About
Korea
Commonly overshadowed by Japan and China as the top places to visit
in east Asia, Korea is one the unexplored gems of the Orient. Having
recovered from the Korean War in the 1950s and decades of incursions
by mongering neighbors before that, South Korea has successfully recovered
to become a modern industrial giant, thanks in part to the hundreds
of shipping containers full of electronics, clothing and computers that
leave their harbors on a daily basis. In addition to immense commercial
activity, there's rich Korean traditional including Buddhist temples
not to be overshadowed by the skyscrapers, karaoke bars and cafes. North
Korea, on the other had, is still mired in social and political isolation
to the point that outsiders need a guide with them at all times while
visiting there. Go!
Jongmyo
Shrin (Seoul): The oldest and most authentic of the Confucian royal
shrines
to have been preserved, it is the resting place of the ancestral tablets
of the Yi kings. Dedicated to the forefathers of the Chosôn Dynasty
(1392–1910), the shrine has existed in its present form since
the 16th century.
Seoul
Tower (Seoul): 370 meter tall tower
looming above the city atop of Namsan, the hill centrally located in
the middle of downtown Seoul.
Deoksu
Palace (Seoul): Palace
which witnessed the end of the Chosôn Dynasty including the assassination
of Queen Min by Japanese Imperialists.
Dano
Festival: Festival
marking the beginning of the summer season, just after the completion
of spring planting when farmers pray for a good fall harvest. Events
include women washing their hair in water boiled with iris to attract
the opposite sex.
September to May are the cheapest time to visit Korea
and September through November are the most pleasant and beautiful.
If you wait until the last minute you should still be able to find good
airfare deals. Click
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to find cheap flights to Korea. Remember to set your arrival/departure
dates for Monday through Thursday, if possible, to access even cheaper
deals.
Korea Travel
Average
Temperatures
January: 28°
F
April: 54° F
July: 77° F
October: 59° F Korea
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