South Korea Holidays
South Korea is a captivating blend of old and new – a country where towering skyscrapers and the latest technology sit side by side with historic monuments and traditional cultures.Seoul is every inch the modern capital and boasts the latest in shopping and entertainment as well as traditional markets and historic palaces.The narrow streets of Insadong, are brimming with art galleries, shops and tearooms and the city boasts one of the largest and oldest traditional markets in the country.To the north, the Demilitarised Zone, 2 mile wide strip of no-man’s land that has acted as a buffer zone between the two Koreas since 1953, provides a fascinating insight into one of the last remnants of the Cold War.Gyeongju, “The Museum without walls”, was once the capital of the Shilla Kingdom and is home to no less than 3 World Heritage sites and beautiful mountain scenery dazzling temples and ancient landmarks.The volcanic island of Jeju is renowned for its natural beauty and is South Korea’s premiere holiday destination with spectacular panoramas from Sunrise Peak and the beautiful Sangumburi Crater, Yongduam Rock and Dragon Pond
Best Time To Travel
COOL
JANUARY - FEBRUARY
20°C
HOT
MARCH - APRIL
15°C
RAINY
APRIL - SEPTEMBER
12°C