Touring around the palaces in Korea is such a great experience. It’s topping the list of the foreigner’s itineraries. I may say that you’ve never been in the peninsula if you missed those primes. Just imagine these enfeebled royal residences preserved for thousands of years. A great culture and tradition located in the middle of… Continue reading Unhyeong Palace: The Hall of Royal Family Culture
Category: Palace and fortress
Namsangol Hanok Village
A visit in Namsangol Hanok Village will make your Seoul trip complete. On any season, this Korean traditional houses offers great experience to locals and foreign visitors. Located in the bosom of Namsan (Nam mountain), this village comprises five hanok (Korean traditional house) buildings that shows the great history and culture of Korea. I'd been… Continue reading Namsangol Hanok Village
Seoul Fortress Wall: Dongdaemun to Hyewadong
Needless to say that walking along Seoul's fortress wall is one of "must do" things when in Korea. The fortress from Dongdaemun stretching to Hyewadong area has the best view of the city. I'd been to this walking course last year's fall and the autumn scenery was eventually awesome. The autumn colors of trees were… Continue reading Seoul Fortress Wall: Dongdaemun to Hyewadong
Joggyesa Temple
Joggyesa Temple is one of the most important symbol of Buddhism in Korea. Located in the heart of Seoul, this temple is close to Insadong. Also considered as one amongst the most eminent Buddhist temple in Seoul. If you are to visit this temple, don't miss the days before the celebration of Yeon Deung Hoe… Continue reading Joggyesa Temple
Changgyeongggung Palace
Palaces in Seoul are one of the best places to visit for a glimpse of cherry blossoms in the spring. There are five main palaces which you can visit for this season: Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Gyeonghuigung,Deoksugung and Changgyeonggung. Located in the heart of Seoul, Changgyeong Palace is the third palace built in Joseon dynasty. This palace… Continue reading Changgyeongggung Palace