Tourism in Korea

Tourist attractions in South Korea

South Korea contains many diverse tourist attractions, the most important of which are:

• National and regional parks: South Korea has dozens of national parks, spreading all over.
• Eastern Mountains: These mountains represent a destination for those wishing to practice winter sports, the most important of which is skiing.
• Busan City: The city is famous for its resorts, beaches and restaurants that serve seafood.
• Jeju Resort Island: The island provides tourists with the opportunity to practice many water sports, and is characterized by many wonderful landscapes.
• South Korean countryside: It contains a large number of Buddhist temples.
• Seoul City: The city contains many shops that offer the visitor the pleasure of shopping. He can also visit the summit of Namsan Seoul Tower, one of the most famous buildings in the city, visit the Gyeongbokgung Palace as the most famous royal palace in Korea, visit the traditional Bakhoon Hanunk village, and explore the city By strolling through its streets, and getting to know the most famous things, such as food spices known as kimchi.

The best time to visit South Korea

It is preferable to visit South Korea during the fall season, when the rain has stopped, while avoiding it during the hurricane season that runs between May and November, and the monsoon season that runs between June and September.

Tourist attractions in North Korea

There are many tourist areas in North Korea, the most prominent of which are the following:

• Pyongyang City: It is the capital of the country, and the city is distinguished by its magnificent architecture, which is evident in many of its buildings, such as: Juche tower, the Great Theater, and the gates of Pyongyang. The city also contains many statues of President Kim Il Sung, in addition to its wonderful gardens.
• Large luxury hotels: These hotels provide Internet service to their guests, while this service can be absent from other hotels, cafes, and commercial centers in North Korea.
• the amazing nature: Nature is represented in mountainous areas, such as: mountain camping, valleys, and coastal plains.