Sports and leisure activities South Korea

Lotte Skyhill Jeju Country Club is a golf club located in Jeju. It offers a magnificent golf course surrounded by the lush nature of Jeju Island. Golfers can enjoy this exceptional course and spend a pleasant day outdoors. The club also offers a variety of facilities for members, including special benefits for guests staying at Lotte hotels.

Nine Bridges is the first golf course in South Korea to be ranked among the world's top 100 courses (no less). Its greatest strength is that it is a course that respects the flora and fauna as much as possible. In fact, during its construction, damage to nature was kept to a minimum. Two courses are available to visitors: the Creek course and the Highland course. Two courses for two ways of enjoying this exceptional setting, where it's not unusual to come across a few wild animals if you look hard enough.

Under the expert and passionate hands of the very kind chef Jang Hee Young, you'll learn to cook Busan's specialties and delights. All the produce used comes from the city and is in season to guarantee flavor and quality. And best of all, the lessons are in English, so you won't have any trouble keeping up! The program includes the tea ceremony, lunch preparation, tasting (of course) and invaluable advice on eating out in the city to suit everyone. You'll even leave with recipes to impress your friends and family!

Where there's sea, there's ship, and where there's ship, there's cruise. Busan is a prime destination for taking a few hours out to sea and discovering the city from another angle. Departing from Jagalchi Market, we embark for a 90-minute crossing off the coast and on the edge of the city. Opt for the 6 p.m. crossing to enjoy the sunset, and avoid the 2 p.m. crossing, which is the most popular (the boat has a maximum capacity of 303). A word of advice to avoid seasickness: have a slightly full stomach.

The Jeju Coast is covered with many hiking trails. There are a total of 26 different routes, ranging in length from 5 to 23 km. These paths mostly follow the coast, although some of them grow inland. It is possible to cover all the routes in one go, stopping in the villages you pass through. The route is on the whole very pleasant, one only regrets that it is too developed, with slabs on the ground and handrails, rather than a path.

Whether you're a fan of K-pop or simply love to dance, why not take part in one or more of the classes offered by the country's best dance academy (k-pop, modern, hip-hop). Professional dancers put their skills and knowledge at your disposal to help you perfect your moves. Different levels, different musical styles, different audiences (including children), you'll find THE dance class for you. Private lessons available. All dancers and teachers speak English.

Very unpopular in France, baseball is THE national sport in South Korea. They're really hooked on it! Attending a game of one of Seoul's three teams (Doosan Bears, LG Twins and Nexen Heroes) is a truly unforgettable experience. On the concert site, beers, fried chicken, singing fans... all in a warm, joyful and above all respectful atmosphere. You can buy your tickets directly at the stadium or on the website. Moreover the rates are really affordable knowing that a game lasts 3 hours.

This aquatic complex, which offers a beautiful view of Mount Seorak, is part of a huge condominium. Nevertheless, the Waterpia baths are open to everyone! Like its counterparts, there are swimming pools, waves, bubbles, slides, play structures for children... in short, enough to paddle all day long. It is obviously a place that attracts a lot of Korean families, so to get an ounce of calm and serenity, we prefer a visit outside the weekend and school holidays.

This diving agency offers initiations and excursions in English for all levels. Ideal to discover the beauty of Jeju's aquatic fauna and flora at close quarters. The underwater photographer Wolfgang Pölzer has described the seabed as a mix of the Norwegian and Red Sea bottoms. We let you discover and admire the result of this surprising equation for yourself. And also ideal for forging memorable memories. However, we recommend that you are in good physical condition!

This is an original activity that combines discovery of the region and physical exercise! It has everything to seduce you. Aboard a kind of "rail car", you can explore the beauty of the surroundings for about 50 minutes. On our way we enjoy the mountains, valleys, waterfalls .... We pedal and admire: that's the watchword! Your legs might feel warm, so the return trip is done in a free, more comfortable train. A great experience to share with family or friends.

The Yoo family introduces foreign visitors to the culinary wonders of Korea with its cooking classes. After one day, kimchi or jeon will no longer hold any secrets for you! But that's not all, various other programs are offered to visitors eager to know everything about Korean culture: wearing the hanbok, tea ceremony, calligraphy, manners courses... All you have to do is make your choice! Unforgettable and traditional activities in a very typical setting. A real immersion in the land of the Morning Calm.

Since 1974, this institute has been teaching Korean manners and etiquette. It is possible to register in advance for 9 classes, each class lasting 1 to 2 hours. Among the courses on offer are the art and ceremony of tea (dado / 다도), the discovery of the hanbok (the traditional Korean dress), the preparation of kimchi and other dishes, traditional dances, etc. Attending one of these courses can be very rewarding if you understand Korean, because yes, they are not yet taught in English. It's a shame.

Among the countless number of karaoke bars in the capital (it's quite subjugating), this one is very popular and has large rooms to come in large numbers as well as a wide choice of songs. Here's a little lexicon so you can use the machine to select songs (valid in any karaoke): 한/영 (to change the alphabet), 국가별검색 (to choose the country, pop for France and Anglo-Saxon countries), 예약 (put a song on the waiting list), 취소 (delete), 시작 (start). To your mics!

Magnificent 18-hole course in South Korea meeting all the standards expected by a golf course. Since 2011, the Blackston Golf Club hosts the Ballantine's Championship competition. Annual tournament, it is co-organized by the European Tour and the Asian Tour. It is the first ever European Tour tournament to be held in South Korea. As a small cultural point, Koreans love golf more than anything else (which they usually play in the city centre to train their swing). All the details can be found on the website.

The Yhlayuen Jeongak Academy offers workshops in calligraphy and traditional stamp-making. These are ideal activities if you want to discover an aspect of Korean culture while taking home a unique souvenir. Surrounded by professionals of unrivalled kindness, you'll be able to use their guidance to create your own motifs, messages, designs... let your imagination run wild. An activity that's a little different from the ordinary. Several packages of different lengths are available.

These hikes have the advantage of being accessible to as many people as possible.

Dongaksan Mountains. Several hikes of about 4 hours each in these mountains just south of the city.

Mount Tongmyeongsan. Tongmyeongsan Mountain is the highest point in the area and offers three short, pleasant routes.

Mount Bongdusan. To the south of the town, on the small road that joins Suncheon, its top would look like a phoenix head, hence its name. A few hikes, passing by the Taeansa temple.

About 15 km from the city is the Chungju Dam, which holds back the water of the South Hangang River, creating a beautiful artificial lake almost 60 km long. There is a dock near the dam from which the ferries leave on the lake.
Some boats stop in Janghoe, the stop to admire 2 of the 8 wonders of Danyang. The boats are open and there is a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and rocks. Not to be missed if there's time. You can also rent speedboats by the hour.

This small resort (also called Sajo) has 7 slopes and 3 lifts. It offers ski lessons for foreigners and a toboggan run. A touch of originality, you can even ski at night. It is an ideal resort to combine winter sports and relaxation with thermal springs. For accommodation, it is best to return to Suanbo or Chungju. Good station, a little less overrun than Gangwondo.

This small ski resort located 15 km southeast of Pocheon is just over an hour from Seoul. The resort has eight lifts and eleven easy slopes, a real pleasure for beginners. There are also two tobogganing, snowboarding and skiing slopes in English. There is even the possibility of night skiing for a new experience. We can go back and forth in the day from Seoul. And of course, there are also restaurants, a sauna, a bowling alley, coffee-shops and karaoke, a swimming pool, etc.

It's everywhere, on every Korean table. You will have recognized the legendary kimchi. At the Seoul Kimchi Academy, they teach you (in English) how to prepare this typical dish. But that's not all, you can also take part in making tteokbokki (rice cakes with spicy sauce) or wear the hanbok (traditional Korean costume). A most complete experience greatly appreciated by foreigners. Of course you will eat the dishes prepared with care by your little mimines and can also leave with them!