Are you a kdrama and/or a kpop fan? Would you like to visit the different entertainments our favourite boy groups or girl groups are in? Or would you like to visit the places our oppa’s and unnie’s used to shoot in their recent kdramas?
If you are planning to spend time with your family or if you are a kdrama and/or a kpop fan South Korea is the best place to go to with its delicious food and wonderful destinations. South Korea is an East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, shares one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders with North Korea. It’s equally known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples, plus its coastal fishing villages, sub-tropical islands and high-tech cities such as Seoul, the capital.
When travelling, it is essential to wear comfortable shoes since South Korea is one of the world-class destinations with endless possibilities. You’ll have to walk as you explore Seoul and other places full of curiosity and excitements.
There are a lot of beautiful places located in South Korea:
- Seoul
There’s no better place to start a trip in South Korea than its capital –Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets. Notable attractions include futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a convention hall with curving architecture and a rooftop park; Gyeongbokgung Palace, which once had more than 7,000 rooms; and Jogyesa Temple, site of ancient locust and pine trees.
2. Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Places built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon dynasty, the Kings’ households, as well as the government of Joseon. Gyeongbokgung continued to serve as the main palace of the Joseon dynasty until the premises were destroyed by fire during the Imjin war (1592–1598) and abandoned for two centuries. However, in the 19th century, all of the palace’s 7,700 rooms were later restored under the leadership of Prince Regent Heungseon during the reign of King Gojong. Some 500 buildings were restored on a site of over 40 hectares. The architectural principles of ancient Korea were incorporated into the tradition and appearance of the Joseon royal court.
3. Namsan Tower
Namsan Seoul Tower was built in 1969 as Korea’s first integrated transmission tower beaming television and radio broadcasts across the capital. Since opening to the public in 1980, it has become a much-loved Seoul landmark. The tower’s main attractions include multi-colored digital art projected onto the tower at night, a digital observatory, a roof terrace, the HanCook restaurant, the n.Grill restaurant, and the Haneul (Sky) Restroom. Namsan Seoul Tower’s mountain surroundings on Namsan Mountain have made it a popular place to unwind for locals and tourists alike.
Couples leave love locks in specially designated areas – even going as far to commission metal trees and hearts for this purpose – where now thousands of love locks spreading a message of love are scattered around the base of the tower.
4. Myeong-dong
Bustling Myeong-dong is a shopping area packed with international fashion brands, luxury department stores and homegrown cosmetics shops. Casual eateries offer Korean dumplings and ginseng chicken soup, while street vendors sell Japanese and Thai snacks. Shows mixing folk music and drama are staged at Myeongdong Nanta Theatre. Nearby 19th-century Myeong-dong Cathedral features a Gothic-style bell tower.
If you are a type of person that loves food, I think Myeong-dong is a great place to visit for this is where you can find delicious food like fish cake or odeng, gimmari and other Korean foods.
5. Jeju Island
an island in Jeju Province, South Korea. The island lies in the Korea Strait, south of South Jeolla Province. The island contains the natural World Heritage Site Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes. Jejudo has a moderate climate; even in winter, the temperature rarely falls below 0 °C (32 °F). Jeju is a popular holiday destination and a sizable portion of the economy relies on tourism and economic activity from its civil/naval base.
6. Lotte World
Lotte World is a major recreation complex in Seoul, South Korea. It consists of the world’s largest indoor Theme Park ,an outdoor amusement park called “Magic Island”, an artificial island inside a lake linked by monorail, shopping malls, a luxury hotel, a Korean folk museum, sports facilities, and movie theaters. Opened on July 12, 1989, Lotte World receives 7.3 million visitors each year.
Attractions:
The Adventures of Sinbad
A boat ride that allows passengers to travel along with Sinbad through an underground waterway.
The Conquistador
An Intamin-made Viking ship ride. It swings back and forth, almost reaching the ceiling of Lotte World at its maximum height. The seats at the ends of the ship rise 5 more meters and 24 degrees higher than the seats towards the middle.
Flume Ride
A log ride consisting of a 4-seat long boat that travels through a Jurassic jungle. Former name was “the Marrakesh Express”.
Camelot Carrousel
The merry-go-round located near the middle of Lotte World consists of 64 white horses. This is also the merry-go-round featured in South Korean drama series, stairway to heaven.
Giant Loop
A Larson’s fireball type roller coaster ride made only of one big loop. Passengers are constantly taken for 360 degree spins in a 14m-wide circular rail. The vehicle even stops while upside down.
Drunken Basket
An intamin drunken barrels model teacup ride that spins the individual vehicles left and right while the whole ride itself rises up and down.
3D Desperados
A wide IMAX screen theater, where the seats are in the form of a horse. The seats move in all directions in accordance with the screen image. Passengers over 120 kg or under 120 cm must sit on a coach seat.
Lotty’s Kidstoria
A playground for children under age 8. This play area’s theme is a fairy-tale world. Children can go barefoot to explore Cinderella’s Castle, Alice in Wonderland, and other fairy-tale stories.
Treeble’s Hopper
A children’s ride. The children are taken up towards a tree house as they jump up and down over 6 meters. Only children between 90 cm and 120 cm are permitted.
Kids Bumper Cars
Bumper cars for children which not permitted on the Crazy Bumper Cars. Anyone over 140 cm is not permitted, unless they are accompanying a child. Children under 5 years must have an adult with them.
Swing Pang Pang
A mini version of the Teacup ride; the children get on a twirling basket. Children under 6 years have to be accompanied by an adult.
Boong Boong Car
A kid ride where the children aboard a Boong Boong Car (붕붕 in Korean is the sound a car makes) and go to save Hansel and Gretel from the witch’s house. Children under 105 cm are required to be accompanied by an adult.
Jumping Fish
Explore aquatic adventures. The only way to escape from the evil shark is to jump over it.
French Revolution
A high-octane roller coaster. It rotates 360 degrees and even up to 540 degrees in some parts. The roller coaster passes through the building and is indoors, so it may feel like it might hit the building. You can also purchase photos taken while boarding at the exit. In 2017 the French Revolution’s name was changed to French Revolution2 VR.
Folk Museum
7. Nami Island
Nami Island is a halfmoon shaped Island located in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea formed as the land around it was inundated by the rising water of the North Han River as the result of the construction of Cheongpyeoung Dam in 1944.
8. Big Hit Entertainment
A South Korean entertainment company established in 2005 by Bang Si-hyuk. The company is currently managing the boy groups BTS and TXT with Lee Hyun a soloist.
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