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destination feature Sheraton Walker Hill Show, which
features Korean songs and dances, Las Vegas-style. If you prefer more wholesome family entertainment, the Korea House tour, which comes with traditional Korean foods and performances, is a good choice.
10 Food
There aren’t many restaurants
serving international food except for those in big department stores. So eat like the locals and be sure to try these Korean specialities:
• Bulgogi A popular Korean beef
dish marinated in a savory sauce and cooked over charcoal on a stone or metal plate till soft and succulent. It is usually served with rice and side dishes like kimchi and pickles.
• Kimchi An essential side dish that comes with every Korean meal, kim- chi is actually made of fermented Chinese cabbage, seasoned with red pepper powder, radish and pickled shrimp.
• Samgyetang The ultimate health- ful ginseng chicken soup where a
whole young chicken is stuffed with rich ingredients such as glutinous rice, garlic, chestnuts and other nu- tritious herbs, then boiled in a thick broth for many hours.
Suburb Getaway
If you have more time, take a trip to these two places which offer stunning scenery.
Sorak
On South Korea’s east, Sor- ak is a land of craggy peaks, lush forests, tremendous waterfalls, boulder-strewn white water rivers and an- cient temples. Sorak’s main attraction is Soraksan Na- tional Park. For those who prefer a quick fix of nature with a dash of luxury, try the Onsen Hot Springs in South Sorak.
If you love conquering heights, you will enjoy the
hike up Mount Sorak, home
to 939 species of plants and
25 different mammals. For a more sedentary experience, catch a cable car ride to
the top of Kwonkum-seong where you’ll find a castle offering a bird’s-eye view
of the valleys and even a grotto hermitage, where famous Korean monks were said to have stayed and practiced ascetism.
Jeju Island
Just off the southern tip of Ko- rea, Jeju is Korea’s largest island and nature’s playground. Often called the Island of Gods, Jeju has scenic beaches, waterfalls, cliffs and caves, superior tourist amenities and pleasant weather.
Towering above the land- scape is Mount Hallasan, South Korea’s highest mountain. There
Waterfall at Soraksan National Park
are numerous hiking trails to the summit but be prepared for a long (but not arduous) climb. The crisp, clear air and the sea of flowers along the course are just teasers to the astounding view you get at the top.
The three waterfalls in Jeju (Jeongbang, Cheonjeyeon and Cheonjiyeon) are made of myths – literally. Legend has it that one of them got its name from the seven nymphs who assisted the King of Heaven to bath and play in the waters during nightfall.
Bibimbap
• Bibimbap A common and colour- ful Korean dish which comprises rice mixed with different kinds of vegetables, beef strips, eggs with a dose of sesame oil, and a pinch of chili and pepper thrown in for extra flavours.
• Mandu Korean-style dumplings that can be eaten as a side dish or main dish with rice. It’s made of fresh beancurd, ground beef or shredded pork, and minced mixed vegetables which are sealed in kneaded wheat dumpling skin and then deep fried, steamed or boiled in a soup with vegetables and rice cakes.
RCI Resorts In South Korea
• Daemyung Resort Sorak
• Daemyung Resort Yangpyung
• Hanwha Resort Haeundae
• Hanwha Resort Jeju
• Hanwha Resort Seorak
• Hanwha Resort Phoenixpark
• Hanwha Resort Gyeongju
• Highla Donghae Beach Condominium • Highla Kyongju Condominium
• Highla Donsan Spa Condominium
• Highla Sorak Valley Condominium
• Ilsung Muju Condominium
• Ilsung Sorak Condominium
• Ilsung Namhangang Condominium
• Jeju Tovice Beach Condominium
• Muju Resort
• Togo Hotspring Tovice Condominium • Vivaldi Park
RCI Rentals
• Co-Op Residence, Seoul (from S$95 per room night)
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