The Southern Bit: South Korea Travel Guide

One half of the Korean Peninsula, this southern state is known throughout the world as the better Korea insofar as the conditions of their inhabitants are concerned. Its cold Northern neighbor is a completely different (although no less intriguing) kind of country.  The two Koreas share one of the most heavily militarized borders in the world. The southern state is full of green hilly countryside dotted with pretty cherry trees and amazing old Buddhist temples. It also has plenty of coastal fishing villages and tropical islands. Cities such as Seoul, its capital are among the most modern in the world. South Korea is a popular tourist spot and this South Korea Travel Guide will tell you what to visit and see when you’re there.

See a Cherry Blossom Festival

Such festivals are held each Spring, usually around April. Different areas of the country celebrate them but the most famous flower festivals are in Seoul, Gyeongiu and Jinju. They present a serene picture that is magical in essence. You’ll feel like you’re in a fairytale as they petals rain down, plus the food is amazing and the festival games a treat to watch. It can get crowded however so leave early if you plan on seeing them.

Experience the Traditional Korean Life

If you really like immersing yourself in a place then you must go visit Gyeongiu. You can stay in a traditional Korean house, sleep on mattresses in the traditional style and eat classic Korean food. An excellent way of observing life in this city is by renting a bike and going for a ride on the amazing trails which course amidst blooming flowers, hills and other quaint buildings.

Boseong Green Tea Fields

Enjoy the sweet aroma of freshly made tea? Then you’ll love taking a wake through the fields of green tea Boseong. The air is full of the scent of green tea and is very refreshing. You can even bathe in a green tea spa.

Looking the North from up close

If you want to try something a little more hardcore, head to the Demilitarized Zone between the North and the South. Being stared down by a North Korean Solider will get your blood pumping. A bus tour takes you through minefields overlooking the mountains of the North. The cost is $125 per person. This South Korea Travel Guide definitely recommends it.

Seoul

No trip to South Korea would be complete without visiting its modern capital. Seoul is a sprawling metropolis where ultramodern skyscrapers, fast subways and interesting pop culture meet old Buddhist temples, street markets and palaces. It is a wonder to behold. Famous attractions include the futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Gyeonbokgung Palace (which contained more than 7000 rooms at one point), and the Jogyesa Temple.

South Korea is definitely a place worth visiting, it has