South Korea
“The Land of the Morning Calm”, or more commonly known as South Korea, offers a unique atmosphere blending ancient traditions and unbridled modernity. The country is still untouched by mass tourism and offers varied landscapes, plains and mountains.
Essential
Seoul is full of energy and one of the most contemporary capitals of Asia that will please the desires of everyone. Its various museums, historical monuments and distinct neighborhoods give way to countless activities. Gyeongju City, the capital of the first reunified Kingdom of Korea, is a real time travel and an open-air museum.
Hiking
The mountain lovers will be delighted to travel to Seoraksan for trekking or a stay in a Buddhist monastery. The dormant volcano, Mount Halla on Jeju Island, is also an ideal spot for hiking .
General Information
- CapitalSeoul
- CurrencyWon (￦)
- Area100.210 km²
- Population51,500,000
- LanguageKorean
CURRENCY
1.00 US Dollar ($) ↔ 1,170.00 Korean Won (₩)
1.00 EURO (€) ↔ 1,296.00 Korean Won (₩)
*These rates are provided for information only and should not be used for commercial purposes.
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Seoul
One of the most contemporary capitals of Asia, Seoul attracts more and more international tourists. Despite an impressive modernity, the city has preserved its historical past, including the northern part of the city where the Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeok Palace are situated. Furthermore, the city is ideal for engaging in different activities such as the visits to the museums, walks in the local markets, culinary tasting, frenetic shopping plus other diverse opportunities that will please every traveler.
*This map is provided by Google and we would like to apologize if some names used (cities, sea/ocean or others) do not match the official names of the South Korean government.
