Popularly known as the “Land of Morning Calm”, South Korea’s spellbinding natural beauty is a sight to behold.
With majestic hills, blue skies, and tranquil lands, it’s no wonder many visit to find peace and calm. But even then, there are many things to do and places to visit for the active and “on-the-go” traveler.
Here are some exciting things to do in South Korea:
Located in the heart of Bukchon Hanok Village, the Bukchon Cultural Center offers guests several workshops about calligraphy, tea ceremonies, traditional paper dolls, knotting, dyeing, and patchwork.
All these and more are done in an effort to educate the public about traditional Korean culture and hanok (traditional Korean house) practices.
There are several hanbok rental shops near major tourist spots that have different rates, rules and rental times – so you may want to check which one would be more accommodating to your preference.
After picking out and putting on your traditional Korean garb, you can head over to the Gyeongbokgung Palace and enter free of charge!
Enjoy the moment and take as many photos as possible: play with contrasting colors, use the buildings as backdrops and make use of the pillars, as well.
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Dubbed South Korea’s Times Square of Beauty, this is the go-to shopping district for everything K-beauty.
Known for its natural ingredients, nourishing formulas and cute packaging, K-beauty products are such a hit with both local and international users that its no surprise that you’ll often find this area buzzing with customers.
You can find brands such as Innisfree, Etude House, Sulwhasoo, Skinfood and more.
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Lotte World is perfect for kids and for the kids-at-heart! Filled with exciting rides, an ice rink, a folk museum, a spa, a theater and more – there’s so much for guests, local and foreign alike, to do.
The theme park is open all year-round, though some attractions may be closed from time to time due to maintenance.
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Taking advantage of its surroundings, Everland’s T-rex was built on a hill giving its a riders a jawdropping view before taking their breath away as they go down the world’s fourth steepest and ninth fastest wooden roller coaster.
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What once was a neglected waterway has now become one Seoul’s go-to’s when one wants to chill and relax.
Visitors can hang around and talk with friends, have a quick snack or take a leisurely stroll as the stream passes several major tourist spots such as Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Plaza, and Changdeokgung Palace.
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Namdaemun Market’s been around 1964, and until now is still one of Seoul’s biggest night markets. As early as 10:30 PM, visitors can see shoppers trickling in – all looking to browse or buy a variety of items such as glasses, kitchenware, toys, mountain gear, hats, flowers, and imported goods.
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The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) is one of the most tense places on earth despite its name – but even then, it is safe enough for visitors who can only come with tours.
Tours include visiting historical sites in the area such as Imjingak Park, Freedom Bridge, the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, the DMZ exhibition theater, and the Dora Observatory from which you can better see North Korea.
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The NANTA show entails a comedic performance that integrates a variety of motion and Samulnori rhythm. Because it’s non-verbal, the performance is universal drawing the crowd in with grand gestures and pulsating sound.
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If you’re a huge K-pop fan, then a visit to MBC’s Show Champion is a must! This TV show features live K-pop performances from several top musicians and idols – so its no surprise that tickets to the show or lines to get in tend to be very long. To get in, one simply has to arrive at the venue and line up.
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