South Korea - 韩国

South Korea（Korean：한국、Hanguk), the official name isRepublic of Korea（대한민국、Daehan Minguk) Is located atKorean PeninsulaSouthern country. North neighborKorea,andChinaAcross the sea, west andJapanAcross the sea, it can be reached by a short ferrySoutheast AsiaWaiting for the country.

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history

Archaeological discoveries in Korea can be traced back to the prehistoric period 70,000 years ago, and the first pottery discovered was also about 8,000 years ago. The comb-shaped ceramic culture reached its peak in 3500-2000.

Korean history, which began in 2333 BCDangun Gojoseon(It means "the country of dawn"). The archaeological and documentary record of ancient Joseon dates back to about the 4th century BC.GoguryeoHe defeated the four counties of the Korean peninsula under the jurisdiction of the Han Dynasty; in the southwest,BaekjeDestroyed the 54 countries of Malaysia and Korea; Chenhan in the southeast was also merged from 12 countriesSilla. The Korean peninsula formed a period of the three kingdoms of Goguryeo, Silla, and Baekje, known as the "Three Kingdoms Era" in history. In the 7th century, Silla joined the Tang Dynasty to destroy Baekje and Goguryeo successively. After the Luo-Tang War in 676, Silla unified the Korean peninsula south of the Datong River. The old place of Goguryeo north of the Datong River was inherited by the Bohai Kingdom of the Tang Dynasty. In 904, the Silla monk Jin Gongyi established the kingdom of Thailand. In 918, the General of the Kingdom of Thailand, Wang Jian, established the Kingdom of Goryeo, and later named the country "Koryo" (the name was spread to the European world by Arab merchants in the Goryeo era, and the etymology of "Korea" (Corea) in English or European is "Koryo") , And deeply influenced by Chinese Buddhism. In 1392, Goryeo General Lee Sung-gye changed his country to Yuan and established the country, and named the country as North Korea by Ming Taizu, which is known as the "Korea Dynasty" in history. The dynasty ruled the country with Confucianism, and Confucianism replaced Buddhism as the country's ruling concept. During the reign of King Sejong, the dynasty's economy, culture, military, technology and other aspects have been developed by leaps and bounds. The invention of Hangul also provided conditions for the popularization of domestic civilians. At the end of the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century, the Joseon dynasty adopted a closed-door policy due to the attacks of Houjin and Wa. It began to decline gradually after the 19th century. In 1876, after the Meiji RestorationJapan, Relying on advanced Western weapons to force North Korea to sign the "Ganghwa Island Treaty." Japan has obtained the right to freely survey the seaport of the Korean Peninsula, consular jurisdiction, and trade rights.

In 1895, the Qing Dynasty of China was defeated by Japan in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 and signed the Shimonoseki Treaty with Japan. According to the treaty, Lee North Korea is no longer a vassal state of China's Qing Dynasty and recognizes North Korea's independence. At the beginning of the 20th century, Japan invaded North Korea. After a 40-year occupation period, on November 17, 1905, the Korean Empire in North Korea was forced to sign an unequal treaty "Usi Treaty" with Japan. The Korean Empire became Japan's protectorate. Ito Hirobumi became Japan's first commander in North Korea. Ito Bowen in China in 1909HarbinKorean nationalistsAn Jung-geunAssassination. In 1910, the "Japan-Korea Merger Treaty" was signed and the Korean Peninsula was formally incorporated into the territory of the Empire of Japan. On March 1, 1919, Korean independentsSeoulTapdong Park read the "Declaration of Independence" and declared South Korea's independence to the world. It triggered large-scale anti-Japanese demonstrations in Seoul and many other places in South Korea, which was the "March First Movement." The independence wave of the March First Movement quickly swept across the entire Korean peninsula, and more than 2 million people participated in thousands of anti-Japanese demonstrations and armed uprisings. According to Japanese official statistics, nearly 8,000 people were killed in South Korea during the March First Movement, 16,000 were injured, and tens of thousands were arrested. After the March First Movement was suppressed by the Japanese, Korean independents went into exile in China or the Soviet Far East to continue their independence and restoration movement. The Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea was established in Shanghai, China on April 13, 1919, and arrived in Chongqing in 1940 with the government of the Republic of China that resisted Japan at that time.

In February 1945,Second World WarAfter the end of the war, Japan was defeated. According to the arrangement of the Yalta meeting, the Korean peninsula wasChina、America、U.K、Soviet UnionCo-hosted by 4 countries. Since then, the Korean peninsula has been divided into two spheres of influence: the north under the control of the Soviet military government and the south under the control of the U.S. military government. The two became independent after 1948.Korea"And "Korea". On June 25, 1950, the Korean War broke out. The absence of the Soviet Union and other communist countries caused the United Nations led by the United States and others to vote to mobilize the United Nations to support South Korea. South Korea supported by the UN forces and North Korea supported by the People's Republic of China under the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China under the policy of resisting the United States and aiding Korea finally signed an armistice agreement on July 27, 1953. The Korean peninsula is divided into two countries along the 38th-degree demilitarized zone.

Since then, although South Korea’s economy was lagging behind at the time, however, the former dictatorPark Jung HeeThe President, under the leadership of the rapid economic development, the per capita income rose to about 20 times the original level, becomingAsian TigersA member. South Korea is now a free and democratic country and one of the 11 countries in the future. In June 2000, South KoreaJin DazhongPresident success and North KoreaKim Jong IlLeader atPyongyangConducted the first North-South bilateral meeting, a historic meeting, and signed the "North-South Joint Declaration". Kim Dae-jung won the Nobel Peace Prize in the same year. After Kim Dae-jungRoh Moo HyunThe government basically continued the previous government's friendly policy towards North Korea. From October 2 to 4, 2007, Roh Moo-hyun walked across the 38-degree line into North Korea, and then arrived in Pyongyang by car to hold the second South-North Korea summit with Kim Jong-il. The two sides signed the "Declaration on the Development of North-South Relations and Peace and Prosperity." However, the sinking of the Cheonan in 2010, the North Korean nuclear issue, andYanping IslandWith the shelling incident, the relations between the two countries on the Korean peninsula became tense and confrontational again.

people

South Korea is a single-ethnic country. Almost all residents are Koreans and speakKorean. However, a considerable amount comes fromMongolia、ChinawithSoutheast AsiaOf foreign workers, and nearly 30,000AmericaMilitary personnel are stationed throughout the country, especially in the nearby demilitarized zone. The largest ethnic minority is the Chinese, with a population of about 20,000 to 30,000. South Korea is often equivalent to nationality and race, but has a minority ethnic group. However, the South Korean government, companies, and educational institutions often discriminate against foreigners and mixed-race Koreans. Although a few of them live in descendants of South Korea, the government is still reluctant to grant them nationality.

Although South Korea is the 12th most densely populated country in the world, it also has the lowest birth rate in the world (the fertility rate is 1.25). The sex ratio between men and women is about 112:100. About 85% of Koreans live in urban areas.

Although many tourists from East Asia have come to South Korea for sightseeing and feel the charm of Hallyu, the local area mainly focuses on tourists in the West. Even in Seoul, this situation can still happen. Foreign tourists usually find that Koreans are friendly and helpful; especially local children, when encountering Western tourists, they will take the initiative to say "Hello!" in English. Although most Koreans are educated in English, most of them are not very fluentEnglish. In large cities, you can instead find locals who can read and write English.

culture

It can be found in the past history of Korea that Korean traditional culture is deeply influenced by Chinese culture. Nevertheless, some basic differences with China still exist, and South Korea has managed to retain its own unique culture.

The governing philosophy of the Joseon Dynasty in South Korea is based on Confucianism, which is even more rigorous than China. The social class is an obvious example. The top is the king, the next level is excellent officials and warriors, the next level is a small number of middle-class businessmen, and the lowest level is the huge peasants and hereditary slaves. In South Korea, there is still a preference for sons over daughters, and educated people are better than those who are not.

Koreans have freedom of religious belief. According to statistics in 2005, 29.2% of South Koreans believe in Christianity (Protestant 18.3%, Catholic 10.9%), and 22.8% believe in Buddhism. Other religions include Confucianism, Islam, and various emerging religions such as Zengshanism, Tiandaoism and Yuan Buddhism. The native religion of South Korea is Shamanism.

physical education

After American missionaries brought baseball to North Korea in 1905, it became one of the most popular sports in the country. However, Korean football should not be underestimated, because the Korean football team reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2002. However, baseball is still the main force in South Korea's sports. Many famous South Korean players have become members of the Major League Baseball. The South Korean baseball team is regarded as one of the strongest in the world.

Badminton, billiards, bowling, etc. are also very popular, and you can see related sports stores in the city. Korean martial art Taekwondo is also very popular. The same goes for golf. Many of the world's top female players are from Korea or Korean descent.

books

Westerners have a long and complicated relationship with Korea, and they have written books about their experiences in Korea. As of June 2008, the books listed here will be divided into two main book categories.

history

• The Korean War: The History of the Korean Conflict(Battle for Korea: A History of the Korean Conflict), author Robert J. Dvorchak (1993)-mainly photojournalism, accompanied by a short narrative description
• Old and New in Korea: History(Korea Old and New: A History), by Carter Eckert and Lee Ki-Baik (1991)-only text description, and a general description of the history of Korea
• South Korean Witness: 135 years of wars, crises and a new peaceful place in the morning(Korea Witness: 135 years of war, crisis and new in the land of the morning calm), by Donald Kirk and Choe Sang Hun (2006)-Articles compiled by foreign journalists since 1871, especially from 1903 to 1904 Recorded by Jack London, a war correspondent in the year
• The true story of Korean comfort women(True Stories of the Korean Comfort Women), by Keith Howard (1996)-Watch the atrocities during the Japanese occupation of Korea

culture

• Koreans: who are they, what do they want, where is their future(The Koreans: Who They Are, What They Want, Where Their Future Lies), by Michael Breen (1999)-British journalists spend half a year each year to make narratives and insights on local information and entertaining anecdotes in Korea
• South Korea in social change(Social Change in Korea), published by Jimoondang (2008)-Academic articles compiled by Korean experts
• Discoveries of Korea: History, Nature, Cultural Heritage, Art, Tradition, City(The Discovery of Korea: History-Nature-Cultural Heritages-Art-Tradition-Cities), author Yoo Myeong-jong (2005)-This book shows the amazing and beautiful scenery of Korea

climate

• springThis is the most important period in Korea this year. The temperature is warm but not hot and there is not much rain. However, in this season, there will be sandstorms from China; sandstorms affect the quality of air and visibility, and tourists must not take it lightly.
• summer, Between June and August, there is a longrainy season(장마철, jangma-cheol), with extreme temperatures and humidity as high as 35°C (95°F), it is best to avoid staying outside for a long time unless you are going to the beach.
• autumn, Starting in September, may be the best time to travel to Korea. The temperature and humidity have become milder.
• winter, It’s a good time to go skiing or bathing in hot springs, and it was invented in KoreaHuo Kang(Floor heating) helps keep the body warm.

festival

South Korea’s traditional festivals use the lunar calendar, so each year’s festivals will have different days. There are two biggest festivals in the world, the Spring Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival, which are major holidays and have to return to their hometown for the New Year. The following are the main festivals in Korea:

• New Year（신정), which means the new year: the first day of January.
• Spring Festival（설날), the first day of the first month of the lunar calendar, also known as "Korean New Year". Families gather and eat traditional cuisine, especiallyRice cake soup （떡국). Public holidays are 3 days, including New Year’s Eve and the next day.
• Trinity（삼일절，3.1절): The first day of March, to commemorate the anti-Japanese movement against the invasion of the Imperial Japanese Army on March 1, 1919.
• Children's day（어린이날): May 5th refers to the day of Children's Day.
• Buddha's Birthday: Refers to the birthday of Shaga Buddha, on April 8th in the lunar calendar.
• Hinata（현충일): Refers to Memorial Day, June 6. Yu Xianzhongyuan held a memorial ceremony.
• Liberation Festival（광복절): Refers to Independence Day, August 15. To commemorate World War II, the Day of Restoration of the Korean Peninsula, the end of Japanese rule.
• Mid-Autumn Festival（추석), often referred to as "Korean Thanksgiving Day", is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month (usually from August to September) each year. Eat traditional Korean food to celebrate, especially the so-calledLoose slices （송편) Rice cakes and playing folk games. Public holidays are 3 days.
• Kaitian Festival（개천절): October 3rd. It is a festival commemorating the legendary Dangun establishing Dangun Joseon in 2333 BC.
• Christmas（성탄절): It has become a major holiday in South Korea. Due to the preaching of a large number of Christians in modern times, it has formed one of the Korean festivals. On that day, there are performances of popular Korean Christmas songs.

area

South Korea is administratively divided into 9 different regions (called "Dao" in South Korea), as listed below. As for the largest cities, they are actually separate entities from these regions; but from a traveler's point of view, we can include these large cities in the relevant regions for easy introduction.

city

• Seoul(서울) — formerly known asSeoul, Seoul is an important historical capital, a capital with a perfect combination of classic and modern.
• Busan(부산) — South Korea’s second largest city and the largest port city on the Korean Peninsula.
• Incheon(인천) — The country’s second busiest port city and the country’s largest international airport is located here.
• Daegu(대구) — an cosmopolitan city with many ancient sights and scenic spots.
• Daejeon(대전) — A large and vibrant metropolis, located in Chungcheongnam-do.
• Gwangju(광주) — an important administrative and economic center, but also a big city
• Gyeongju(경주) — The ancient capital of Xinluo.
• Statewide(전주) — Once the capital of the Joseon Dynasty, there are many museums in Jeonju that showcase the history of Korea.
• Chuncheon(춘천) — The capital of Gangwon Province, surrounded by lakes and mountains, the local area is famous for its dishes, such as grilled chicken ribs and soba noodles.

Other destinations

• Ulleungdo(울릉도)—The scenery is mainly on the peninsula off the east coast of the island.
• Anton(안동시)-rich Confucian history and traditions and the main life folk village.
• Salvation temple(구인사)-a Buddhist shrine located in the magnificent mountainous area.
• Seoraksan National Park(설악산국립공원)-scattered in 4 counties and cities, it is the country's most famous national parks and mountains.
• Panmunjom(판문점)—The only tourist attraction in the world is still a legacy of the Cold War period.
• Jindo(진도)—The local dogJindoIs one of the world famous dogs. Local tourists gather in this area every year to witness a natural sea route between Jindo and Maodo.
• Baocheng(보성군)-The rolling hills are covered with green tea leaves. You can stroll through the woods and stop at the nearby hot springs, have a cup of local tea and play in the seawater baths.
• Ansan(안산시)-a city located on the coast of the Yellow Sea in Gyeonggi Province
• Lishui(여수시)—A national port city, especially at night, is the most beautiful, and it is also the host city of the 2012 World Expo.

arrival

Currently, 109 countries and regions can apply for visas, and tourists in these countries or regions will get visas valid for 30 to 90 days of stay. Can refer to South KoreaRelated websitesCome for the latest details. Do not overdue, even if it is one day overdue, it will incur huge fines and possibly imprisonment, and you may be barred from entering again.

If it is UN-related military personnel going to South Korea, they do not need to have a passport to enter the country as long as they hold relevant documents, accompanied by travel information and military number. On the other hand, dependants must hold a passport and A-3 visa.

aviation

There are 7 international airports in South Korea:Busan(Gimhae International Airport),Cheongju、Daegu、JiZhou、Wu'anandSeoul(Gimpo Airport and Incheon Airport).

Incheon International AirportIt has a 1-hour flight from Seoul and is the largest airport in the country, with frequent flights to all parts of the world. This can also be said to be the best-operated and best-designed airport in the world. After arriving at the airport exit, please choose a taxi driver carefully. Some drivers will try to make you pay 3 times the fare. It is best to take an intercity bus, which can reach the entire city from the international airport.

There are a large number of international flights from Busan Gimhae International Airport and Jeju International Airport to nearbyJapanwithChinaMajor cities.

You can fly to South Korea by the following airlines:

Korean Air

• Seoul, South Korea <-> ChinaBeijing、Tianjin、Shanghai、Guangzhou、Shenzhen、Dalian、Shenyang、Yanji、Zhengzhou、Xi'an、Qingdao、Jinan、Yantai、Weihai、Wuhan、Changsha、Xiamen、Kunming、Urumqi(Summer), TaiwanTaipei、HongkongandSingapore
• Busan, South Korea <-> ChinaBeijing、Shanghai、QingdaoandHongkong
• Beijing, China <-> South KoreaDaegu、JiZhou
• Shanghai, China <-> South KoreaCheongju、Muan

China Eastern Airlines

• Shanghai, China <-> South KoreaSeoul、Cheongju、Muan、Daegu、BusanandJiZhou
• Seoul, South Korea <-> ChinaBeijing、Qingdao、Yantai、Weihai、Nanjing、Changsha、Kunming、Sanya

China Southern Airlines

• Seoul, South Korea <-> ChinaGuangzhou、Shanghai、Beijing、Wuhan、Changsha、Dalian、Changchun、HarbinandYanji
• Shenyang, China <-> South KoreaSeoul、Busan、Daegu、Cheongju
• Guangzhou, China <-> South KoreaJiZhou

Asiana Airlines

• Seoul, South Korea <-> ChinaBeijing、Tianjin、Shanghai、Hangzhou、Guangzhou、Dalian、Changchun、Harbin、Yanji、Qingdao、Yantai、Weihai、Nanjing、Changsha、Chengdu、Chongqing、Guilin、Shenzhen、Sanya,TaiwanTaipei、HongkongandSingapore
• Busan, South Korea <-> ChinaBeijing、Shanghai、Hangzhou、Guangzhou、Shenyang
• Beijing, China <-> South KoreaCheongjuandMuan
• Shanghai, China <-> South KoreaDaegu

China International Airlines

• Beijing, China <-> South KoreaSeoul、BusanandDaegu
• Hangzhou, China <-> South KoreaSeoulandBusan
• Seoul, South Korea <-> ChinaTianjin、Dalian、Yanji、QingdaoandJinan

Cathay Pacific and Dragonair

• Hong Kong <-> South KoreaSeoul、Busan、Hongkong <-> TaiwanTaipei <-> South KoreaSeoul

China Airlines, EVA Air

• Taipei <-> Seoul

Thai Airways International

• Bangkok <-> Hong Kong or Taipei <-> Seoul, Bangkok, Thailand <-> South KoreaSeoul、Busan

Singapore Airlines

• Singapore <-> Seoul

railway

Travel fromKoreaIt is still impossible to travel to South Korea by train, but in practice.

Passenger ship

The Busan Port International Passenger Terminal is the world's largest port in the country, and mainly provides ferries and internal amusement facilities from Japan. There are quite frequent ferry trips fromJapanShimonosekiTo cities such as Busan. Can refer toOsakaFerry toBusanofPanstar Ferries official website 。

Incheon International Passenger Terminal (Coastal Terminal, 연안부두) has served several cities, such asWeihai、Dandong、QingdaowithTianjin. The largest operator isQinchuan . A port city in Shandong Province, Chinasunshine、RongchengwithLianyungang, You can also take a ferry to and fromHirasawa。

walk

The political situation on the Korean peninsula is uncertain, plus fromKoreatoSouth KoreaIt is almost impossible to travel by land. On the border between North Korea and South Korea, border security is considered the most stringent in the world. In the past, a defector crossed the border at Panmunjom in the armistice village. One case was that (the Soviet defector was shot dead in 1984), although he was alive. But you may not be so lucky anymore. In the 1980s and early 1990s, most people who crossed the border would be arrested and prosecuted no matter which way they crossed the border.Threaten national securityAnd asked to sneak back.

transportation

The transportation in South Korea is quite developed, and you can reach any place in the fastest and most comfortable way by taking a plane. Subways can be found in most cities and metropolitan areas, including Seoul and other large cities, which have built underground or road rail networks. You can easily take a bus or taxi. However, taking the bus is also the best, which is a very convenient and cheap transportation system.

aviation

In South Korea on the Korean peninsula, you do not need to take an expensive plane. However, traveling to Jeju Island is a notable exception. Tourists can choose domestic routes that have been operating for a long timeKorean AirwithAsiana Airlines, And low-cost airlinesKorean Star AirlineswithJeju Air , These flights are not only Jeju, but also Gyeongbu routes and the fares are lower than high-speed express trains.

railway

National Railway Train OperatorConnected to major cities in South Korea. In recent years, the speed and price of trains are relatively more competitive than buses, and they are not only safer and more comfortable. The main problem is that the railway system is not still almost unlimited, services in rural areas are limited, and even trains only run once every few hours.

What is worthy of attention for tourists isKorea High Speed ​​Railway (High Speed ​​Railway), Is a convenient and fast railway transportation, mainly from Seoul and Busan to Daegu and Daejeon. This train uses French high-speed train technology, and the train runs at a speed of up to 300 kilometers per hour, from the first station to the terminal station. It only takes about 160 minutes, and even the speed is expected to increase to about 116 minutes. The three trains before the 18th section of the high-speed train are high-level business, the rest are reserved seats, and the last train (section 18) after that is an open economy seat. There are beverage vending machines, and you can also buy a fast food bento through the waiter, which also includes reasonably priced beer, soda, biscuits, candy, sausage, cooked eggs, and rice rolls.

Trains from Seoul to Busan

type	period	price	Whether to book	air conditioner
High Speed ​​Railway (KTX)	2:40	W48,100	recommend	Yes
Saemaeul	4:45	W39,700	recommend	Yes
Mugunghwa	5:30	W27,000	recommend	Yes

Non-high-speed trains include Xincun (새마을), Infinity Flower (무궁화), and Commuter (통근) trains, which can travel to the countryside. The fare of the Xincun train is cheaper than that of the bus, and the Infinity Flower is about 30% cheaper than the bus. However, the seats on the Sinchon train are very comfortable compared to the seats on the first-class aircraft. Although high-speed trains have been introduced, there are also cheap and many-stop services on the Xincun and Mugunghwa. These railway systems are worth trying. Commuting, originally a unified number, is the cheapest fare, but long-distance services without air conditioning have been gradually eliminated. This kind of train is now limited to short-distance commuting services.

Seoul also has an extensive commuter train network, a large-scale subway system with frequent traffic, andBusan、Daejeon、Daegu、IncheonThere is also subway service.

KR PASS

KR PASSIt is a special train, officially opened to traffic in 2005. KR PASS fares are divided into 76/114/144/168 US dollars, each for 3/5/7/10 days of boarding time, teenagers (13-25 years old), and students and groups of 2 to 5 people have 10 to 20% Additional fare discounts. Please note that whether it is through a travel agency or online, the ticket must be purchased locally in South Korea, and you need to do a lot of travel preparations to make it return.

car

The International Driving Permit (IDP) can be used to drive in Korea. Under normal circumstances, the local roads are of good quality, and the route signs on the roads are in Korean and English. The rental fee for a small car is about ₩54,400 per day, and it can be rented for about a week. However, tourists must abide by local traffic rules.

Also, if you are driving in a big city, especially in Seoul, tourists must be careful when driving, because the locals are so reckless and terrible to drive. If the local traffic light indicator is flashing amber, the driver here will quickly go straight to the past, even if it is flashing red. The driving habits of the locals may be really bad behavior in the eyes of tourists. Another point is that road courtesy is almost non-existent in Korean cities. Tourists must understand and pay attention to this point to avoid bad driving memories in Korea.

Bus

Bus (버스) is still the country's main mode of transportation, which can go to all cities and towns. Local buses are frequent, punctual and fast, but sometimes dangerous. This is also the most common means of transportation for tourists.

Buses can be roughly divided into long-distance high-speed passenger buses (고속버스) and intercity buses (시외버스), and they stop at each station. High-speed passenger transportation is the most convenient on long distances, but intercity buses within the city can travel within the city. If you need a comfortable bus, you can look for a premium bus (우등버스), but the cost will be more expensive.

• Korea Express Bus Association -There is a schedule and fare for Korean express passenger buses.

Passenger ship

Ferry boats can circle the peninsula and travel to many islands in South Korea. The main ports includeIncheon、Mokpo、PohangandBusan. The most popular destination isJeju IslandwithUlleungdo. However, even during peak hours, you will find some places and the scenery of the islands near Incheon that seem to be almost empty. Foreign tourists can take a ferry to the above port cities.

Language

See:Korean Phrasebook

The language spoken by Koreans is Korean, and visitors can learn a few more words of Korean, which is very convenient. Unfortunately, the language is quite significantly different from the grammar and pronunciation of any Western language, and it is quite difficult to get the correct (albeit not intonation) from English.

There are various dialects of Korean in every part of Korea, but they are all a kind of Korean. The dialects of Seoul can be understood and communicated by almost everyone. The most notable dialects, the dialects near Gyeongsangbuk-do and Daegu Busan are considered positive, and are not too rough compared to the standard. Compared with the Jeju dialect, Korean is almost an incomprehensible pronunciation standard.

Many Korean languages ​​can also write more complex Chinese characters, which are calledChinese character(한자) These are still occasionally mixed into words, but more and more, but rare. Nowadays, Chinese characters appear mainly when the meaning of Korean writing is rather vague. In this case, Korean characters are usually written in parentheses next to Chinese characters. Chinese characters are used to mark shogi (장기) or Korean chess pieces, and appear in newspaper headlines and official documents with personal names.

Learn to read Korean before traveling. It will be much easier when you travel to Korea, because many store signs and menus are only written in Korean. Simple Korean for tourism or life is worth learning. In addition, there are many Korean electronic products, coffee, juice, and computers in Korea. The Korean words are often the same as the English words, and they are translated directly in Korean. If you can understand Korean, you will easily find many interesting things in Korea.

Keep in mind that the spelling of Korean words is quite inconsistent with the Roman alphabet.

All Koreans have accepted and participated in primary school English courses. Their education and English level can help the national government to improve new policies and investments. However, because there are still many people in the local area who do not speak English well, many Koreans basically use a little bit of very basic English phrases for actual conversation. If you are lost in the local area or do not know where to go, you still speak English but not Korean, your best option is to ask a local high school student. Nevertheless, tourists can still use English to communicate with locals in major cities; but there is no doubt that learning basic Korean will enrich your travel experience in Korea.

There are older generations of Koreans who can speak Japanese, especially in Busan. The Japanese spoken by the older generations is very similar to the Fukuoka dialect in Japan. However, many Koreans (especially the older generations) still hate all the atrocities committed by the Japanese during their rule, so try not to talk too much about the Japanese rule with the locals to avoid unpleasant conflicts. However, fortunately, the Korean pop music and Korean dramas of "Korean Wave" affect the entire East Asia. When tourists from East Asia go to Korea for sightseeing, many stores can speak some Japanese, Chinese or Cantonese to make tourists buy their products.

go sightseeing

Although South Korea is a very popular tourist destination, it is a bit difficult to list specific attractions here. It is best to refer to the specificArea (road)orcityWikivoyage page. However, if you do not visit the capital of South Korea, Seoul, and the famous attractions of Seoul (for example: Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁), Changdeok Palace (창덕궁), Gwanghwa Gate (광화문), West Gate (서대문), Seoul Tower ( 서울타워) and the famous Teddy Bear Museum), then your itinerary is incomplete. Banpo Bridge (반포대교) is also shining at night; Yeouido (여의도) has roller skating and cycling parks in addition to the famous 63 building. If you take the subway or bus between Gangnam and Gangbuk, you will not miss the Han River (한강).

Haeundae Beach (해운대) in Busan is very beautiful. The sea view there is the best in summer and the most tourists.

Korea-Korea Demilitarized Zone(DMZ)-The Demilitarized Zone was established on July 27, 1953 as part of the ceasefire agreement within 2 kilometers between North Korea and South Korea. It is said that a large number of landmines have been buried in the demilitarized zone. In addition, Panmunjeom (Panmunjeom) is the only place where you can peacefully view South Korea and North Korea. It may be the only place without a large army in the most heavily armed area in the world.

The Third Tunnel of Aggression excavated by North Korea was discovered in 1978. It is located 44 kilometers away from Seoul, 1.7 kilometers long, 2 meters high, and about 73 meters underground. In order to disguise it as a coal mine, the tunnel walls are painted with black coke.

Can also visitGyeongjuWorld intangible heritage andJeju IslandNatural attractions.

Activity

For a clear list of activities, please refer to individual cities. However, some of the best are:

• travel on foot You can go to the high mountains with magnificent scenery in the country. South Korea is a fantastic destination with manyHiking opportunities. Tourists can tryJirisan(지리산),Seoraksan(설악산); or to the highest peak of Korea, locatedJiZhouHugh volcano on the islandHalla Mountain. They provide very good attractions, 1 to 3 days itinerary, English signs/maps, cabins (most of them are popular), and can be easily visited in groups. The leaves will turn into beautiful colors in autumn, so the best time to go there is autumn and spring.

• Steam Koreans love sauna! If you can get shirtless steam like everyone else, then this is a good way to feel that the stress of the day will disappear after sightseeing-a decent sauna, bathhouse and many rest for several hours (night )The place. Even small towns will have a shop. This is particularly convenient, if you miss the booked accommodation, everything here will satisfy you or you are looking for a cheap way to stay. However, the number of people exploded during weekends.

• spa Like neighboring Japan and Taiwan, Koreans love to bubblespa(온천),- And hot spring resorts can be found all over the country. Usually tourists need to be shirtless to be considered polite. Many places also have attached saunas.

• skiGangwonThe road provides decent skiing opportunities in winter; it is very beautiful when it snows. Please refer to the neighboring citiesSeoulDestination guide, you can get there by taking the free public (ski) bus.

• Have a big meal Maybe you have Korean BBQ in your own country. The reality of Korean food is diverse and delicious. Visitors can try different new dishes every day in the local area! (Seafood, meat or vegetarian)

• Winter surfing Due to the local tidal conditions, the best surfing is in winter!PohangwithBusanYou can try to go to these two places.

• Karaoke/Singing Room No matter which metropolitan area you are in,Practice song workshop(노래방) It is almost similar to karaoke songs in Japan and Taiwan, and there are many popular songs to sing.

• Martial arts Learn martial arts, such as the famous Taekwondo (Taekwondo), Korean Aikido (합기도) and Taekwon (택견) which is a martial art combining dance. You can also go to see competitions or performances — for example, cultural festivals may feature traditional martial arts.

• Monastery boarding Meditate for a few days in a Korean monastery, and learn about Buddhism.

• Water amusement park There are many homes in Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do, such asYonginofCaribbean bay，HongchuanWith ancient typical Egypt as the backgroundOcean World,as well asPyeongchangofOcean 700. Tourists and locals usually go there in summer.

Shopping

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South Korea’s currency unit is the Korean Won (￦), the Korean written on the Korean Won is원. As of February 1, 2017, the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Korean won was approximately 1:1155. you canFind out on this website。

The denominations of coins are divided into ￦10, ￦50, ￦100 and ￦500, while the denominations of banknotes are divided into ￦1,000, ￦5,000, ￦10,000, ￦50,000 and ￦100,000. The largest banknote in circulation is currently ￦100,000 (contract €80.3). Because in the very expensive South Korea in the past, the largest currency was ￦10,000, and it was a little troublesome to carry several ￦10,000, so the Bank of Korea decided to start printing ￦50,000 and ￦100,000 banknotes were produced and officially circulated in 2009.

Automated teller machines (ATMs) are ubiquitous, but most Korean ATMs do not accept foreign cards, only special global ATMs can be used; these can be found at airports and some subway stations. ATMs can also be found in major cities and in many convenience stores. Citibank cash card holders can come to the local Citibank branch to use the ATM, the handling fee is about $1; and they can check the balance of their personal account for free (Chinese, English and Korean services can all be viewed on the ATM arrive). Credit cards are accepted locally. On the other hand, it is also a good way to spend, especially in hotels and motels using Visa and MasterCard credit cards to spend.

cost

Although South Korea’s prices are quite expensive, they are still generally lower than neighboring Japan. A typical travel backpacker eats, lives, and travels in Korea. The minimum spending for a day is ￦60,000; but if you want to live in a first-class restaurant and eat some western food, ￦200,000 may not be enough. It is especially expensive in Seoul, and in terms of local materials, it is even higher than in Tokyo.

spend

In most places in Korea, tipping is not required; only in high-end restaurants. Tipping is not a norm, it is an unfamiliar concept locally. However, there are exceptions, that is, there are a large number of western bars, where you can pay a tip and the culture is exactly the same as that of Western countries. In high-end restaurants, the waitress can be tipped ￦1,000 to 2,000KRW. At this time, you will find extra towels, soap, and other daily necessities. Although tipping is not necessary, almost no one here (or elsewhere) does not like to accept more money...

recommend

In some retail stores, there are signs of "tax-free shopping" or "shopping tax rebate", and you can get a large percentage of tax refunds. Before you leave Korea, there are duty-free shops at the local international airport. However, a refund service is available, and you must make the purchase within 3 months of leaving.

South Korea and Chinese countries have one thing in common, that is, you can negotiate with local merchants and it is very common; usually you can sayssage juseyo (싸게주세요) This Korean word means "please, cheaper". Doing this once or twice is sufficient. The disadvantage is that you rarely get a discount of more than a few dollars. Please check whether the product has a price tag, if so, do not do this kind of bargaining action, otherwise you will encounter unnecessary troubles.

• Ginseng: Korean ginseng (인삼 ginseng) is famous overseas. It is mainly used for medicinal purposes, and it can be seen everywhere in Korea. In addition, ginseng tea and various foods related to ginseng flavor, and even ginseng beauty products. There are many grades of ginseng, and the best grades of ginseng are worth millions of dollars.
• Traditional items: Tourists can look for various items in the local area to bring home as a souvenir. You can find a blue jade celadon from the Goryeo era, handmade traditional clothing, paper kites, and ceramic works depicting human emotions, which can be found in markets and souvenir shops. You can shop around in Insadong, Seoul before buying.
• Fashion: To keep up with the latest trends in Hallyu, shopkeepers who have shopping stalls and boutiques on the streets and markets will gather every weekend. Mainly concentrated in Seoul urban areas and popular places, and fashion centers can be divided into two major types: markets and department stores. The market is cheaper, and every store will have fashionable clothes on sale. And one of the floors of the local department store is the clothing area, where there are discounted or high-end clothing, which is the first choice for consumers in the upper and middle classes of the pyramid.
• antique: Korean local antiques, such as furniture, calligraphy, pottery and books are worthy of consideration for tourists to buy, you can go to SeoulJanghanping Station Purchase at the antique market nearby. However, tourists should be careful, and antiques that have left South Korea cannot be taken for more than 50 years. For the evaluation of artworks and antiques, please call the office 82-32-740-2921.
• electronic product: Especially in the large cities of Seoul and Busan, this product is widely used in mobile phones, TVs, dishwashers, washing machines, etc.
• Massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG game): After Japan, South Korea is also an online game exporter.
• Pop Culture: At the beginning of the 21st century, Hallyu has officially swept across East Asia; therefore, tourists who like Hallyu will definitely buy some of the latest Korean dramas, music or movies in Korea.

diet

There are various kinds of food in Korea. Since Korea used to be a farming society, rice has been the main staple food since ancient times. Recently, the Korean diet consists of various vegetables, meats, and fish. Among them, kimchi (fermented spicy cabbage), hoisin sauce (salted seafood), soybean paste (fermented soybeans) and other fermented preserved foods are famous for their nutritional value and special taste. The characteristic of Korean table setting is that all food and drink are displayed at the same time, and the number of traditional dishes will be different between ordinary people and royal families. The table setting varies according to noodles or meat. Compared with China and Japan, Korean food will definitely provide soup, and in Korea, spoons are used more frequently than in China and Japan.

South Korea uses rice and soup as the main food in its diet, and always serves a variety of foods.Side dish(반찬). The characteristic of Korean table setting is that all the food and drink are displayed at the same time. The traditional number of dishes is three kinds of common people and twelve kinds of royal families. In Korean families, it’s absolutely indispensable likeBean sprouts(콩나물) orspinach(시금치) and other vegetable foods, as well as meat foods like fried fish.

Pickle(김치) It is almost everywhere in Korea. It is made of cabbage and chili marinated. It is almost accompanied by every meal; the spiciness may be different due to people's tolerance, and sometimes kimchi can be made quite spicy. In addition to common cabbage, kimchi can also beWhite radish(깍두기),Cucumber(오이소박이),Chinese chives(부추김치) or almost any vegetables, even these can be pickled; kimchi can be said to be a diverse choice! At the same time, kimchi is also a necessary side dish in food. It is not uncommon to see kimchi in almost every Korean home or restaurant.

Korean cuisine has two seasonings, almost every dish has soybeans and flour as the main ingredientsMiso(된장), the other is umami and spicyBitter Pepper Sauce(고추장).

Although these foods can be seen in many places throughout Korea, each city has its own local characteristics, such asChicken chop (닭갈비) It can be found on the east coast of Chuncheon City. For more detailed information, please refer to the entry of each city.

It is worth noting that some tourists may not like to eat spicy food, so this aspect must be considered and adjusted, otherwise it will be a disappointment to be unhappy because of the unpleasant diet. In addition, Korean cuisine is undoubtedly boring compared to neighboring countries, not as diverse as Chinese or Japanese cuisine; if Dangchun just wants to eat local food without too many choices, maybe you can get used to the dishes here.

etiquette

The internal structure of Korean restaurants is divided into two types: using chairs and taking off your shoes on the kang. When eating on the kang, the man sits cross-legged and the woman stands on his right knee-this sitting method is limited to wearing hanbok. Korean women nowadays don't usually wear hanbok, so they just need to gather their legs together and sit down. After you sit down and order the food, after a while, the aunt of the restaurant will come to you with a tray. She takes out the tableware from the tray and then the food.

Koreans usually use flat-pointed chopsticks made of stainless steel. The average Chinese and Japanese people have the habit of picking up their rice bowls and eating, but it is considered unruly in Korea! And you can't touch the rice bowl with your mouth. The round-bottomed bowl with a lid "sit" on the table without a handle for your hand. Coupled with the reason that the heat of the rice will be transferred to the bowl, it is reasonable to mishandle the bowl. As for the bowl cover, you can take it off and put it on the table.

Since you don't serve the bowl, your left hand must be obedient, hide under the table honestly, and don't "show your hand" on the table. The right hand must first pick up the spoon, take a sip of the soup from the water kimchi and drink it, then take a bite of the rice with the spoon, then take a bite of the soup, and take another bite of the meal, you can eat anything at will. This is the order in which Koreans eat. Spoons are more important than chopsticks in the dietary life of Koreans. They are responsible for serving soup, picking up the dishes in the soup, and serving rice. When not in use, they must be placed on a rice bowl or other food utensils. And chopsticks? It is only responsible for picking up dishes. No matter how the bean sprouts in your soup bowl can't be picked up with a spoon, you can't use chopsticks. This is firstly a question of food etiquette, and secondly, the soup may flow down the chopsticks onto the table. When the chopsticks are not holding dishes, the traditional Korean method is to put the two chopsticks together on the table in the right hand direction. Reuse.

Koreans are a very emotional nation. When they express their feelings through dinner parties, they should be fully understood. At the same time, they must be intellectually recognized as an unsanitary "food courtesy." Of course, South Korea is a country that attaches great importance to traditional etiquette, and even has a set of strict "rules" on the dining table. The following are precautions:

• When dining with the elders, only the younger ones can use the chopsticks after the elders use the chopsticks.
• Do not hold the spoon and chopsticks in your hands at the same time; do not put the spoon and chopsticks on the bowl; do not carry the bowl to eat and drink soup.
• Drink the soup first before eating other foods; do not make any noise during the meal or let the spoon and chopsticks touch the bowl and make noise.
• Shared food should be eaten on their own plates, and vinegar sauce and hot sauce should also be dipped on the plates and eaten.
• When you choke on bones or fish bones while eating, avoid others and wrap them in paper before throwing them away. Don't throw them directly on the table or on the ground.
• Don't eat too fast or too slow, and keep pace with others. When dining with the elders, wait until the elders put down the spoon and chopsticks.
• After the meal, the spoon and chopsticks are placed in the initial position, and the used napkins are stacked on the table.

Dinning room

It is very difficult to starve in Korea. In big cities, tourists can almost see restaurants or vendors outside the door, and there is always a place to eat. Korean restaurants can be divided into several categories:

• Share food (분식) It is a cheap snack restaurant. Common foods are mostly Korean rice rolls, blood sausage, spicy fried rice cakes, etc.
• Meat house (고기집), which means "meat house" in Korean. Here, you can find many barbecue dishes and set meals.
• Sashimi shop (회집), mainly serving fresh fish slices similar to Japanese sashimi. Each fresh fish fillet will be accompanied by side dishes.
• Korean food (한식), mainly Han Dingshi (한정식), which is derived from Korean high-end dishes and dishes at the palace banquet. In the beginning, we will mainly focus on vegetables andPorridge (죽) Cold appetizer. The main course supply includes a wealth of meat and vegetable food, whether it is steamed, boiled, fried or grilled, etc. After a meal, you can drink a local traditional beverage, such as Glutinous rice(식혜) or Shui Zhengguo(수정과).

• Department stores have two types of food areas: food halls in the basement and full-service restaurants on high floors. Food halls mainly sell takeaways and snacks. Full-service restaurants are more expensive, but usually have the advantage of having a picture menu and a good atmosphere.

barbecue

Dog meat is sold in Korea? ! Don't lie to you, it's true! Some Koreans eat dog meat, which is the same as eating fragrant meat (that is, dog meat) in some places in China or Taiwan. Although it may seem illegal, the local law is not mandatory to prohibit the saleDog broth(Also calledTonic soup, 보신탕 or 영양탕), which is still a popular dish here, is said to improve the aphrodisiac effect of male fertility, and the function of prevention and treatment. Another option isCooked meat(수육), this is to use some spices to cook the meat to eliminate the peculiar smell, make the meat more fragrant and not fishy. In the eyes of the outside world, this is a cultural taboo, and how to slaughter or slaughter dogs is also a problem. These days, under the constant concern of animal conservationists, many kennels have to be closed, and some kennels are secretly opened and sold. In the scene of Koreans eating dog meat, tourists should treat it in a respectful way, rather than viewing or criticizing it from their own standpoint. In any case, maybe you don’t want to eat it in KoreaFaithful friend of mankindBar! Under normal circumstances, you can ask your guide or locals to avoid eating meat you don’t want. Another but not very good method can be analyzed based on the price. If a bowl of tonic soup is 10,000 won and it tastes like beef or veal, then it means you have eaten dog meat.. .

Korean BBQ(고기구이) may be the most popular Korean dish in the West; in Korea, barbecued food can be divided into marinated meatstew(불고기) and those using ribsRibs(갈비). In these two grilled foods, it is usually placed next to a charcoal basin on the table for diners to grill for their own consumption, and garlic is also used as a seasoning. From these two barbecued meat products, some lettuce or basil leaves are added, and the diners have to tear them with their hands and wrap the meat to eat.

The cost of grilling meals is high, and these levels depend on the meat selected. In most Korean restaurants that serve meat, it is sold in units (usually 100 grams). Pork is currently the most common type of meat. Pork is much cheaper than beef, and most diners will taste it. You rarely see lamb and veal, and common meats include ribs,Pork belly(삼겹살) andChicken chop(닭갈비). Gluten-free meat tends to be of higher quality, but cheaper joint meat is used, and it is best to stick to marinated things.

Bibimbap

Bibimbap(비빔밥) It means "mixed rice" literally, so this explanation is very clear! Bibimbap is a traditional rice dish with a century-old history in South Korea. It is also known as Korean bibimbap and antique rice. Taiwan is also transliterated as ping pong rice (Korean bibimbap). It is a famous Korean dish. The ingredients are rice, fried and added. Top with seasoned vegetables, beef, eggs and bitter pepper sauce. It can be served hot or cold, and mix the ingredients well when eating.

The vegetables used in bibimbap include shredded cucumber, zucchini, carrots, radishes, mushrooms, seaweed, platycodon, fern, spinach and bean sprouts. Meat can be replaced by chicken or seafood. There are also bibimbaps for vegetarians. In addition to ordinary containers, it can also be served in stone pots and copper pots. The most famous one is called stone bibimbap (돌솥비빔밥), which is a kind of pot rice. The color becomes golden and the taste is crispy. There are also brass as containers. Jeonju, whose recipes are said to be from the Korean court, is the most famous, followed by Jinju. The color of the bibimbap served on the table is colorful, and it is very flavorful with the eyes; according to the "five elements" that the Korean believes in, it is matched with five energy colors-red, green, yellow, white, and black, so the necessary ingredients Including carrots, cucumbers, egg yolks, fish balls, and seaweed. Of course, the most important thing is to add a large scoop of Korean hot sauce that is red to shiny, and crispy pot cakes. Then you can stir vigorously and quickly evenly. The ingredients and spicy sauce are fully dipped on the rice grains. If you like the taste of the pan, you can press the rice down to the bottom of the pan to make the rice more dense and let the rice bake at the temperature of the stone pot.

And the choice of healthy and delicious ingredients isSeaweed(김밥). Nori can be eaten with rice, meat or soup, and has a wide range of uses.

Soup

Unlike other food cultures, soup in Korean cuisine is not a side dish before or after a meal, but a main dish that is eaten with the staple food. You can also pour the rice directly into the soup bowl. The soup in Korean cuisine usually contains meat or seafood. Common soups include sam chicken soup, soybean paste soup, Xiannong soup, dumpling soup, kimchi pot, pure tofu soup, seaweed soup and so on.

Noodle

The common noodles in Korean cuisine include Korean cold noodles, antique noodles, mixed vegetables and so on. Jajang noodles from China and Japanese instant noodles (called ramen by Koreans) are new types of Korean noodles.

other

In addition, Koreans usually have snacks when chatting. Representative dessert snacks include rice cakes, Korean fruit, pine chips, and medicinal foods. Delivery is very convenient in Korea, especially Korean fried chicken is very common.

vegetarian diet

Healthy eating is the latest trend in the world. Because of this trend, many people's eating patterns have also changed. Even if they go to another country, the number of tourists who have to maintain healthy eating habits is gradually increasing. As the Korean population’s consumption of beef is increasing recently, it is not surprising that vegetarian culture will develop. With the increase in the number of people starting to become vegetarian because of religion or other beliefs, vegetarian restaurants and other specialty restaurants are gradually emerging in Korea. . The emerging vegan restaurant in South Korea brought out Koreans who began to appreciate the healthy eating in their yard. The food served in your own yard is a necessity for Korean family life; it’s just not a big difference! If you want to really know the food, you have to patronize restaurants in Korea. You can really taste dried, pickled, fresh and authentic seasonal vegetables and plants. Different kinds of vegetables bring out the original flavor of leaves, roots and stems after seasoning. Compared with Chinese vegetarian dishes made from soybeans, they tend to emulate the taste of meat. Fresh.

Drink

Korean beverages can be divided into two types: alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

Non-alcoholic

There are many non-alcoholic beverages, but as far as tea is concerned, Korean tea culture generally refers to the Korean tea-making and tea-drinking culture. South Korean tea was first introduced from China during the Three Kingdoms period, and it was popular in history. In the middle and late Joseon Dynasty, tea tea began to decline in the Korean Peninsula. Few people currently drink tea in Korea. However, since the 1980s, tea tea began to rejuvenate in South Korea. The most famous tea producing area in South Korea is Boseong County, Jeonnam. Unlike tea tea, Korean traditional tea is very popular in Korea. "Traditional tea" does not use tea leaves, it can contain hundreds of materials, most of which are honey. "Traditional tea" is made by steeping, fermenting or boiling the raw materials for a long time. It is a natural and healthy drink without boiling water.

Traditional tea uses plants as raw materials, including plant rhizomes, fruits, grains, seeds, flowers and leaves, etc. Common ginseng tea, angelica tea, ginger tea, water Zhengguo, grapefruit tea, jujube tea, schisandra tea, black rice tea, cassia tea, chrysanthemum tea, ganoderma tea, etc.

Tea made from plant rhizomes

• Ginseng tea-is a tea made from Korean ginseng. The Korean ginseng used can be fresh ginseng, dried ginseng or processed red ginseng. Ginseng tea is generally made by boiling Korean ginseng for several hours and adding honey, sometimes with jujube. Korean ginseng is rich in 34 active ingredients of ginsenosides, as well as many effective ingredients such as ginseng alcohol and acidic polysaccharides. It is a good nourishing product recognized by Chinese medicine and the world.
• Angelica Tea-Made from dried Korean Angelica roots simmered for several hours. You can add some ginger when boiling according to your preference. Angelica is known as a woman's ginseng, used to treat vaginal discharge and postpartum care. Long-term drinking of angelica can also treat cold hands and feet.
• Ginger Tea-The rhizome of ginger is used. The rhizomes of ginger are cleaned and cut into slices with the skin. After being stored in honey for several weeks, they are brewed into ginger tea with hot water. Ginger tea is believed to prevent colds and aid digestion. It is also effective for diarrhea and abdominal pain caused by cold.
• other
  • Pueraria lobata tea-using Pueraria lobata root as raw material
  • Polygonatum tea-using Polygonatum root as raw material
  • Hemp tea-using hemp root as raw material

Tea made from plant fruits

• Shui Zhengguo-Dried persimmon, ginger and cinnamon as raw materials
• Grapefruit tea-using grapefruit as raw material
• Wolfberry tea-using wolfberry as raw material
• Jujube tea-made from Korean red dates
• Schisandra tea-using Korean schisandra as raw material
• Plum Tea-using plum green fruit as raw material
• Papaya tea-using papaya as raw material
• Cornus tea-using the fruit of Cornus as raw material
• Orange tea-from the fruit of Citrus aurantium as raw material

Tea made from grains and seeds

• Bodhi tea-using barley as raw material
• Corn tea-using corn as raw material
• Genmaicha-using rice as raw material
• Barley tea-using barley as raw material
• Cassia seed tea-using cassia seed as raw material

Tea made from plant leaves or flowers

• Green tea-tea tea
• Mulberry tea-using mulberry leaves as raw materials
• Persimmon leaf tea-using persimmon leaves as raw material
• Pine needle tea-using pine needles as raw material
• Chrysanthemum tea-using chrysanthemum as raw material
• Mint tea-using mint leaves as raw material

other

• Ganoderma tea-using Ganoderma as raw material
• Pine Flower Honey Water-using pine pollen and honey as raw materials
• Tangerine ginger tea-using orange peel as raw material
• Double Flower Tea-
• Eucommia tea-using eucommia bark as raw material
• Mallow Seed Tea-using mallow seeds as raw material
• Almond tea-using almonds as raw material
• Ganlu Tea-using maple leaves, hackberry leaves, etc. as raw materials
• Cinnamon tea-using cinnamon as raw material

Tea ceremony

North Korean Tea Ceremony(다례) is a popular tea ceremony on the Korean Peninsula. It has a thousand years of history as a Korean tea ceremony. It is deeply influenced and inspired by Chinese tea art. Its basic spirit is to enjoy tea easily and naturally under simple and formal regulations. In South Korea, where life is fast-paced in modern times, it is regarded as a way to relax. As an oriental culture, the North Korean tea ceremony is based on the principle of "harmony, respect, thrift, and truth". "Harmony" means a kind heart; "respect" means respect and courtesy; "thrifty" means frugality and integrity; "truth" means treating each other with sincerity. The tea ceremony in the Korean peninsula has roughly the same types of tea-producing methods and has Confucian characteristics inherent in North Korea. According to the type of tea production, it can be divided into four types: the "powder tea method", "cake tea method", "sencha method" and "leaf tea method".

Alcohol

Shochu is the most common alcoholic beverage in Korea. In addition to sake, turbid sake, fruit wine, flower wine, etc., there are also beer.

Sake

Sake Ryokan is a clear and transparent rice wine made from grains. Sake in different parts of Korea has its own characteristics. For example, a kind of sake called "French Sake" is produced in Gyeongju, South Korea.

Shochu

Korean shochu is an alcoholic beverage made from sweet potatoes (sweet potatoes). The alcohol content is generally around 20 degrees, which is slightly higher than that of rice wine in southern China. Korean shochu has a fresh taste, low alcohol content and low price. It is the most consumed alcoholic beverage in Korea and the best-selling alcohol in the world. Among them, the famous Korean shochu brand Jinro ranks first in the sales of spirits in the world. Korean shochu is considered to be the best liquor in Europe and the United States, and its reputation is comparable to French red wine. In 2008, the famous American Webster Dictionary officially included the word "Soju" in Korean soju.

Turbid wine

"Korean turbid wine", also known as "Nongjiu", is translated as "Maggeolli" in Chinese. It is a Korean turbid rice wine brewed from the fermentation of rice and wheat. It has an alcohol content of 6-8% and has a sweet taste. Makgeolli, produced during the pear blossom season, has the flavor of pear blossoms, so it is called "pear blossom wine." Koreans generally drink Makgeolli when eating mung bean pan or green onion pancakes.

wine

• Wine: an alcoholic beverage made from grapes
• Raspberry wine: an alcoholic beverage made from raspberries
• Green plum wine: an alcoholic beverage made from green plums
• Pine cone wine: an alcoholic beverage made from pine cones
• Pomegranate wine: an alcoholic beverage made from pomegranate

Flower wine

• Rhododendron Liquor: An alcoholic beverage brewed from Rhododendron petals in Chungcheong Province, South Korea. The alcohol content is about 21%, and the taste is sweet, viscous, and pale yellowish brown. Azalea wine is an important intangible cultural property No. 86-2 designated by the Korean government.
• Baihua Wine: an alcoholic beverage made from 100 kinds of flowers
• Chrysanthemum wine: an alcoholic beverage brewed with chrysanthemums
• Plum wine: an alcoholic beverage brewed from plum blossoms
• Peach Blossom Wine: an alcoholic beverage brewed from peach blossoms
• Honeysuckle: an alcoholic beverage made from honeysuckle flowers
• Rose wine: an alcoholic beverage made from roses

Medicinal wine

• Ginseng wine: brewed with Korean ginseng, a wine that is very popular among the elderly
• Tusu wine: brewed with herbs, Koreans generally drink this wine during the New Year
• Pine bamboo shoot wine: brewed with glutinous rice, pine cones or tender pine needles
• Green bamboo leaf wine: brewed with bamboo leaves
• Centenarian wine: brewed with rice, ginseng and 11 other herbs
• Snake wine: wine concocted from white wine and snakes

beer

Beer is called "ale" in Korea, and it was introduced to the Korean peninsula by Europeans in the early 20th century. There are many beer producers in Korea, among which Haite Beer is the largest beer producer in Korea. Koreans usually drink beer when they eat Korean fried chicken.

Koreans also have the habit of mixing spirits and beer, called cannonball liquor.

etiquette

Drinking etiquette is an important part of Korean table etiquette. Koreans drink alcohol and pour each other to show friendship and respect. When pouring wine for others, you must hold the bottle with your right hand and hold your right hand with your left hand to show respect. It is considered impolite to pour wine with your left hand. The recipient should also hold the cup with both hands to show gratitude. It is very different from the Chinese who continue to refill the guests. Koreans do not like to refill the wine, but prefer to pour it after a cup.

When the younger and the elder drink, the younger must pour the wine to the elder first. After the elders drink first, they can drink. Don't face your elders and cover your mouth when drinking. It is considered impolite for people of different generations to drink face-to-face.

In addition, guests should not refuse the first glass of wine offered by the host. In most formal occasions, guests who refuse toasts from elders or hosts have to refuse twice. If the other party makes a toast for the third time, the guest should finally accept it. If the guest refuses three times in a row, the host will not toast again.

Drinking in Korea is a social event, and it is impolite to drink alone. This is the same as drinking in Taiwan.

stay

There are many ways to stay in Korea, and of course there are also various accommodation prices. Please note that usually living in Seoul tends to be about twice the price in other places in Korea.

In some top hotels, there are additional services that allow tourists to choose Western or Korean rooms. The main feature is the exquisite floor and heating system of Korean guest rooms called Huo Kang (온돌); there is also a hot steam heating system, which uses clay and oil paper as fuel and sets fire under heated stone slabs. There are almost no beds in the guest rooms. On the contrary, Simply lay the mattress directly on the floor. Other furniture has a low table (there is no chair at this time, but must sit on a cushion), and a TV.

hostel

Some of the cheapest accommodations in South Korea are called locallyMotel(모텔 or 여관), but these are somewhat different from western motels, but closerJapan"Love Hotel". South Korean motels are generally cheaper than hotels. The beds in this hotel are very flexible and have sex-use items (such as condoms). After all, this is a short-term residence for men and women. As for other facilities, there are dressing stations and TVs. Some hotels will provide a computer for tourists to use. However, for travelers on a small budget, they can stay in simpler and cheaper accommodations at prices as low as 30,000 won per night.

The easiest way to find a motel is to look for the "♨" symbol and gorgeous buildings, especially near the station or highway exit. They are difficult to find on the Internet, because they rarely need to set up a website; only a few hotels provide a website for booking in English. If you can speak Korean, you can useHotel365 (Korean only) Make an inquiry. However, in almost every train station or passenger terminal in the country, there is a motel to choose from within a 5-minute walk.

There will be a screened window when you walk there, and you can ask them for housing in person. If it is late at night, maybe they may be sleeping, but you can wake them up. When you enter, you have to pay your room fee in advance (about 30,000 to 50,000 won), and you will be given the room key and a "welcome pack" that includes toothbrushes, other toiletries and condoms. When you leave, just leave the key in the window. There is usually no receipt or the name of the record, because the hotel is designed to be private and hidden; if you ask them to give you a receipt, some hotels will still provide it.

Restaurant

For a full-service hotel, you can find it in all the larger cities in Korea. Cheap hotels are integrated into the style of motels. The room price is almost ₩40,000, while three- and four-star hotels are closer to ₩100,000-200,000, and five-star luxury hotels are almost ₩300,000 or more. During peak seasons, room prices will fluctuate and it is difficult to find a room, so be sure to make an appointment before moving in.

Homestay

In rural areas and near national parks, you can find aHomestay(민박). Most of these homestays only have one-person or two-person rooms, but homestays are more family-like than hotels or restaurants, so they are loved by certain tourists; some homestays even offer breakfast service. Generally speaking, some homestays in South Korea will be equipped with ondol equipment, as well as TVs and toiletries. However, it may be a bit troublesome to travel in groups, especially the use of bathroom. generallyHomestayUsually in the off-season, the price is about 200,000 won, but in the peak season, the price may increase a little bit.

Homestay

andHomestayThere are very similar concepts, and these are not limited to rural areas or places near national parks. Since the 2002 World Cup group ball game, many families have opened their doors across the country to help foreigners find a place to stay. Check-in and breakfast are included in one price. The price per night is around 30,000 to 35,000 won. You can also try:HomestaykoreaorLabostayCome and find a place where you can host family.

Steam room

The general public steam room is also calledSteam room (찜질방), there is also a place to sleep and rest. The general price is about 5,000-15,000 won, and it also includes a robe or pajamas for tourists. There are many facilities inside, including showers, public bathrooms, restaurants, computer/video game rooms, a DVD movie room, and a place for tourists to sleep and rest, although the steam room often means an extra quiet, warm room, maybe A wooden pile room, and the quality of some rooms is not very good. These places often mean that more families or couples will come here for a day's rest, so this kind of steam room is not yet fully catering to the needs of travelers. However, staying in the steam room has the only advantage. In addition to providing a very relaxing place to rest and take a bath, you can enjoy the steam bath to relieve all the stress of the day.

temple

Jogyesa Temple(조계사) is the largest Buddhist temple in South Korea. It also runs a popular temple accommodation plan. Tourists can stay in Buddhist temples 24 hours a day. However, we do not recommend that the temple be listed as the primary accommodation option, and it is a hard work for tourists; you will be assigned to work by the monks of the temple, and you will participate in the morning chanting at 3 am or 4 am, but you can In exchange for three meals and a basic bed. You have to "donate" about W50,000-80,000. If tourists need it, they canTemple Accommodation Website, Korea Tourism Organization or make an appointment by phone, Tel: 82-2-1330.

Learn

• Taekwondo(태권도)-If you are interested in martial arts, you should learn Taekwondo. Taekwondo originated in Korea. You can find a place where you can learn Taekwondo in any school all over Korea. Taekwondo is a sport that can strengthen the body.
• Pansori(판소리)-If you like music, this will be helpful to you. This is a traditional form of singing unique to Korea. If you want to learn about Pansori, you can watch a movie calledWestern system(서편제), this would be a good choice.
• Korean(한국어)-Seoul National University, Korea University and Yonsei University (Seoul) offer Korean language learning courses. You will come here to learn Korean with students from all over the world.
• Korean traditional dance(한국전통무용)-You can go to a local dance studio to learn Korean traditional dance. You will wearHanbok(한복) Come and dance traditional dances.
• Go(바둑)-It is an ancient board game in South Korea, and its appearance is the Go we often see. Many Koreans play this game; among them, many world chess kings have come from Korea over the years. There is even a local school that specializes in Go training.
• Shogi(장기)-Also known as Korean Chess, its shape is similar to Chinese Chess. After all, Chess was first introduced from China, but the rules are significantly different from Chinese Chess.

Work

If your English is good enough, plus as long as you graduated from a university or higher education degree, you can find an English tutoring class or a school teaching English job in the local area, and even most local companies will hire you. However, most English tuition classes or schools hope to find people who speak English as their mother tongue, especially those with a North American accent. In most cases, native English speakers are from the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the Republic of Ireland, and Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) as the first choice. It is a large number of job vacancies for foreigners, because the Korean government accepts and approves people of these nationalities to come to the local area to teach English related jobs.

For native speakers of English, they must have a 4-year university degree. You can easily find employment opportunities in local private schools (colleges). After all, private schools (colleges) are constantly expanding due to lack of public educational resources or English-speaking people, but there are also classes for adult teaching. Usually, what tourists are most interested in is that these language teaching positions can find their majors! As for whether it is good or bad, it depends on your own ideas; from the good point of view, this should be considered quite good. As of the end of 2005, the average monthly salary of this person who teaches English in the local area is about 2 million won. The school (academy) will provide accommodation; this way you will be able to use the remaining half of the salary to live a comfortable life . However, the point is to listen more to what the employer is talking about in the process; after all, unscrupulous Guzhu also exists.

University employment is also possible, must have a master’s degree or higher, and a TESOL certificate is a priority (English as a second language or other languages), these people can find the best career opportunities in middle schools or language education tuition classes.

Notice: Korean employers are oftenVery discriminatoryPeople of color, especially blacks, South Asians and Indians. These people apply for work in South Korea, usually need to attach their own photos, height, weight and marital status; discrimination or exclusion in the workplace is almost not well protected. Be careful when looking for a job locally!

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Safety

crime

Compared with other countries, South Korea is considered a relatively safe country; and the local crime rate is much lower than that of Western countries. However, in the big cities of Busan or Seoul, there may still be crimes such as theft and assault. No matter which country or place you are in, tourists must be aware of this. However, violent crimes are very rare, and you cannot become one of the victims; as long as you don't cause trouble, bad things will never happen to you. To take a taxi, you must choose a legal one. Some illegal taxis will choose a longer way to reach the destination, and the fare is not necessarily fair. Also, try not to go to the sensual places in Seoul, especially the red light district of Itaewon. If you are unfortunately harassed or stolen by troublesome people on the road, remember that you must notify the local police to coordinate; please do not make defensive attacks, otherwise the police will ask you to pay compensation, and it may even be imprisoned.

In order to calm down the situation, some South Korean police will open one eye and close one eye against crimes committed by foreigners and locals; unless there is a particularly serious crime (such as homicide, arson, rape, etc.), the police are unlikely to proceed. Expand the investigation. If the crime committed is serious, the local news TV station or newspaper willSensationalIn order to describe the criminal process of the offender; especially the crimes committed by foreigners are more serious, and the nationality of the offender will even be announced. Therefore, tourists must always be cautious in major cities, especially in areas frequented by foreigners, and try to avoid going to dangerous places. For single female tourists, you should choose apartments or residences with higher security; criminals will break the window glass and try to sexually assault women, which is also a place to pay more attention.

racism

South Korea is a single-ethnic country, and some local people will be biased or discriminated against foreigners, especially dark-skinned foreigners. Although violent or hate crimes are rare, they are also possible, especially at night, where American soldiers often visit; especially many Korean elderly people who see foreign men and Korean women together will treat these couples. Perform unfavorable actions. The local law in South Korea states that mixed-race people do not need to perform military service, but they will be bullied or discriminated against in school life.

transportation

In South Korea, the probability of traffic death in a car accident is high. If it is on the road in a big city, especially in Seoul, tourists must be more careful because the locals drive so recklessly and terribly. If the local traffic light indicator is flashing amber, the driver here will quickly go straight to the past, even if it is flashing red. The driving habits of the locals are really terrible. Another point is that road courtesy is almost non-existent in Korean cities. Tourists must understand and pay attention to this point to avoid bad driving memories in Korea.

The traffic light of the crosswalk flashes green and the stay time is not long. If the light is yellow during the walk, you must stop going to the other side of the road. On the contrary, you should wait for the traffic signal light to flash green before going; when the traffic signal light flashes green for about 3 to 5 seconds, first check whether the cars on both sides have stopped, if all the cars do stop. Do not move, and then you can walk over safely and quickly. It is better to walk on the underground passage to be safer, because the road in South Korea is like a tiger’s mouth.

Civil strife

Seoul is the core area of ​​politics. In the vicinity of Gwanghwamun, Yeouido (National Diet Building) and the city hall, sometimes you will see a group of people protesting. The number of protesters can reach more than 10,000. Some of them are initiated by opposition parties or protest appeals by specific groups. It is recommended that tourists try not to cause trouble during the protests, and it is best not to go there if nothing happens, because of the local protests. It has nothing to do with you!

Local law

Tourists must not ignore and test the local laws, because the penalty is very serious. The penalties for drug-related crimes seem to be particularly severe to Westerners. These include high fines, long-term imprisonment, and even immediate deportation; submission of false documents to obtain a visa can also result in the same penalties and may also lead to detention. Even if there is no government-approved English course, you will be deported (you must get a special visa, English teaching permit, and only teach in a specific location).

Emergency contact

• Police report line: 112
• Fire and ambulance services: 119
• Emergency Medical Center: 1339
• Korea Travel Advisory Hotline:1330. Regardless of region and time period, as long as you encounter any problems with attractions, accommodation, shopping, etc. during your journey, you can call the travel consultation hotline, and dial 02-1330 on your mobile phone. 1330 provides 24-hour English, Japanese and Chinese services , In addition to solving all the incurable diseases in your journey, 1330 also connects with the fire disaster relief line 119 to provide timely help.
• Enquiry Line:Area code 114

Medical treatment

Regarding the domestic medical standards, it will depend on where you are; generally speaking, the standards and quality here are generally very high. The number of hospitals and specialist clinics across the country is quite sufficient, and will provide you with plenty of choices. As for high-quality treatments, Korean Medical has excellent performance in research and clinical medicine, and is well-known all over the world.

• Most Korean doctors can communicate in English. After all, doctors are the most educated in the country.
• Although health care in South Korea is not completely free, the local government has a large amount of subsidies, and it is very cheap to see a doctor in a clinic. It is even cheaper for foreign workers to hold a health insurance card (which is required) (although it is still not free).
• In addition to Western medicine, Oriental medicine is very popular in Korea. Regarding herbal supplement packs, you can buy them at most oriental pharmacies and self-produced pharmacies. The most popular herbal supplement packs (for example: ginseng) can even be purchased in the form of energy drinks, tea, chewing gum and alcohol at convenience stores. Because Oriental medicine has a deeper root, this cannot be ignored, and pharmacies or clinic doctors (pharmaceutists) have qualifications for a bachelor's degree (unlike Western countries, all oriental medicine clinics (pharmacists) in the West may There is no such qualification). Although this herb can effectively help health, it still cannot replace modern Western medicine; after all, Eastern medicine treats the symptoms rather than the root cause.
• Although there is no requirement or recommendation that tourists must receive official vaccinations, hepatitis A infections spread through food and water are easy to get. Once you are infected, please go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.Korea Center for Disease ControlThere are related medical treatment and information.
• When traveling, if you are going to a local street vendor or restaurant to eat, you must pay more attention to the cleanliness and quality of the local water, and follow good basic health rules. Most locals willThe tap water before drinking is filtered or boiled. Although Korean tap water is completely safe to drink, it is still necessary to follow local habits. After all, this is just to get rid of the strange smell of chlorine. However, since Gangwon Province is mainly an agricultural area, this area has the safest drinking water in the country. There are usually signs around the water source indicating whether the water is safe to drink.

manner

South Korea is a consistent system and etiquette that values ​​the spirit of Confucianism. As a visitor, you may not be able to fully understand every detail, but your efforts to understand will definitely be appreciated. Following these rules will impress the locals:

• Koreans bow to each other to show respect. They may also shake hands. But for someone you know, nod quickly and return a simpleannyeong haseyo(안녕하세요), which meansHello, Should be enough.
• The traditional etiquette for Koreans is to bow when they meet. Juniors and inferiors should bow and greet when they meet their elders or superiors.
• When meeting for the first time, older Koreans tend to ask about your age, your parents’ job, your job, and your education level. If you feel uncomfortable with these questions, just respond with a short answer. You can also try to change the subject carefully (if you can).
• In houses and many traditional restaurants, there must be a habit of taking off your shoes and entering.
• Some South Koreans may have nationalist views and will criticize the tourist’s country in varying degrees of hostility. In order to avoid being irritated by local topics, it is best to praise the American country, or choose to avoid or divert any negative topics that make you feel.
• Avoid mentioning the period of Japanese occupation, Dokdo and the Korean War in the early 1950s, as well as American foreign policy, or talk about current national political issues (unless you are asked to answer your opinions); because these subtle topics may make you have someone Bad opinions may lead to intense unnecessary debates, the use of negative names, and even big fights may occur.
• Don't try to compliment in any wayKorea(north). Please take this into consideration. Although North Korea and South Korea are gradually turning into peace, many South Koreans oppose the North Korean authorities, especially the older generation, who think they are oppressed brothers and compatriots. Even if you make a small joke, it is not funny in their ears.
• Like Taiwanese households, some Korean households have the concept of recycling garbage. For example, paper is recycled as paper, and leftovers (food) and beverages that are not needed in the kitchen are recycled from kitchen waste.
• Don't just pour yourself when drinking with others, but pour it for others. When dining with Koreans, the older generation will always eat first, and the younger generation can eat it. When in a restaurant, it is very common to talk loudly, after all, it represents a symbol of happiness and enjoyment of food. In addition, slurping noodles is actually expected, because it shows that you are enjoying food and you appreciate good cooking.
• There is very little local culture of tipping. If tourists try to do this, it will only cause confusion and trouble for the collectors.

The farther away you are from metropolitan areas, the more conservative the public sentiments.

communication

telephone

The national telephone number of South Korea is82。

There are three service providers in the country: SK Telecom, KTF Telecom and LG Telecom. These telecom companies all provide prepaid mobile phone services (prepaid services). Calls from prepaid mobile phones are free. Whether it is a mobile phone or a prepaid mobile phone service, retail can be obtained anywhere and any street. Second-hand mobile phones can also be obtained at specific stores in Seoul.

Korea Telecom uses the CDMA standard instead of supporting GSM, so most 2G mobile phones will not operate elsewhere. Even 4G GSM mobile phones are almost useless. However, if you have a 3G mobile phone and it is on the UMTS/WCDMA network of SK Telecom and KTF Telecom, you can roam anywhere. Before traveling, please check whether your mobile phone is from the above telecom company. Make sure you can send and receive mobile phones or surf the Internet locally.

All telecom companies provide mobile phone rental services, and some mobile phones also support GSM SIM card roaming services. There are service centers in Seoul and Busan airports. In Jeju’s airport, you can find the service centers of SK Telecom and KTF Telecom. If you want to recharge in advance, you can pay and learn about information through the visitkorea website. The charge is based on 2,000 won a day.

1330It is the telephone number of Korea Tourism Organization, which provides useful consulting services when traveling. This is a 24-hour service and provides 4 different languages ​​(Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese). They will provide information on local bus schedules, accommodation and museum opening hours.

Internet cafe

South Korea’s Internet cafes are very similar to Taiwan’s. South Korea is the most developed country in the world due to the prevalence of e-sports.Computer State(피시방), it is everywhere in Korean cities. Many people play online games there, such as League of Legends and StarCraft, but you can surf the Internet and email freely. The basic charge here is about W1,000-W2,000/hour. Roughly the same, some Internet cafes also have more expensive "luxury" places. In addition, snacks and beverages can be purchased in Internet cafes. Most Internet cafes can often be divided into smoking and non-smoking areas.

mail

Korea Post It is fast and reliable, but some expensive mail services. If tourists are sent locally to all parts of the world, the postage is about 250 won.

media

South Korea has several English-language media and other news on the Daily News.

• Daily newspaper
  • Korean national daily
  • Korea times
  • Korean herald
  • Chosun Ilbo

• News TV
  • Arirang TV-Cable TV
  • American Military Broadcasting－For the news service of the Americans, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Department of Defense, American nationals and their families.

• radio station
  • tbs eFM－FM 101.3
  • AFN channel-Seoul area AM 1530 and FM 102.7; in other areas, the frequency may be different
  • Arirang Radio-provides Korean DMB service, inIn the car or mobile phoneAll acceptable