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South Korea travel guide

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Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul - entrance is free for those wearing Hanbok, the traditional Korean clothing | Travel Nation

Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul - entrance is free for those wearing Hanbok, the traditional Korean clothing

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Admire cherry blossom as you stroll through the tea fields of Daehan Green Tea Plantation | Travel Nation

Admire cherry blossom as you stroll through the tea fields of Daehan Green Tea Plantation

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Explore Bukchon Hanok Village, a neighbourhood of Seoul with restored Korean houses | Travel Nation

Explore Bukchon Hanok Village, a neighbourhood of Seoul with restored Korean houses

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Tuck into some fried chicken in Seoul | Travel Nation

Tuck into some fried chicken in Seoul

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Climb the steps up to Seongsan Mountain in Jeju Island | Travel Nation

Climb the steps up to Seongsan Mountain in Jeju Island

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Enjoy delicious fish-shaped pancakes filled with red bean paste | Travel Nation

Enjoy delicious fish-shaped pancakes filled with red bean paste

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See local everyday life in Jagalchi Fish Market in Busan | Travel Nation

See local everyday life in Jagalchi Fish Market in Busan

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Explore the wild coastline of Jeju Island in South Korea | Travel Nation

Explore the wild coastline of Jeju Island in South Korea

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See the replica Hwangnyongsa Temple in Gyeongju | Travel Nation

See the replica Hwangnyongsa Temple in Gyeongju

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Admire Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, South Korea | Travel Nation

Admire Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, South Korea

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Admire the hexagonal columns at Junmun Daepo in Jeju Island | Travel Nation

Admire the hexagonal columns at Junmun Daepo in Jeju Island

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Enjoy the light up exhibits in Busan during the cherry blossom | Travel Nation

Enjoy the light up exhibits in Busan during the cherry blossom

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Soak up the views of Jeju Island in South Korea | Travel Nation

Soak up the views of Jeju Island in South Korea

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Hike through the scenic hills of Seoraksan National Park | Travel Nation

Hike through the scenic hills of Seoraksan National Park

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Admire the traditional culture and fashion of South Korea | Travel Nation

Admire the traditional culture and fashion of South Korea

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Admire local art and architecture in Yeosu, South Korea | Travel Nation

Admire local art and architecture in Yeosu, South Korea

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Visit the DMZ on the North Korean border | Travel Nation

Visit the DMZ on the North Korean border

The perfect blend of old and new, South Korea stands out as a haven for ancient culture, peaceful temples, wild coastlines and aromatic cuisine. Stroll past shining skyscrapers and traditional houses in Seoul, where you can eat fried chicken on a street food tour, admire the colourful Hanbok clothing and learn about national history in the city’s museums. 

Leaving the city behind, you can visit local temples, even staying the night to truly immerse yourself in the experience, meeting the monks and soaking up the serenity of the mountains. Kick back and relax in the local jjimjilbang bath houses, tour the unique DMZ area on the border of North Korea and hike across the rugged caldera on Jeju Island.

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Population at last count:

51740000

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Time Zone:

GMT +9

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Currency:

South Korean Won

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Flight time from UK:

12.5 hours

To plan your trip to South Korea call us on +44 1273 320 580 or contact any of our team who've been there: