Cheonggyecheon Stream
The stream is a 5.8km long, modern public
recreation walkway in downtown Seoul. The
stream flowed before the rapid post –
war economic development required it to be
covered by a transportation infrastructure.
Neglected in 1970 the $900 million project
initially attracted much public criticism,
but after opening in 2005 has become popular
among city residents and tourists, becoming
a haven of natural beauty amidst the bustle
of city life.
Insadong
Insadong and the surrounding area were the
residences of Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910)
officials, extended royal families, and the
yangban aristocratic class. The antique art shops
that were established here during the Japanese
Colonial Period carried everyday items of
the privileged class as these items became
antiques in the face of modernity.
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Jogyessa Buddhist Temple
This centre of Zen Buddhism in Korea is located
in the middle of the city. The locust trees
and baeksong trees in front of the main temple
building, are about 500 years old. Along
the street around the temple are many Buddhist
specialty shops, selling such things as prayer
beads, Buddhist writings, incence, as well
as souvenirs such as dolls and key chains.
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Passed Chungwadae -The Blue House, Korean President's residence and Executive
Office.
It is the symbol at the centre of Korean
politics. The blue tiles and the smooth roof
are in beautiful harmony with Mt. Bugaksan
behind it and represent the beauty of Korea.
Gyongbokgung Palace
Visited Gyongbokgung Palace which was the
main palace of the royal family during the
Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It is the most
comprehensive and grandest of the five palaces
of the Joseon Dynasty and has a 500 year
history. Gyeongbok Palace is 5.4 million
square feet and was perfectly situated between
the Mt. Bugaksan and the mount which now
houses the Seoul tower.
Visited the National Folk Museum (Royal Museum) that houses 4,300 relics from the prehistoric
age to the modern times. It has exhibits
which illustrate the history of the Korean
people, the traditional lifestyle of Korean
people and the lifecycle of a Korean from
birth to death.
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Tour to Minsokchon Folk Village to see the traditional Korean lifestyle
and watch the show including tightrope.The
Korean Folk Village is set in a natural environment
with over 260 traditional houses reminiscent
of the late Joseon Dynasty, including various
household goods from different regions. All
these features have been relocated and restored
to provide visitors with a broad understanding
of Korean food, clothing, and housing style
of the past. Watched a show of dancers who
twirled a very long ribbon from their hats
and also a tightrope walker.
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Namdaemun Market, located in the very centre of Seoul, is
the biggest traditional market in Korea selling
children's clothing, men & women's
clothing, daily miscellaneous goods, kitchenware
and local and imported products. Most shops
have their own factories and make the products
themselves offering both wholesale and retail
prices which enable visitors to purchase
various shopping items at an extremely inexpensive
price.
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