Third Destinaion - Seoul, Korea

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안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo)!

Hello, everyone, welcome to our third destination - Seoul, Korea. This time, we will not only take you to famous tour destinations, but also introduce to you many delicious food. Let's go!!!

Famous Tour Destinations:

++ 경복궁 (Gyeongbokgung) ++

It is one of the most historical palace in Korea. If you want to experience the most authentic culture and architecture of ancient Korea, this is the place you cannot miss. It was built in the late 1300s, and has been destroyed and reconstructed numerous times.  Inside the palace it’s all the ancient Korean style building, and have beautiful view.   By the way, they provide English tour, so don't worry even you do not speak Korean.

Gyeongbokgung is huge and beautiful!!

Jun took a picture at Gyeongbokgung with a nice view.

++ N서울타워 (Seoul North Tower) ++

Seoul Tower offers panoramic views of Seoul and the surrounding areas. On the top floor, there is a place for couple to put the lock to keep their love forever. You can try when you travel with your lover, it is so romantic. There is a Teddy Bear museum in Seoul N Tower,  there are two sections in the museum, they use teddy bear to staged Korean history and modern Korean culture.  You should buy the ticket package for both Teddy Bear museum and the Seoul Tower.

The Seoul North Tower

The place for couples to put their lock.

Teddy Bears!!! I wish I can take all of them home!!!

++ 청계천 (Cheonggyecheon) ++

Another great place for dating. it’s a beautiful river and runs for 5.84 kilometers through downtown Seoul, Connects to the Hangang (river) & empties into Yellow Sea. It includes 22 charming bridges, stepping-stones, and fabulous night view. Many music videos are shoot here because of the wonderful view.

Wei-Chen went to Cheonggyecheon at night, look how nice it is!!!

Jun went to Cheonggyecheon at day time, a totally different view!

++ 명동 (Myeongdong) ++

It is one of the most exclusive streets in Seoul. It has quite a lot of nicknames, of which 'Mecca of Fashion', 'Young People's Street,' and 'Golden Place' are the most familiar. More than two million people pass by the expensive boutique shops here every day. Some of the best fashion designers sell their clothes here, such as Prada, Mook and Ssamzie. Each spring and autumn, festivals, fashion shows, concerts, and many other various events are held in the street.  It is also a paradise for women cuz you can find almost all the Korean cosmetic brand with a very good deal. Besides, don’t get shocked if the sales try to get you into the stores. The good thing is that you can get lots of free samples even though you are not buying anything.

Night street view of Myeongdong

The sales in Myeongdong love to give you cosmetic sample to let you try.

A fashion store in Myeongdong, Jun with a Korean superstar!!

                                         

++ Lotte Market ++

Except 명동 (Myeongdong), there is also one more fantastic shopping place you cannot miss, that is Lotte Market. Lotte Market is a place where you can find everything from food, stationery, fresh food, clothes to daily products. This place just like a Walmart in America. You can buy Korean daily products as souvenirs for your friends. If you buy a lot, you can get the tax return.

Come!! you can get everything here!!

Famous Show:

++ 난타 (Nantta) ++

Nantta is a the musical has a simple back story of three cooks attempting to finish preparing a wedding banquet within a strict time limit while the manager installs his incompetent nephew among the kitchen staff. The show involves acrobatics, magic tricks, comedy, pantomime and audience participation. The performance is almost completely non-verbal, so you can still enjoy the show even though you don’t understand Korean.

You can not take picture during the Nanta show, but you can take as much as you can outside  with the banner!!

Today's Actors!!!

Delicious Food:
There are many food that you have to try if you go to Korea, such as the popular street food like Korean Spicy Rice Cake--Dukbokgi, Korean sushi roll--Gimbap, Korean fish cake--Eomuk.

Popular street food, which one is your fovarite?!

There is one dish that we strongly recommend to you - 부대찌개 (Budae jjigae) means army stew. The dish is originated during the Korean War, and was popular for a time afterwards, when people had little to eat. People made this dish by combining Spam, hot dogs from U.S. Army facilities with korean ramen and whatever else was available. All the food were combined with water in a large pot and boiled. It may sounds nothing special, but trust us, it is really good.

It is really yummy!!!

Please keep following us, next time we will bring you to the Jeju Island!!!