http://southkorea.worldtraveldb.com Travel desitinations attractions in South Korea details and video clips Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:40:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en How to capture the essence of this fascinating, complex nation? Social relations may be grounded in ancient Confucianism but South Korea is most decidedly a forward-thinking country thanks to its hurry-hurry approach to everything, an insatiable appetite Few international travellers explore the countryside, which is a tragedy and a blessing. ... http://southkorea.worldtraveldb.com/korea/korea-travel/ With world-class facilities and lots of trees, YongPyong (033-335 5757; www.yongpyong.co.kr) is one of Asia’s best ski resorts. It only missed out on hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics to Vancouver by 56 votes to 53. The season runs from December to March aA lifts-and-gondola day pass costs W56, 000/42, 000 ... http://southkorea.worldtraveldb.com/gang-won-do/yongpyong-ski-resort-gang-won-do-south-korea/ The port city of Yeosu is about halfway along Korea’s steep, island-pocked and deeply indented southern coast. By the time you reach Yeosu you will have seen comparable city centres, but its shoreline, peppered with cliffs, islands and peninsulas, is specView related video clips below.[tubepress mode='tag', tagValue='Yeosu Korea'] http://southkorea.worldtraveldb.com/jeollanam-do/yeosu-jeollanam-do-south-korea/ Although Yeongjongdo is home to Korea’s busiest international airport, the western beaches are not disturbed by the air traffic. The seafood market at Yeongjongdo Wharf and a flashy seawater hot spa are other popular attractions. In the north of the islanYeongjongdo Wharf Market sells fish, shellfish, crabs and other varied ... http://southkorea.worldtraveldb.com/gyeonggi-do/yeongjongdo-and-muuido-gyeonggi-do-south-korea/ Woraksan, which means ‘Moon Crags Mountains’, offers fine hiking through picturesque forests, with lake views and the slim chance of seeing an endangered goral antelope. Tickets can be purchased at the ticket office (653 3250; adult/youth/child W1600/600/A road runs right through the park, so access is no problem. Mireuk-ri, the ... http://southkorea.worldtraveldb.com/chungcheongbuk-do/woraksan-national-park-chungcheongbuk-do-south-korea/ Wonju is a relaxed, youthful city with a large Korean army base. Yonsei University has a campus here; its green lawns overlook a man-made pond and make for a relaxing place to stroll among students who generally jump at the chance to practice their EnglisView related video clips below.[tubepress mode='tag', ... http://southkorea.worldtraveldb.com/gang-won-do/wonju-gang-won-do-south-korea/ East of Yeong·am, 42-sq-km Wolchulsan (473 5210; adult/youth/child W1600/600/300; 5am-7pm Mar-Oct, 8am-6pm Nov-Feb), Korea’s smallest national park, invites a day of hiking. There are crags, spires and unusual shaped rocks around every corner as well as aThe popular route is the 8km, six-hour hike from Dogapsa in the west to ... http://southkorea.worldtraveldb.com/jeollanam-do/wolchulsan-national-park-jeollanam-do-south-korea/ Another island now connected by a bridge to the mainland, Wando is scenic with ever-changing views of scattered offshore islands. Ferries to Jejudo leave from the main town, Wando-eup, which has stacks of flashy new motels. There are other ferries runningView related video clips below.[tubepress mode='tag', tagValue='Wando Korea'] http://southkorea.worldtraveldb.com/jeollanam-do/wando-jeollanam-do-south-korea/ Come to Ulleungdo to get away from it all in the true sense – not the way the spa-resort brochures mean. The scenery is spectacular, offering vistas of spun-cotton clouds lazing over volcanic cliffsides, seabirds and fishing boats, quiet harbours dotted wThankfully, there are no amusement parks or huge resorts; ... http://southkorea.worldtraveldb.com/gyeongsangbuk-do/ulleungdo-gyeongsangbuk-do-south-korea/ Northeast of Seongsan-ri, 3.5km off the coast, is Udo Island (Cow Island), which has 1750 inhabitants yet still manages to be rural and relaxing despite throngs of tourists and tour buses, particularly at weekends. The highlights are the black-lava cliffsTo tour the island’s cobweb of narrow roads you have a ... http://southkorea.worldtraveldb.com/jejudo/udo-island-jejudo-south-korea/