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[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Changuimun Gate (Jahamun Gate) (창의문 / 자하문) Changuimun was often called Jahamun. It was one of four mini gates in the north surrounding the castle town Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty. But because one of the four main gates, Sukjeongmun, was closed, Changuimun became a favorite north gate. Hence, people also called Changuimun the North Gate. It is the only gate among four mini gates that is still in its original state. Although it is smal.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Chaum Medical Facility (차움/차병원) Chaum is a premier wellness, longevity, and aesthetic medical facility offering a combination of oriental medicine, western medicine, and alternative medicine as well as traditional treatment techniques such as medical spa, exercise, and food therapy programs. Instead of rushing people off to the doctor’s office for minor discomforts, Chaum seeks to treat clients naturally while they are in what.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Changgyeonggung Palace (창경궁) Located in the heart of Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was first built by the 4th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejong (r.1418-1450), for his retiring father, King Taejong. It often served as residential quarters for queens and concubines. During the reign of King Seongjong (r.1469-1494), the palace was renovated and renamed to Changgyeonggung Palace. It later became a park with a zoo and a b.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon (창덕궁과 후원) [UNESCO World Heritage] Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbukgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon Dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for .. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate (창덕궁 인정문) Serving as the main gate of Injeongjeon Hall, Injeongmun Gate was established in 1405 (5th year of King Taejo’s reign during the Joseon Dynasty). Later on, the gate was destroyed by multiple fires during the Imjin War (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592), therefore current form of the establishment displays designs that are more often seen in the late 19th century's. In addition, a lot of subsid.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Café Rainbow - Hannam Bridge Lookout Lounge (한남 새말카페 레인보우) The Café Rainbow is the first of the nine lookout cafés along the Hangang River to be opened to the public. The 76.4㎡ café occupies the third and fourth floor of a four-story building (1st and 2nd floor to be used as a common space for an elevator and stairways). The Café Rainbow consists of a café, an outlook and an exhibition hall, all of which are centered around the theme of biking. The 3rd .. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Buramsan Mountain (불암산) Bulamsan is an approximately 508m high rocky mountain, drawing the border between Junggye-dong & sanggye-dong of nowon-gu and byeolnae-myeon in Namyangju. The total area is approximately 5,355,396m² and was designated as a city nature park in 1977. The mountain is named after from the appearance that resembles the image of Buddha wearing songnak (headgear) and also referred to as cheonbosan and .. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Bukhansan National Park Dobong 북한산국립공원도봉 지구 Mt. Bukhansan is situated in the northern part of Seoul. Designated as a national park in 1983, the mountain is 78.45km wide and has 6 districts and extends out into Gyeonggi-do Province. The name Bukhansan means "big mountain in the north," and it is also called Mt. Samgaksan. Mt. Bukhansan has such smooth curves that the large granite rocks sometimes look as if they would slide down the mounta.. 더보기