Visiting Jeju Island

If you ever get the chance to go to Jeju island, by all means take it. The whole experience of being on the island will make you feel as if you are on a different world altogether. The island boasts the excellent facilities and infrastructure and other tourist accommodations. A lot of newlyweds or honeymooners go to the island to spend the time of their lives. Landscaping is no longer needed as bright yellow flowers spread throughout the island provide natural beauty at its best. The sand of the Jeju island beaches seem to be made out of gold. You will not run out of things to do while on this island. There are coastal waterfalls which plunge straight into the sea. This has allowed for scuba diving and fishing to be most alluring. Also, there are hot springs that will soothe the most stressed and exhausted body. The National Museum on the island as well as Folkcraft should be included in your itinerary. Also worth visiting is the Jeju Folk Village Museum. To top all of this, the island is home to Mt. Hallasan, the tallest mountain in the country. A beautiful Crater Lake must not be missed by any tourist.

What's Up Busan?

Busan shows how important waterways have been to the Koreans living here. It is primarily a port city and the second largest metropolis in Korea. If you would like to have a view from the top of this city, you have to go to Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park. Many tourists visit the U.N. Cemetery here. Soldiers of the Korean War find this as their final resting place. Yet another tourist attraction is Geumgand Park. From Busan city, one can easily go to another great tourist spot which is Jeju island.

Beauty of Korea

It is not surprising that tourists from all over the world are flocking to South Korea because of its wonderful mixture of the traditional and the modern and the sheer beauty of nature infused with the most advanced engineering marvels of the 21st century. The Korean peninsula will never be seen the same way again as it has firmly been placed in tourist maps and has become one of the most desirable places to visit in Asia.

The following are some of the more popular sites which are really worth visiting in South Korea:
Andong is the town which used to be where the aristocrats and their old ways of life have flourished. Antiques and relics of Korean culture are showcased in the Andong village and the Folk Museum located in the town. There are restaurants within the vicinity which serve traditional Korean food. The famous Confucian Institute, Dosan Seowon, is located north of Andong. The Hahoe Maeul Folk Village is located west of Andong. It is in this village where the Mask Dance Festival is held every autumn. This show is simply a must-see for any tourist.