What Is So Good About This Small Country?

By Author: Tracy Barb
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I would like to take you to a wonderful place in East Asia through this article. It is located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. It is called "South Korea". It is a presidential republic country with high standard of living. After the World War II, South Korean economy developed significantly and now they are a developed country.

The Korea National tourism offers wonderful travel experience for the travelers. There are many tourist spots we have in South Korea. The capital city Seoul has many tourist attractions. South Korea tourist attraction includes historic sites, majestic forts and palaces, ancient shrines, national parks with wild species, verdant valleys and rippling waterfalls, golden beaches and islands. It is integrated with cultural villages. This small country has 50 million people of population.

South Korea attracts many international tourists. The ancient capitals of Seoul, Gyeongju and Buyeo attract the visitors worldwide with its stunning natural beauty. It is the mountainous peninsular separates the Chinese yellow sea from the Sea of Japan. It has subtropical climate.

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... city Seoul attracts by its excellent transport links. Its royal residences are listed in UNESCO. There is a place called Changdokkung. It is surrounded by the picturesque secret gardens. You should visit this place during the first Sunday in May. A colorful Confucian ceremony takes place during that time.

Travelers who love to visit the historic place can enjoy the museum of Modern Arts, Toksukung Palace, a former royal villa which presents an interesting contrast with the surrounding skyscrapers. The most impressive of the palaces is Kyongbokkung Palace dated in part to 1394. It has the outstanding National Folk Museum and temporary displays of treasures from the incredible collection of the National Museum of Korea within its grounds.

You can enjoy visiting the largest sea port located on the southeastern coast. The South Korean attraction includes Kumjongsansong Fortress and the large, busy fish market. There are wonderful beach resorts to spend your vacations. The two major beach resorts are Haeundae and Songjong.

Haeundae is a popular beach resort has a good range of hotels and restaurants. It has a long sandy beach. You can enjoy taking sun bath and play beach games. Additional attractions are sightseeing boat tours and the nearby medicinal hot springs. Another hot-spring resort in the area is Tongnae. There are unusual rock formations and historic monuments, including a pagoda and several temples.

You can enjoy the world-class birdwatching at Ulsukdo Bird Sanctuary. South Korea provides exciting adventure travel. You can do water skiing, surfing, water rafting and scuba diving. Also this mountaineering destination provides fine hiking and wonderful trekking experience.

South Korea is a wonderful tourist destination in all the seasons.

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