeongju

Busan is South Korea's principal seaside resort. Situated to the south of the country, it's got excellent beaches, numerous temples and culturally interesting sites.

Busan

An eclectic capital city with wide avenues and thousands of shops, Seoul is a buzzing place that beautifully blends the old with the new. One of Asia's must-see cities!

Seoul

Famous Korean National Park, with numerous mountains and Buddhist temples.

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The mountain scenery is spectacular in Mount Songnisan National Park, between granite mountains and rocky valleys, cherry trees in bloom in spring and autumn leaves. There are numerous hikes, varying in difficulty, and the opportunity to admire beautiful, natural panoramic views, especially the mountains when they stand out against a cloudy background. Plan supplies and water before setting off, as it's not always easy to find them on the way. If you're lucky, you'll perhaps be able to spot certain bird species which are specific to this park.
As with everywhere in the mountains of Korea, Buddhist temples are scattered in the heart of the mountain. Beopjusa Temple, which is located on Mount Songnisan is one of the most renowned in Korea, built almost 1,500 years ago.

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