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Cultural AttractionsVisitors have many opportunities to sample Korea's long and rich culture, whether it be in the form of visiting museums, folk villages, and historical sites or attending traditional music recitals and dance performances. Traditional holidays always bring out many examples of traditional life. Various festivals allow people to watch and participate in many traditional sports and games |
Eating and Drinking
In addition to kimch'i and rice, Koreans mainly eat soups,
vegetables, and seafood, reserving meat dishes for special occassions. Many types of foreign
foods can also be found in Korea, with Chinese, Japanese, and Western fast food restaurants
existing in all price ranges. Beer and soju are the most common alcoholic
drinks, with a variety of traditional, rice-based drinks also being popular. Our new
Food and Drink section describes Korea's most popular
types of food and drink, explains how to eat them, and looks ar different types of
restaurants. |
Night Life and EntertainmentKorea has a lively night life scene, with bars, singing rooms, night clubs, and cabarets. Most areas have a midnight closing time. (However, that does not stop the true die hards from going underground and continuing to party!) Additionally, Korea offers many Western activities such as movies and amusement parks. |
ShoppingThe won's devaluation against world currencies has revitalized Korea as a major bargain for shopping. Quality antiques and leather goods, as well as cheap clothes and shoes mean tourists need to bring an empty suitcase to take all their purchases back home. Visit the Life in Korea on-line shopping mall for products and services related to Korea and travel. |
Social Organizations and ClubsFor many people planning to spend a long time abroad, especially those families with children, being able to socialize with people from their own country can be critical to dealing with culture shock. Korea has a number of organizations for expatriates. Plus, there are several that help bridge the gap between cultures by helping Koreans and expatriates with common interests meet each other. |
SportsKoreans are very competitive, and local sports teams draw big crowds whether it's the playoffs for professional teams, a hot inter-college rivalry, or a company's annual sports day for its employees. In Olympic Park in Seoul, the venues from the 1988 Summer Olympics still house major sporing events, and riverside parks give amateur athletes places to compete. Korean and expatriate clubs exist for a number of team and individual sports. Bring your own equipment or buy it cheaply here. See the Hiking and Skiing sections for more information about enjoying these popular sports. In addition, Korea has many traditional sports and games. |
TravelKorea has many different sites for the tourist: scenic mountains provide hiking trails and skiing, sandy and rocky beaches draw millions of swimmers and sunbathers each summer, lakes and streams attract fishermen and vacationers looking for a break from the heat, and natural hot springs claim to provide cures for all types of illnesses. Each province and major city has many museums and other historical areas help the traveler learn more about Korea. Explore by yourself or join a tour. |
Still looking for good ideas on what to do?If so, visit the Discussion Forums and post your question online. |
