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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 kingdom. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kingdom. 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.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Namsangol Hanok Village 남산골 한옥마을 > Seoul ~ South Korea > Day 08 (4) - 2014 October 15 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)
From Apgujeong, we ride subway to Chungmuro Station go out from exit 4. Once out from subway, you could see a lot of people in there. Yes, many people go to Namsangol Hanok Village. It's Korean Traditional Village. You may consider it interesting to find this area standing between the tall buildings. This village has five restored traditional Korean houses and a pavilion, a pond and a time capsule, which make it a perfect spot to take a walk.
When you enter the front gate, you will see the vast valley and the Chunugak building to the left of the pond. Along with the pond, it is a splendid place where performances are held.
I saw an Ahjussi making Sandals. It's interesting.
On the side you will see five traditional houses. These houses were rebuilt after the traditional houses of Joseon Dynasty and belong to those of various social classes, ranking from peasants to the king. The furniture in the house is situated to help guests understand the daily life of the past, and the clean, traditional houses and their antique items provide a great photo op.
If you would like to check out some souvenirs, stop by the traditional craftwork exhibit where you can buy small dishes and other items. You can also have traditional tea and refreshments.
On the grounds, there are traditional games you may try such as 'neolttwigi' (sea-saw jumping), 'tuho'(arrow throwing) and 'yunnori' (traditional game of throwing wooden yut sticks).
Don't forget to go see the traditional marriage ceremony! During the weekends, traditional marriages are shown at Bak Yeong Hyo's Residence. The traditional marriage ceremony is an interesting event for both Koreans and foreigners and many gather to watch. During the winter season (November to February), there are not as many wedding ceremonies as held in the spring and fall. Weddings are typically held around noon or 1 p.m. and visitors can take pictures with the husband and wife wearing traditional wedding costumes. There is also a time capsule commemorating Seoul’s 600 Year Anniversary that was buried in 1994 and is scheduled to be reopened four hundred years later in 2394. Credit: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264116
We can see Namsan Tower from here.
When you enter the front gate, you will see the vast valley and the Chunugak building to the left of the pond. Along with the pond, it is a splendid place where performances are held.
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| cute kids, with hanbok |
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| He even play with birds, he looks so calm. |
On the side you will see five traditional houses. These houses were rebuilt after the traditional houses of Joseon Dynasty and belong to those of various social classes, ranking from peasants to the king. The furniture in the house is situated to help guests understand the daily life of the past, and the clean, traditional houses and their antique items provide a great photo op.
On the grounds, there are traditional games you may try such as 'neolttwigi' (sea-saw jumping), 'tuho'(arrow throwing) and 'yunnori' (traditional game of throwing wooden yut sticks).
Don't forget to go see the traditional marriage ceremony! During the weekends, traditional marriages are shown at Bak Yeong Hyo's Residence. The traditional marriage ceremony is an interesting event for both Koreans and foreigners and many gather to watch. During the winter season (November to February), there are not as many wedding ceremonies as held in the spring and fall. Weddings are typically held around noon or 1 p.m. and visitors can take pictures with the husband and wife wearing traditional wedding costumes. There is also a time capsule commemorating Seoul’s 600 Year Anniversary that was buried in 1994 and is scheduled to be reopened four hundred years later in 2394. Credit: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264116
We can see Namsan Tower from here.
Saturday, October 11, 2014
첨성대 Cheomseongdae Observatory > Gyeongju, South Korea > Day 04 (6) - 2014 October 11 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)
The next place is Cheomseongdae Observatory which located right next of the Royal Tomb of King Naemul.
Source:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheomseongdae
- http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264256
Address:
839-1, Inwang-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeonsangbuk-do
경북 경주시 인왕동 839-1
Directions:
Admissions Fee: Free
Cheomseongdae is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. Constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok (632-647), it was used for observing the stars in order to forecast the weather. This stone structure is a beautiful combination of straight lines and curves, and was designated as National Treasure No.31 on December 20th, 1962.
Cheomseongdae was built in a cylinder shape with stones 30cm in diameter. 362 stones were piled up to make 27 levels. Roughly 4.16m up from the bottom there is a 1㎡ square entrance and a space to hang a ladder under it. The inside is filled with soil up to the 12th level, and the 19th, 20th, 25th, and 26th levels all have long rocks hanging on two areas, shaped as the Chinese letter '井' (jeong).
It stands 9.17m high and the base stone on each side measures 5.35m. The Vernal Equinox, Autumnal Equinox, Winter Solstice, Summer Solstice and the 24 solar terms (also known as the astronomical solar year) were determined by the observation of stars. The pavilion stone is believed to have been used as a standard of deciding directions, north, south, east and west. The 362 stones used to build Cheomseongdae represented the 362 days in a lunar year.
It's a heritage monument. If you didn't know the history, then probably you won't understand what is this. Just look like a monument in the middle of the park. I think it's unique.
So many people come here and enjoy the festival. We buy some streetfood like Tteokbuki and BBQ. It's yummy. And there's dance competition too in there.
Some place nearby are Anapji Pond, Tumuli Park, but the sun has already set. So we decided to end the trip for today.
Source:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheomseongdae
- http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264256
Address:
839-1, Inwang-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeonsangbuk-do
경북 경주시 인왕동 839-1
Directions:
- Start at the Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal. From the terminal bus stop take Bus 70. Get off at Daereung-won Tumuli Park. The observatory is 3 minutes away on foot. Bus arrives at 7-min intervals.
- Start at the Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal bus stop. Take Bus 10 or 11 and get off at Wolseong-dong office (Daereung-won Tumuli Park). TThe observatory is 5 minutes away on foot.
Admissions Fee: Free
Cheomseongdae is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. Constructed during the reign of Queen Seon-deok (632-647), it was used for observing the stars in order to forecast the weather. This stone structure is a beautiful combination of straight lines and curves, and was designated as National Treasure No.31 on December 20th, 1962.
Cheomseongdae was built in a cylinder shape with stones 30cm in diameter. 362 stones were piled up to make 27 levels. Roughly 4.16m up from the bottom there is a 1㎡ square entrance and a space to hang a ladder under it. The inside is filled with soil up to the 12th level, and the 19th, 20th, 25th, and 26th levels all have long rocks hanging on two areas, shaped as the Chinese letter '井' (jeong).
It stands 9.17m high and the base stone on each side measures 5.35m. The Vernal Equinox, Autumnal Equinox, Winter Solstice, Summer Solstice and the 24 solar terms (also known as the astronomical solar year) were determined by the observation of stars. The pavilion stone is believed to have been used as a standard of deciding directions, north, south, east and west. The 362 stones used to build Cheomseongdae represented the 362 days in a lunar year.
It's a heritage monument. If you didn't know the history, then probably you won't understand what is this. Just look like a monument in the middle of the park. I think it's unique.
So many people come here and enjoy the festival. We buy some streetfood like Tteokbuki and BBQ. It's yummy. And there's dance competition too in there.
Some place nearby are Anapji Pond, Tumuli Park, but the sun has already set. So we decided to end the trip for today.
내물왕릉 Royal Tomb of King Naemul > Gyeongju, South Korea > Day 04 (5) - 2014 October 11 (Busan, Gyeongju, Seoul, Daegwallyeong, Nami Island, Mt Seorak, Kuala Lumpur)
We stop by downtown Gyeongju then went to a park which there's so many attraction place in there. There's a festival in there so there's so many people.
The first attraction place that we visit is, 내물왕릉 The Royal Tomb of King Naemul. It's unique. Unfortunately, we only can see from far away.
Address:
14, Gyo-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경북 경주시 교동 14번지
Direction:
Across from the Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal, take Bus 70. Get off at Cheomseongdae (첨성대) Bus Stop. It is a 10min-walk from the bus stop.
King Naemul was the 17th monarch of the Silla Kingdom (in power from 356 to 402) and became the second king of the Kim family name. King Naemul was known as the first king to initiate the king title of ‘Maripgan’ and was known for spreading cultural advancements from China to the Korean people. When the allied forces of Baekje and Japan attacked, he asked Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo for help and led the people to victory, contributing to the increased strength of the Silla Kingdom. After his rule, the throne was exclusively ceded to members of the Kim family clan.
The royal tomb of King Naemul is a large mound (2.2m in diameter and 5.3m in height) that sits on the northern hill of the Confucian school of Gyeongju. The edge of a natural stone is exposed around the bottom of the mound, pointing to the fact that the inner chamber tomb was made of stone. In the historical document Samguk Sagi (History of the Three Kingdoms), no records are found about the tomb, but the Samguk Yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms) describes the king’s tomb as being located in the southwest of Cheomseongdae, which is consistent with the tomb’s location.
(Source: Visit Korea)
The sun almost set when I'm in there. There were so many people playing kite. It's beautiful.
The first attraction place that we visit is, 내물왕릉 The Royal Tomb of King Naemul. It's unique. Unfortunately, we only can see from far away.
Address:
14, Gyo-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경북 경주시 교동 14번지
Direction:
Across from the Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal, take Bus 70. Get off at Cheomseongdae (첨성대) Bus Stop. It is a 10min-walk from the bus stop.
King Naemul was the 17th monarch of the Silla Kingdom (in power from 356 to 402) and became the second king of the Kim family name. King Naemul was known as the first king to initiate the king title of ‘Maripgan’ and was known for spreading cultural advancements from China to the Korean people. When the allied forces of Baekje and Japan attacked, he asked Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo for help and led the people to victory, contributing to the increased strength of the Silla Kingdom. After his rule, the throne was exclusively ceded to members of the Kim family clan.
The royal tomb of King Naemul is a large mound (2.2m in diameter and 5.3m in height) that sits on the northern hill of the Confucian school of Gyeongju. The edge of a natural stone is exposed around the bottom of the mound, pointing to the fact that the inner chamber tomb was made of stone. In the historical document Samguk Sagi (History of the Three Kingdoms), no records are found about the tomb, but the Samguk Yusa (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms) describes the king’s tomb as being located in the southwest of Cheomseongdae, which is consistent with the tomb’s location.
(Source: Visit Korea)
The sun almost set when I'm in there. There were so many people playing kite. It's beautiful.
Friday, August 30, 2013
Vimanmek Mansion Museum (วิมานเมฆ) > Bangkok ~ Thailand < 2013 August 11 (1) > (Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Kuala Lumpur)
Our Thai friends, will be our guide today. She and her sisters pick us at 09:00 at Hotel. Then we ride their car to Vimanmek Mansion Museum, our first destination today.
The ticket price is THB 100 for foreigner and THB 75 free for Thai Resident.
If you went to Royal Palace first, then the ticket can be used to enter Vimanmek Mansion, as well as Museum Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall and Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. It's a package ticket which valid for 7 days.
We have to wear polite dress (no shorts, no sleeveless clothes). But don't worry, if you wear short, they sell Sarong, which you can purchased for wear. The price is variety, based on which sarong do you want.
All of our belonging (bags, phone, camera, mineral water), has to be put at Locker and we have to pay the locker. I don't know the locker fee, because it's my friend that help us pay. We only can bring money / wallet. And when we enter the building, we have to take off our shoes and put it in the shoes rack.
The Vimanmek Mansion (วิมานเมฆ), is a former royal palace in Bangkok, Thailand. It is also known as Vimanmek Palace. Located in the Dusit Palace complex, nearby Dusit Zoo in Dusit district.
History: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vimanmek_Mansion
The highlight of the Dusit Park is Vimanmek Teak Mansion said to be the world’s largest golden teak mansion, built with nary a single nail. For all its finery, grand staircases, octagonal rooms and lattice walls, which are nothing short of magnificent, it is surprisingly serene and intimate.
Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/bangkok/sights/architecture/vimanmek-teak-mansion#ixzz2uaNu0o4K
How to get there by public transport?
Take the Sukhumvit Line and get off at Victory Monument Station (or N3 Station) and go out through Exit No. 3. Walk towards Rajavithee Road and take a taxi, or hop on bus no. 515, 539, 28, or 108, which all pass Vimanmek Mansion.
Credit: http://www.bts.co.th/customer/en/06-travel-palace-02.aspx
Website : http://www.vimanmek.com/
Vimanmek Mansion is a Royal Palace which used as the residence for other members of the royal family. You can see different rooms inside the mansion, along with it's stuff.
The ticket price is THB 100 for foreigner and THB 75 free for Thai Resident.
If you went to Royal Palace first, then the ticket can be used to enter Vimanmek Mansion, as well as Museum Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall and Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. It's a package ticket which valid for 7 days.
We have to wear polite dress (no shorts, no sleeveless clothes). But don't worry, if you wear short, they sell Sarong, which you can purchased for wear. The price is variety, based on which sarong do you want.
All of our belonging (bags, phone, camera, mineral water), has to be put at Locker and we have to pay the locker. I don't know the locker fee, because it's my friend that help us pay. We only can bring money / wallet. And when we enter the building, we have to take off our shoes and put it in the shoes rack.
The Vimanmek Mansion (วิมานเมฆ), is a former royal palace in Bangkok, Thailand. It is also known as Vimanmek Palace. Located in the Dusit Palace complex, nearby Dusit Zoo in Dusit district.
History: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vimanmek_Mansion
The highlight of the Dusit Park is Vimanmek Teak Mansion said to be the world’s largest golden teak mansion, built with nary a single nail. For all its finery, grand staircases, octagonal rooms and lattice walls, which are nothing short of magnificent, it is surprisingly serene and intimate.
Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/bangkok/sights/architecture/vimanmek-teak-mansion#ixzz2uaNu0o4K
How to get there by public transport?
Take the Sukhumvit Line and get off at Victory Monument Station (or N3 Station) and go out through Exit No. 3. Walk towards Rajavithee Road and take a taxi, or hop on bus no. 515, 539, 28, or 108, which all pass Vimanmek Mansion.
Credit: http://www.bts.co.th/customer/en/06-travel-palace-02.aspx
Website : http://www.vimanmek.com/
Vimanmek Mansion is a Royal Palace which used as the residence for other members of the royal family. You can see different rooms inside the mansion, along with it's stuff.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace (พระราชวังบางปะอิน) > Ayutthaya ~ Thailand < 2013 August 10 (2) > (Bangkok - Ayutthaya - Kuala Lumpur)
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace (พระราชวังบางปะอิน) also known as Summer Palace, is a palace complex formerly used by the Thai Kings. The palace located on the Chao Phraya River bank in Bang Pa-In District, Ayutthaya Province.
Credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bang_Pa-In_Royal_Palace, http://wikitravel.org/en/Bang_Pa-In
The palace remains largely open to visitors, as King and his family use it only rarely for banquet and special occasions.
Museum Hours are from 08:00 to 16:00. You have to dress up politely to enter this palace (no shorts and sleeveless clothes).
This is the first place that I visited when I arrived at Ayutthaya. It took 2 hours to walk entire area and took some photos. The ticket price is 100 Baht for tourists and free for Thai residents. They will give you a brochure of history and map.
For those who like architecture and building, should be like to come here.
Credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bang_Pa-In_Royal_Palace, http://wikitravel.org/en/Bang_Pa-In
The palace remains largely open to visitors, as King and his family use it only rarely for banquet and special occasions.
Museum Hours are from 08:00 to 16:00. You have to dress up politely to enter this palace (no shorts and sleeveless clothes).
This is the first place that I visited when I arrived at Ayutthaya. It took 2 hours to walk entire area and took some photos. The ticket price is 100 Baht for tourists and free for Thai residents. They will give you a brochure of history and map.
For those who like architecture and building, should be like to come here.
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| Saphakan Ratchaphrayun |
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| Doll's Bridge |
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| Phra Thinang Aisawan Thiphya-Art |
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| Phra Thinang Warophat Phiman, you have to wear Sarong to enter this building. Don't worry, they rent it free. |
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| Tevaraj-Kanlai Gate |
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| Keng Boo-Pah Pra-Paht |
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| Phra Thinang Wehart Chamrun |
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| Ho Withun Thasana |
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| the replacement of soldier, lucky we can watch it |
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