The ‘ Forty step Culture & Tourism Theme Street ‘ is a 450m-street which starts from the Jungang-dong branch office of KB Bank and runs to the 40-step stairway of the ’40-step Cultural Center’ and continues on to the Palseong Tour. The time-honored 40-step stairway embodies the joys and sorrows of refugees and those displaced…
The Trickeye Museum is an art gallery with paintings created using ‘trompe l’oeil’ techniques that give each 2D art piece the illusion of being in 3D. Instead of merely viewing paintings (as in a typical art gallery) visitors can interact with the paintings, posing themselves just right so that they look as if they are…
Namsangol Hanok Village offers a perfect escape from the city and takes you on a journey back in time. With Namsan Mountain serving as a backdrop, it is also a great place to take a stroll and enjoy the scenery. The village consists of five recreated Joseon Dynasty era houses. Each house represents a different…
Bukchon Hanok Village is a neighborhood with hundreds of houses built in the traditional Hanok style. Some of the houses serve as regular homes and others operates as guesthouses, tea houses, museums, and cultural centers. When taking a tour in Seoul, Bukchon Hanok Village is a must visit destination. It is a great place to…
Jogyesa Temple is the center of Zen Buddhism in Korea. Unlike many temples spread through out Korea, Jogyesa Temple is located in the heart of the city. Despite its urban surroundings, it is the main temple for the Jogye Order. Jogyesa Temple serves as a venue for important Buddhist events and rituals. One of the…
Jongmyo Shrine was a place of worship for Joeseon Dynasty kings. Jongmyo Jaerye, a memorial service, is believed to be the oldest complete ceremony in the world. The ceremony is designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The Jaerye ceremony was performed when the seasons changed and was also performed during the 12th month…
Changdeokgung Palace was the second palace to be built shortly after Gyeongbokgung Palace. Changdepkgung Palace was built in 1405. Changdeokgung Palace was the home to many kings during the Joseon Dynasty. Changdeokgung is the most well preserved palace of the remaining Joeseon Era palaces.Like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace was also burned down in 1592, but…
