South Korea
The Royal Places and museums in Seoul are a great place to give
you an insight into the history and culture of the country. In the
southeast, Kyongju has a wealth of amazing historical sights. The
mountain scenery is breathtaking and in particular in and around
the Soraksan and Naejangsan National Parks.
In Seoul the Children's Grand Park has plenty of space for kids
to play and has rides and even a small zoo to keep them entertained.
Take a boat trip around or to some of hundreds of beautiful islands
that make up the Tadohae Haesang National Park.
The country has fantastic hiking and climbing opportunities and
in winter you can even ski. After a strenuous day in the mountains,
spend a few hours relaxing in the Hot Springs. Koreans are very
keen on bowling and billiards and you'll find alleys and clubs almost
everywhere - it can be great fun and a great way to meet the locals.
A favourite dish with foreigners is delicious Pulgogi - strips
of beef marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic and chilli which
you cook yourself on a hot plate at your table. Also worth trying
are some of the soup-based dishes such as Shinsollo with meat, vegetables
and fish with bean curd cooked in a broth. Koreans love whisky and
vodka and have their own local brews, which certainly are different.
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Where to dance the night away
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Discos are found in the main at the larger hotels and in the major
cities and equally popular with the locals are karaoke bars. If
you don't feel your singing is up to much there are lots of bars
and restaurants to spend an evening in especially in Seoul.
The National Folk Arts Festival usually held in September is a
great way to see traditional events such as torch hurling and other
crowd pulling activities. Buddha's Birthday is celebrated with an
evening lantern parade in Seoul and Popchusa.
One of the countries main exports is sports equipment and you can
find some great bargains. Beautiful traditional lacquer ware boxes
are popular gifts and you can find some wonderful precious and semiprecious
stones.
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Language: Korean
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Currency: Won (W)
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Visas: Not required for stays of up to 3 months by UK citizens
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Time: GMT +9
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Climate: Rainy and hot summers temperatures as high as 30°C,
winters can be cold with temperatures as low as -10°C. Best
time to visit is Autumn late October and early November
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Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, Polio and Typhoid recommended
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UK Tourist Office: 20 George Street, London, W1R 5FE. Tel:
0717 409 2100.
Website
Call us on 0870 1999 038 for further details
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