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[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Hongdae (Hongik University Street) (홍대) Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambience, underground culture, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, cozy galleries, accessory stores, fashion shops, live cafés and clubs, art markets, and gourmet eateries make this a popular hang-out for local youth and a fascinating place to walk around. These unique places plus the cultural events, street performances, an.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Hangang River Ferry Cruise (이랜드크루즈 한강유람선) Hangang River Ferry Cruise is one of the best ways to enjoy the scenery around the Hangang River, which flows through the heart of Seoul. On the cruise, you can see Hangang River’s beautiful scenery, various small islands, Jeoldusan Park, 63 Square, N Seoul Tower, Jamsil’s Sports Complex, and other famous tourist spots. The cruise is often used for weddings, birthday parties, music performances,.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Itaewon Gyeongnidan-gil Road (이태원 경리단길) Gyeongnidan-gil road is about 1-km long, sprawling out into Sowol-gil road that starts from Namsan Mountain to the Armed Forces Financial Management Group. The Armed Forces Financial Management Group was used to be called the Armed forces Centeral Gyeongnidan, where the name of the road was orignated from. With N Seoul Tower on its northern side and bustling Itaewon area on its southern side, Gy.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Gyeonghuigung Palace (경희궁) During the latter half of the Joseon period, Gyeonghuigung Palace served as the secondary palace for the king. Situated on the west side of Seoul, it was also called Seogwol, literally meaning "a palace of the west." The secondary palace was where the king moved to in times of emergency. From In-Jo to Cheol-Jong, about ten kings from the Joseon Dynasty stayed here at Gyeonghuigung. This palace w.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Gwanghwamun Gate (광화문) / Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁) Founded in 1395 by the first king of the Joseon Dynasty, Gwanghwamun is the main gate of Gyeongbukgung Palace. Roughly meaning “may the light of enlightenment blanket the world,” the name symbolizes the resounding dedication that the people of the Joseon Dynasty had in creating a new dynasty. Constructed solely out of granite, its center is an entrance that resembles a rainbow, called Hongyemun... 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문) Gwanguimun Gate is said to be originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, in the southeast of the capital city (Seoul). It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate”, as funeral processions passed through this gate when exiting to the east. During the Imjin War (Japanese invasion of Korea, 1592-15.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Gwanaksan Mountain Nakseongdae Park (관악산 낙성대공원) Nakseongdae Park was built as a tribute to General Kang Gam-chan (948-1031) of the Goryeo Dynasty. In 1973, the city of Seoul reorganized the birthplace of General Kang, resulting in changes to the park. Located inside the park are Anguksa Shrine, the general’s birthplace, and a three-story stone pagoda, which was made during the Goryeo Dynasty. The 4.48 meter-high pagoda is made of granite, and.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Gwanaksan Mountain Ecological Park (관악산 생태공원) Opened in December 2007, Gwanaksan Mountain Ecological Park is divided into two sections: Eco Forest, a forest of broad-leaved trees, and Eco Pond, a habitat of aquatic animals. There is also an arboretum that provides space for relaxation and ecology experience. Zip: 151-927 Phone: + 82-2-880-3675 Website: www.gwanak.go.kr (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese) Address: 10, Sillim-ro 18ga-gil, Gw.. 더보기

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