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written by Rough Guides Editors
updated 23.09.2018
Korean cuisine is world-famous – and with good reason. It's this wonderful food that keeps dragging our author Martin Zatko back to Korea. Here he rounds up some of his favourite eating spots from around the country.
Culture & Island life
Experience the highlights of Korea with a private guide by your side. Fascinating Seoul with a day trip to the DMZ, followed by days in Gyeongju and Busan. Afterwards, leave the mainland and fly to Jeju Island. Enjoy the crystal blue waters and island culture.
customize ⤍Highlights of Korea
From the skyscrapers of Seoul to traditional villages - this itinerary packs culture, history and cuisine in one compact itinerary. Enjoy a two-night temple stay as well as in-depth guided excursions in Seoul, Gyeongju, Yeosu, and Jeonju.
customize ⤍Temples and Nature in Korea
Start your Korean adventure in Busan. Continue to Yeosu and Suncheon, discovering temples and landscapes on the way. In Suncheon, you will stay at a Korean Buddhist temple. Proceed to the Bamboo Forest of Jeonju before heading to Seoul.
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It’s pretty remote, but mercifully there’s one solitary eatery a short walk back across the Udo bridge: “The Sun, the Moon and the Island”, a deceptively simple-looking seafood restaurant. The size of the local sea snails here is something else. Wrenching them from their shells and gulping them down in one bite is not an option here, the Udo catch are so large that they had to be chopped up with scissors.
All this can be washed down with Jeju’s famous tangerine-flavoured rice wine and enjoyed with a view out over the Pacific.
The South Korean destination is full of exciting activities. Read our guide to the best things to do in South Korea and get ideas for your trip.
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written by Rough Guides Editors
updated 23.09.2018
From travel safety to visa requirements, discover the best tips for traveling to South Korea
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