Also known as the “land of the morning Calm” is the capital city located in south Korea. one of the famous places that we all know in Korea unknowingly is the city of Gangnam.Yes the famous song Gangnam style by Psy was indeed inspired from this place .Gangnam is an area that is most famous for its famous luxorious malls and also is the IT hub of the city…Here is a Guide to explore Korea like never before :
What to see??
>> Gyeongbokgung : the palace of shining happiness
It’s my favorite. Its location following the rules of feng sui, i.e. optimal qi (energy). In 1895, Queen Min was murdered there by the Japanese who were already aiming at the conquest of Korea (the invasion was launched in 1910).
The Imperial palace is surrounded with representation of the zodiac animals and keepers. Near the aisle there are stone vessel like structures indicating the utensils used for preparation of famous cuisine in the palace
>> The Centre of Seoul
The statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin, who was famous for the invention of hangul (Korean Alphabet). The cheonggyecheon is a small yet distinctively architecture “stream” which edges were refurbished in 2005 to nearly 6 km. On one wall, a stunning 192 m (210 yards) long by 2.40 m (7.9 feet) tiles painting, reproduction of a picture of the book “Wonhaeng Eulmyo Jeongni Eugwae”. It is both a painting and a documentary on the royal processions in king Jeonjo time
>> Namsan tower
Located on Namsan hill, the TV tower is a symbol of Seoul. There is a restaurant at the top where it is nice to have dinner by night. Below, general view of Namsan Hill and Han, a broad river which flows through Seoul.
>>Namsan folk village
They say if you must really know the essence of the city one must walk afoot in the village for there lies the true culture
The folk villageof Namsan shelters five traditional houses (Hanok) from the Joseon period and Did you know a “time capsule” has been buried here in 1994, to celebrate the 600th anniversary of Seoul, a capsule with 600 objects of everyday life (as CDs and microfilms) were locked in a capsule and buried. And will be unearthed in 2394 to celebrate the 1,000 years of Seoul…
Lastly Don’t forget to taste the famous ‘kimchi’ –A Korean delicacy and do not by any chance hesitate to go on a Shopping spree at Namdaemun Market , or Follow the k-pop fashionistas at SM Town Pop up Store in Myeongdong.
– Khyati Kotiyan
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