Visit: http://www.k-shuttle.com An amazing sightseeing trip to the south-western regions of Korea with K-Shuttle and students from Seoul University, Dongguk University and Chonnam National University. We have visited Buyeo, the last capital city during the Baekje Period; Jeonju, the home of bibimbap and representative of Korean cuisine; Yeosu, a city of water and site of Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea, Suncheon with its breathtaking nature and Busan, the largest port of SoKo. Seoul — The Capital of South Korea, Where Tradition and Modernity Exist Side by Side. The current capital of Korea, and also capital of the 600-year Joseon Dynasty. Seoul is a city where Korea's traditional culture and modernity exist in harmony with urban high-rise buildings. Major tourist destinations include N Seoul Tower, where you can look over the entire downtown region at once, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Buyeo — A Place Where the History and Culture of the Baekje Kingdom Are Alive and Well. Buyeo, the last capital of the Baekje Kingdom, has traces of Baekje history and its royal family around every corner. There are Busosan Mountain, known as a treasure chest of Baekje culture; Busosanseong Fortress, which guarded the Baekje Royal Palace; royal palace sites; numerous Buddhist ruins; and royal tomb remains. Jeonju — A City of Traditional Culture and Artistic Creativity. Jeonju is known as the city of taste and style. In particular, Jeonju Hanok Village is packed with over 800 Hanok and is a famous to enjoy Korean traditions and tastes. It is where you can experience not only the beauty of traditional Hanok but also tables heaving with delicious full course Korean meals. Yeosu — Where a Beautiful Sea View Unfolds. Yeosu, scheduled to host the Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea, is a city consisting of over 300 islands and crystal-clear sea. As it is part of Hallyeohaesang National Park, it is also famous for its magnificent sea view. In particular, the beautiful Odongdo Island, the start and finishing points of Hallyeohaesang National Park, is where you may see red camellia flowers, even in midwinter. Suncheon — A treasure of nature with vast marshlands and reeded fields. In the midst of Suncheon, Suncheonman Bay solidly preserves one of the top five coastal wetlands in the world, and is the most extensive reed area in Korea. You can also enjoy Naganeupseong which presents the features of daily Korean life in the Joseon Period, and Songgwangsa Temple preserving Buddhist cultural treasures. The International Garden Exposition Suncheon Bay Korea 2013 is scheduled to be held there. Busan — A Vibrant and Exotic Port City. Korea's second largest city and No. 1 port city Busan. Luxurious hotels and a shopping town are located in the center along a beautiful coastline. The main tourist attractions of Busan is Haeundae, visited by over one million people every summer, is well known as Korea's most popular beach.

• published: 25 Oct 2012
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