SEOUL
Første nyttårshelga reiste me til Seoul, og denne gongen budde me på Lotte Hotel Seoul nær Myeongdong. Laurdagen starta me med å utforske gatene og markedet i Myeongdong. Veldig koslege gater og masse kjekt å sjå!
Vakker julepynta by framleis
MYEONGDONG
Laurdagen starta me med å utforske gatene og markedet i Myeongdong.
Tett med folk og masse artig å sjå
"Myeong-dong (명동) is one of the primary shopping districts in Seoul. The two
main drags meet in the center of the block with one beginning from Myeong-dong
Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No. 4) and the other from Lotte Department
Store at Euljiro. Many brand name shops and department stores line the streets
and alleys. Common products for sale include clothes, shoes, and accessories.
Unlike Namdaemun or Dongdaemun, many designer brands are sold in Myeong-dong. In
addition, several major department stores include Lotte Department Store,
Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore, Noon Square and M Plaza. The
department stores carry many premium labels and other fashionable goods at
reasonable prices.
Myeong-dong also has family restaurants, fast food, plus Korean, Western and Japanese dining options. Many restaurants in Myeong-dong specialize in pork cutlet (donkas) and kalguksu (thick noodles). Other businesses include hair salons, banks and theaters. Myeongdong Catholic Church is also a well-known tourist attraction. It is pillar of the Catholic church in Korea and was built in the Gothic style. Behind the church is a quiet space for relaxation." (Visit Korea) |
I ei gate var det samla masse folk som tydeleg stod og venta på nokon - alle med mobilkamera klar : ) Det var ikkje lett å få auga på den som var kjendis i dette mylderet. Artig oppleving!
Neste stopp: INSADONG
Dette er eitt herleg område med gallerier, tradisjonelt handtverk, koslege tehus og kafeer.
SØNDAGEN TOK ME TUREN TIL:
BUKCHON HANOK VILLAGE
"A traditional Korean village with over 600 years of Korean history
A place where visitors can embrace the beauty of traditional Korean houses.
This walking tour takes visitors around the area of Bukchon Hanok Village, the only place in Seoul where hundreds of traditional Korean houses, or hanoks, are clustered together. Bukchon Hanok Village is an important area for culture and the arts, with its number of museums, craft workshops and historic landmarks." (Visit Seoul)
Omvisaren her snakka veldig bra engelsk. I tillegg til tradisjonskunst fekk me smaksprøvar på ein koreansk "gluhwein". Minna om ein mix av julegløgg og dårleg cider : ) Gjorde godt for kroppen i kulden!
Koselege kafear og design butikkar
Rare skulpturar som innbyr til fotografering : )
Ikkje langt frå Bukchon Hanok Village ligg GYEONGBOKGUNG PALACE, og me fekk med oss paraden utanfor før me måtte returnere til busstasjonen for returen heim att. Må nok tilbake hit ein dag!
Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also commonly referred to as the
“Northern Palace” because it is the furthest north when compared to the
neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeongheegung (Western
Palace). Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful and remains the
grandest of all five palaces.
The premises were destroyed by fire during the Imjinwaeran War (Japanese Invasion, 1592-1598). However, all of the palace's 7,700 rooms were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong (1852-1919) .
Remarkably, the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeonghoe-ru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond are still relatively in tact. Woldae and the sculptures of Geunjeongjeon (The Royal Audience Chamber) represent past sculpture of contemporary art. (Visit Korea)
The premises were destroyed by fire during the Imjinwaeran War (Japanese Invasion, 1592-1598). However, all of the palace's 7,700 rooms were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong (1852-1919) .
Remarkably, the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeonghoe-ru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond are still relatively in tact. Woldae and the sculptures of Geunjeongjeon (The Royal Audience Chamber) represent past sculpture of contemporary art. (Visit Korea)
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