Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes in South Korea

September 22nd, 2008 traveler Posted in Travel Destinations No Comments »

Jejudo Island is a volcanic island which is the largest island in South Korea. It is also the smallest province in Korea. The focal point of the island is Hallasan which is the tallest mountain in Korea and a dormant volcano that rises 1,950 meters above sea level. There are 360 satellite volcanoes that are connected to the main volcano. The last recorded volcanic activity was recorded approximately 800 years. The entire island is covered in volcanic rock and volcanic soil from Hallasan. The crater and lake are located at the peak of Hallasan was formed over 25,000 years ago.

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Seoul South Korea: Explore the Beauty of Yeouido Park

June 1st, 2008 traveler Posted in Travel Destinations No Comments »

Yeouido Park is one of the parks where local citizens relax and have short breaks in their busy and stressful days in their office. Yeouido Park has a beautiful landscape and its 229,538 m² area consists of 4 zones namely the Korean traditional woods garden, green area, cultural plaza, and natural ecological forest. This beautiful park is situated in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, in Seoul. The Yeouido island that Yeouido Park is located is also known as “Korea’s Manhattan” and their are many skyscrapers soaring high.

Yeouido Park natural ecological forest

Here at Yeouido, tourist ans visitors will enjoy the scenic and leisurely view of Seoul Korea’s modern skyline and Nam-san from one of the cruise boats that ply between Yeouido lsland and Jamsil. The Yeouido Park has a beautiful and wonderful landscape of nature that is combined with culture and sports in its four zones. Local and foreign tourist will enjoy seeing the wonders of nature in the four main ares of Yeouido Park where they can also get a good glimpse of different aquatic plants and insects.

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