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.
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Dadaepo Beach Sunset
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.
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”
Meandering around Morundae, Dadaepo, Saha-gu, Busan
The gorgeous purple and pink cosmos flowers herald the change from summer to autumn. I’m 13 500 km from home, autumn is coming in September instead of April, yet it is somehow comforting to see these familiar favourite flowers.
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Manbulsa: The Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas
A giant 33 metre golden Buddha towers over
Manbulsa: The Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas.
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Daegaksa: A Calm Pause
In the heart of Nampo, one of Busan’s busiest shopping districts,
rests a quiet and unassuming temple.
It lies, almost hidden, tucked between coffee shops and clothing stores.
If you blink, you might miss the entrance. Continue reading “Daegaksa: A Calm Pause”