4 Unique places to visit in South Korea

South Korea is a country in East Asia located on the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. It's known as a unique popular vacation spot worldwide. This nation is surrounded by the sea on three sides, which means it has not just stunning coastal views but also plenty of sea life. Besides, its unique culture and history have made it famous globally. 

The global phenomenon of K-pop culture has put South Korea at the forefront of modern trends. This has also boosted the growth of South Korea's tourism. We've picked out the top 6 incredible places for you to explore during your first visit to South Korea. Let's take a look at them!

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Myeong Dong 

Myeong Dong is a famous shopping street in Seoul, right in the city's center. If you love shopping, you must visit this place. You can find all sorts of things here like food, makeup, clothes, and luxury items. 

There's also the famous Lotte Department Store, which has real Korean food and tasty dishes from around the world. Myeong Dong is a great spot to buy Korean makeup because it's unique and not too expensive. They have lots of brands and different kinds of makeup for sale.

One special thing in Myeong Dong is fried chicken. There's a whole street just for fried chicken, and many South Korean TV shows are filmed here. You can also find food places that are famous because Korean celebrities like them. If you're lucky, you might even see your favorite stars.

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Getting to Myeong Dong is easy because the subway goes right there, and there are lots of hotels nearby. But remember, things here can be a bit pricey, so make sure you have enough money with you just in case.

Hanok Village

Hanok Village is located in Seoul, South Korea, and is famous for its traditional Korean houses. It's a crowded place with a lot of these old Korean houses. You can find historical objects and important things of Korean culture here. The houses in the village show how Koreans used to build their homes long ago. 

They used natural wood and had clever ways to make it strong. This shows how smart they are at building things. If you visit, you can also go to museums that teach you about Korean culture, such as the Jaho Museum and the Embroidery Museum. You can also rent traditional Korean clothes and get help dressing and styling your hair to feel like a part of Korean culture. 

In the evening, you can visit the Southern Night Market next to Hanok Village. It's a fun place with interesting shops and real Korean food. After a busy day, you can relax here and experience the Korean night market scene.

Gyeongju

Gyeongju is a large tourist city in South Korea. Long ago, it was the main city of the Silla Dynasty, which ruled Korea for a really long time. There are many ancient places in Jeonju, such as temples and Buddha statues, which are important and still exist today.

One special place is Bulguksa Temple, built in 530 AD. It burned down once, but people worked hard to fix it, so we can still visit it now. This temple is famous for its amazing construction and is considered one of the most beautiful temples in South Korea. People in Korea have been coming here to worship and pray for a very long time.

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Another famous place is Seokguram Grotto. It was made in the eighth century AD and there is a special statue of Buddha inside it. Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto are both important and have been added to a special list by the United Nations because they are so important. They are treasures of Korean history, and I think people who visit will really like them.

Jeju Island

Jeju Island is the largest island in South Korea, located in the sea to the southwest. The weather here is nice all year round, so people call it "Korea's Hawaii". It's surrounded by sea and many small islands, which means there's plenty of fish and seafood here. If you love fishing or fresh seafood, you must visit.

Jeju Island also has a famous mountain called Halla Mountain. It's in a place called Halla National Park, which was named a truly special place by the United Nations in 2007 because of its natural beauty. At 1,950 metres, Mount Halla is one of the three most famous mountains in South Korea. The coolest thing is at the top, there is a pool made of a volcano, and you can see all the amazing views of Jeju Island from there.

There are also small villages, museums, theme parks and markets where you can try fresh seafood and real local food. Things here are not expensive, so you can buy things without worrying too much about the cost. Whether you are with your family or honeymooning, Jeju Island is a wonderful place to visit.