Where old traditions and modernism mingle
This tour of South Korea takes in bustling cities, mountainous landscapes, tea plantations and world heritage sites. Hyper-modern architecture contrasts sharply with traditional temples and beautiful wooden houses on cobblestone streets. Savor unique flavors at one of the sprawling night markets and colorful tea houses. The country shows that trends and traditions thrive side by side. Beautiful nature, ancient culture and hospitable people guarantee an unforgettable trip to 'The Land of the Morning Calm'.
Tips and tops Grand Tour South Korea:
- Explore the present and the past in the ever-bustling capital Seoul by Jinachul, the local subway
- Get to know culinary Korea on an extraordinary street-food tour
- The world's best-guarded border is that between North Korea and South Korea; take a field trip to the DeMilitarized Zone (DMZ)
- The imposing Hwaseong Fort near Suwon is a Unesco World Heritage Site
- The traditional hanok town of Jeonju is also a "Creative city of Gastronomy" because of its tasty Korean dishes
- Experience the beautiful nature of the south of the country ; tea plantations and wetlands alternate with traditional villages
- Busan has beautiful city beaches and Asia's largest fish market
- Marvel at local K Pop culture at the Gamcheon Cultural Village in Busan
- Gyeongju is the ancient capital of the Shilla kingdom and is indeed a "museum without walls.
- Andong is the cradle of Confucianism, dance masks and traditional Korean paper
- Visit towns like gangneung and Sokcho along the east coast
- The Seoraksan National Park offers beautiful landscapes where beautiful walks are possible
