Located in the Korean Peninsula in East Asia, South Korea offers a myriad of fun and cultural experiences. The country is the quintessence of blending age-old traditions with modern innovation. Korean history is spread over two millennia and has a lot to teach curious travellers about its past. It is very popular with tourists all year round and the friendly locals make the trip worth it.

South Korea’s story begins with the formation of the Korean state in ancient times. The efforts were spearheaded by Dangun. There were several other kingdoms which were formed during this time as well-Baekje, Silla and Goguryeo. There was also an era known as the Three Kingdom era when three separate powers battled for supremacy to rule the lands. Cultural and historical influences from those times have shaped traditions that are followed even today. These influences are clearly visible in faiths like Buddhism, Confucianism and Shamanism. Influence messages from these times are still used in arts and crafts of South Korea today.

Today, South Korea is a global tourist hotspot and technological hub. It houses giant organisations like Hyundai and Samsung. Travellers have numerous experiences to choose from which range from bustling metropolises to spending time with undisturbed nature.