South Korea Tourist Information
Situated in the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea shares borders with the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea. Most of the South Korea’s 98,480 sq. km. consists of mountains and hills especially in the east coast, while the west and south are wide coastal plains. South Korea is temperate with the cold season starting from December to February and the rain staring in July. The best time to visit is around March or October which is the beginning of spring and autumn.
South Korea, with its mountains, national parks and rugged islands, offers fascinating places for hiking, skiing and mountain biking. Tourists will also find plenty of exciting water sports like windsurfing, water-skiing, and scuba diving along the southern coasts and islands. For sightseeing, South Korea has a myriad of festivals celebrating cultural, historic and religions heritage throughout the year and tourists can enjoy visiting thousands of picturesque and historical temples as well.
Most travelers enjoy visiting in South Korea’s top three destinations which are Seoul, Busan, and Cheju. For those looking for more travel information, the Tourist Information Center (TIC) provides the latest information on Korean tourism with fluent English and Japanese speakers. Hotels in South Korea are ranged from super deluxe to third class discount hotels. Please select a destination of your visit to access our discount hotels in South Korea.