There were not many people know Ikseondong when I first got to know this place in 2016. Ikseondong had a unique atmosphere of the place where past and present meet. I even felt a little bit proud of discovering the hip place, and couldn’t wait to tell someone about its coolness. I visited there with […]
Haneul Park
World Cup Park consists of four sections. This site, Haneul Park (Sky Park), is one of those sections. I think the most beautiful season to visit here is autumn. People feel the autumn vibes walking and taking pictures in reed beds. Haneul Park is placed on a hill top, like its name. You should climb […]
Temple Stay Experience in Gurye
I had not gone on holiday since COVID-19 outbreak. Now I was fully vaccinated so I thought it would be okay to go on holiday provided I could keep a safe distance from others. Then I recalled Sinyoung’s temple stay experience. Temple Stay seemed perfect for me especially in the pandemic era. Most temples are […]
Heolleung and Illeung Royal Tombs
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty A total of 27 monarchs ruled Korea during the 518-year Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) and 42 units of tombs of kings and queens have been preserved until today. Except Jereung (제릉) and Hureung (후릉) which are located in North Korea, 40 units are scattered in and around Seoul. Those 40 […]
Korean Stone Art Museum
The Korean Stone Art Museum was opened in 2015 with a mission to introduce the aesthetic beauty and cultural values of Korean stone artifacts. It is located at the end of the so called Embassy Road in Seongbuk-dong, a neighbourhood on the hill overlooking Seoul. At the entrance two stone statues with a mask on […]
Huwon Secret Garden of Changdeokgung in Spring
I happened to be near Changdeokgung recently with my family. While I had a meeting nearby, my family decided to look around Changdeokgung palace and Huwon. Fortunately it was opened even during this Covid-19 period. Huwon of the palace has been opened to public in limited areas only by touring with an official guide at […]
Baek In-je House
Baek In-je House in Gahoe-dong is one of the finest hanoks in Bukchon Hanok Village. I discovered this place by accident while walking around Bukchon and I was amazed by its beauty. The house was built in 1913 when the country was under Japanese colonial rule. It is a modern hanok where sarangchae (men’s quarters) […]
Unhyeongung
The word “Gung” of Unhyeon-gung has a meaning of a palace. But Unhyeongung is a quite small and humble palace in comparison to the palaces in Seoul like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace or Changdeokgung Palace. Unhyeongung, despite its name as gung, is not actually a place for kings and queens. It used to be the […]
How to Virtually Travel Seoul
This is a hard time for everyone. Travel became almost impossible in this era of pandemic. Air travel and cross-border travel have been significantly limited. I wanted to travel abroad this summer but I will probably have to call off the plan. Likewise, many of you might have cancelled your plan to visit Korea this […]
Jogyesa, Korean Buddhism Temple in central Seoul
Buddha’s birthday is a national holiday and the best time to visit a temple in Korea. The day of this year is on April 30. It is usually on May. Jogyesa is the temple of Korean Buddhism. The temple is located in central Seoul, and that have easy access from many tourist areas.The temple has […]