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Itinerary: Discover Korea
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TEN DAYS / 750KM
This route is 750km of shifting countryside, historical sights, succulent seafood and sandy sunrise beaches with a relaxing hot-spring spa at the end of the road.
This classic route traverses mountains, rice fields and lakes to the sandy beaches and seafood restaurants of the east coast.
Catch a bus or train from Seoul to Gangchon and cycle to the waterfall. Hop on a bus to the lakeside city of Chuncheon and cycle along the lake shore. Head to Soyang Dam, take a boat trip to Yanggu and paddle down an unspoilt river in Inje.
Dine on fresh seafood in Sokcho and then hike around the peaks and waterfalls of wonderful Seoraksan National Park. Next, journey north up the coast to relax on the sandy beach at Hwajinpo, home to some historical holiday villas. Head back south to the small seaside resort of Jeongdongjin and venture inside a tiny North Korean spy submarine. At Samcheok explore the huge cave at nearby Hwanseon Donggul. South of Samcheok check out the unforgettable Haesindang Gong·won (Penis Park).
Travel back to feudal times at Hahoe Folk Village and don’t miss the cultural museums of Andong. Then on to the tour highlight – Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Shilla kingdom – for two or more days among the royal tombs and Buddhist treasures.
Board a ferry in Ulsan to rugged, volcanic Ulleungdo for a special off-the-beaten-track experience. Back on the mainland, you finally arrive in Busan, a bustling port city with fast ferry connections to Japan.
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