Yongam Temple, South Korea

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Yongam Temple, South Korea</b> - Yongam - sa is actually a temple located in Seoul. The average elevation is 49 meter above the sea level. In this area, the population is a little bit crowded because it has 19.519 people per km2. The nearest city has a higher population within 50.000 people who needs time around 0:11 by local transportation. About the child mortality, it reached 5 per 1.000 births.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Yongam temple" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihHUG3l2-Mc98GL5fMYBbA1LoqjUuTlf4qQtx_aik0kAqzP6XpeRdQm1Squ83rQ_nZ_gZIP92yLQWKDIocwwJh-CcUVPHRAkbRrU8DAEk_aMFMsx2AYfl8BXyVw8_BQlTfI1wWkBBbXviH/s1600/yongam_temple_korea_selatan.jpg" title="Yongam temple" /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The natural hazard that commonly happens is flood. While it is 80% cyclone and earthquake is only 40%. The earthquakes could be strong and the average is 1 in every 50 years. The scale could reach 5 – 6 Richter. That is why it is not surprising if there is a strong earthquake, everybody could feel it. People will be frightened and run outdoors. Everything is broken such as glassware, dishes, windows, books and many more. About the damage, it could be slight. The extremely high is about the flooding risk.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Yongmiri" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpI2KZiAN3C37cEz8t2zR2KmpZNbFizWZfwdfolwxYXMUOJyycFqZnxQ_HAErt5lda1U2ZO2NHO5hiU56LP-JnD2iKKMTIBD2cjbfynnYloQheZ7h-1Q8ZhovF7L1hGukTcA9xkmjDPXT/s400/patung_yongam_temple_korea_selatan.jpg" title="Yongmiri" width="400" /></div> If you want to see the sunshine, you can go on September. For rainfall or other weathers, there is actually no distinct month. Going around Yoengyang County will make you have to go to the north – eastern area, exactly in Gyeongsang province. For the tourists, it could be an isolated area so that it is a little bit difficult to be accessed. It is known well as “Inland Island.” The population there is the lowest one because there is only 10 percent of cultivable land. It is popular because there are a lot of apples and also chili peppers so that it seems being the home for Yeongyang Chili Pepper Station. That is why, the county chose it as the “Miss Chili Pepper” from Yeongyang chili pepper.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Not only that, but here also you can get a lot of learning. As the center of literature, it is the place for poetry recite, scholar reading tradition and many more. Around the location, you can visit Matthews Vegetation zone which is evergreens and even cold – deciduous forest and also Hold ridge as the bioclimatic zone where you can feel the cool temperature. It is a wet forest but there is no malaria. About the land area, there is less of natural vegetation because it is totally cultivated. For the landscape, most of it covered with open evergreen forest. That is why the climate around here is a humid continental which means that it is severe dry winter and hot summer within cool temperate for wet forest.<br /> <br /> Image source : <a href="http://seongpodong.koreanconsulting.com/2010/06/day-trip-to-northern-gyeonggi-province-3-of-10-temple.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Koreanconsulting">Koreanconsulting</a></div>

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Hyeopjae Beach, Jeju Island South Korea

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>Hyeopjae Beach, Jeju Island</b> - Beaches in Korea always give a good view; one of the beaches is Hyeopjae Beach. The location is on the west side of Hanrim – eup as the part of Hanrim Park. The white sand is fabulous that made by the nature from crushed seashells and mixed with the sand. Around the vicinity, it has long seashore that stretched for 9 km within cobalt colored evergreen forests and seawater which contributes well for beautiful scenery. The beach is just off the Biyangdo Island. The depth of water is 1.2 meters without sudden drops and sandy beach length is 20 meters. The convenient facilities and campgrounds will complete the visitors in the evergreen groves. While, there are many options for interestingg tour sites in Hanrim Park nearby such as Ssangyounggul Cave and Hyeopjaegul Cave or subtropical arboretum. Visiting Hyeopjae beach seashore could connect to another beach that is Geumreung Beach. The combination of those beaches also called as Hyeopjae Beach.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Hyeopjae Beach, Jeju Island South Korea" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_g0Hb7LqGJ-jGdhTEcyJwUGn97zmVOwB3gfyxrTi-NePabdqSOIF0utamA4QeKhY1zKg7Npp-gAqtTg05tIyhBxs8d7cTOKeoGqqweOXoG0EP2H2bdtFnqs85Xds1o-bxnMm6KAr5sNZv/s1600/hyeopjae_beach_in_south_korea.jpg" title="Hyeopjae Beach, Jeju Island South Korea" /></div> To get a great place for family vacation and enjoy relaxing is Mt. Hallasan in Jejudo Island. The opening date for the beach is every July to the end August. The limitation of occupancy is only for 6,000 people within camping site only for 200 – 300 people. There are 40 – 50 spaces available as parking facilities. There are no admission fees. If you want to visit the beach from Seoul, you have to take Gimpo Airport or Incheon Airport. You only could go there by airport limousine bus. After arriving in Jeju, you can go to Hyeopjae Beach by bus no. 100 or 200. Another option is taxi within 2,000 won payment. Get off to Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal and then transfer to another intercity bus on Il-ju Road. Go to west and get off to Hanrim Park. Keep in mind that for the first bus, it is around 5:40 and the last bus is 9:00. To go to Hyeopjae Beach, Jeju Island the travel time makes you have to spend 45 minutes.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> However, if you want to take taxi, you can take it at Jeju Cross-country bus terminal within 40 minutes as the travel time. If you want to have a save tour, you can take packaged tour within the destination in Jeju – do. The duration of packaged tour is commonly around 3 days and 2 nights within the various budgets that you can estimate. Well, enjoy your holiday and do not forget to capture many things.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Image source : <a href="http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264170" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Visit Korea">Visit Korea</a></div>

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The Garden of Morning Calm, A Nice Recreation Place in South Korea

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>The Garden of Morning Calm, A Nice Recreation Place in South Korea</b> - Spending your holiday trip in botanical gardens could be a great idea in order to enjoy the natural beauty. One of recommended botanical gardens in South Korea is The Garden Of Morning Calm. The area is 30,000 m2 covered with flower garden. It brings enjoyment for your trip because when you enter the garden, you can feel that it is like a paradise. That is why it is the best site for couples, families, tourists and even for photographers. It is not only about the beauty of thousands various flowers, but it is also completed with pine trees. It is undoubted if those can make an unforgettable aroma that could bring away all of your worries.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="The garden of morning calm" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS6BC5aY69vt5VkMIclqVklU5CSzSFVGqxQPniQMKbstqzReMp0uwwBjiacxcEFdfPXQVi3J7obizs13n-PzR1t9Nb03Ii0UHfKItouf7FV_LfkyKay3B3y7Pss75qI1c1rjaUFkryYldp/s1600/pemandangan_garden_morning_calm_korea_selatan.jpg" title="The garden of morning calm" /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> About the history of the garden, it is conceptualized by Professor Han Sang – Kyung as the Gardening Department from Sahmyook University when there was an exchange professor in America. His vision comes true after creating a garden that being world – famous site and even could spread the concept of Korean beauty in the whole world. The inspiration for creating the garden itself is came out from a poem written by Sir Tagore, the Indian poet during Joseon Dynasty by the title ‘’The Land of the Morning Calm’’ in order to describe Korea. In fact, The Garden of Morning Calm, South Korea is actually the oldest one among their private Korean gardens. It brings beautiful balance between the asymmetry, plants and Korean concept of natural curves so that it could create an artistic space. Because of the garden concept as the special place for modern beauty and classical grace, its beauty could attract 600,000 tourists in every year. The garden consists of 20 different theme sections within beautiful grass, flower beds and even scenic walkways.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Recreation place in South Korea" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnN9CRntFfBmwq82XEvkP1Yi4QTAZmTIlFDW3FpeStryRI6Tmnnyu6e4lQjzXbvFIqmjC-FrySylaHFkOdFZ4pGNt3H8wcbEfk_CzkB-nRWBCm6mqeRUibIatpCjua7Quu5JNWXLRtRcwL/s1600/garden_morning_calm_di_korea.jpg" title="Recreation place in South Korea" /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> For Sukgeoun Garden, it is designed like Korean Peninsula fulfilled with various beautiful flowers on both sides in order to represent North and South Korea to be united. The garden also completed with 5,000 types of plants includes 300 varieties to Baekdusan Mountain as the spiritual Mountain in Korea. The flowers will bloom started from March to November.  Visiting the garden on those months of course will make you find out full flowers. In addition, you can enjoy festivals and display every months. For instance in spring, you can enjoy spring garden festival. Winter welcomed you with lighting festival. Summer is ready for Hydrangea and Roses of Sharon and also Festival of Roses. While in the autumn, there is Chrysanthemums and Autumnal tint festival.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Image source : <a href="http://nexttriptourism.com/the-beauty-of-the-garden-of-morning-calm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Next Trip Tourism">Next Trip Tourism</a></div>

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Nami Island, A Gorgeous Place to Visit in Korea

<div style="text-align: justify;"> If you want to visit tourist resorts in South Korea, you can add Nami Island as one of your destination. It is located in Gapyeong – gun and it was formed as the construction result of Cheongpyeong Dam. The place is a half moon shaped within the width around 462,809 m2 isle. It has a long history, started from the presence of General Nami’s grave who led victory from King Sejo as the 7th king from the Joseon Dynastyas after against the rebel in 13th year. About the location, it placed 63 km away from Seoul if you go from Cuhuncheon. The place becomes famous because of the beautiful tree lined in the roads. You will need 30 minutes from Chuncheon and later g to suburbs of Seoul by spending extra time that is an hour. The local families and couples like to visit it because it is not far away from Seoul.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Trees on Nami island" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjltWPbgx2CXmPz5x2Azw3jMYet_yY6USQJubkQWhADzMTeFQKyiyQKa8XXFlEDqvmHLONkTPS7JXDqN07jlZavS9CuqOIHeXc4VBW9jLmEqJ4eKM0YqcBQJLLKyY7stjRUB4GoB6kU3m7D/s1600/pepohonan_di_nami_island.jpg" title="Trees on Nami island" /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Visiting Namiseom Island could give an impressive holiday, but there are no telephone poles in Nami Island, a gorgeous place to visit in Korea due to keep the natural feeling of the view. All electric wires built underground. For the complex, it has 553,560 square yards within poplar and chestnut trees around the island. Not only that, but you can also find out a grass field within 316,320 square yards. The place is interesting if you want to have camping there because the facilities are very good such as training and education facilities, swimming pools, water skiing, motorboats and camping sites are available for you. The extra bonus for you is about a theme park that completed you with roller skating rink, shooting range, lodging facilities such as bungalows and resort villas.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> It is recommended for you to visit it on May, July to August and on October. For ferry schedule it is available for 07.30 – 21.40. The maximum occupancy could reach 20,000 people within parking facilities in Namiseom Dock Parking Lot. For small cars, the parking space is 820 and 110 for large vehicles parking space. The parking payment is 4,000 won and for the admission fees for adult is 10,000 won. While for the seniors over 70 years old or youth and disabled people, ID is required and the payment is 8,000 won. 4,000 won is for children from 3 to 13 years old. The budget of admission is different from month to month. Pets are allowed but only if the weight less or 5 kg.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Image source : <a href="http://kidsfuninseoul.wordpress.com/fun-trips-out-of-town/nature/nami-island/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="kidsfuninseoul">kidsfuninseoul</a></div>

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Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise peak) Jeju Island, South Korea

<div style="text-align: justify;"> Seongsan ilchulbong (Sunrise peak) Jeju Island, South Korea is known well with ‘Sunrise Peak’. It is a tuff cone which is caused by hydro volcanic activity. Around 5,000 years ago, there is a hydro volcanic explosion under the sea. The volcanic cones was created by the piles of scoria cones that caused by Hawaiian eruptions or even Strombolian eruptions. The tuff cone has height about 180 meters and 600 meters for the crater in diameter. For the dip, it has over 45 degrees and 90 meters of the sea level. The cone exploded in wet and sticky condition which made water absorbed in volcanic ventilation so that it created a various depositional feature. The hydro volcanic is ongoing until the end of the explosion. That is why the crate seems like a bowl covered with scoria or lava.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Seongsan Ilchulbong view from above" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Q4ZKKkafAhxrAkYYqu__rJLctkJ2aZfY6OE_OePwch9SMXdKXdgptyBwQTceDz_R12oYtA2AIh8P96CxNDC1rCTBg0S9Ts_TLkbRAQw_nOAX65pOCzDQ_KnnNxdvbdtHA_RfqFMKa0MG/s1600/Seongsan_Ilchulbong_Peak_dari_atas.jpg" title="Seongsan Ilchulbong view from above" /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Unless for the west park sea, Seongsan Ilchulbong tuff cone formed in a steep cliff because of the wave that has been produced in the explosion. Through the explosion, Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone showed a perfect cross from the instracrater strata and now to be the marginal strata. About the various geological structure, it is assumed has a major role in big geological area because they do not only used to predict the past volcanic activities from Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone, but it also could show the process of Volcano explosion from the depositional process of hydro magmatic for the whole world. In fact, there are a wide range of hydro magnetic that is not different from Seongsan Ilchulbong. However, along the sea cliff you cannot find out other hydro magmatic activities in a well – preserved tuff cone or even any internal structures. Due to the remarkable scenery and also the scientific values, the site now designated as one of UNESCO World Natural Heritage. Well, it is worth for Seongsan Ilchulbong as the natural heritage for the humankind.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The natural ecosystem in Seongsan Ilchulbong is actually composed 222 taxa. It is being a home for 6 rare plant species such as Orchid, Neofinetia falcate, fern, Crypsinus hastatus, Orobanche coerulescents, two parasitic plants, Aeginetia Indica, two herbaceous plants, Orobanche coerulescents, Glehnia littoralis and also Arisaema heterophyllum. For Aeginetia Indica, it is the most important plant for plant distribution because it is only discovered in Jeju Island that is in the crater of Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone. Moreover, there are 300 additional species of marine algae there. The new species that has been found is Dasyiphonia Chejuensis.</div>

Seongsan ilchulbong (Sunrise peak) Jeju Island, South Korea is known well with ‘Sunrise Peak’. It is a tuff cone which is caused by hydro v...

The Romantic Ggotji Beach, South Korea

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <b>The Romantic Ggotji Beach, South Korea</b> - The ideal beach that could be your trip destination is Ggotji Beach, especially if you really love to take picture for sunset in the evening. It is located in 4 km southwest of Anmyeon – eup. The beach itself is the most recommended site for photographer who wants to find out the beauty of sunset in the sea, between two rocks that known well as Granny Rock and Grandpa Rock. About the Rock, Granpa Rock is smaller than Granny Rock. The reason why the Granpa Rock is smaller is still unclear, but this popular site has an interesting legend. The legend said that there was a commanding officer’s wife who passed away after waiting his husband there for a long time. For some people, the two rocks are just like a couple. That is why many couples are visiting the beach because the interesting legend and the rocks.</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Sunset on ggotji beach" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5lC6Zk6FoxkNhCaD01u4Uj4sWcxYRgtOF1xlf0is52efVzqriXkaw0FIiMO_8PUKzzfrBw4Wxmk1sWiaCXFtf8zO-H2KxBhs-n24oD4qeNK8rtrFIsi0lZtHUnqd419HiETe_ibGOdBMH/s1600/pantai_di_korea_selatan_ggotji_beach.jpg" title="Sunset on ggotji beach" /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If we talk about the beauty scene in Ggotji beach, South Korea of course it is undoubted. Even if there are a lot of beauty beaches in South Korea, but many people recommended Ggotji beach as the first priority. There are a lot of beauty things in Ggotji beach that is enjoyable. One of the thing is about the sunset. About the sand, it is greyish white sands which could be the ideal place to see a sunset. Well, you cannot enjoy the sunrise because the beach is facing to the west. Or, you can enjoy driving along the beach. Yearly, there are a lot of visitors from the whole world that enjoying the beauty scene of the beach.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Ggotji beach south korea" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZxv7JsvMGXEwPsVtUhOuP-GZP7czN3TPG3GaNjTB9UKC6bGxdN4ysnviCoFEHRMrIdaVHHA5Jf7eN3CNkGJRsGZK9-rSOAoI7ZCqxON8xtsYD2bvOUqnUs5zJ2SZOwV8jjQ5vAfaTXLW7/s1600/sunset_di_ggotji_beach_korea_selatan.jpg" title="Ggotji beach south korea" /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> If you come with family, of course you can enjoy playing the clean sand there, or at least enjoy driving with your family. While if you come with your couple, the beach could give you the romantic views related to the sunset. Especially the legend could make you learn more about the faithful value toward each other. That is why you can share about the legend to your beloved one as the wish of lover. It is better to make sure first that your camera is ready within a full battery to capture many picture before leaving. The beach would be not too hot for you so that you can spend more quality time with your family, playing around and of course enjoying sunset with your couple as the best romantic place in South Korea.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Image source : <a href="http://ezinemark.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Ezinemark">Ezinemark</a></div>

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Suncheon Bay, Ecological Park in South Korea

<div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Suncheon bay, South Korea" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigTd8x72gESVpa_44BFUW03y7M7vvhAq-oypQENI2N3jYMom0ibJ4Kg5qLTSJwZRa_9Fo_8a6usxKmk4oW5BpScK9k851EMWv1H7yKv_X874wopuB7BDham93dCkQsHO7_c1laH-MPfwuD/s400/sungai_di_suncheoun_bay_korea_selatan.jpg" title="Suncheon bay, South Korea" width="400" /></div> Around Suncheon, there is a protected natural area known well as Suncheon bay, ecological park in South Korea. The bay itself is between Goheung and also Yeoso peninsulas. The location is 8 km (5.0 mi) which is from the center of Suncheon. For the mudflats it is 21.6 km2 and the reed beds is around 5.4 km2. From the junction of Isa streams and the Dong, you can find out the beginning of mudflat that is in Suncheon Bay. In fact, it is the widest reed bed in Korea. That is why it is being the popular attraction when red blossoms, red turkeys and white migratory birds come in autumn.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The Suncheon bay actually in front of the South Sea. So, the sea influences the climate in the bay. It could be about 32oF as the coldest temperature in this month. While, the yearly temperature is in range of 57.0oF. It could be said that the temperature range for annual is categorized as the smaller than the other places. In winter, the most popular things people do is about gardening and cultivation as the benefits from the warm temperatures in this season. That is why around the area, there are a lot of fisheries such as octopus, gizzard, gray mullet and also aquaculture industry development in winter.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Sunset in Suncheon Bay" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA3FmehFH9b5dPr59zhpULOqB7slXOhGKmEbIaIwPdTH3jMc6E99hYmMZhFsK8dp1lE3zCoMj_zqk2Mvca4yE2dabY4lXmRo5LIeIj9lfOQSsu1rO9gCybyoCcxWSxTZyOGTW-Aylws59l/s320/sunset_di_suncheoun_bay_korea_selatan.jpg" title="Sunset in Suncheon Bay" width="400" /></div> The formation of Suncheon Bay is actually since 8,000 years ago. Based on geologists studies, the level of the sea increased for around 160 m that caused by last glacial epoch which made the West Sea, the western of Korea turned from the land itself to be the sea. In Suncheon Bay, at first it is covered by earth and sand within brackish water that later being transported by the river so that it formed as an extensive sandbar. For the details of inhabitants around Suncheon Bay, it is actually the house for diverse species which then makes the bay being one of the important areas to conduct research. Because of little pollution and has developed salty swampy land, it produces fresh marine and even being the place for sea plants and various invertebrate animals. The rare birds are also could be found here such as sea gull, white stork, hooded crane, Eastern Great Egret and also black – faced spoonbill. As the ecological park, you can also find out a swamp as the transition between sea and land. It plays the major role that is as “the lungs of the earth” because of life forms live in it.<br /> <br /> Image source : <a href="http://catbirdinkorea.wordpress.com/category/asia/south-korea/jeollanam-do/suncheon-bay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Catbird in Korea">Catbird in Korea</a></div>

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Haeundae beach, South Korea

<div style="text-align: justify;"> There are a lot of beaches in South Korea. The most popular beach in this country is Haeundae Beach. It is named by Choi Chi Won from the Silla Dinasty around 57 BC – 935 AD. The history started when he walked to Dongbaekdo Island and then being attracted by the view of the beach. That is why he left a carved stone “Hae Un Dae” in the stonewall of the island. Haeundae has a length for around 1, 5 km, width 30 – 50, and the area reached 58.400 m2. You can feel the white sand in this beach, but it is not as soft as you think because the sand itself is from Chuncheon Streamin and the Shellfish that has been eroded by wind days by days.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Haeundae beach, South Korea" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSVRmnYcrmYjZZRfNA79aR3MCwcR0Y29FNK1CCQ98Qs70ijIZ1F3MXXvbhV5MIfQ0qaKyA6kgqX2ibKusvyilL-aWZ8ngsRr3GCKG-ym8qVKAhEGUv9gg3Bqa8LydfTDjoc1qg153FxHVY/s400/Haeundae_Beach,_Busan,_S_Korea.jpg" title="Haeundae beach, South Korea" width="400" /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Haeundae beach, South Korea is also known well as the place for cultural and festival event that has been held yearly. In this location, you can enjoy traditional game such as neoldduigi or seesaw jumping, Tuho or arrow throwing, wrestling, yutnori and tug of war. In addition, you can also get cultural beach center and library beach. There are a lot of visitors visited every year from June to August. However, about the opening date, it depends on the weather so you have to find out more weather information first before visiting the beach. No worries for visiting the beach because the operating hours is 24 hours available. While, there is a limitation about the occupancy that is 120.000 people maximum. You can get parking facilities for about more than 4000 spaces. For handicapped, they can enjoy toilet and parking lot. To visit the beach, you should take KTX to Busan station if you are from Seoul Station. The trip will take 2 hours and 30 minutes. Later, walk straight to 172m and get bus #1003. It is availabe at 04:20 to 22:20 and the bus will be coming for every 9 minute. Then, stop to Haeundae Beach and walk to 169m to the beach.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Another place that recommended for visit if you go around Haeundae Beach is Busan Aquarium that has more than 35,000 fish species, algae, amphibians and also reptiles. Or, you can try Haeundae Grand Hotel if you need a place to stay. There, you can enjoy spas, bath houses, hot springs as the extremely popular destination for tourists. It is a five – star hotel that give more great impression for your trip.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Image source : <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haeundae_District" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Wikipedia">Wikipedia</a></div>

There are a lot of beaches in South Korea. The most popular beach in this country is Haeundae Beach. It is named by Choi Chi Won from the S...