Regions

• Gyeonggi - surrounding Seoul and covered in its urban sprawl. Notable Places: Korean Demilitarised Zone, Suwon.
• Gangwon - natural wonderland; Seoraksan National Park, east-coast beaches and ski resorts. Notable Places: Chuncheon
• North Chungcheong - landlocked province filled with mountains and national parks. Notable Places: Danyang, Cheongju.
• South Chungcheong - central western part of the country. Flat area made up of rice paddies. Point where main train lines and highways converge and known for its hot springs. Notable Places: Daejeon, Gongju, Boryeong.
• North Gyeongsang - largest province and richest area for historical and cultural sites. Notable places: Andong, Gyeongju and the islands of Ulleungdo.
• South Gyeongsang - known for its gorgeous seaside cities and most respected temples. Notable Places: Busan, Haeinsa Temple, Jinju.
• North Jeolla - Great Korean food. Notable Places: Jeonju
• South Jeolla - Lots of beautiful small islands and landscape, fantastic food (especially seafood along the coast) and good for fishing. Notable Places: Gwangju, Boseong, Yeosu.
• Jeju - Korea's honeymoon island, built by a volcano. Great scenery with wild flowers and horseback riding. One of the few places you may need a car.

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