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[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Dongdaemun Gate (Heunginjimun Gate) (동대문 - 흥인지문) Heunginjimun Gate was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed important government facilities. Heunginjimun Gate was the gate on the east side of the outer wall of Seoul Fortress among eight gates. It is referred to as Dongdaemun Gate as well. The gate was constructed during King Taejo’s 5th year in 1396, remodeled during the reign of King Danjong in 1453 and was newly built in 18.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Dongdaemun History & Culture Park (동대문역사문화공원) At Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, traditional buildings, relics, ruins, and cutting edge modern cultural facilities come together harmoniously. Seoul Fortress, Igansumun Water Gate, Dongdaemun History Exhibition Hall, Dongdaemun Excavation Site Exhibition Hall, Dongdaemun Stadium Memorial Hall, an event hall, and Design gallery can all be found at the park. Also, the remains of the old Dongd.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Deoksugung Palace (덕수궁) Located at the corner of Seoul's busiest downtown intersection, Deoksugung Palace is famous for its elegant stone-wall road. It is also the only palace that sits alongside a series of western style buildings that add to the uniqueness of the surrounding scenery. Deoksugung Palace originally belonged to Wolsandaegun (1454-1488), the older brother of King Seongjong (1469-1494) of the Joseon Dynast.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Deoksugung Doldam-gil (Deoksugung Stone-wall Road) (덕수궁 돌담길) Stretching approximately 900m in length, Deoksugung Palace Stone-wall Road was Korea’s first successful attempt at creating a comprehensive urban space where both people and nature can coexist. The road was built using eco-friendly materials and the utmost precautions were taken to ensure pedestrian safety. There are over 20 benches and 130 trees along the road offering great places to rest and .. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Culture Station Seoul 284 /Former Seoul Station 문화역서울 284, 구서울역사 The old building of the Seoul train station was designed by Tsukamoto Yasushi, a professor of Tokyo University. Construction of the station started in June, 1922 and was completed in September, 1925. Due to its unique domed roof and large size, the station attracted much attention in its early years. After Korea regained its independence from under Japanese colonial rule, the station’s name was .. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - City Hall (Seoul Plaza) (서울광장) Founded in 1926, Seoul City Hall is a Renaissance-style stone building. Seoul Plaza in front of City Hall is a historic site where the March 1, 1919 (Samil) Independence Movement and the pro-democracy movement in June 1987 were held. It is also a well-known place where tens of thousands of Korean soccer fans came to cheer at during the 2002 World Cup Games. This oval grass square in front of Seo.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Chungdong First Methodist Church (서울 정동교회) Background Information: The Chungdong Church, having being completed in 1898, is Korea’s first Protestant church. The church was 115 pyeongs when it was first built, but as they added some extra buildings to each wing in 1926, it now stands at 175 pyeongs. The Church has been declared the 256th greatest achievement, displaying a North American style Gothic architecture. Inside the church grounds.. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Children’s Grand Park (서울 어린이대공원) Situated in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, Children’s Grand Park covers 530,000 square meters and is an ultimate leisure facility for families, offering a zoo, botanical garden, amusement facilities, and diverse performance events. Opened on Children’s Day in 1973, the park is full of attractions that appeal to youngsters: Marine Animal House that exhibits seals and polar bears, Small Animal Village, and e.. 더보기

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