Seoul tourist guide book
by jackiesg
When it comes to Free and Easy, planning is very important to me. Hence having a good tourist guidebook would be very helpful. To prepare this F&E trip, I visited major book stores like Kinokuniya, Borders etc and find that in general, in the context of Seoul, Chinese tourist guidebooks are far more informative than those English tourist guidebooks. And guidebooks that are from Hong Kong or Taiwan are some of the best. Hence, if you are someone who knows how to read Chinese, I strongly recommend Chinese tourist guidebooks about Seoul.
Well, one main difference about those guidebooks. Chinese guidebooks has lots of coloured pictures of the places, food, products that they recommend. Some even have prices and very details directions given.
Taste the Local Flavor - Chee-qe
by i-s-a
Chee-qe...Cheeke...whatever! Korean Language could be so tricky...but I am talking about their delicious stews.
I tried Sindupu Chee-qe (soft tofu and egg stew) and Twin-chan Chee-qe (spicy shrimp and veggies stew). Two kinds of dishes so that if I didn't like the first one then I have a second choice. The verdict...Korean food is great! Both dishes are delicious and I fell in love with it the first time. The tofu melts in the mouth and the spices are just right. I like the Kimchi and the other side dishes too. Word of advice:
Eat with a friend and share. Koreans serve big servings of everything!
Jongmyo Royal Shrine
by MEdelmann
Now follow me over a footbridge ... and we are arrived at Jongmyo Royal Shrine, another "Must See" of Seoul and another area, which is registered on the UNESCO´s World Cultural List. They put it on this list, because it was one of three main state institutions in the Joseon dynasty. The old rituals are contucted every first Sunday in May and bring back the old spirit ... so if you are there in May don´t miss it ... unfortuneatly I was already back in Austria at this time :-(((((
Korean musical instruments
by iwys
Korea has its own traditional musical instruments. These include the Piri (flute) shown in the picture, the Jing (gong), Taeyeongso (horn) and some unique stringed instruments: the Gayageum, the Geomungo and the Ajaeng.
Performances of traditional Korean music can be seen, along with the dancing, at Pulhyanggi Restaurant, Seoul Tower.
Ginseng
by victorwkf
Ginseng is a very important herb in South Korea and almost everyone takes it on a regular basis to strengthen their bodies. Even food products, drinks, wines etc are made from ginseng. In fact, Korean ginseng is of high quality and you should buy some if you are interested.
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Changing of guards in Seoul, South Korea
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