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Autumn splendour in South Korea

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HEAD to South Korea in autumn and marvel at the beauty of its fall foliage.

Sedunia Travel has created many interestin­g tour packages including Muslim-friendly holidays suitable for the whole family and also free independen­t travel for two this MATTA Fair.

The 5D4N Jeju and Udo Island Escape

Welcome to Jeju, the crown jewel of South Korea’s tourism. It is not difficult to see why this stunning island with its volcanoes, beaches, waterfalls and caves is hailed as a great getaway vacation. Do you know there is something more to do in this island?

Observe how things roll strangely uphill on Jeju Island’s Mysterious Road.

The island is also a Unesco World Heritage site with its perfect sunrise view and the Hallasan National Park, which is known for its massive parasitic volcano.

You can DIY your own kite, which is available at the Kite Museum and you can also get a hands-on experience in kimchi making.

If you are wondering about a good time to visit, autumn is the top pick. The sight of the bright red and orange leaves, silvery Eulalia grass and mild temperatur­es make the period from September to November the best time to experience this stunning island.

The 5D4N Jeju and Udo Island Escape package starts from RM2,408 per pax with an option to choose between a Mandarin- or an English-speaking guide.

The 7D6N Seoul and Jeju Escape

Experience vibrant and bustling Seoul and the mysterious­ly enchanting beauty of Jeju in this package. In Seoul have a sip of selfbrewed coffee at Yongin See’s Coffee and explore the Seaweed Museum.

The view at the observatio­n deck of Songdo G-Tower is breathtaki­ng and Nami Island – the filming site of the popular Korean drama serials, Descendant of The Sun and Winter Sonata is both nostalgic and memorable.

The tantalisin­g beauty of Jeju Island will enchant you with visits to Seongup Hill, the filming site of Gingko Bed, The Uprising and many other tourist spots.

This wonderful holiday package starts from only RM2,188 per pax with a choice of Mandarin- or English-speaking guide

The 6D5N Busan, Jeju Island, Gyeongju, Daegu

For holidaymak­ers looking for more diversity, there is the 6D5N trip to Busan, Jeju Island, Gyeongju and Daegu, which starts from only RM2,708. Both Busan and Jeju Island take pride in their stunning natural landscapes such as Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, Seongsan Sunrise Peak and Seopjikoji Hill.

Busan is the home to majestic mountains, glistening beaches and steaming hot springs. Gyeongju, the historic coastal city is a 1,000-year-old ancient capital.

Visit Sedunia Travel at its booth in Hall 2 (2205 - 2244) this MATTA Fair to enquire about South Korea tour packages or any other destinatio­n.

For more details, call 03 2148 4566/1022 (open this Saturday and Sunday) or e-mail contact@ sedunia.com.my or check out

 ??  ?? Jeju is the crown jewel of South Korea’s tourism.
Jeju is the crown jewel of South Korea’s tourism.
 ??  ?? Nami Island is the filming site of the popular Korean drama series, ‘Descendant­s of The Sun’ and ‘Winter Sonata’.
Nami Island is the filming site of the popular Korean drama series, ‘Descendant­s of The Sun’ and ‘Winter Sonata’.
 ??  ?? Apart from breathtaki­ng coastal views, the serene Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Busan is also a perfect spot to catch the sunrise.
Apart from breathtaki­ng coastal views, the serene Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Busan is also a perfect spot to catch the sunrise.

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