I suppose that in a country where most people live in identical boxes in high rise buildings, a neighbourhood of traditional style housing can become a tourist attraction.
Category: south korea
Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace is one of the nicest palaces in Korea,
demonstrating quintessential architecture from the Joseon period.
It was initially constructed in 1405, but was rebuilt in 1610.
Dadaepo Beach Sunset
Jungang Park, Busan
Jungang Park is a peaceful, tree filled park that overlooks Nampodong. The monument to fallen war heroes stands guard over incredible views over the sea and city.
Busan Gamcheon Culture Village
Gamcheon Culture Village became a top photo-op stop after a bunch of students turned a slummy seaside village into a mural and graffiti covered residential area.
Haedong Yonggung Temple
Haedong Yongkung Temple is one of the more unique temples in Busan since it is built near the beach instead of in the mountains.
Yungongdan
Living in South Korea has frequently provided me with various opportunities to shake out my old anthropology degree and try to look at the world with new eyes. One of the things that I find most unusual about Koreans is their understandings of authenticity.
I have multiple examples and anecdotes to illustrate my point, but I’m going to focus on a site I visited yesterday on my morning walk: Yungongdan.
Beomeo Temple, Busan
When we lived in Daegu, Beomeo was the name of our closest subway stop.
It seemed like a great idea to visit the actual Beomeo Temple
nestled in the Geumjeongsan Mountains.
Dadaepo Hiking Spot
Right across the road from our flat is a decent mountain to climb.
It doesn’t really have the best views
but it’s convenient to have a place just nearby
to escape the endless concrete covering Korea. Continue reading “Dadaepo Hiking Spot”
a still point 