South Korea

Travel Map and Photo Blog - South Korea (대한민국)

04.05.2007 - 10.06.2007 18 °C
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Traveling to South Korea... arriving in Seoul (South Korea) via Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), then traveling to/through Seoul, Sokcho, Seoraksan, Samcheok, (Gangwon-do), Gyeongju, (Gyeongsangbuk-do), Haeinsa, Busan, Jinju, (Gyeongsangnam-do), Yulpo, Gwangju, (Jeollanam-do), Seoul (South Korea) and back home via Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)...

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Catching the Moment

Korean nun reviewing a captured moment, on her camera, Insadong, Seoul, South Korea.

Sokcho Fishing Port

A plethora of Korean fishing boats, taken late afternoon, 'Dongmyeong Port', Sokcho, Gangwon-do, South Korea.

Shilla Tumuli

An ancient 'Shilla or Silla' burial mound (ie.'Tumuli'), Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea.

Tripitaka Koreana

Housed in the UNESCO listed, 'Haeinsa Janggyeong Pamnjeon' temple, you will find the oldest complete set of Buddhist Scriptures carved onto 81,258 wooden printing blocks, that date back to the 13th century, Haeinsa, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.

Fishing Flotilla

Flotilla of fishing boats, moored in 'Nampodong Harbour', Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.

Mountain Dew Tea Festival

Traditional Korean musicians, at the 'Hadong-gun Mountain Dew Tea Cultural Festival', Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea.

On the Ropes

Sorting fishing ropes, in the small seaside fishing village, Yulpo, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

Green Tea

Neatly planted rows of green tea, grown at the famous 'Boseong Tea Plantation', Boseong, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

Chungjang-no District

'Chungjang-no' is a vibrant pedestrianised shopping district, bursting at the seams with all manner of clothing shops, bars, nightclubs and restaurants. Very popular with young Korean's and tourists, Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, South Korea.

Other travels to Japan/Korea include;

Japan/Korea 2012 - Traveling from Osaka to Seoul.
Tokyo 2004 - Exploring the urban megalopolis that is Tokyo.

Other South Korean photos from my travels;

South Korean (대한민국) photos on Travellerspoint - (PhotoStream)

South Korean travel photos on Google

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