South Korea

All you need to know

• Is Jeju-do Island accessible by ferries?

  Yes, the ferry services to the island are currently available from multiple passengers’ ports in mainland South Korea and neighboring country Japan.

• Are there good 4* and 5* hotels in Busan?

  Busan is a very popular tourist and business city in South Korea. It is home to many hotels of all categories including many international chain brands like Accor, Marriott, Hyatt, and IHG.

• What are the best places to visit in Busan?

  There are many places to visit in Busan. Some of the popular places include Busan Aquarium, Taejongdae, Yongdusan Park, BIFF Square, Busan Tower.

• Area there any other place near Gyeongju that are recommended to visit?

  Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto are famous Buddhist sites not to be missed while visiting the Gyeongju Historical Area. About 40 mins drive from Gyeongju is a interesting site in Gimhae city – Tomb of Queen Heo believed to be a princess from the Indian city of Ayodhaya. It is worth a visit for every Indian traveller.

• What is the best way to travel to Gyeongju?

  From Seoul one can take the KTX Bullet Train. It takes approx. 2 hours and there is a train every 15 mins. From Busan, it is approx. 1-hour drive to Gyeongju city.

• How many nights stay is necessary to visit all tourist places in Gyeongju?

  A full day tour is sufficient to see the main sites of Gyeongju. 1-night stay is recommended to experience the city. However, it can also be visited as a full day excursion from Busan.