Jaydub’s guidebook for Hanok JADE
Getting Around
Exit #2 is 2min from the house. It has three lines so it would be convenient for you to tour around the city.
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钟路3街站
Exit #2 is 2min from the house. It has three lines so it would be convenient for you to tour around the city.
Historical Places
Changdeokgung is one of the main palaces. It has an adjacent secret garden. For being beautiful, it is the only palace of the Chosun Dynasty era that's listed on Unesco Cultural Heritage
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昌德宫
99 Yulgok-roChangdeokgung is one of the main palaces. It has an adjacent secret garden. For being beautiful, it is the only palace of the Chosun Dynasty era that's listed on Unesco Cultural Heritage
景福宫
161 Sajik-roGyeongbokgung Palace was the main palace of Chosun Dynasty.
Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the perpetuation of memorial services for the deceased kings and queens of the Korean Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897).
It was one of the important King's duties to hold ceremonies for the deceased ancestors.
According to UNESCO, the shrine is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and the ritual ceremonies continue a tradition established in the 14th century. Such shrines existed during the Three Kingdoms of Korea period (57-668), but these have not survived. The Jongmyo Shrine was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1995.
It's been praised by many architects such as Frank Gehry for having the simplistic beauty of a structure with such scale.
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宗庙公园
2 Hunjeong-dongJongmyo is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the perpetuation of memorial services for the deceased kings and queens of the Korean Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897).
It was one of the important King's duties to hold ceremonies for the deceased ancestors.
According to UNESCO, the shrine is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and the ritual ceremonies continue a tradition established in the 14th century. Such shrines existed during the Three Kingdoms of Korea period (57-668), but these have not survived. The Jongmyo Shrine was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1995.
It's been praised by many architects such as Frank Gehry for having the simplistic beauty of a structure with such scale.
Restaurants, Cafes, and Bars
Up and coming neighborhood in Seoul. First set of small hanoks targeted for commoners in early 20C has turned into a hip neighborhood full of interesting restaurants, bars, and shops.
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Ikseon-dong
Up and coming neighborhood in Seoul. First set of small hanoks targeted for commoners in early 20C has turned into a hip neighborhood full of interesting restaurants, bars, and shops.
It's a very unique vintage coffee in the neighborhood. It was one of the cafes that started drawing the cloud into the area.
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Sigmul
46-1 Donhwamun-ro 11da-gilIt's a very unique vintage coffee in the neighborhood. It was one of the cafes that started drawing the cloud into the area.
It's a cafe and a bar that you can have a sip of coffee or drinks in a Hanok turned into a resort-style bar by the swimming pool.
The Summer Bangkok
31-9 Donhwamun-ro 11na-gilIt's a cafe and a bar that you can have a sip of coffee or drinks in a Hanok turned into a resort-style bar by the swimming pool.
Shopping
Located at the heart of the Myeong Dong shopping district. The main branch of one of the largest department store brands in Korea. They have a duty free shop for foreigners.
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Lotte Department Store Main
81 Namdaemun-roLocated at the heart of the Myeong Dong shopping district. The main branch of one of the largest department store brands in Korea. They have a duty free shop for foreigners.
It's a large traditional market. Either you can go eat something by the vendor or check out some budget stuff you'd want to pay a visit there.
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Gwangjang Market Food Tour
403-3 Dongho-roIt's a large traditional market. Either you can go eat something by the vendor or check out some budget stuff you'd want to pay a visit there.