Capital Korea

It is said that the holiest Korean shrine in Korea is the Buddhist temple in Gayasan National Park. The temple was built in the ninth century and houses the Buddhist scriptures which are printed in eighty-one thousand wooden blocks. The scriptures, however, are not available for public viewing and can only be glimpsed through the slatted windows.

Seoul is the capital city of South Korea. It is also the political and economic center of the country which showcases modern architecture harmoniously infused with traditional and ancient structures. Tall buildings made of steel and glass stand side by side centuries-old architectural marvels which have been carefully restored. The mix of old and new provides a magnificent spectacle in South Korea. For instance, one of the most beautiful palaces in Seoul is the Summer Palace which is a fantastic work of art.