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 […]
PHOTO GUIDES
Photos of Seoul.
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 […]
A Night Photography Workshop in Ttukseom Hangang Park
Two years ago, I posted an article about Ttukseom Hangang Park on this blog. Night Picnic in Ttukseom Hangang Park The previous post is about general information of this amazing Ttukseom Hangang Park and this one is to share more photos of the place. Last month I went to a photography workshop organized by Canon Korea. Canon Korea offers […]
Jeongdok Public Library in Spring
Jeongdok Public Library used to be Kyunggi High School. After the high school moved, the place was renovated as a public library. It is beautiful in spring and autumn. Especially visiting the library in cherry blossom season is really fabulous. There are many cultural events like mini-concerts, movie screenings and lectures by invited authors. Jeongdok […]
Changgyeonggung, Old Palace Night Opening
The old palace is usually ranked a must visit or a must see place. You may have ever been in Seoul and already visited a palace. Then, how about a night tour in the Palace? Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace open at night several times a year. Walking around in the old palace at night […]
Spring Has Arrived… Almost!
Spring is coming. Finally! Yeay! Spring means cherry blossoms in Korea. According to the forecast by 지비엠아이엔씨 153웨더, the expected flowering date of cherry blossoms this year in Seoul is April 4. The full blossom is expected around on April 11. So, make a plan to visit Seoul on those days and enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms! […]
Street Art in Seoul
Here I would like to share some street scenes of Seoul I like. Hope you enjoy! 
The Old Tram 381
The old tram ‘381’ stands in front of the Seoul Museum of History. The tram ran around Seoul from 1929 until 1968. Its last stop used to be in Mapo, so there is the famous old Korean song, ‘The last stop of Mapo'(마포종점). You can see the students on their way to school by tram. […]
Let’s Make a Wish upon the Super Moon
This coming Thursday (15 Sep. 2016 in Gregorian calendar or 15 Aug. 2016 in lunar calendar) is Chuseok, a Korean harvest festival. Chuseok (추석) is a three-day holiday, so the days before and after 15th of September are also bank holidays! It is indeed a major festival/holiday in Korea. During Chuseok, families gather together and make […]
Free Observation Point for the View of Seoul
13th floor of Seoul City Hall Seosomun Building gives a great view of Deokstgung Palace and its surrounding skyscrapers. You can compare the live view of Seoul with Seoul in the past from the pictures on the wall. You can enjoy drinks from the cafe and buy souvenirs as well. Seoul City Hall Seosomun Annex Address : Seoul […]