A journey to South Korea: 6 attractions to heal your mind, body and soul

While practising Korean with my students over Zoom this year, a common topic we discuss is the places we’d visit in South Korea once it’s safe to travel again. Seoul, Busan and Jeju are popular destinations among Singaporeans, but there are other options that merit a trip as much as, if not more than, their famous counterparts.

It may be some time before I’d be able to hop on the next plane to South Korea, but the newly decorated Korea Plaza on 3 Church Street offers a little taste of the autumn experience in Singapore. And until the borders reopen, I have in mind six places that combine the luxuries of modern life with the primitive therapeutic power of nature to rebalance weary bodies and souls.

K-Drama Fact: This resort made its appearance in The World of The Married, My Secret Hotel, Can't Lose and Secret Garden.I quit coffee and started drinking tea this year, so this tea cafe in a hanok is the perfect hidden gem in Seoul for me to enjoy a cup of tea while soaking my feet in a footbath outdoors.

K-Drama Fact: Suncheonman Bay National Garden provided a gorgeous, romantic setting for the K-drama Temperature of Love.Disconnect to de-stress: Healience Seonmaeul Designed by internationally acclaimed golf architect Kyle Phillips, the 18-hole championship course is the No. 1 golf course in South Korea and enjoys a World’s Top 100 ranking.

It is believed that salt has wonderful healing and anti-inflammation properties. The mineral is said to be able to help cleanse, heal and balance energy, making Taepyeong Salt Farm in Jeungdo Island an important venue for any healing journey.

Love South Korea 🇰🇷 saranghae Seoul

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