Oct 24, 2009

Get Intimate with Asia Travel in Korea

Get Intimate with Asia Travel in Korea South Korea is one of the smallest countries in Asia, with a size comparable to that state of Indiana. Which is not in the size makes for abundant culture, turbulent history, exquisite cuisine and a generous and welcoming society. Un po 'background before the trip to Korea The Korean peninsula has been literally and figuratively stuck between a rock and a hard place, namely Japan and China, for most of its existence. The region was prosperous under the three kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla during the first four centuries AD, the Mongols attacked the land and built an empire. The 16th Century led to the end of the Mongol Empire and the beginning of a great game of tug of war between China and Japan on the strategic land mass. After World War II, Korea, finally freed from Japan, the Soviet Union with the administration of the North and the United States to the south. Today in the north and south are two sovereign States of a demilitarized zone. South Korea is known officially as the Republic of Korea (ROK) and often referred to simply as Korea. E 'ancora Soul to Seoul, despite the fact that Seoul has been largely bued to the ground during the Korean War (1950-53), the northe part of the capital is still home to hundreds of spectacular palaces and shrines. The Chosun dynasty's Gyeongbokgung Palace is a landmark 5.4 million square feet with a 500-year history and is located between the other four palaces in Seoul. Almost a full day is necessary for the royal palace in all its glory. The Sanctuary Jongmyo Royal is a perfect next stop, as she was, where the Chosun Dynasty worshiped. On the first Sunday of May each year a traditional ceremony at the sanctuary with all the glories of the past 500 years occasion. The southe part of Seoul is the commercial center of the city and offers a fascinating mix of tradition and hyper-mode. It is also the headquarters of the World Cup Stadium, expensive shopping streets, the texture and even an amusement park, Lotte World. Be sure to visit the city gates, and then venture into the green landscape considerably and Korea to travel more personal. If the trip to Korea, Korea has a temperate climate, which leads to heavy precipitation during the summer months (July and August) and a dry winter. The winter snow is white and all over Korea and the ski season November to March is very popular. There are 13 ski resorts in South Korea alone! After a day on the slopes, is a common practice in one of the many spas with natural hot springs, thermal baths. Summer is very tight and very wet in Korea. For milder weather, it is better to travel to Korea in the spring or autumn. Travel in South Korea, at any time of 'years will be exciting and rewarding experience, regardless of the time!

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