South Korea is a country
packed with culture, history, great sites and shopping.
It's affordable and accessible yet few tourists from
the UK visit. So what does Korea have to offer the
British tourist? A visit to Korea will start and finish
in Seoul - one of the worlds' largest cities, home
to 11 million.
A first time visitor
may compare the capital, Seoul to Tokyo with its bright neon
lights and shiny sky scrapers - yet explore further
within the city and you will see the unique timeless
patches of ancient architecture tucked neatly away
behind the bustle of modern life. Whilst in Seoul
you will have the opportunity to visit the Demilitarised
Zone, the border marking the end of the Korean War
almost half a century ago - the last frontier of the
Cold War.
Travelling
on from Seoul to the ancient city of Gyeongju is a
peaceful antidote to the busy capital. High
in the surrounding mountains is the Sokkauam Grotto
marked out by the Golden Budda and the Pulgauska Temple.
Carry onto Jeju Island, a great place for relaxation.
The island has plenty of white sandy beaches, botanical
gardens, tropical rain forests and pristine golf courses.
