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[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Bukchon Heritage Studio (북촌민예관) Bukchon Heritage Studio is a hands-on culture space where visitors can experience traditional Korean cultural heritages. It is located in a large Korean-style house at the entrance of Bukchon Hanok Village. The studio provides various things to see and enjoy in which the traditional and the new are harmoniously mixed. Exhibitions display artwork created by intangible cultural assets and great ma.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을) Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to "northern village," came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these han.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Bugaksan Mountain (북악산) Seoul is enveloped by mountains, consisting of Bugaksan, Namsan, Naksan, and Inwangsan to name a few major peaks surrounding the city. Bugaksan, the mountain located to the north of Seoul, is the highest among these and is a southern offshoot of Bukhansan Mountain. It is also referred to as Baegaksan. Seoul Fortress Wall runs along the mountain ridge and Changuimun (also called Jahamun), one of .. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion (북악스카이 팔각정) Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion exudes a tranquil, serene beauty regardless of the season. The pavilion, which sits on Bugaksan's 1,652,900m² (500,000 pyeong) area at an altitude of 345m, was built in a traditional Korean style to give a hint of history. Site area: 6,883㎡ (2,085 pyeong) Building area (Palgakjeong Pavilion): 652㎡ (197 pyeong) Zip: 110-012 Website: http: //tour.jongno.go.kr (Kor.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Bugak Skyway (북악 스카이웨이) The 19km-long Bugak Skyway runs along the northeast ridge of Bugaksan Mountain. Opened in September 1968, the road quickly became known as one of Korea’s most scenic driving routes. The road offers lovely views of Bukhansan Mountain’s Bibong Peak and Munsubong Peak on one side and Namsan Mountain on the other side. Trees line the roadside and different flowers bloom per season. The skyway leads .. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Buam-dong (부암동) Buam-dong is a neighborhood in central Seoul that was once occupied mostly by artists and writers. Today, modern galleries, coffee shops, and restaurants stand side by side with old mills and barber shops on the narrow alleyways, making Buam-dong a sophisticated yet classically charming destination. Zip: 110-021 Phone: + 82-2-2148-1807 Address: Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul Directions: [Subway] Ho.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Bosingak Belfry (보신각터) The Bosingak Belfry was used during the Joseon Dynasty to keep the time. There were four gates in Seoul that allowed people in and out. At 4 a.m., the bell would ring 33 times and then the gates were opened. At 10 p.m. the bell would ring 28 times and the gates would close. The bell served as a siren. The original bell melted in that spot due to a fire accident. In 1468, the bell was remade and .. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Boramae Safety Experience Center (보라매안전체험관) Located inside Boramae Park, the Boramae Safety Experience Center operates an experience program focused on safety measures in the event of disaster. With a 'Safe Seoul' vision, the center teaches safety awareness and safety measures through simulation-based training in how to handle disasters, earthquakes, windstorms, fire and traffic accidents. The center also operates a program to learn about.. 더보기