Korea

Themed Sparkling Korea, this tagline symbolizes the lively energy of the Koreans and its culture. Travelling in Korea ensures you a vibrant and revitalizing trip where you will subconsciously be influenced by their vivacious energy. Seoul, being the capital of Korea, is a place famous for its shopping, especially in Dongdaemun market, a market place popular with the locals where one will be able to find fashionable clothing at relatively inexpensive prices.

This market is separated into two main sections, where one section consists of mostly retails shops and huge shopping malls, and section two being a wholesale place catering mainly to bulk purchasers. Besides shopping, food is an inevitable necessity during your stay.

Korean cuisine serves less meat compared to Chinese/Western meals but contains wide array of fermented and assorted vegetable dishes that goes along with rice. For appetizers, it usually comprises a number of side dishes to whet your appetite, and main dishes are shared among family and friends, other than rice and guk (soup). This fully exudes the Koreans character of liking to do everything together.

Before you set your mind on conquering the exciting venues of Korea, here’s a brief understanding to the fundamentals of Korea. The Korean language is known as Hangeul; Koreans’ traditional clothing are Hanboks; their traditional houses are Hanok; traditional Korean papers are Hanji; and Hansik means Korean food.