20 “things to do” while living in Korea

April 18, 2007 in Things to do

1. Demilitarized Zone, Panmunjom
2. Camp Bonifas, Panmunjom – The American base at the demilitarized zone.
3. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul – The National Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum are located on the grounds of this palace, built six centuries ago by the founder of the Chosun dynasty.
4. Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul – 15th century palace complex blends with its natural surroundings.
5. Namsan Park, Seoul - great views of the city
6. Insadong, Seoul – Korean art
7. National Folk Museum of Korea, Seoul
8. Seorak National Park & Mountain, Gangwon-do
9. Boseong Green Tea Festival, Jeolla-do
   • Other resources in Korean
     • http://dahyang.boseong.go.kr/dahyang2005
     • 전남농업기술원 차시험장 http://bosungt.jares.go.kr
     • 한국차문화협회 http://www.koreatea.or.kr
     • 한국차인연합회 http://teaunion.or.kr
     • 한국차문화 http://www.teaculture.co.kr
     • 인터넷동호회 http://cafe.daum.net/tea4u
10. Haeundae, Gwangali, Ilkwang, Songdo, Imlang, Dadaepo, Morundae, Songjeong  Beaches, Busan – for more on Busan, click here
11. Dongnae/Oncheonjang Hot Springs, Busan – home of one of the largest hot springs in all of Asia, if not the world
12. Beomeosa Temple, Busan
13. Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, Jeju
14. O’Sulloc Tea House Museum, Jeju
15. Sunrise Peak (Seongsan Ilchubong), Jeju
16. Hamdeok Beach, Jeju
17. Halla Mountain and National Park, Jeju
18. Bulguksa Temple, Kyongju
19. Seokguram Grotto, Kyongju – The eighth-century cave temple with a statue of Buddha looking at the sea.
20. Cheongju National Museum, Kyongju

I’d definitely recommend these and Herb Country Farm (link to the right) as potential things to do while living in Korea.