South Korea is slowly emerging as one of the most popular holiday destinations among tourists. Though it’s a tiny country, it’s packed with a lot of different flavours, including fast paced urban towns with advanced transportation forms like the Busan to Seoul high-speed train, the rich traditional values, some scenic landscapes and a lot of different cultures. While there are many wonderful things about South Korea, we’ve handpicked the top
5 reasons why South Korea should be next on your travel list!
1. The amazing food
One of the best things about South Korea is the food. They have their own specific way of cooking, and they specialise in making meat, so if you’re a meat lover, you’re definitely in for a treat! Don’t miss out on trying tteokbokki, which are spicy pancakes, hotteok, a Korean version of sweet pancakes, and kalbi, a special Korean style made meat dish that can be ordered at any of the Korean restaurants in the country.
2. The various festivals
South Korea has a lot of different cultures and traditions, and they are all celebrated with grandeur in the country. Some of the biggest festivals include the spring festival which is celebrated as the snow starts to melt and the first signs of spring can be seen in the city, and also Buddha’s birthday, where the whole town comes out and celebrates on the streets, and lights lanterns in the air, as well as some performances by the local people.
3. The advanced futuristic technology
South Korea is way ahead of all of us in terms of technological advancement and it can be seen all over the country. Not only is it the home of some of the biggest brands like LG and Hyundai, they always come up with new gadgets and even have the super fast Busan to Seoul High-Speed Train. If you are a tech junkie and want a taste of what the future of the world will look like, you should definitely pay a visit to South Korea.
4. The deep rooted traditions
Though it is true that South Korea is very forward with technology and a pioneer in many futuristic movements, they still hold close the values and traditions that have been around for hundreds of years. Though the cities may be urban, the people still love to dress in traditional clothes, follow traditional wedding rituals and celebrate festivals together with families following ancient traditions.
5. Beautiful countryside
On one side, South Korea has modern buildings, fast cars, and highways, but on the other side, in the more rural village areas, you will find peace and tranquility like no other. The beautiful countryside offer a sense of serenity among the lush green fields and scenic landscapes, and the warmth and hospitality of the local people is very welcoming.
With the way South Korea is picking up on popularity, you should take a trip here before the country becomes a mainstream holiday destination!
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