Jun 22, 2017

[S.Korea travel] Discover in Jeonju Jeonju Ⅰ.

Jeonju, the capital of Jeollabuk-do Province, in South Korea.

 

Jeonju, located on the southwestern of Korea, is a unique city where you meet the legacy of its 1300 years history, represented by the rich tradition and cultural heritage, co-existing peacefully with the modern day cutting edge technology. Jeonju Hanok Village is located in the city of Jeonju and overlaps Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong. There are over 800 traditional Korean hanok houses. While the rest of city has been industrialized, Hanok Village retains its historical charms and traditions. Jeonju Hanok Village is especially beautiful for its unique roof edges, which are slightly raised to the sky. Hanok houses are generally divided into two sections, Anchae and Sarangchae. Sarangchae is where the men dwell, and is referred to as the Seonbi room. Because men and women had to remain separate, Anchae is situated deep inside the house so that it is secretive and quiet.  Another trait of Hanok is that all the houses are heated with ondol, a unique sub-floor heating system. Since Koreans enjoy sitting, eating, and sleeping on the floor, it needs to remain heated. A part of Hanok has been set aside so that tourists can experience traditional Korean life, called Hanok Life Experience Hall. You can enter the rooms to experience the warm floor first-hand. An advantage of this system is that it is warm in the winter and cool in the summer.


If you are visiting Korea, we rcommend you stay in the traditional Korean house, sleeping in a hanok at least once is a must.This charming and cozy home was perfect for a weekend getaway and this is definitely a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t be able to try anywhere else outside of Korea!A lot of the hanok houses here are very modern, and fully equipped with air-conditioning, attached bathrooms, televisions, refrigerators and more!


Korean Traditional House (Hanok)

View of Jeonju Hanok village


Hanok Stay House

Hanok Stay House



If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us.
We offer various private tours for families & small groups in S.Korea.
All the travel plan will be customized to meet your interests, travel styles, schedule and other requirements. 

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Jun 17, 2017

Mt. Bukhansan - South Korea Hiking - Hidden Wall trail





Do you want to visit the hidden places in Seoul Korea?
Mt. Bukhansan is one of the most beautiful places in Korea and it is also one of Korea's national parks. The Bukhan means North part from Han River.The national park is like an ecological island because it’s totally surrounded by urban areas, but it still serves as green lungs for the urban environment.Among the many hiking trails, one of the best scenic views is from the Hidden Wall trail, according to many hikers.
The Hidden Wall got its name as it is situated between Baegundae and Insubong peaks.

Jun 8, 2017

Travel to Philippines in Seoul, South Korea

Do you know how many different cultures of the world exist in Seoul, S.Korea?

Filipino Sunday Market in Seoul, South Korea
From 10 am to 5 pm every Sunday, a street in Hyehwa-Dong comes alive. Covered with green tents, the market is filled with various daily items, fresh food, and tropical fruit from the Philippines, Street snacks, such as sugar-coated bananas, coconut juice, longganisa, and tocino, lure passers-by. Filipinos who meet at the market share in their native languages some news and trivia obtained from living in the foreign city of Seoul, eat food together and have a jolly time together. 
You can also find many Koreans and other visitors from around the world who come here to try many tasty street foods. 

If you are a Filipino and you are here at South Korea, just go to Hyehwa Catholic Church .. that Filipino church-goers visit every Sunday to attend a mass. 

Filipino Mass (language; Tagalog mass)
Time/Date: 1:30 pm - 3 pm every Sunday
Tel: 02-765-0870



Filipino Market on the Street


Filipino Grocery


Filipino Foods


Filipino Foods



Filipino fruits




Jun 6, 2017

South Korea trip tip-What to Eat in Korea

Korean regional cuisine -Gangwon-do Province in South Korea


Gangwon-do was one of the Eight Provinces of Korea during the Joseon Dynasty. The province was formed in 1395, and derived its name from the names of the principal cities of Gangneung and the provincial capital Wonju.In 1945, Gangwon-do (along with the rest of Korea) was divided by the 38th parallel of the U.S. American and Soviet Zones of occupation in the south and north respectively, which led to Wonsan joining the province's northern half in 1946 to serve as its administrative center. In 1948, the southern half of the province became part of the new Republic of South Korea. As a result of the Korean War ceasefire in 1953, the boundary between the South and North Korean portions of the province was shifted northward to the Military Demarcation Line.

 Gangwon-do province is known as one of the largest hwangtae producing areas in the nation.One of the must-eat dishes in Gangwon-do Province, is dried pollock, known as hwangtae, a natural ingredient made after a series of freezes and thaws. The most-beloved dish made of dried pollock is pollock soup, or hwangtae haejangguk. Dried Pollack Inje, the biggest place to produce dried pollack in Korea, supplies about 70% of total Korean dried pollack production.Pollock is hung and dried in wooden structures known as deokjang (덕장). After undergoing freezing and unfreezing between day and night, the fish turns somewhat yellowish in color and the texture gets tender. 


Pollock soup & grilled pollock 

Dried pollock, known as hwangtae


Dried Pollack of various sizes 

Dried Pollack :  Deokjang

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