All That Tour in Korea--Mountains
Introduces the famous mountains of Korea including
Seoraksan, Jirisan and Hallasan with their histories,
landscapes, tourist attractions etc.
All That Tour in Korea-Rivers Introduces
the famous rivers of Korea including Hangang, Hantangang,
Seomjingang and Nakdonggang with their history,
the nearby mountains and other tourist attractions
and more. Beopjusa Temple Built by a Buddhist
monk of Silla Kingdom in 553 to educate his juniors.
Introduces its national treasures, Buddhas, and
relics with photographs. Buseoksa Temple Built by the
Buddhist master Uisang in 676 with hopes of national
security. Uisang founded Hwaeomjong (Avatamsaka
sect) of Korea. Introduces Muryangsujeon, one of
the oldest wooden buildings in Korea, and other
treasures with photos. Children's Grand Park Since it
was built in 1973 to celebrate the Children's Day,
the park has been a popular place for family excursions,
dedicated to the education, health, and cultural
life of children. Facilities include a zoo, botanical
garden, sport facilities, and others. Discovering the Other Korea Introduces
dance events in Korea along with places to watch
winter birds. Also provides information on the Korean
National Tourism Organization and the Korean National
Museum. Everland Introduces one of the
most popular theme parks in Korea; transportation,
fees, amusement facilities, events and seasonal
festivals such as Tulip Festival, Rose Festival,
Summer Music Festival and more. Provides information
on Caribbean Bay (water theme park), Speed Way (car
racing track) and Hoam Art Hall (art gallery). Han Riverside Park Introduces
the "Han River Development Project". Provides
useful guides to riverside parks situated in Mangwon,
Yeouido, Banpo, Jamwon and other places. Provides
information on their facilities, parking lots and
telephone numbers. Korea Thai Airline provides facts
on Korea and introduce travel programs (named Royal
Orchid Holidays) to Korea. Korea Tour Provides information
on tours, historic sites, and cultural places in
Korea. Offers information on location, fare, and
transportation. KoreaInfogate Travel Consists
of tour reservations, tourist attractions, restaurant
reviews, calendar of arts events and festivals,
accommodations, transportation, and shopping. Korean Cultural Legacy Useful
guides to historical sites covering Gyeongju, Beopjusa
Temple, Hyeonchungsa Shrine, Cheongpung cultural
assets, Munyeong Royal Tomb and Unjusa Temple. Parks in Seoul Introduces parks
located in Seoul including Hyochang park, Mt. Namsan
Park, Hangang riverside park, Olympic Park, Yeouido
park and Seoul Grand Park with location, surrounding
scenery, driving course and transportation. View of
Korea Information on Korea including
history, culture, climate, holidays and the latest
exchange rate. Visit Korea Provides information
related to Korea such as the history, culture, transportation,
hotels, shopping centers, food, entertainment, attraction
sites, leisure activities and related news.
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Culture
Art of Korea An introduction
to a collection of Korean artworks displayed in
the Metropolitan Museum. Exhibits paintings, ceramics,
Buddhist artworks and metal works. Links to Korean
exhibition sites.
Beauty of Korea Displays
Korean folk crafts and cultural artifacts dating
from the prehistoric times to the Joseon Dynasty,
paintings of Kim Hong-do, Goryeo celadon and golden
ornaments of Silla. Chimney of Korea Introduces
the chimney of traditional Korean houses with year
of product, explanation, photos and location. Culture Introduction to
various Korean cultures, cultural facilities and
organizations. Accounts of Korean traditional architecture,
painting, calligraphy, pottery, handicraft, dance,
mask dances, and music. Provides information on
upcoming events, museums, and other related institutions
including their location and telephone numbers.
Korea Site A site for Korean
culture featuring the traditional Korean wedding
ceremony, hanbok (traditional garments), dance,
music, and art. Includes a list of sites related
to travel. Korean Culture Access to
Korean culture and food offered by the Korean Students
Association (KSA) at George Washington University.
Follow links to further resources. Korean Culture and Gallery Includes
Korean culture, photos of Korean natural heritage,
traditional art, and costumes. Let's Learn About Korean Culture! Explains
family system, housing, drinking custom, greeting,
table manner, traditional games, seollal (lunar
New Year's Day), chuseok (harvest moon festival),
Korean names, and food. Life in Korea: Cultural Spotlight Life
in Korea takes an in-depth look at different aspects
of culture, society, and customs. Here you can get
a better understanding of Korea and her people through
the past and current spotlights. Things Korean Photos and
descriptions of things representing Korea: farm
music, handicrafts, structures, animal, etc. Traditional Korean Housing Introduces
traditional Korean housing. Explains its structure
and characteristics. Includes Ondol (the heating
system), Sarangbang (the main room for the head
man of the household) and Anbang (the main room
for the head woman of the household).
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Service(KOIS)
