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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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