Seomjingang River is a passageway to the Korea of old Small Fields, Small Villages The Seomjingang River flows some 212 km from the mountains and lakes of Jinan, Jeollabuk-do, in the north toward Gwangyangman Bay in the south. Along the way, it passes through the towns of Imsil, Sunchang, Gokseong, Gurye, Hadong and…
Places to go in Jeollanamdo province Boseong Tea Plantations Boseong is the adequate place for cultivation of tea. Many tea plantations, including Korea’s largest Daehan Tea Plantation, are located in here. Tea Festival is held annually, and hills full of green tea are frequently featured in movies or TV dramas. …
The Korea Cruise Train ‘HAERANG': A train trip across four regions in three days [ Seoul – Suncheon] On the first day, departing Seoul Station in the morning, the Haerang train drove five hours to Suncheon, Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province). A Suncheon guide who was waiting for the Haerang travelers welcomed the group and began to…
Seoul becomes winter wonderland Seoul becomes winter wonderland Seoul becomes winter wonderland Early in the morning on December 11, an overnight snow shower turns Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bugaksan Mountain into a striking snowscape. (Photo: Jeon Han) Waking up on the morning of December 11, Seoulites arose to find their city covered with an overnight snowfall. With…
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine
West side of Bukchon Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment. Now it is used as a traditional culture center…
Gyeongbokgung was built three years after the Joseon Dynasty was founded and it served as its main palace
Deoksugung Palace was originally the place of Prince Wolsan, the borother of King Seongjong. in 1592, all palace were burned so that the palce had been used since 1593.
110-360, Yulgok-ro 99, Jongro-gu, Seoul
Unhyeon Palace (Hangul: 운현궁; Hanja: 雲峴宮), also known as Unhyeongung Royal Residence, is a former Korean royal residence located at 114-10 Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea.
