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Valleys and Waterfalls in South Korea are the gorgeous gifts of nature to man
fulfill his eternal desire to experience the beauty and conquer the unknown. South
Korea is a country wrapped in verdant green interspersed with rugged terrains
and dotted with cascading waterfalls. Nature, with mountains in particular, plays
an important role in the life and history of the Korean people.
South Korea or the Korea Republic is an East Asian state on the southern half
of the Korean Peninsula. It is bordered to the north by North Korea or Democratic
People's Republic of Korea with which it was united until its division by the
Soviet Union and the United States in 1945. The land has a long history of over
4,000 years including several fallen kingdoms and dynasties.
This is a land of myriad natural attractions which draws legions of tourists
visiting South Korea from all over the world. The valleys, lying between majestic
hills, are carpeted with lush green and surrounded with breathtaking beauty.
The high and mighty cliffs stand shrouded in centuries-old mysteries and fascinating
legends associated with them. These mountains and the valleys and the lovely
trails are just too perfect for mountaineering, hiking and walking. There are
even several ponds all beautifully surrounded by swaying oak trees, maple trees
and Korean pine trees. Nature lovers will surely have a journey here which they
will remember for ages to come.
There are several wonderful waterfalls tucked along these high lands, rippling
and rushing down in white streams. The marvelous scenery which is created out
of this natural concoction is an experience in itself to behold.
These sites are very accessible whether you are traveling from the city center
or from the outskirts. There are several buses and cabs which run from various
convenient points to these places. The sites even have administration offices
where you can visit if you have any queries. They are always ready to help you.
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