TOURISM IN SOUTH KOREA
Tourism in South Korea
refers to the tourist industry in the Republic of Korea. In 2012, 11.1 million
foreign tourists visited South Korea, making it the 20th most visited country
in the world, and the 6th most visited in Asia. Most non-Korean tourists come
from Japan, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The recent popularity of Korean
popular culture, often known as the "Korean Wave".
Major Attraction
Seoul
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- Gwanghwamun Square
- Fortress Wall of Seoul
- 63 Building
- N Seoul Tower
- Buckhon Hanok Village
- War Memorial Of Korea
- Jogyesa Temple
- National Museum of Korea
- Cheonggyecheon
Busan
- Haeundae Beach
- Beomeosa Temple
- Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
- Geumjeongsangseong Fortress
- Dongnaeeupseong Fortress
- Dongnae-hyangyo Confucian Academy
- Chungnyeolsa Shrine
- Gukjae Market
Jeju Special Self-governing Province
- Mount Halla
- Cheonjeyeon and Cheonjiyeon waterfalls
- Hallim Park
- Yakcheonsa Temple
- Manjanggul
- Jeju Stone Statue Park
BEST TIME TO VISIT SOUTH KOREA
Korea's Beautiful Four Seasons
Korea is geographically situated in a temperate climate zone at medium latitude. As a result, it has four distinct seasons. In general, spring is from March to May, summer from June to August, autumn from September to November, and winter from December to February.
