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There are more than 181 golf courses in Korea, the best ones located near Seoul, Kyongju and Chejudo. Many of them can be reached within one hour by car. Facilities for accommodation and other sports (such as swimming pools) are often also integrated within the golf complex.
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Visitors will find plenty of facilities for watersports along the southern coast and islands. The best time is from June to November, but swimming, paragliding and whitewater rafting are possible year-round. There are numerous scuba diving centers along the coast, with diving classes, equipment rental and air tanks all provided. Cheju-do Island (one hour by plane from Seoul) is the most popular destination for scuba diving enthusiasts; the waters surrounding the island are also considered exceptionally good for deep-sea fishing, and a number of hotels and companies offer organized fishing trips.

Jin-do, Korea’s third largest island, is the home of a number of important intangible cultural heritages including the 72nd, Jin-do Ssitgimgut (a shaman ritual for cleaning a dead person’s soul), Ganggang Sullae (a Korean circle dance), Namdo Deul Song, and Dasiraegi (a funeral play performed to comfort the mourner and pray for the soul of the deceased), which are four of the country’s important intangible cultural heritages; and Jin-do Buk Nori (Jin-do drum performance), Jin-do Manga (Jin-do funeral song), and Namdo Jabga (southern province folk song), which together form the 3-set important intangible cultural heritage and not to mention the Jin-do Arirang.
In order to continue with the old cultures, a variety of Jin-do’s traditional customs and folk songs are performed, free of charge, on every Saturday for two hours starting at 2pm at the Jin-do Cultural Hall.
Directions: From the Seoul Central City Express Bus Terminal take the express bus to Jin-do (7:35am, 9:00am, 3:30pm, 4:35pm / 4 buses a day/ approximately a 6-hour ride/ 28,100 won admission fee) -> from the bus terminal, face straight out from the entrance and proceed left -> continue to cross the intersection and you will see the Jin-do Cultural Hall(approximately a 10 min. walk).

The regular Gugak performance held every Saturday performs twelve diverse shows through a comprehensive program consisting of the best from about 100 Gugak performing arts including royal court music, dance, folk music, folk song, modern composition and Jeongga (the common name of Gasa-long narrative song, Gagok-classical lyric song, and Sijo-short lyric song). The admission is less expensive than other performances, which is equivalent to the price of a movie ticket. A short stroll around Seoul Art Center after the performance is a great way to end things.
Directions: Go out exit No. 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal subway station (line no.3) -> Walk toward the Seoul Arts Center -> Walk straight 200 meters along the right-hand side of the street and across the pedestrian crossing -> You will see Yeakdang (Main Hall) located at the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts right next to Seoul Arts Center(Takes 15~20min. from subway by foot).
Or you can take bus - Nambu terminal station subway line No.3 (exit #5), take the bus Seocho No.12 or Green bus No.4429. Bangbae station subway line No.2 (exit #1), take the bus Seocho No. 07, 15, 17.
For more info Call : (02)580-3300~3

Despite this isolatedness, North Korea isn’t totally inaccessible. The South Korean company Hyundai Asan organizes trips to the Geumgansan mountains, close to the border between the two Koreas, and to the southwest of the country. Prices range from about 170,000 won for the one-day course to 540,000 won for the three days / two nights course. Lunch, dinner and entrance fees to the hot springs and circus are not included.
For reservations, contact Hyundai Asan (+82-2-3669-3897)

Bugok Hot Springs in South Korea can be spotted at the base of Mt. Deokamsan. This hot spring was also enlisted as a national tourist resort in 1977. Popular as one of the most sought-after hot springs in South Korea, Bugok Hot Springs was also given the status of a Special Tourist Complex in January 1997. Bugok Hot Springs in South Korea derives its name from the iron pot shape of the land. In fact, the temperature of the water in the spring is as high as 78°c, which can sufficiently boil an egg. You will find 20 types of inorganic materials like silicon, chlorine, calcium and iron in the waters of Bugok Hot Springs. You can enjoy various services like spa, the performance hall, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, zoo, botanical garden, five tourist hotels, 23 accommodation and 21 shopping centers in Bugok Hot Springs in South Korea. The Bugok Hot Spring Festival is organized in October for the promotion of Bugok Hot Springs.

Direction:Take a bus to Bugok from Seoul Gangnam Express Bus Terminal for a ride of 5 hours. You can also get bus services to Bugok from Masan, Daegu and Busan. You will have to get off at Bugok Hot Springs.
For More Information, contact Changnyeong-gun Office (055) 530-2241-2, Bugok Hawaii Resort 055-536-6331.
Hours: Mar.-Oct. 09:00hrs to 18:00 hrs, Nov.- Feb. 09:00hrs-17:00 hrs, Open all year
Admission fee: Adults(Age 20 and over): 7,000won, Teenagers(Age 14-19)/Soldiers: 6,000won, Children(Age 13 and under): 5,000won

The cable car or ropeway is a good access method to the walking trails up on the Geumjeongsanseong fortress mountain. If it's a clear day you will be rewarded by the views as far as Yeongdo island and the new Gwangandaero Bridge. On Sundays later in the afternoon it can be very crowed and long ques are not uncommon. The return fare is 5000won, or a more desirable walk down after the one way trip up will set you back only 3,000won.
Address: Kumgang Park, Dongnae-gu.
Directions: Ten minutes walk from west of either Myeongnyundong or Oncheonjang subway stations.

If personal space is more your thing, avoid Haeundae Beach in July and August, you'll see nothing but mushrooms of umbrellas across this 2km space! During spring time, it is quieter and you can stroll along the white sands and listen to the sounds of seagulls. The beach itself is actually a very nice place to be, even when it's busy. There's lots to see, especially if you're into people watching. If you want to veg out, you can rent an umbrella for about 3,000 Won (if anyone asks you for much more, find another vendor). You can add a beach chair to that for another 7,000 Won. If you want to walk around, stick to the concrete sea wall that stretches from one end of the bay to the other. It's busy, but you'll see plenty. If you get hungry or thirsty, there are plenty of vendors along the way to help you ease the pangs. You can also usually find hats, sunscreen, parasols, sandals, body art, jewellery, and lots of other things to steal away your cash.
Directions: exit 3 from Haeundae station, turn left and walk 250m.
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Taejongdae is a beautiful area with a bit of a morbid history. The cliffs jut out into the ocean and are one of the arms that embraces Busan harbour. The cliffs are absolutely beautiful, and must be 10-15 stories high (this is a personal guess). There are several other points of interest within the park. You can take short ferry ride in order to get some seaside pics of the cliffs. The ferry costs 6000W, which is a little pricey for the quality of the ride, but worth it if you take your camera. You can get some magnificent photos. Also a good activity to do at the cliffs is fishing. On any given day you can see dozens of people casting their flies in hopes of catching that elusive big one.
Directions: Take the #1 subway line to Nampo-Dong. You want to go up the Jagalchi street exit. Follow the sidewalk towards the bridge (away from main shopping area). Catch the #30 bus, and ask the bus driver to let you off at Taejongdae.