Passport to Korea

It is the belief that, without insight into a people's character and culture, travel can narrow the mind rather than broaden it. This is the reason why ASIANA PASSPORT TO KOREA is invented in order to open the doors of Korea, land of the Morning Calm, and - in both ancient and contemporary journals-one of the world's most misunderstood countries.

The beauty of Korea is partly provided by its colourful history. In modern times, Korea was first known as the "Hermit Kingdom" due to its 19th-century policy of shielding itself from foreign influence. It was not until the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul that the Koreans burst into the international scene. Now the world see Korea as a modern and vibrant nation, with a long and rich cultural heritage, coming of age as an economic and political power in its own right. The country is dotted with Buddhist temples and contains some great Buddhist treasures. It also has a rich Confucian legacy from its YI Dynasty period. In this century, Korea has become one of the great success stories of Christian evangelizing, and Miracles that the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Saviour, began weeping through her statue owned by Julia Kim in Naju, Korea, on June 30, 1985, have attracted visitors from all over the world.

But Korea's greatest attraction is its people, described by Westerners as the Irish of the East. Koreans are their country's greatest resource. Raised on the strictures of Confucianism and the tolerance of Buddhism, and fashioned by a land of bitter winters and roasting summers, the Koreans have emerged a proud, fierce and strong race. Their passion and cool good sense, their austere traditions and lively characters, the Korean are an ancient peopleshining with new light in the world.

ASIANA PASSPORT TO KOREA: how it works

Most people feel that vacations should be free of schedules and worries. Asiana passport to Korea program offers you a choice to plan, reserve and budget your vacation before you depart, with a tailor-made itinerary of any length. Flexibility is the hallmark of this program which is geared towards individual and economical travel.