My third cultural post will be on travelling and tourism in South Korea. This will also be my topic for my cultural presentation.
South Korea is a famous tourist attraction known for its food, scenery, and most importantly, its shopping. South Korea is full of different food that ranges from traditional to contemporary. South Korea is most known for its shopping malls and street shopping. The 5 different locations that South Korea is known for are Jeju Island, Seoul, Haeundae Beach, Seoraksan National Park, and Gyeongju.
The Jeju Island is known to be one of the top honeymoon locations for Korean couples. This island is a volcanic island and is known as the Hawaii of South Korea. Travelers can go hiking, explore caves, eat different specialty foods, or just enjoy the view.
Seoul is the capital city of South Korea and is very urban. This city consists of many different districts with different characteristics for each of them. Although it is a very urban area, there are still some traces of history and homages to Korea's past incorporated into the city. In the middle of Seoul, there are fortresses and traditional gates that is incorporated into the city.
Haeundae Beach is in another major South Korean city, Busan. Busan is a seaport and is surrounded by many beaches. Haeundae is known to be a popular summer vacation destination, filled with many different festivals and events.
Seoraksan National Park is a popular mountain range that attracts many locals and international tourists from around the world. This place contains several famous temples that can be enjoyed as well as the breathtaking scenery.
Gyeongju is a small city in Ulsan. This city is home to numerous historical sites including the Bulguksa temple. This is a very famous temple among the buddhist community.
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