Seoul - South Korea

Travel Korea - Seoul.

Joseon Dynasty (1392 - 1910), the geography teacher was ordered to transfer to King Taejo find a good region to the capital. And Seoul is from that day ... in 1394, the palace was moved to the area of Seoul today. However, the archaeological work shows, the lives of people start here from 4000 BC. The city was named Seoul - 서울 (Seoul Korean means "capital") only after the Second World War. Today, Seoul is a huge city with over ten million people.Seoul City also preserved many old buildings, the beauty of harmony between ancient and modern. Seoul is famous for many palaces, temples, forts, parks. Among them are works by UNESCO as world cultural heritage such as temples Jongmyo (종묘), also Changdeokgung (창덕궁) with garden Huwon (후원) is known. The landscape here is beautiful, especially in autumn when the leaves fell color vibrant mix picturesque. Changdeokgung is one of five submitted under the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) built in 1405, the supply side. The architect used the old architecture to create a style for Changdeokgung. Oldest architecture in the overall port Donghwamun (동화문).These also include Injongjeon (인종전 - Electric Nhan Tong), Seonjongjeon (선종전 - Electric Zen), Taejojeon (태조전 - Thai electricity). Huwon Park (후원) is the recreation area of the Joseon kings. It is a typical form of ancient Korean gardens with lotus ponds, ornamental plants, of which there are over 3000 years old trees.Changdeokgung In addition, there Changdeokgung Jongmyo, is the ancestral shrine of the Joseon kings. This is the place where the worship of the King and Queen. There are two shrines in the Royal Jongmyo: Jongjeon (종전) and Yeongnyeongjeon (영녕전). The overall architecture of the living room floor Jongmyo a long, colored structure of Confucianism is more Spartan, by the decorative details in providing sharp and Buddhist temples. The ritual in Jongmyo based on cultural rituals of the ancient kings: Xia, Yin and Zhou. So, have reached a unique style of ancient culture Yeongnyeongjeon Besides Changdeokgung and Jongmyo the Insadong area (인사동) with many galleries, antique shops attract people who want to enjoy the beauty of traditional Korea. Insadong is a neighborhood of Seoul. There are many cafes, restaurants with specialties, wines nation. Insadong The central area of the door Seongnyemun (성녜문) to Myeongdong City (명동) is downtown's largest hotel and Seoul with more banks and finance companies. There are many popular motel for $ 5 a place to sleep through the night, until the 5-star luxury hotel. Slight northeast Seongnyemun as Namdaemun market (남대문) is known. With Dongdaemun (동대문), the market is the largest wholesale and retail Seoul. Hundreds of market stalls selling all sorts of goods. Dongdaemun Market Namdaemun Market How Namdaemun Market is a few houses other shopping no less famous - Myeongdong city. The store layout is very nice here, selling the most expensive items: map name, jewelry, cosmetics ... Customers come here often just to watch, but few buyers. In the market in Myeongdong, people selling herbs used in traditional medicines, especially those of famous Korean ginseng. Customers can be spoiled for choice here the types of ginseng: Ginseng dry, fresh ginseng, ginseng root, ginseng slices, ginseng tea, ginseng candy, ginseng root has both looks a lot like the people.The price is ten dollars chips also have thousands of dollars that did not lack. When leaving, guests are given a soap box beautifully wrapped cucumbers. Myeongdong Migliore - a large shopping plaza in Myeongdong There is a path too well known in Seoul as Daehangno (대학로) - means City sum by the past, two street is the school's campus University of Seoul. The street is also known as Youth City, City Theatre, or the City of Culture by around a lot of fun and entertainment. The numerous bars, coffee, performance venues, theaters ... It is common for the Quartier Latin is Daehangno with youth venues in Paris or Greenwich Village in New York. Daehangno Central Seoul is reached between the four mountains. The mountain is one of the favorite holiday of the people of Seoul. Which is the most beautiful Namsan mountain from where can panoramic view of Seoul. Now the foot is the Museum of Korean traditional architecture. The curved roof tiles, hidden under the green grass just distant, mysterious, just spoiled spoiled, actually real. Here, guests can attend the game or enjoy the traditional royal Korean cuisine. Namsan Namsan Seoul Tower, also known as Tower, the tower built on top of Namsan Address Namsan night Speaking of food culture, the Seoul also known for its rich cuisine. Only kimchi - 김치 (Korean pickles) there were 200 different types. Spices are often used as pepper, garlic, soy sauce, ginger and sesame oil. traditional Korean art is very rich but has many similarities with Japan. Especially impressive is the traditional dance with the dancers in colorful traditional costume Hanbok. Hanbok is a simple outfit with five red, yellow, blue, white, black is the color of the Korean royal court. Today, the hanbok is only used during festivals, performances, weddings ..., although only 20 years ago, it was everyday attire of people of Seoul. Survival of the type of Korean folk art is in many traditional theaters as Sejong (세종), Jongdong (종동), Nomirandang (노미란당) ... Seoul not to go sailing on the Han River, the night unfortunately. At night, under a starry sky, seen from the boat, the city lights twinkling with hidden palaces, fuzzy ball on the Han River mountain unforgettable. The Han River flows through Seoul city divided into two parts Gangbuk (강북) and Gangnam (강남). The two sides of the river are 13 parks with sports playing modern equipment. The people of Seoul are beloved rivers and their country proud city named for his "miracle on the Han River."