Korea, with its many mountains and seas, will leave you with a different impression depending on where you visit. The refreshing coastlines along the eastern sea and the expansive tidal flats of the western sea will leave you wondering if they are indeed the same waters. Destinations where mountains are prominent will treat you with vibrant colours that change with the seasons, ancient temples, remarkable natural scenery and most importantly, friendly people. South Korea experienced a tremendous growth from the 1970s, becoming, along with Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore, one of the “Four Dragons of Asia”. This economic growth has been accompanied by an increase in tourism.

Once a year Korea turns pink from all the beautiful cherry blossom trees! During this time of spring in Korea is one of the most magical times to visit. Nature is lined with cotton candy pink spring blooms burst with color , temperature  the average high-temperature an enjoyable 17.8°C still comfortable for outdoor activity.

A large part of South Korea is mountainous, especially on the east coast. The highest point of the mountain range and of South Korea is the Halla-san (1950 metres), located in Cheju-do province. The west and south are flatter. Beaches can be found in the east and south-east. The two most important rivers are the Naktong (525 km) and the Han (320 km), which flows through the capital Seoul. Both have their origin in the Taebaek-San Maek mountains. The Naktong flows into the Strait of Korea, while the Han flows into the Yellow Sea in the northwest.