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RE: South Korea - 2 weeks too long?

by chrisj 19 April 2012

Your money will go further in South Korea and there is enough to see, & the country is small enough with a good enough bus rail system,…
RE: 6 weeks in Korea: Danyang, Samcheok, Ulleungdo, Hahoe, et

by ari100 09 April 2012

I definitely recommend Beopjusa and Songnisan! The Buddha there is one of the most impressive in Korea. There were quite a few other people…
Re: 6 weeks in Korea: Danyang, Samcheok, Ulleungdo, Hahoe, et

by antoncataby 25 March 2012

Thanks to all of you! Especially for your superb advice about parks, Ulleungdo, and ferry schedules. And so, we now have a less tentative…
RE: 6 weeks in Korea: Danyang, Samcheok, Ulleungdo, Hahoe, et

by camitheant 19 March 2012

Gayasan mountain is IMO not to be missed! The temple there (Haeinsa) houses the Triptitaka Koreana (I may have massacred that) and is…
Re: 6 weeks in Korea: Danyang, Samcheok, Ulleungdo, Hahoe, et

by JasonInJapan 17 March 2012

I live in Donghae, where the ferry to Ulleungdo is from, so I'll try and answer a couple of your questions. If you're staying in Samcheok…
RE: 6 weeks in Korea: Danyang, Samcheok, Ulleungdo, Hahoe, et

by micolett 16 March 2012

And on Ulluengdo, though not long, the coastal paths are a must (provided the sea is not too rough, the paths are actually etched out…
RE: 6 weeks in Korea: Danyang, Samcheok, Ulleungdo, Hahoe, et

by rin181 12 March 2012

A bit strange, is that in Seoroksan, the crowds are mostly near the cable car, and one popular hiking trail, for example the trails to…
RE: 6 weeks in Korea: Danyang, Samcheok, Ulleungdo, Hahoe, et

by antoncataby 12 March 2012

Thanks, rin181. Very helpful We're definitely interested in some hiking, but the potential for crowds made us a but apprehensive about…
RE: 6 weeks in Korea: Danyang, Samcheok, Ulleungdo, Hahoe, et

by rin181 12 March 2012

Don't know your interests, but Korea has excellent hiking trails in their national parks (as it's their national "sport" it can be busy…
6 weeks in Korea: Danyang, Samcheok, Ulleungdo, Hahoe, et

by antoncataby 09 March 2012

Hi. We're a pair of experienced, independent, active travelers (though not backpackers) planning to spend six weeks in Korea in April…
RE: Japan vs. South Korea - Same Trip?

by chrisj 06 December 2011

The_Phantom has basically only looked at historical, manmade landmarks in Korea. Although some have been rebuilt (Gyeongbukgong eg) many…
RE: Japan vs. South Korea - Same Trip?

by chrisj 04 December 2011

I'd say go to both but Korea can be hard work for an independent traveller as it is set up for domestic tourism, not international. Groups…
Re: Ulleung do - Usan Culture Festival

by goodlittlegypsy 12 August 2011

I don't know about the festival- but enjoy Ulleungdo, it's my favorite place in all of Korea :)
Ulleung do - Usan Culture Festival

by Ewojanczyk 10 August 2011

I am planning a short trip to Ulleung do beginning of October. I read on official Korean website that in October every year they organize…
Re: Ulleung Do

by JasonInJapan 03 August 2011

You can also take a ferry to Ulleungdo from Donghae, which is about a 3 - 3.5 hour bus ride from Seoul on the east coast, north of Pohang.…
RE: Korea Itinerary

by chrisj 30 June 2011

July / August is a good time to see Boseong tea plantation in the south western part of the peninsula, & Tapsa / Maisan could be included,…
RE: Ulleungdo

by bi_polar_bear 17 June 2011

How did English-speaking travellers find it to navigate to Ulleungdo via ferry and around the island itself? I know some people in Korea…
RE: Ulleungdo

by nandrade07 13 June 2011

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions, friends. I'm still on track to visit Ulleungdo in week of June 20. I will plan to book ferry…
Korea is fantastic underrated

by tanabata_hikoboshi2 29 May 2011

S. Korea is fantastic. It's not for every backpacker I know. It's "unusual" destination, stopover or visited because you have a friend…
RE: Ulleungdo

by eflatjan 13 May 2011

I visitided Ulleungdo last august for 4 nights. Unfortunately it was during the tropical storm Dianmu so I did not manage to cover as…
Re: Ulleungdo

by JasonInJapan 13 May 2011

I went to Ulleungdo for a few days last November during the time when the leaves were changing colour so it was fairly busy. I like hiking…
Re: Ulleungdo

by picom123 11 May 2011

I also plan to visit Ulleungdo some day. They say it's beautiful island. However, accommodation doesn't look convenient. There're hotels,…
Ulleungdo

by nandrade07 11 May 2011

I'm going to spend a few days on Ulleungdo in June. Does anyone have suggestions for specific activities, places to see and eat and stay…
RE: South Korea itinerary

by hurryharra 26 April 2011

Thank you so much for your reply, you definitely made a really good point. I have narrowed it down to this: Busan -> Jinju fortress…
RE: Seoul for a Month

by ejp268 21 April 2011

For weekend trips: - DMZ tour - Hiking in Seoraksan and beach at Sokcho - Historical sights in Gyeongju - Train to Busan for the sights…