10 Awesome Things to do in South Korea
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South Korea
Discover 10 awesome things to do in South Korea. I went to South Korea as a layover so decided to spend 10 or so days there. In my trip, I only went to Seoul and Gyeongju. Next time I go I will be sure to see the rest of the things I have put on this list.
10 Awesome Things to do in South Korea
1. Korean Bathhouse
The first thing on this list of awesome things to do in South Korea is to visit a Korean Bathhouse. A friend I worked in China with would rave about the Korean Bathhouses. I went to the Dragon Spa in Seoul. It is more catered to foreigners than others. I doubt they are better than bathhouses in Europe, but I was still impressed.
2. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace is a palace/museum in the heart of the capital. The Joseon dynasty built it in the late 1300's. It is the largest of 5 palaces built by them.
3. Yangdong Folk Village, Gyeongju
Yangdong Folk Village is a traditional village not far from Gyeongju and makes a great day trip. It is a working village, meaning that people live there. You can walk around and look the different houses. Some of them you can go in.
4. Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital
This abandoned hospital is one of South Korea's most haunted places. It is closed to the public but you can still go there and "break-in".
5. Korean Demilitarized Zone, Paju
Number 5 on this list of things to do in South Korea is to go to the Korean Demilitarized Zone. This is a buffer zone between North and South Korea. Many tours are available.
6. Ihwa Mural Village, Seoul
There's no better way to explore an urban area than checking out street-art. Ihwa Mural Village in Seoul is exactly that. It's a nice part of an otherwise bustling capital.
7. Haesindang Penis Park
I first saw this place in a Facebook post. I found it really amusing... a park dedicated to penises! haha.
8. Oedo Botania
Oedo is a small island off the coast of South Korea. It was once barren, but some guy and his wife transformed it into a nature wonderland. It sounds right up my alley. I hope I get to visit it one day.
9. Bulguksa Temple and Tohamsan Peak
I don't remember visiting Bulguksa Temple. It mustn't have made a big impression on me. I'm sure it was nice while I was there. What I do remember is hiking up to Tohamsan Peak afterward. It was a lovely walk through the forest along a very well kept path. I only got halfway up but still saw some amazing views.
10. Tapsa Temple
The last thing on this list of awesome things to do in South Korea is Tapsa Temple. I never went here but it is 120 pagodas built by one guy. A hermit non-the-less! Amazing.
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