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Discover two "outrageous" attractions in Korea tourists can't get enough of, take a look inside Korea's massive "Taekwondo Town", The Discovery Seoul Pass will ensure you get the most bang for your buck in Seoul, and Adventure Korea makes it easy for visitors to have the time of their lives.

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"These have to be the most outrageous tourist attractions in the world"

Yes, there are more than a few strange and bizarre places to visit around the world, and in Korea, there are two parks in particular that stand out for many tourists as particular bizarre (and so worthwhile). Seattle has its 'gum wall', there's China's 'Kingdom of the Little People', and Japan's Yunessun Spa Resort looks indulgent, and in this post you'll find not one, but two places in South Korea that made their list of obscure attractions...

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"Learn taekwondo: inside South Korea's temple to its national sport"

The Independent heads to South Korea to explore "Taekwondo Town" during the World Taekwondo Culture Expo to discover more about Korea's national sport in the wake of the Rio Olympics. The incredible thing is the complex is around 10 times larger that Seoul's World Cup Stadium and spans over ten valleys! This short and informative video also reveals that tens of thousands of tourists visited the site in 2015. Do you Taekwondo?

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"THE DISCOVER SEOUL PASS IS THE ONLY PASS YOU NEED"

Have you heard about the Seoul Metropolitan Government's new initiative to help 'free independent tourists' get the most out of their trip to Seoul? If you want to see and do as much as you can in the country's capital without putting too much pressure on your wallet, the new Discover Seoul Pass could be exactly what you're looking for. "With just one card, you can visit 16 attractions which carefully selected by Seoul City in the period of 24 hours. Moreover, travelers can use the pass as a transit card (Tmoney), charging it as much as needed, and pay for the subway, bus, or taxi with convenience". Score!

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Trips on Adventure Korea

Looking for adventure in Korea? It can be a challenge finding and organising a special trip or event in a foreign country, but thankfully in Korea there are a number of companies that take all the hassle out of arranging adventure so you can enjoy yourself as much as possible. Adventure Korea is one such company, and if you haven't already heard of them, be sure to browse their website and take a look at their lineup for the rest of the year. Adventure on!

...READ ON ADVENTURE KOREA

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