Other major cities are Pusan, Inchon, Taegu, Kwangju, Taejon. The countryside consists mostly of rolling hills with wide coastal plains in the southwest, and the Taebaeck Mountain Range in the east of which the Sorak Mountains by the coast are a prominent part. They offer majestic panoramas of soaring peaks and colossal rock formations towering above the clouds. Its sub-tropical climate, sandy beaches, and handsome landscape of gentle slopes and vast meadows sprinkled with volcanic rocks make the island a favourite tourist destination, especially among honeymooners. On the whole, Korea has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons.
Summers can be hot and humid with occasional heavy rainfall.
Most areas can expect snow in winter. Spring is balmy and mild while autumn is refreshing and cool. Autumn is often considered the favourite season among Koreans. Leaves display a dazzling kaleidoscope of yellow and red, the air is crisp, and the sky is clear and radiant. However, there is a sizeable community of ethnic Chinese who number around 20,000.