7 Things to Do in South Korea for an Experience You Won't Forget
Find Peace at a Buddhist Temple
The Jogyesa Korean Buddhist temple is an oasis of calm within the buzzing business district of Seoul. It is free to enter and you can take a moment to admire the stunning gold sculptures of Buddha, the intricately carved designs and the numerous colored prayer flags.
Within the temple compound you will also find trees that are over 500 years old. Make sure you are quiet and respectful during your visit — this is a place of worship and many people will be there paying their respects to the Buddha.
Go Shopping in Myeong-dong
If shopping is one of your favorite things to do while traveling, you’ll love the Myeong-dong district of Korea. It’s one of the busiest shopping neighborhoods and it is packed with trendy shops and street stalls. You’ll find everything from fashion to cosmetics to jewelry to cute socks with pop culture characters printed on them.
If all of the shopping causes you to work up an appetite, you’ll also find plenty of food stalls here offering up snacks like grilled octopus, ice cream, Korean sweets and even hot dogs. Yes, the Koreans love hot dogs and they serve them up at street food stalls in many ways, including wrapped in bacon and wrapped in french fries then deep-fried. Yum!
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Eat Street Food at Gwangjang Market
Speaking of food, if you want to try the full gamut of Korean street food you’ll love Gwangjang Market. Bring your appetite and sit down on a plastic stool at one of the many streets stalls, each serving up a unique and delicious authentic dish.
You’ll see mouthwatering Korean barbecued beef, fragrant noodles, fresh fish and so much more. Try the gimbap, which is a sheet of seaweed filled with rice, egg and pickled veggies.
