River tour offers history, ferry trip
River tour offers history, ferry trip A river cruise allows people to appreciate the beauty of the Hangang River and of Seoul, and to look around historical sites found along the river. Yanghwajin is a neighborhood in the Hapjeong-dong area of Mapo-gu District in modern day Seoul, at the north end of the Yanghwa…
Yeon Deung Hoe (Lighting Lantern Festival)
The 8th day of the 4th lunar month is the Buddha’s Birthday. Temples nationwide light lanterns to symbolically transmit the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha. They also perform ceremonies in celebration of his birth.
