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 | |  |  | Other Place to Go: Anguk Dong: Take a Stroll around Old Seoul. | Tip Rating:   |  |  | |  |
When you walk out of Insadong heading North you will come to a main road, one which, if you head east you will get to Daehungno, if you head west, you'll reach Kyoungbuk Palace, however if you somehow manage to cross and meander a little you will end up in Anguk Dong.
Anguk Dong wasn't much awhile ago, but recently it is cleaning up. Why? Well, Anguk Dong is one of the few areas of Seoul that wasn't flattened during the Korean War, in layman's terms, it is full of old style architecture.
It has been a residential area for years, nestled quietly beneath the western shadows of Bukhan mountain, but now it has been discovered. Ritzy restaurants, and dinky jazz bars are moving in, bringing with them much needed restoration money.
But away from the main streets, there are still the old upper class residential houses of yester year to appreciate (or should I say depreciate :oP) in their natural splendour. give it a burl. And when you've finished your stroll, go and have a cup of tea in a restored korean style Villa now tea house. BTW The Cheonhwa dae (the Blue House or the republic of Korea Presential house) is in Anguk Dong). Leave a Comment
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| | | | The Kimchi Field Museum. | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Let me start by saying, I am not making this up. On the second underground level of the COEX Mall is a small museum dedicated to Kimchi. For the few people who know nothing about Korean food, but are considering a trip to Korea, Kimchi is a pickled cabbage (mostly, there are many varieties) that is really spicy! Really spicy! It is a bit of an aquired taste for most westerners. It took me 3 years and 2 Korean girlfriends to get me used to it, and another 2 years before I started to enjoy it. Now I complain if it is not fresh. But I digress....
The Kimchi Field museum has many ehibits on all things Kimchi in order to help people understand the many types, the history, and the Korean's love of Kimchi.
It was interesting to me, but may not be everyone's choice of things to do. But, if it is a rainy day and you can't make it to some of the other sights in Seoul, the Kimchi Field musem has many videos which can help you learn about Korea's most famous food. Now, if they only had a video on figuring out Korean Kimchi tempers.... but that is for another page. Leave a Comment Website: www.kimchimuseum.or.kr
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| | | | Korean Historical Landmark: Min Seok Cheon (Yong In): A Taste of Yesteryear. | Tip Rating: | | | | |
KOREAN FOLK VILLAGE: MIN SEOK CHON.
This Place is soooo much fun, and sooooo interesting. Great place to take pictures, see Traditional korean crafts, culinary tradition, architectural, culture history and cultural heritage. I love coming out here.
Ok some guff: The Korean Folk Village opened in October 1974 as an open-air folk museum and international tourist attraction for both Korean and foreign visitors. Due to its proximity to Seoul, it remains one of the best-known of Korea's folk villages, although those in the countryside tend to be more authentic.
Performances of Farmers' Music and Dance and Tightrope Acrobatics are performed in the performing arena twice a day. During spring, summer, autumn, and on weekends and holidays, traditional customs and ceremonies for coming-of-age, marriage, funeral, ancestor memorial, and other ceremonies are recreated. Check the schedule of the day's events near the main entrance. Try to arrive early for each performance to get a good viewing position.
Set in a natural environment of over 240 acres, visitors can experience an authentic atmosphere with over 260 traditional houses reminiscent of the late Joseon Dynasty. Also included are various household goods from the different regions. All these features have been relocated and restored to provide visitors with a general view of Korean food, clothing, and housing styles from the past. In over a dozen workshops, visitors can see artisans practice their handicraft skills in pottery, basket and bamboo weaving, paper making, and many other traditional arts. Watch as these master craftsmen (and women) create beautiful designs in brass, embroidery, iron, and clay.
I sooooo recommend a foray into Kyonggi Do to see this fascinating village.
Bus:
(from Seoul)
10-1 (from Shangdawon)
100-2, 1116 (From Chamsil-Pundang)
(from Suwon)
37, 59 (from Suwon station )
Free shuttle (from Suwon subway station) Leave a Comment
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