It sounds cheesy, but the Korean Folk Village is actually a very tasteful way to immerse yourself in rural Korean life.
June 1, 2006 (Press Release) --
Korean Folk Village
It sounds cheesy, but the Korean Folk Village is actually a very tasteful way to immerse yourself in rural Korean life. The village has examples of traditional peasants', farmers' and civil officials' housing styles from all over the country, as well as artisans' workshops, a brewery, a Confucian school, a Buddhist temple and a market place. This is a real village, not just a tourist show - the people you see working here live here all the time. There are regular dance performances and parades held every day. Buses go here every 20 minutes from Seoul.
Seoraksan National Park
Top of the charts in the Korean national park scene, Seoraksan is spectacular. Near the DMZ on the east coast, this is a land of high craggy peaks, lush forests, tremendous waterfalls, boulder-strewn white water rivers, beaches and ancient temples. Autumn is the best time to visit, when the changing leaves make the mountains a riot of colour.
Being so gorgeous, the park is, of course, outrageously popular - don't expect a solitary wilderness experience. The best way to escape the crush is to carry a tent and hike for a few days into Inner Seorak, in the west of the park. For those who prefer a quick fix of nature with a dash of luxury, try the Osaek Hot Springs in South Seorak. Those with oversized lungs and stretchy hamstrings will doubtless enjoy a hike up Daecheonbong, the park's highest mountain, while the more sedentary can catch a cable car to the top of Gwongeumsong: all the views, none of the pain.
Most of the park's accommodation, including camping, is at Osaek Springs and Seorak-dong (in Outer Seorak), and this is where the crowds accumulate. If you want to stay in quieter Inner Seorak you'll probably need to carry a tent, but if you don't have one you can rough it in the park's few shelters. Direct buses run between Seoul and Seorak-dong.
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It sounds cheesy, but the Korean Folk Village is actually a very tasteful way to immerse yourself in rural Korean life. The village has examples of traditional peasants', farmers' and civil officials' housing styles from all over the country, as well as artisans' workshops, a brewery, a Confucian school, a Buddhist temple and a market place. This is a real village, not just a tourist show - the people you see working here live here all the time. There are regular dance performances and parades held every day. Buses go here every 20 minutes from Seoul.
Seoraksan National Park
Top of the charts in the Korean national park scene, Seoraksan is spectacular. Near the DMZ on the east coast, this is a land of high craggy peaks, lush forests, tremendous waterfalls, boulder-strewn white water rivers, beaches and ancient temples. Autumn is the best time to visit, when the changing leaves make the mountains a riot of colour.
Being so gorgeous, the park is, of course, outrageously popular - don't expect a solitary wilderness experience. The best way to escape the crush is to carry a tent and hike for a few days into Inner Seorak, in the west of the park. For those who prefer a quick fix of nature with a dash of luxury, try the Osaek Hot Springs in South Seorak. Those with oversized lungs and stretchy hamstrings will doubtless enjoy a hike up Daecheonbong, the park's highest mountain, while the more sedentary can catch a cable car to the top of Gwongeumsong: all the views, none of the pain.
Most of the park's accommodation, including camping, is at Osaek Springs and Seorak-dong (in Outer Seorak), and this is where the crowds accumulate. If you want to stay in quieter Inner Seorak you'll probably need to carry a tent, but if you don't have one you can rough it in the park's few shelters. Direct buses run between Seoul and Seorak-dong.
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
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