| Description: | After shopping the day away in the Gangnam district of Sinsa-dong, soothe your aching shopping arms at Spa Lei. Unlike most Korean spas, Spa Lei is for girls only and goes out of its way to accommodate female guests. The rock sauna, a bed of heated stones that contour to the curves of the body, is particularly relaxing, and the massaging jets of the hot tubs will have you and your gal pals wanting to stay at this sanctuary for the rest of your trip. From a nail salon and powder rooms to an outdoor cafe and small shops selling jewelry and lingerie, Spa Lei brings beauty, fitness, health and fashion together into one package. Located in the busy shopping district of Myeongdong, you can find an oasis in the form of a jjimjilbang for a little R&R. After a tiring shopping marathon, wind down and restore your energy at the Myeongdong Traditional Sauna. Open your pores in a steamy sauna, indulge in a facial cleanse or condition your skin with a scrub. Your body will thank you as you take a break from sightseeing and relax with one of the four packages offered. Once you're rejuvenated, you can then move on to the street food marathon in Myeongdong! One of Korea's true must-see Buddhist temples, Bulguksa Temple is considered by many to be the country's most important. It's officially Historic and Scenic Site Number One as classified by the government. The temple is home to seven of the country's national treasures, sacred pagodas, and statues of the Buddha. The temple is on the slopes of Mount Toham in Gyeongju, the ancient capital city of Korea. It's a city so historic, it's called a "museum without walls" due to all the historic sites and temples. Gyeongju is about two and half hours from Seoul via the new KTX high-speed train. South Korea has its own modern version of the famous biblical story of Moses. Every year, visitors from around the world flock to Jindo to witness this natural phenomenon of the 'sea parting'. However, it is not as magical as it might first appear; the natural bridge is the result of a yearly accumulation of pebbles and sand which have collected due to the tide. In total, the sea parting is 2.8 kilometers long, and at low tide, 40-60 meters wide. A number of exciting exhibitions and programs take place for the duration of the festival; including parades and cultural events. |
