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| Geunjongmun Gate (The Third Inner Gate) |
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| Geunjeongjeon, The main Throne Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace |
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| Geunjeongjeon, The Main Throne Hall of Gyeongbokgung palace |
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| National Folk Museum of Korea 국립민속박물관 |
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| The outside wall of Gyeongbokgung palace |
Showing posts with label autumn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label autumn. Show all posts
Friday, October 17, 2014
Gyeongbokgung Palace > Seoul ~ South Korea > Day 10 (2) - 2014 October 17 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)
Just like other palace, in Gyeongbokgung Palace, we can see the royal culture and kingdom in here.
Gwanghwamun Square > Seoul ~ South Korea > Day 10 (1) - 2014 October 17 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)
Today we visit some place in Seoul. First destination is Gwanghwamun Square. Ride subway to Gwanghwamun Station then exit 2. The MRT Station interior is unique.
At Gwanghwamun Square, there's the biggest book store in Seoul, Kyubo Book Store. You can enter the shop from MRT exit or from outside.
There's Admiral Yi Sunsin statue and also famous King Sejong statue in here.
Under the square, there's a exhibition about King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sunsin.
After see the exhibitions, we decided to eat lunch first. We found some restaurant in the small road near the Gwanghwamun Square. Then we go to Gwanghwamun Gate which is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace.
At Gwanghwamun Square, there's the biggest book store in Seoul, Kyubo Book Store. You can enter the shop from MRT exit or from outside.
There's Admiral Yi Sunsin statue and also famous King Sejong statue in here.
Under the square, there's a exhibition about King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sunsin.
After see the exhibitions, we decided to eat lunch first. We found some restaurant in the small road near the Gwanghwamun Square. Then we go to Gwanghwamun Gate which is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Seoraksan National Park > Sokcho ~ South Korea > Day 09 (6) - 2014 October 16 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)
It's beautiful on the way down. Especially with the blue sky and the sunset.
We go back to the bus station and luckily there's a bus 7-1 in there. It took 1 hour to go back to the bus station. On the way, you will found another bus station, don't stop there but stop at the after one. So don't forget to remember how the bus station looks like.
We wants to ride the 19:00 o'clock bus. But it's full already, and we don't have any choice to ride 20:00 bus. And we decided to eat Instant noodle at 7-11 in front of the bus station while waiting for the ride.
We arrive at hotel at 23:00. And so tired.
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| The entrance of the park |
We go back to the bus station and luckily there's a bus 7-1 in there. It took 1 hour to go back to the bus station. On the way, you will found another bus station, don't stop there but stop at the after one. So don't forget to remember how the bus station looks like.
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| bus local schedule from Seoraksan to Bus Station |
We arrive at hotel at 23:00. And so tired.
Seoraksan National Park > Sokcho ~ South Korea > Day 09 (3) - 2014 October 16 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)
We still have time, so I decided to separate from my friend. She said that she wants to sit beside the river and enjoy the scene. So I decided to walk in the front of Cable Car's building. There's direction to where is it go.
I decided to visit the Temple because it's the nearest.
It's a big Budha statue. Many people come here to pray.
After taking photos, I decided to go back to Cable Car's Building, and while waiting for the time, I bought hot chocolate. I'ts already cold in autumn even the sun shine brightly.
At 15:30, I go to level 2 and wait my boarding in there.
I decided to visit the Temple because it's the nearest.
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| The gate to the Temple |
After taking photos, I decided to go back to Cable Car's Building, and while waiting for the time, I bought hot chocolate. I'ts already cold in autumn even the sun shine brightly.
At 15:30, I go to level 2 and wait my boarding in there.
Seoraksan National Park > Sokcho ~ South Korea > Day 09 (2) - 2014 October 16 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)
Seoraksan Bus Station is the last station. So you won't missed it. It's so crowded with tourists. The bus station and the entrance is quiet far. So you have to walk 10-15 minutes to the entrance. Just follow the others, because most of them is go to Seoraksan National Park.
Seoraksan, also referred to as Seolsan and Seolbongsan, the mountain was named Seorak ('Seol' meaning 'snow' and 'Ak' meaning 'big mountain') because the snow would not melt for a long time keeping the rocks in a permanent state of white. In November 1965, the Seorak Mountain district was designated as a Natural Monument preservation area. Afterwards in December 1973, it was designated as a park preservation area, and in August 1982, as a Biosphere Preservation District by UNESCO.
The park is spread across 4 cities and counties: Sokcho, Inje, Goseong and Yangyang. The highest peak is Daecheongbong; to the east is OeSeorak and to the west is NaeSeorak, which is divided again into North NaeSeorak and South NaeSeorak. North NaeSeorak is composed of Bukcheon, which flows to Ingyecheon and Baekdamcheon streams. There are numerous valleys in NaeSeorak. Follow the Baekdamcheon valley where all the streams meet and you will reach Baekdamsa Temple, which is known for its beautiful scenery. Upstream there is Gayadong valley and Suryeomdong valley, and past Yeongsiam and Mangyeongdae there is Madeungryeong ridge (1,327m) that leads to Seorakdong.
Follow Suryeomdong valley and you will reach Waryong and Ssangpok waterfalls. Further up is Bongjeongam (1,224m sea level). Once you arrive at Daecheong peak you can view the magnificent mountain range. The sunrise viewed from here is spectacular and should not be missed. South NaeSeorak directs the valley from Oknyeotang area to Hangyeryeong. Daeseung Waterfall north of Jangsudae is the most beautiful site of NaeSeorak, which is 88m high. South of Yongdaeri valley is the twelve fairy bathing spring, Oktang Falls, and Yongtang Falls, along with several other traditional relics.
Credit: VisitKorea
We bought the cable car ticket first. And we have to queue. There's the time schedule in there, which show what time the next cable car.
I got 15:45 cable car.
The cable car cost KRW 9.000/pax. We wait for approximately 2 hours. While waiting, we walk around the cable car area. In the behind cable car's building, there's a river with amazing scene. There's also a bridge to some attraction place (I didn't remember).
If you want to explore more, stay for 1 / 2 nights in here. I see that there's a cabin inside the Seoraksan National Park. You can try to sleep in there, so if you want to watch sunrise, you could ride the cable car early.
The entrance ticket cost KRW 3.500/pax. Once we entered, we could see the beautiful autumn.
Seoraksan, also referred to as Seolsan and Seolbongsan, the mountain was named Seorak ('Seol' meaning 'snow' and 'Ak' meaning 'big mountain') because the snow would not melt for a long time keeping the rocks in a permanent state of white. In November 1965, the Seorak Mountain district was designated as a Natural Monument preservation area. Afterwards in December 1973, it was designated as a park preservation area, and in August 1982, as a Biosphere Preservation District by UNESCO.
The park is spread across 4 cities and counties: Sokcho, Inje, Goseong and Yangyang. The highest peak is Daecheongbong; to the east is OeSeorak and to the west is NaeSeorak, which is divided again into North NaeSeorak and South NaeSeorak. North NaeSeorak is composed of Bukcheon, which flows to Ingyecheon and Baekdamcheon streams. There are numerous valleys in NaeSeorak. Follow the Baekdamcheon valley where all the streams meet and you will reach Baekdamsa Temple, which is known for its beautiful scenery. Upstream there is Gayadong valley and Suryeomdong valley, and past Yeongsiam and Mangyeongdae there is Madeungryeong ridge (1,327m) that leads to Seorakdong.
Follow Suryeomdong valley and you will reach Waryong and Ssangpok waterfalls. Further up is Bongjeongam (1,224m sea level). Once you arrive at Daecheong peak you can view the magnificent mountain range. The sunrise viewed from here is spectacular and should not be missed. South NaeSeorak directs the valley from Oknyeotang area to Hangyeryeong. Daeseung Waterfall north of Jangsudae is the most beautiful site of NaeSeorak, which is 88m high. South of Yongdaeri valley is the twelve fairy bathing spring, Oktang Falls, and Yongtang Falls, along with several other traditional relics.
Credit: VisitKorea
We bought the cable car ticket first. And we have to queue. There's the time schedule in there, which show what time the next cable car.
I got 15:45 cable car.
The cable car cost KRW 9.000/pax. We wait for approximately 2 hours. While waiting, we walk around the cable car area. In the behind cable car's building, there's a river with amazing scene. There's also a bridge to some attraction place (I didn't remember).
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| behind the cable car's building |
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| the river |
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| the bridge |
If you want to explore more, stay for 1 / 2 nights in here. I see that there's a cabin inside the Seoraksan National Park. You can try to sleep in there, so if you want to watch sunrise, you could ride the cable car early.
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