The fascinating country is packed with exciting things to do, but if you want to create really memorable travel moments, have a truly unique experience at one of the following places.
1. Become a Kimchi expert
The go-to fermented food for health enthusiasts and staple diet of many Koreans, the nation’s favourite side dish, Kimchi, even has it’s own museum.
Learn about the culture surrounding Kimchi as well as looking at historical artifacts about the popular Korean food at the museum in Seoul. You can even taste one of the 10 different types of Kimchi and learn how to make it for yourself at the cooking school by a professional Kimchi instructor.
2. Temple stay
Stay overnight at the oldest temple in the historic Jeondeungsa Temple located on Ganghwa Island.
Guided by a Buddhist you will participate in the daily life of their culture, meditating, drinking tea and finding an inner sense of calm whilst surrounded by scenic views and beautiful nature – a unique experience!
3. Enter hidden depths
Hwanseon Cave is a cave located in Gangwon province, South Korea. It is one of the largest limestone caves in Asia, and the biggest in Korea.
The stunning natural attraction is home to different pools, stalactites, stalagmites and waterfalls so definitely worth exploring. LED lights light up the walkways and create an incredible rainbow effect, which makes for great Instagram posts! Find out more!
4.Cross the border
Step inside North Korea, the world’s most secretive country in the world and still come back safely? Yes, it is possible. The joint security area, Panmunjom is located inside a demilitarised area where talks are held between the two countries.
Embark on an organised trip from Seoul where you will learn about Korea’s complex history, pass checkpoints across the border with heavily armed guards and pass through dynamite-fulled tunnels. Not your typical tourist day trip but one you will definitely remember.
5.Holiday like the locals
Experience the tropical charms of Jeju-do, Korea’s largest island and a popular holiday destination with Koreans.
With lush countryside, incredible beaches and home to South Korea’s highest mountain Hallasan you can make like the locals and explore, relax or brave the hike up 1950m if you want to experience world-class views. Enjoy balmy evenings eating seafood caught by Jeju’s famous haeneyo, female free divers.