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Capital: Seoul
Official Language: Korean
Currency: South Korean Won
South Korea or the Republic of Korea is a wonderful state in East Asia lying on the southern part of Korean Peninsula. It is bordered by North Korea to the north, China to the west and Japan to the southeast. South Korea is a fascinating place with astounding natural beauty and some unique architectural splendors combining the traditional and the modern. South Korea boasts breathtaking mountain views, scenic coastline and many islands, bays and peninsulas in the Korea Strait. South Korea's many attractions and excellent transport facilities make it an ideal tourist destination of the world. The country possesses several National Parks, ancient temples, palaces and gardens. South Korea is also the most digitally advanced countries in the world.
Major Cities
Seoul is the capital city of South Korea. Other major cities are Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Gwangju, Daejeon and Ulsan. Seoul is located in the northwest of South Korea on the bank of Han River. Seoul is one of the most densely populated areas of South Korea. It is the commercial and culture hub of the whole of South Korea. The downtown area appears with a perfect blend of the traditional and modern with some classic buildings, government offices, and hotels and busy market areas. Busan is the largest harbor city of South Korea. It is popular for its numerous games and sports activities like FIFA World Cup and Asian Games. It is said to be the summer capital of Korea for its numerous sun kissed beaches. Haeundae Beach district and Gwangan Beach are some of the best beaches with restaurants, cafes, bars and lodges along the beach. Dongnae is a posy metropolitan area lying in northern Busan South Korea. Dongnae Oncheon natural spa mesmerizes the tourists with many baths, tourist hotels, clubs and shopping areas. Daegu is a vibrant metropolis in the northern Yeongnam region. It is a popular trading center as it is located in the junction of Geumho and Nakdong rivers. Incheon located in the west coast of South Korea is a vibrant city and a major seaport. The city is popular for K-League soccer Incheon United. Bupyeong area is the business center of Incheon with large shopping areas. Daejon city lies in the heart of South Korea. Daejeon boasts of two major expressways namely Gyeongbu and Honam highway and two major railways namely Gyeongbu railway and Honam railway.
Tourist Attractions
Geumjeong Mountain in the west of South Korea is a popular hiking spot. Godang-bong is the highest peak of the Geumjeong Mountain. Tongdosa temple located on Yeonchuk-san in Yangsan City, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea contains few Buddha relics. The place attracts tourists for its serene surroundings. Apsan Park located in the south of Daegu, South Korea offers a picturesque wild life amidst beautiful valleys and the majestic Apsan Mountain. A historic tour to the museum inside the park will bring into view pictures of the Nakdong River battle. A small amusement park and a gondola ride to any of the peaks are worth cherishing. Palgongsan in Daegu is the abode of many Buddhist temples. Dalseong Park, Duryu Park, Haeinsa Buddhist Temple and Gyeongju, are other tourist attractions of Daegu. Haeinsa Buddhist temple consists wooden scripture of Tripitaka Koreana one of the rare and extinct collection of the Buddhist scripture. Woobang TV Tower with an observation deck is a great place of interest in Daegu. The Daejeon Museum of Art, located in Dunsan Park, Daejon is a place of tourists interest displaying the diverse areas of Korean art and technology. Worth seeing among the buildings of South Korea are World Trade Center, Seoul Tower and Jongno Tower.
Transport and Accommodtaion
A great number of international carriers fly to South Korea. The international airports in Busan and Jeju organize flights to and from China and Japan. Korean Air and Asiana Airlines provide domestic flights to Seoul and other major cities. Gimpo Airport and Incheon International Airport are other major airports of South Korea. There are both express and intercity buses reserved seats in the former and unreserved seats in the latter. The trains are also frequent and speedy. The compartments are clean and safe. The Korean National Railroad operates the Korea Express Train or KTX, Saemaeul, and Mugunghwa trains, covering almost every corner of the country. Trans-Mongolian railway via Ulan Baatar to Beijing, with onward connections to Shanghai, is one of the world's acclaimed rail trips. From Shanghai, there are boats to Incheon. Ferries also run from Busan to Shimonoseki, Hiroshima, Hitakatsu, Izuhara, Kokura, Osaka and Hakata in Japan, Dalian, Dandong, Weihai, Yantai City, Qingdao, Yingkou and Tianjin in China.
Trains are the best option for long-distance travel and mugunghwa trains cost less than deluxe buses. There are a great many hotels and resorts in the major cities and towns of South Korea. Haeundae Grand, Hyatt Regency, Crowne Plaza, Oriental and Green Tourist Hotel are some renowned hotels of South Korea.
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