THE MOST FAMOUS TOURIST ATTRACTION IN KOREA

When you go to visit a country, what is the purpose that takes you there? One of them maybe is vacationing, enjoying a different atmosphere from your own country, and looking for unique places that you can't find other than in the country you're visiting.

South Korea, a country dubbed the Ginseng State, also has a variety of tourist attractions that add to the attractiveness of South Korea which make it continue to be visited. What I have written here is a list of tourist attractions, that are incomplete if you didn't go there while you in Korea.

1) Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace, which located in North of Seoul City, is the largest palace that was the official and main residence for the royal family during the Joseon dynasty.

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           Although many buildings have been restored in the interior, but this palace still has its uniqueness, there are a variety of different functions in each building in this palace. This palace is also the only palace that has four main gates that remain to this day.

There is one time where you can watching the cultural ceremonies, that is Change of Royal Guards at Gwanghwamun Gate. Or if you are lucky, Gyeongbokgung Palace occasionally also offers a special night reception! Come on, don't miss the golden opportunity to enjoy the evening atmosphere in the courtyard of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

2) Namsan Seoul Tower

Namsan Seoul Tower is an icon of the city of Seoul which is located in the center of the city, more precisely, at the top of Mount Namsan. This place, is the most famous landmark that is never empty of visitors each year.

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This place is most typical with an observation deck above, which will immediately display the city of Seoul, which full of sparkling light from a height. If you are a fan of Korean dramas, of course you will recognize this place, because this attraction has been featured in several famous dramas. To get to the top of this tower, it will cost 10,000 WON (Rp. 130,000.00) for adults, and 8,000 WON (Rp. 105,000.00) for children.

Not only the observation deck, Namsan Seoul Tower is also equipped with other facilitates such as cafes and restaurants. It's not complete if you go to Korea, without visiting this favorite landmarks in the Capital City.

3) Jeju Island

The Island that has white sandy beaches surrounded by pine forests, volcanic craters, lava caves, and beautiful botanical gardens, evidently, locations of Jeju Island is only about 85 km from the coast. The specific location of Jeju Island is on the South Korean Peninsula, southwest of South Jeolla Province.

It is one of the most beautiful and famous islands in Korea. This island, is included in the list of 7 of the new natural wonders. Jeju Island was also a place for filming several famous Korean dramas.

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You can go to this island by choosing several accesses, by waterway or airway. With the waterway, you can go to the port in the City of Seoul and take a ferry for about 4 hours. Or if you want to saving more time, you can choose the air route by boarding the Jeju Air Plane from Gimpo Airport, with an Airplane, you will arrive in Jeju Island in less than 1 hour!

Are you interested in a vacation to Korea? If you are interested in visiting Korea, don't forget to stop by these places!