Decouvre South Korea

Pourquoi visiter

• Seoul, a megacity where royal palaces and skyscrapers share the same street.
• The most exciting food scene in East Asia, from barbecue to kimchi.
• Korean autumn and its blazing red maples.
• A cultural modernity (K-pop, cinema, design) that shines worldwide.

Quand partir

September to November for autumn colors. March–May for cherry blossoms. Summer is hot and humid.

Budget moyen par jour

Top experiences

1. 1Explore the Bukchon district and its traditional hanoks
2. 2Enjoy a Korean barbecue in a Seoul alleyway
3. 3Hike in Seoraksan National Park in autumn
4. 4Visit the DMZ between the two Koreas
5. 5Discover the Buddhist temples of Gyeongju

Infos pratiques

Se deplacer

KTX (Korean high-speed train), ultra-efficient metro in Seoul, express buses, affordable taxis.

Gastronomie

• Bibimbap – rice bowl with toppings and egg
• Kimchi – essential fermented vegetables
• Tteokbokki – spicy rice cakes
• Samgyeopsal – grilled pork belly

Securite

One of the safest countries in Asia. No notable issues for travelers.