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South Korea is a charming country where old and new coexist, quiet and mysterious. Visitors to South Korea will find that this modern country, which hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics, still retains the essence of ancient oriental civilization - the ancient palaces of the past dynasties. , magnificent ancient city gates and tranquil temples. As we all know, the quadrennial World Cup will be held in 10 cities in South Korea and Japan from June 1 to June 30, 2002. The first game of the opening ceremony will kick off in Sangam-dong, Seoul. By then, 32 football teams around the world will compete fiercely. During this period, fans from all over the world will gather in South Korea. This is the first World Cup in history to be jointly hosted by two countries. South Korea and Japan will contribute to world peace and friendship.

South Korea’s constitution protects citizens’ religious freedom, so many of the world’s major religions are active in the Republic of Korea. The oldest religions in Korea are shamanism (folk beliefs), Buddhism, and Confucianism. These religions played an important role in the development of the country's early culture. And it has had a significant impact on people's thoughts and behaviors. Christianity was introduced to Korea about 200 years ago. But it has developed rapidly and is one of the religions with the largest number of believers. In addition, there are various minor religions that combine elements of these traditional religions.

Shamanism (folk belief), worshiping gods or nature, is the earliest belief of Koreans. Its origin has been lost in the original mystery and cannot be verified.

Buddhism, which was introduced to Korea from India and China by missionary monks in the fourth century (called Mahayana), had become the state religion by the time of the unified Silla. At this time, Buddhist art and temple architecture flourished, including Seokguram Grotto, a world cultural heritage site. During the Goryeo Dynasty that followed, Buddhist culture was still very strong with the strong support of the bereaved class.

The influence of Confucianism in Korea is reflected in the systems of education, etiquette and civil administration. The establishment of an examination system modeled after China in the late tenth century greatly encouraged people to study Confucian classics and instilled Confucian values ??into the hearts of Koreans.

Missionaries from various Christian sects entered the country in large numbers after the opening of South Korea's ports. These missionaries brought new knowledge in various fields, filling the gap of South Korea's isolation and eagerness to absorb in order to achieve the long-awaited modernization and development. The gap that needs to be filled to maintain independence

Entertainment introduction

South Korea has first-class large-scale entertainment parks, and Everland in Seoul is the most famous one. Tourists can choose one of the places according to their personal preferences and enjoy the exotic pleasure. In addition, tourists can safely enjoy nightlife in cafes, nightclubs, bars and other places. Myeongdong, Itaewon, and Gwangbok-dong in Busan are home to a large number of nightclubs and other entertainment venues; Seoul’s Sinchon and Hongdae areas are where young people gather. The hot springs in Korea are different from those in China and Japan in the way they are formed. Currently, there are 80 hot springs of various types in South Korea. Most of the hot springs in China and Japan are volcanic, and the water is more stimulating to the human body; while the hot springs in South Korea gush out of granite, and the water temperature is lower and the water quality is fine. In particular, the sulfur hot springs in South Korea are rich in sulfur, potassium, magnesium and other minerals, and many tourists visit them here.

Skiing is a popular winter sport among Korean and Southeast Asian tourists. The peak season for skiing in Korea is from December to March every year. Each ski resort is fully equipped and provides a variety of high-quality services. , most ski resorts have night skiing facilities and complete accommodation facilities. Golf in South Korea is also talked about by everyone. There are more than 120 golf courses in South Korea, most of which are near Seoul, as well as in Gyeongju, Jeju and other places. Although the prices of each golf course vary, the fee is generally 80,000-90,000 won from Monday to Friday and 110,000 won on weekends. In addition, there are currently 13 casinos in South Korea, all of which are located in government-licensed special hotels and are restricted to foreigners.

Among them, the Walkerhill Hotel and Casino in Seoul is the largest in Korea, and you can enjoy Las Vegas-style and Korean traditional performances.

- Shopping introduction

In Korea, you can buy various products such as traditional crafts, ceramics, clothing, and the latest electrical appliances in different stores. Goods purchased in duty-free stores are generally cheaper than in the market, and credit cards can be used to pay for cosmetics, watches, foreign wine, Korean specialties and other goods. Clothing, home appliances, gifts, etc. range from high-end to mid-range. In general markets, you can buy clothing, shoes, plastic products, ginseng, etc. at relatively low prices. Shopping instructions: To buy cheap and high-quality souvenirs in South Korea, please pay attention to the following points:

Buy certain items during the off-season, such as leather jackets. It is much cheaper to buy in summer than in winter.

Go to the most popular shopping places for locals, such as Myeongdong and Namdaemun Market in Seoul, South Korea, which are cheaper than those in Itaewon.

It is best to invite locals to take tourists to the shopping area to shop together. The prices will be more reasonable and it will save time.

When buying leather goods, you must be good at identifying the quality of the leather goods and choose a good market. For example, in Namdaemun, Seoul, a piece of leather goods may be priced at 40,000 won

Yuan, it may only cost 25,000-30,000 won to Dongdaemun of the wholesale center.

It is best to buy Korean ginseng at duty-free stores. When buying it in ordinary stores, pay attention to the exclusive trademarks.

When purchasing antiques, be sure to obtain permission from the Cultural Administration Bureau before taking them out of the country.

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