http://www.iftravel.com/ Articles at iFTravel.com - Travel Info and Blogs en-us http://www.iftravel.com/asia-travel/south-korea/holidays-in-south-korea-tourist-spots-and-weather.html http://www.iftravel.com/asia-travel/south-korea/holidays-in-south-korea-tourist-spots-and-weather.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:44:57 -0600 The tourism industry in South Korea is an emerging industry and the country is fast becoming one of the hottest destinations to visit in the world. The Korean culture is gaining popularity in the United States and people are also exploring options to visit the country.

The best tourist spots in South Korea to visit are Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, Jeju, Sokcho, Suwon and Andong. These cities are rich in natural history, cuisine, culture and also sports. Seoul is a popular Olympics destination and is popular all over the world.

The most famous landmarks in South Korea are the Serok - San and Jiri San along with the Baekdudaegan, which are all natural landmarks. Since these names are very difficult to remember, it is always advisable to purchase a proper guide book and travel around South Korea. The guide book along with its maps will help you come up with an easy holiday itinerary so that you can enjoy all the best tourist spots in South Korea.

When visiting South Korea on a holiday, make sure to keep this list of five things ready on hand, so you don't miss out on the must see sights that this beautiful country has in store.

Dodong Mineral Spring park is another popular tourist destination. To catch the beautiful sunset and become one with nature, it is best to come to this mineral spring park. The geysers and the park are a visual treat for anyone coming here. There are stories surrounding this park that if one where to drink the water from this mineral spring, it could cure their ailments, since it has medicinal benefits as well.


TRAVEL NOTES ::

Check with your bank to be sure your cards will work in Korea.

Make sure your passport is NOT within 6 months of expiring and that there are still blank VISA pages in your passport.

You will be granted a 30 day tourist visa. Make sure your ticket is round trip.


Korea Weather and Seasons ::

Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring and autumn are rather short, summer is hot and humid, and winter is cold and dry with abundant snowfall, especially in the mountainous regions, but not along the southern coast.

Temperatures differ widely from region to region within Korea, with the average being between 6oC (43oF) and 16oC (61oF). The average temperature in August, the hottest period of the year, ranges from 19oC (66oF) to 27oC (81oF), while in January, the coldest month, temperatures range from -8oC (17oF) to 7oC (43oF).

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