Activities in South Korea

South Korea provides the tourists with endless sports facilities and recreational opportunities. The southern coast of the country is perfect for the water sports. If you are fond of scuba-diving choose Cheju-do Island, which is only one hour by plane from Seoul. There the visitors can also experience windsurfing, water-skiing and boating. There are several ski resorts in the neighborhoods of Seoul. The most popular is Dragon Valley International Ski Resort and Chonmasan Ski Resort. The traditional Korean sports are T’aekwondo and Ssirum (Korean wrestling). The major golf courses are in Seoul, Kyongju and Chejudo. There are also numerous tennis courts and outdoor swimming pools.