ESCAPE : Wander the alleys of the hanok village and experience the true essence of Seoul. This is the side of one the traditional hanok houses in Seoul. These houses are built in a specific architectural style designed to maintain balance with the surrounding environment (mountains, lakes, space, land contours) . Not only are they historical and beautiful, they are also very eco-friendly and sustainable using natural building materials such wood, clay, paper and stone. While in Bukchon Hanok Village you can:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀• EXPLORE a few hanok (traditional houses) within the …
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Seoul’s best Hike | La mejor caminata en Seúl
Few people associate a wired city like Seoul with nature, but 37 accessible mountains ring South Korea’s capital. Escaping to the great outdoors, is only a subway or bus ride away!Seoul’s highest peak, Baegundae, is a fun day hike. It’s located in Bukhansan National Park. The park’s famous trails lead not only to bird’s eye views of the city, but also past temples, fortress walls, and golden Buddha statues. Its a great way to discover this culture and enjoy a city escape destination! The rocky path requires strength, endurance, hiking …
Changdeokgung Palace, Korea
King Taejong ordered the construction of Changdeokgung (pictured) because he didn’t want to rule from Gyeongbokgung, where he killed half of his brothers. #inconvenient right? Recently this familial drama was broadcast in the soap opera “Eight Days, Assassination Attempts Against King Jeongjo” with, what I can only assume, were some epic K-pop ballads streaming through the background! Changdeokgung Palace, is set within a large park in Jongno-gu. It is one of the “Five Grand Palaces” built by the kings of the Joseon. Oh! And the blue tiles, that once were common in …
11 REASONS (why should it be 10) |
You would love to read my upcoming posts about this city, check this out: 1. Food is piquant, pickled and awesome2. Locals are like the hispanics of Asia (warm, fun, all about family and super social)3. Best future cityscape. It won’t bankrupt you like Hong Kong, Shanghai or Tokyo.4. It has the coolest airport in the world, you can even do workshops while you transfer!5. Best know for their hard liquor’s efficiency (fast and cheap) and its called Soju.6. You’ll never run out of peaks to explore7. Best mix of …