11 Days Highlights of South Korea

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 hills, offering a 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, as well, 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: Gyeongju (Korean: 경주, pronounced [kjʌŋ.dʑu]), historically known as "Seorabeol" (Korean: 서라벌, pronounced [sʌ.ɾa.bʌl]), is a coastal city in the far southeastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea.[2][3] It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering 1,324 km2 (511 sq mi) with a population of 264,091 people. Gyeongju was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla (57 BC – 935 AD) which ruled about two-thirds of the Korean Peninsula between the 7th and 9th centuries. Later Silla was a prosperous and wealthy country,[8] and its metropolitan capital of Gyeongju[9] was the fourth largest city in the world.[10] [11][12][13] A vast number of archaeological sites and cultural properties from this period remain in the city. Gyeongju is often referred to as "the museum without walls".[14][15] Among such historical treasures, Seokguram grotto, Bulguksa temple, Gyeongju Historic Areas and Yangdong Folk Village are designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.[16][17] The many major historical sites have helped Gyeongju become one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Korea

About the destination: Busan is the second largest city of South Korea and is located in the south-eastern province of South Gyeongsang. Busan was the host city of the 2002 Asian Games and APEC 2005 Korea. Busan tourism is increasing very fast in the last years and its tourist attractions are very interesting. One of them is the famous Centum Shopping Zone. It is also an entertainment complex zone equipped with various facilities for shopping, spa, and movies etc. The streets in the zone are lined with restaurants which allow you to try different foods, and see various types of exhibitions and performances. These exhibitions and performances are held in BEXCO, a multi-cultural exhibition center. Another big tourist attraction is the Busan Cinema Center that is the first video multi-cultural space in the world where films and performance arts are integrated. It is the 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 theatres and a multi-purpose performance hall. The building also contains over 120,000 LED lights under the world's largest roofed stage providing a fantastic sight at night. In Igidae Galmaet-gil is possible to do a beautiful tour of 3 hours. The coastal walking path passes along gentle cliffs which look down over the ocean. The course covers a 3.95-km stretch running through 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 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.

Informazioni sulla destinazione: L'isola di Jeju è la più grande isola della Corea del Sud, situata nella provincia di Jeju (Provincia Autonoma Speciale di Jeju). L'isola copre un'area di 1.833,2 km2 (707,8 miglia quadrate), che rappresenta l'1,83 percento dell'area totale della Corea del Sud. Nel 2020, la popolazione registrata residente è di circa 670.000, la più grande tra le isole della Corea del Sud. L'isola si trova nello Stretto di Corea, sotto la penisola coreana, a sud della provincia del Sud Jeolla. Jeju è l'unica provincia autonoma della Corea del Sud, il che significa che la provincia è gestita dagli abitanti locali invece che dai politici della terraferma. L'estremità settentrionale dell'isola di Jeju è la spiaggia di Kimnyeong, l'estremità meridionale è il monte Songak, l'estremità occidentale è Suwolbong, e l'estremità orientale è Seongsan Ilchulbong. Si trova nel Mar Giallo e nel Mar Cinese Orientale, il Mar del Giappone confina con l'importante posizione economica, politica e militare della Corea del Sud. L'isola è stata "formata dall'eruzione di un vulcano sottomarino circa 2 milioni di anni fa". Contiene un sito patrimonio mondiale naturale, l'Isola Vulcanica di Jeju e i Tubi di Lava. L'isola di Jeju appartiene al clima temperato, e ha un clima moderato; anche in inverno, la temperatura raramente scende sotto 0 °C (32 °F). Jeju è una popolare destinazione di vacanza e una parte considerevole dell'economia si basa sul turismo e sull'attività economica della sua base civile/navale.