South Korea Mute

South Korea has many fascinating tourist attractions.
If
you have a chance to go to Korea, explore the tourist spots of
this country will be the great experiences. With an interesting
blend of traditional and modern attractions, South Korea
become a great tourist destination. Korea is rich in culture,
history, technology, and food. Seoul is the principal tourist
destination for visitors.
1. Gyeongbok Palace
This former seat of power is probably Korea's most famous
royal palace. It's tough to miss given its location at the
northern end of Seoul's main boulevard, Sejongro, a
stone's throw from the Blue House (the President's
residence) and the U.S embassy. Gyeongbok
Palace (closed Tuesday) was built in the late 1300s, and
has been destroyed and reconstructed numerous times.
English tours are available about three times daily for
visitors to learn more about Korea's architectural traditions
and court customs. Give yourself at least an hour to stroll
around the pavilions and halls within the palace's spacious
walled grounds.
2. Bukchon Village
It's not hard to imagine the days of yore when you stroll
through this utterly picturesque neighborhood. Flanked by
two palaces Gyeongbok Palace to the west
andChangdeok Palace to the east this village has the
largest cluster of privately owned traditional Korean
wooden homes or hanok in Seoul. Keep an eye out for the
half-dozen or so alleys that have beautifully restored
architectural features like small courtyards, decorative
outer walls and dark tiled roofs. The neighborhood is also
peppered with quaint cafs, art galleries and restaurants,
including the popular Wood & Brick, which serves up
divine lobster ravioli down the road from the Art Sonje
Center gallery. The easiest way to get to Bukchon is to
take subway line 3 to Anguk Station and take Exit 3.
3. Bugaksan
Mountains ring Seoul and one of the best to climb is
Bugaksan, the peak behind the President's
pad,Cheongwadae or Blue House. Several trailheads take
hikers through reconstructed 15th-century gates and
along Seoul's ancient fortress wall. From the top of the
342-m (112-ft.) ascent, you'll get a commanding view of
the capital. You'll also get to follow in the footsteps of
North Korean commandos who climbed the mountain
some 40 years ago in an unsuccessful bid to assassinate
the president; theSeoul Fortress, which had been closed
for security purposes, was re-opened to visitors in 2006
(make a tour reservation a week in advance).
4. Namdaemun Market
The Namdaemun market is seemingly open round-theclock (though a few retailers close on Sunday) and is a
fantastic place to pick up inexpensive clothing,
housewares, fabrics, jewelry, accessories, toys, food,
flowers, stationery and appliances. But it's easy to get
turned around here, as there are thousands of shops
located in the 30 or so multistory buildings, not to mention
an endless sprawl of street-vendor stalls. This market is
seriously crowded, so be prepared to get bumped around.
If you feel peckish, take the opportunity to graze at the
dozens of food stalls; trymandu gook, a simple and savory
dumpling soup, or bindae duk, a skillet-fried mung-bean
pancake. To get to Namdaemun market, take subway line
4 to Hoehyeon Station. The market also has a tourist
information line: 02-752-1913.
5. Korean Feasts
For an excellent full-course Korean lunch, hit the
quaintBaedongbaji in Samcheong-dong. For about $15 per
person, you can sample many popular dishes
like japchae(cellophane noodles stir-fried with sliced beef
and veggies),doenjang jjigae (stew made with bean paste,

tofu and veggies or meat) and sengsun ya-chae jeon (fried
fish with vegetables). The restaurant is inside a hanok, or
a small traditional wooden home, and is just a hop, skip
and a jump from the three-way junction on the main road.
Take subway line 3 to Anguk Station and take Exit 1.
For a great place to try the Korean specialty, kalbi, grilled
marinated beef, check out Arirang Folk Restaurant directly
behind the Westin Chosun Hotel.
6.Mud wrestle while enhancing your skin

It is no surprise that a country known for its beauty and
cosmetics is also the one with a mud festival started by a
local cosmetic company. The Boryeong Mud Festival was
started in 1998 to promote the local therapeutic mud, this
annual festival has become extremely popular among both
locals and expats, drawing more than 2 million people.
Held in Boryeong, a town on the western coast of Korea,
the Boryeong Mud Festival is a great way to celebrate the
summer at the beach before the monsoon season, all
while enhancing the nutrients in your skin. While the
festival goes on for the last two weeks of July, you
probably dont need to go for more than one or two days.
Try to go for the final weekend if you can.

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South Korea has many fascinating tourist attractions.

and veggies),doenjang jjigae (stew made with bean paste,

6.Mud wrestle while enhancing your skin

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