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Days like theseOur recommendations for the perfect holiday in South KoreaSeoul SurvivorOne of Seoul’s most enduringlypopular sights is ChangdeokPalace – the best preserved ofall the capital’s palaces. Originallyconstructed in the late 14thcentury, the palace groundscover over 110 acres and includea number of wooden pavilions,ponds, splendidly patterned wallsand many other beautiful features,all placed in perfect harmony withtheir natural surroundings.Wonders of the worldRecently awarded the distinctionof being named one of the “New7 Wonders of Nature” alongsidesights such as Table Mountainand the Amazon rainforest, JejuIsland boasts outstanding beautyfrom its rugged shores to its lushmeadows. The island is also home tothe extraordinary Haenyo women;divers who scour the ocean floor formarine products.Museum CityVisit Gyeongju and be amazed bythe wealth of historical riches tobe found in this ancient coastalcity, known as “the museumwithout walls”. Discover itsmany treasures including theUNESCO World Heritage Site ofSeokguram Grotto, Tumuli Park,a collection of royal Silla tombs,and Chomsongdae Observatory –one of the world’s earliest knownobservatories.The day theBuddha cameOn the first full moon day of thesixth month in the Buddhist lunarcalendar (around late springtime),the Koreans celebrate the birthof Buddha. Temples glow likeChristmas trees as lanterns acrossthe whole country are illuminatedin a spectacular display of colourand light.SEOULNORTHKOREAUijongbuPukhunYellow SeaT ’ a e b a e k - s a n m a e kCh’unch’onWonjuSEOULYongjuInchon SuwonCh’ungju AndongP’yongt’aekCh’onanP’ohangSOUTH SangjuKumiTaejonTaeguIriKunsanKimjeMokp’oKwangjuSokch’oChonjuHanKOREAKangnungTonghaeS o b a e k - s a n m a e kKogum-doKumhoNaktongUlchinMasanNamwon ChinjuSunch’onSea ofJapanKyongjuUlsanPusanChinhaeNamhae-doYosuKorea StraitChin-doChejuSouth Korea - Perfect ForSeoul is a perfect stopover for those exploring Asia - a fast, modern andexciting city with plenty to offer. For those with more time South Korea isideal to see a homogenous nation with a fascinating contemporary historymixed with rich traditions. From ancient temples and palaces to bustling citymarkets and vibrant nightlife, South Korea offers something for everyone.1953Korean War ends withceasefire after claimingover two million lives1988Seoul hostsOlympic Games2004Yeongi-Kongju selectedas site for new capital,replacing Seoul by 20302012Jeju Island namedone of the ‘New 7Wonders of Nature’1950South declaresindependenceand war begins1980200 student protestorsshot and killed bytroops in Gwangju1998Kim Dae-jung elected president;pursues policy of economic andhumanitarian aid to North2006Foreign Minister Ban Ki-moonappointed secretary-generalof the UN129Call 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent