Taste street food, sleep in temples, and stroll neon cityscapes of South Korea
Visit Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace (the largest of the Five Grand Palaces built in 1395), shop and eat street food at Myeongdong (a bustling district known for cosmetics and tteokbokki), and see panoramic city views from N Seoul Tower (a landmark with love locks and observatory).
Visit Jeju, a volcanic island off South Korea's southern coast. Explore Hallasan (South Korea's highest peak at 1,947m with a crater lake), see the Manjanggul Lava Tube (one of the longest in the world at 7.4km), relax at Jungmun Beach (with black volcanic sand and clear waters), and try local specialties like black pork barbecue and hallabong tangerines.
Visit the Korean Demilitarized Zone, a 4km wide buffer zone dividing North and South Korea.
Visit Busan, South Korea's second-largest city and major port. Explore Gamcheon Culture Village (colorful hillside houses and art installations), relax at Haeundae Beach (popular 1.5km sandy stretch with festivals), see the historic Beomeosa Temple (Buddhist temple founded in 678 AD with mountain views), and sample local street food like ssiat hotteok (sweet pancakes with seeds and nuts) at Jagalchi Market (largest seafood market in Korea).
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