MUST DO ONE of Korea’s best attractions, the Seoraksan National Park gets its name from Mount Seorak, featured in many legends and famous paintings. Located in Sokcho, the park is one of the best places in the world for avid hikers or mountain climbers. go on the Seoraksan National Park Cable Car and ride up to the peak of Mount Seorak. from there, you can climb up to the top of another mountain and have a bird’s eye view of the mountain range. If you are willing to balance the adventure with another landmark, visit the Giant Buddha also located within the park. you can buy offerings next to the statue while there is a small fountain holding pure spring water you can drink. enjoy the cool atmosphere and breathe in the fresh air as you marvel at the surroundings. AVOID Don’t wear high-heeled shoes! best to wear shoes with good grip when you walk around the park. GOOD EATS For some quick snacks, head down to one of the coffeeshops in the park to grab some churros (a pastry dusted with cinnamon and sugar) or mini melts (ice cream shaped like a ball). At Gangwon-do, check out the famous bibimbap (rice served in a stone bowl with an assortment of veggies and meat topped with egg yolk and seaweed) or some delicious bulgogi (a popular beef and soup dish). Like cream puffs? Try the giant cream puffs at Chuncheon Myeong-Dong street. TOP SHOP The best place is Chuncheon Myeong-Dong Street with a variety of stalls selling cheap but quality stuff as well as delicious food at the many food courts and restaurants. there are plenty of good quality but cheap jewellery and body care products. INSIDER TIPS Mount Seorak is best viewed in either autumn or winter. During autumn, you’ll see lovely trees with red and gold leaves while in winter, you can see the fresh mountain snow. Myeong-Dong street is best visited during spring and autumn because then the street won’t be too crowded and the shops don’t close early. The national park is beautiful in all the seasons. The Hydro meets your needs THE modern and contemporary Hydro Hotel Penang has 322 rooms with stunning views — lush and tropical hills on one side, and the beautiful blue ocean on the other. it is situated between the historical city of George Town and lively Batu Ferringhi, with the beach located just across the road. Each room has modern amenities, in-room safe, IDD telephone access and coffee and tea-making facilities. WiFi access is available at minimal charge. Its F&B outlets offer a variety of cuisine and the hotel has a wide range of meeting and banquet facilities equipped with audio-visual equipment. The executive lounge-cum-business centre offers free WiFi access. to wind down, enjoy live music at the pool-view lounge or take part in recreational activities. there is also a gymnasium for those who don’t want to skip their exercise regime. whether for leisure or business, a wedding or a corporate outing, Hydro Hotel Penang has it all. -Share your favourite holiday story, with TIPS for travel to the destination as categorised: • must Do • Avoid • good Eats • top Shops • Insider Tips Attach a picture of yourself taken at the destination and send your entry together with your details: Name, IC Number, phone number and mailling address to .my or upload your entry onto the Friends of Travel Times Facebook page or send it by post to Travel Savvy Column, Travel Desk, Life & Times, New Straits Times, 31 Jalan Riong, 59100 Kuala Lumpur This promotion is open to all NST readers except for employees and stringers of the NSTP Group. The weekly winning entry will win a 2D/1N at Pulai Desaru Beach Resort.
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