Senior Travel in South Korea

The list of South Korea senior travel ideas written below includes some helpful ideas for senior travelers to enjoy the dual charm of this cultural and futuristic nation.

South Korea is a Northeast Asian nation that sports an alluringly split personality- that of a region caught between a rich cultural heritage and superlative technological and economic progress. It is a traditional nation with an interesting dynasty history and a modern one that boasts of some of the most progressive developments in the continent in recent times.

Seongeup Folk Village

This is a must see for senior travelers in South Korea. Seongeup Folk Village is located in Jeju City and is a great place to discover the region’s fascinating culture. Visitors can sample traditional Korean food and watch replicas of ancient Korean houses, palaces and everyday life settings. Visitors can even sample authentic Korean cuisine and pick up traditional handicrafts from the innumerable souvenir shops. There are special discounts on entry for senior citizens and the place is wheel-chair accessible.

Seokguram Grotto

Located on a beautiful mountain top region in Kyongju, the Seokguram Grotto boasts the most perfectly and proportionately carved Buddha in the world. The carving is done on a huge cave grotto and is encircled by other exquisite stone carvings of the Buddha. There are restrooms near the site for senior travelers to relax, and on their way down, tourists can also view the magnificent Bulguksa temple- a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Haeinsa Temple

The Haeinsa Temple in Daegu is a beautifully maintained heritage site that exhibits hundreds of pages and blocks of ancient scripts that are preserved in open air. Though tourists will not understand the scripts, it is fascinating to witness monks printing a page from the ancient printing blocks of a sacred 12th century script especially for travelers to take home as mementos.

Insa-Dong

Insa Dong is the artistic soul of Seoul and its alleyways are filled with over 100 art galleries and antique stores that sell delightful collector’s items. Senior travelers will enjoy browsing through items like Oriental pottery, vintage books, intricate traditional jewelery and a treasure of other souvenirs. This quaint region also features several traditional tea-houses, where visitors can stop for refreshments.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

The most remarkable of Seoul’s five grand palaces, Gyeongbokgung, was constructed in the 14th century by the pioneer of the Joseon Dynasty-Lee Seong Gye. The striking palace features several royal chambers, elegant gardens with ponds, staterooms and other archaeological wonders.

Namsan Park

Senior visitors can take a cable car to the stunning summit of Mount Namsan and enjoy a breathtaking view of Seoul along with other attractions like the Maritime Aquarium, beautiful botanical gardens, colourful fountains and the majestic Seoul Tower, where tourists can get a panoramic vista of the city from 1,575 feet.

South Korea, with its heritage Buddhist sites, ancient temples, art districts and grand palaces is an attractive destination for senior citizens.