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Seoraksan, South Korea

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Seoraksan is one of Korea’s most beautiful mountains. Seoraksan National Park is the surrounding area, famous for its views, clear mountain streams and vibrant flora and fauna. Hiking is a much-loved pastime all across Korea, and Seoraksan boasts some of the loveliest trails in the country. Here’s our guide to visiting the park. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Located in the northeast of Korea , Seoraksan Mountain reaches a height of 1,708 metres (5,604 ft) at its highest point, Daecheongbong Peak . It’s Korea’s third largest mountain and has a variety of hiking trails, most of which take only a few hours to complete. Scenery includes cliffs, waterfalls and lots of natural beauty. Seoraksan translates to ‘Snowy Peaks Mountain’. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Seoraksan National Park spans four cities and counties, and has an area of 163.6 square kilometres (63 sq mi). It’s one of Korea’s most iconic parks, and was the first area to be designated as a national park by the Korean go

Bukittinggi, Indonesia.

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Bukittinggi is the third largest city in West Sumatra , Indonesia , with a population of just over 124,000 people and an area of 25.24 km². It is in the Minangkabau Highlands, 90 km by road from the West Sumatran capital city of Padang . The whole area is located near volcanoes, Mount Singgalang (inactive) and Mount Marapi (still active). At 930 m above sea level, the city has a cool climate with temperatures between 16.1° to 24.9°C. Photo by Fadzil Hisham Bukittinggi is popular due to the climate and and Minangkabau culture. However the beautiful landscapes are also a worthy experience. The people are nice, the city is peaceful, suitable for relaxations and not expensive. BUY & SELL PROPERTIES