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[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
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Gwanaksan Mountain (관악산) At 629 meters in x_height, Gwanaksan Mountain is the symbol and pride of Gwanak-gu district in Seoul. Most of the cultural heritages of the district originate from Gwanaksan Mountain. Since it was designated as a city natural park in 1968, it has continued to serve as a favorite place for relaxation and excursion for Seoul citizens. The various rocky peaks and the deep valleys give the mountain .. 더보기
[Korea Tour Guide] Seoul - Gilsangsa Temple Stay (Seoul) 길상사 산사체험 Gilsangsa Temple is located in the Seongbuk-dong neighborhood of northern Seoul. The temple was built on the site of a fancy restaurant called Daewongak. The restaurant owner donated her property to the revered Buddhist monk Venerable Bupjeong (1932-2010), who turned the property into a temple that opened in 1997. Although Gilsangsa has a relatively short history, it is conveniently located in t.. 더보기