Cheonggyecheon (청계천) is about 11 km (7 miles) long stream in the heart of Seoul. It is a popular place for both locals and tourists. I prefer walking along the stream at night rather than strolling around during the day. Tips for Enjoying Cheonggyecheon Picnic Bring food and drink and enjoy a kind […]
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Seoul Olympic Park
Would you like to enjoy a picnic in Seoul? If you love city life, Seoul offers the ultimate experience. Nonetheless, you might need relaxed time after days of crazy city life in Seoul. Then, Olympic Park it is. Olympic Park is my favorite place to picnic. Reasons are; It is easily accessible by public […]
Way to enjoy Yanghwa Bridge
When I was a student I went to school by subway line 2. Subway line 2 is the circle line across the Han River twice. I liked the moment crossing and seeing the Han River. I especially loved seeing the beautiful sunset from Han River. At the end of the day, it felt like I […]
Jongmyo Shrine – UNESCO Site
I went to Jongmyo Shrine last Thursday after 8 years. This cultural site itself has not been changed at all. It was still serene and tranquil, the reason why I loved this place so much. But! there was one big change which made me quite disappointed. Once, Jongmyo Shrine was my favorite historic site in Seoul. It was simply […]
Deoksugung and Changgyeonggung
Last Tuesday, I went to two palaces in Seoul, Deoksugung (덕수궁) and Changgyeonggung (창경궁). It was raining, cold and even windy, but still palaces were beautiful and I had good time. My first schedule of the day was Seoul City Walking Tour, which is run by the city of Seoul. It is free (!) and there are […]
Daelim Contemporary Art Museum
To endure banalities of everyday life, I regularly need to see beautiful things. I escape to museums, art galleries, concert halls, theaters, etc. Daelim Contemporary Art Museum is one of the places where I go casually when I am in need of an inspiration and eye candies. Daelim Museum is the first photography museum in Korea and it’s […]
Wonderful Cherry Blossoms at Seokchon Lake
Spring has arrived! Finally! Cherry Blossom Season For me, the first sign of spring is buds of cherry trees, which can be seen in the late March. Cherry trees burst with amazing colors of light pink and white in early to mid April. When it is a peak season, the whole country celebrates these beautiful flowers in full bloom. […]
Top Landmark – War Memorial of Korea
Top Landmark in Korea The War Memorial of Korea was ranked No. 1 landmark to visit in Korea by TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards 2015. It is also the largest of its type in the world. I was very surprised by this result done by TripAdvisor. As a citizen of Seoul, I had never visited this landmark before. […]
A Mindfulness Retreat at Bongeunsa Temple
Many temples in Korea operate mind-healing programs which are closely related to Korean traditional culture and Buddhism. Those programs are not necessarily religious. Most are designed for participants to seek out spiritual refreshment and mental peace. For those who are interested in having a bit of mindfulness retreat in Seoul while traveling, I recommend Bongeunsa Temple […]
N Seoul Tower – A Romantic Island in the City
N Seoul Tower – Sweeping Views of Cityscapes N Seoul Tower, or Namsan tower as locals call it, is atop Namsan Mountain. Almost everytime I have a visit from abroad, I come here. It is one of the best places to appreciate the panoramic views of the city of Seoul. The 237 meter-tall tower stands on 262 meters-high Namsan […]