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…
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