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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...

Sydney Opera House, Australia.

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The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, New South Wales , Australia . It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings. Designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon , the construction began in 1958 and was formally opened on 20 October 1973. Photo by Fadzil Hisham According to UNESCO , the Sydney Opera House is a great architectural work of the 20th century that brings together multiple strands of creativity and innovation in both architectural form and structural design. “Its significance is based on its unparalleled design and construction,” UNESCO stated. Rugger District Rugby Apparels