Rabu, 30 Maret 2011

Culture and history lovers

Gyeongbokung
Also known as Gyeongbokung Palace ( Palace of Shinning Happiness=Eng). The palace was originally constructed in 1394 by King Taejo, the first king and founder of the Joseon Dynasty, and the name Gyeongbokgung was created by an influential government minister named Jeong Dojeon. Gyeongbokgung was continuously expanded during the reign of  King Taejong and King Sejong the great, but the majority of the palace was burnt down during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598). But this 410,000 square-meter palace complex was reconstructed during the regency of Daewongun in 1867.
Gwanghwamun
Gyeongbokung Palace has several gates, but the main and the largest gate is Gwanghwamun. As one of the gates of the palace, Gwanghwamun was constructed in 1395, a year after the Joseon Dynasty started to build the palace. The gate is located in Gwanghwamun Square, where you can find the statue of King Sejong. The gate was disassembled and moved back to its original location 14.5 meters to the south, and its wooden structure was again reconstructed in wood. It was rotated in order to accurately place the gate to its original location, which perfectly aligning it with the main north-south axis of Gyeongbokung Palace.
Korean Folk Village
Located in Yongin, a satellite city in the Seoul Metropolitan, not far from Everland. Korean Folk Village
 always visit by tourist because it' a place to learn tradition korea. The purpose of Korean Folk Village is to display elements of Traditional Korean life and Culture. There are multiple sections to the park. There are numerous replicas of traditional houses of the different social classes (peasant, landowner, yangban) and the various regions.
N Seoul Tower
It's a symbol of Seoul, and an ideal spot for viewing Seoul. Built in 1969, and opened to the public in 1980, the tower has been a symbol of Seoul and measures 236.7m (777 ft) in height (from the base) and tops out at 479.7 m (1,574 ft) above sea level. It has also been known as the Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower. After the tower's original owner merged with the CJ Corporation, it was renamed the N Seoul Tower (official name CJ Seoul Tower). Along the fence, which is linked to the tower, thousands of love padlocks are hung by people in love. Sweethearts go to this place, take a vow, affix the padlocks to the fence and throw away the key.


Samcheong-dong
It's within walking distance from Gyeongbokung. This place is characterized by numerous at galleries, shops, cafes, and restaurant. The Board of Audit and Inspection of Korea is located here. It is also home to several foreign government offices including the Vietnamese consulate.

Cheonggyecheneon
It's a 8.4 km long, modern public recreation space in downtown Seoul. You can play with water there. You can also read a book chat with your friends, take a picture, or just sit and enjoy leisure time there. The Seoul Metropolitan Government established several organizations to oversee the successful restoration of Cheonggyecheon: The Cheonggyecheon Restoration Project Headquarters for the control of the whole project, Citizen's Committee for Cheonggyecheon Restoration Project for the management of conflict between Seoul Metropolitan Government and the union of merchants, and Cheonggyecheon Restoration Research Corps for the establishment and review of the restoration plan.

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