PLACES TO VISIT IN SOUTH KOREA
The South Korea is full of fun and fabulous things you can do during your visit to the Asian country! Here are some ideas
South Korea's striking culture gives us a range of activities to get you out of your comfort zone. If what you are looking for is a non-stop night in your hotel room or a relaxing weekend, South Korea has it all for you.
1. The Gyeongbukgung Palace in the city of Seoul
The city of Seoul has 5 amazing palaces, Gyeongbukgung is the largest and most visited by travelers. Gyeongbukgung was built in the late 1200s and was home to the Joseon Dynasty.
There are walks almost every day and in several different languages for all types of travelers to Gyeongbukgung as well as they will offer you the typical traditional clothes for free if you visit. (Very nice clothes)
A visit to this palace gives you an idea of the ancient traditions of Korea and allows visitors to admire what the life of the royal family in Korea was like. For more information, check the palace page.
2. Visit a Korean bathroom
They are very traditional Korean bathrooms and very popular among Koreans one of the best places to relax after a long trip or a weekend of madness. The bathhouses, known as "jjimjilbang", consist of hot baths (Obviously separated men of Women) and communal saunas.
The bathrooms offer traditional spa, massage and exfoliating, but all of them may vary depending on the establishment.
Some of them also offer overnight accommodation, and that can range from individual sleeping capsules. Up to a large room.
The Korean baths are part of the culture and they take it very seriously, so before you do research to have an experience in any of them.
3. Feel the spirits of Korea
The ancient South Korea is known for loving fixation with alcohol.
The craft beer in this country every day becomes more popular, but a night of parranda is not complete without trying "The soju" and "makoli" traditional drinks is Korean.
Soju, a vodka-like drink, and makoli, a rice-based wine, are a great way to sense the culture of South Korea.
These 2 drinks go back hundreds of years and are traditionally served in some typical bars and restaurants in the city.
You can also find places that make their own makoli and soju!
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4. Delicious food in Jeonju
Jeonju is one of the largest cities in South South Korea known for its fantastic food. The restaurants in Jeonju are first class, but the typical or street food is the one that definitely steals the show.
If you walk the streets of the city or stop at one of the many markets, you can be sure that you will find food to keep you full for many days.
Jeonju is known for its makoli wine bars, so do not leave the city without first trying the spiritual drink when you visit it.
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