Sightseeing in Korea

From the busy city streets of Seoul to scenic national parks, Korea has plenty to offer avid sightseers. Today we'll look at some places and activities for everyone.

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In the countryside

Don't be fooled by the neon city lights - Korea is home to plenty of unspoiled terrain! From lakes and mountains to the famous hot springs and ski resorts, there are countless things to do and places to visit outside the main city areas. Do any of these tickle your fancy? After this lesson you'll be keen to do some sightseeing in Korea!

Pronunciation for sightseeing in Korea....

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국립 공원
Guglib gongweon
National park
스키장
Seukijang
Ski resort
온천
Oncheon
Hot spring
Sup
Forest
San
Mountain
호수
Hosu
Lake
정원
Jeongweon
Garden
바닷가
Badatga
Beach
도시
Doshi
Town
농가
Nong-ga
Farmhouse
마을
Ma-eul
Village
Seom
Island
협곡
Hyeobgok
Gorge
Gang
River
Bat
Field
농장
Nongjang
Farm
Feeling adventurous? These places and activities are for you thrill seekers and outdoor enthusiasts!
테마파크
Tema pakeu
Theme park
워터파크
Weoteo pakeu
Water park
스키장
Seukijang
Ski resort
번지 점프
Beonji jeompeu
Bungee jumping
스노우 보드
Seuno-u bodeu
Snow boarding
카약
Kayag
Kayaking
래프팅
Raepeuting
Rafting
카누
Kanu
Canoeing
캠핑
Kaemping
Camping
패러 글라이딩
Paereo geullaiding
Paragliding
하이킹 / 등산
Haiking / deungsan
Hiking trial
For those of you interested in Korean culture and history, you can't miss out on visiting these places:
박물관
Bagmulgwan
Museum
신전
Shinjeon
Temple / Shrine
궁전
Gungjeon
Palace
역사 마을
Yeoksa ma-eul
Historical town
If you are looking for some relaxation, try visiting these places:
온천 리조트
Oncheon rijoteu
Hot spring resort
산악 리조트
San-ak rijoteu
Mountain resort
수족관
Sujokgwan
Aquarium
골프 리조트
Golpeu rijoteu
Golf resort
비치 리조트
Bichi rijoteu
Beach resort
스파
Seupa
Spa

Whew - that's a lot of excitement for one day! You might not be able to experience everything in today's lesson but whatever you decide to do, it's sure to be lots of fun. Good luck!

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