Seven tourism routes to enjoy over 1000 years of Korean heritage

코로나로 닫힌 여행, 문화 유산으로 다시 연다...7개 관광코스 소개하고 문화제 행사 재개해<br /><br />Tourist sites in Korea are opening back up, and so are major cultural events.<br />The Cultural Heritage Administration has started a campaign that'll go across the country on seven different routes... to promote domestic tourism and Korea's heritage.<br />Our Choi Jeong-yoon was on site for the start of the campaign.<br />With COVID-19 seemingly under control in the country, South Korea has set up a cultural campaign to highlight Korean heritage and promote domestic tourism.<br />The so called 'Visit Korean Heritage Campaign' introduces seven routes that tie together heritage sites by region and theme.<br />"Even though there are many marvelous heritage sites, they are nothing if not visited. It's important to link their legacy with a travel course so that tourists feel it's easy to access and can fully experience their historical value."<br />The first course is the 'Golden Era Route', which centers on Gyeongsangbuk-do Province where Gyeongju, the Silla Kingdom's capital for 1000 years, is located.<br />This course focuses on discovering the spirit of Korea by tracing the history of Buddhism and Confucianism in the country.<br />With the 'Antiquity Route', one can sneak a peek of Korea's ancient culture, religion and arts. Visitors can see fortress sites, ancient tombs and stone pagodas from two thousand years ago.<br />The 'Folk Music Route' visits the homes of traditional music such as Pansori, the epic chant, and Ganggangsullae, a dance where people hold hands in a circle.<br />Other courses track the natural wonders of Jeju Island, the royal palaces and structures of the Joseon Dynasty, as well as the Buddhist temples and monasteries hidden in Korea's mountains.<br />"All the courses can be done in 3 to 4 days and there's a relatively low risk of infections as cultural heritage sites are outside so people can keep a safe distance."<br />As well as the courses, regions around Korea are also restarting festivals and events so that people can experience the country's intangible cultural assets in person.<br />These events, which had been postponed due to COVID-19, include performances at royal palaces and fashion shows featuring traditional Korean clothing.<br />Containing more specific information, a guidebook will be distributed to tourists in four different languages, and a wide range of cultural content will be shared on social media. Choi Jeongyoon Arirang News.<br />