Kimiwind's Seoul Photography - Summer 2011

[Kimiwind1184]

Myeongdong

Getting to Myeongdong from the other side, This is the main street all covered with office buildings. On the left of the road, you can get to the famous shopping district

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This is on the direction of the N Seoul Tower. You can see Myeongdong down this street.

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N Seoul Tower apparent from the same spot just the round way

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Again going back down to Myeongdong main street

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Now crossing the road to see get to the shopping district

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There was a small gig

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Here we go, Myeongdong shopping paradise

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I caught this cute cute dog when i was there and didn't miss the chance to take a shot

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Going back to get the bus and head to the N Seoul Tower

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Next, N Seoul Tower

[Kimiwind1184]

Now we arrive to N Seoul Tower . The tower is located on Namsan Mountain hence its name Namsan Tower. It was built in 1969 boasting a height of 237 Meters

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Not yet from the observatory . This was shot up from the mountain.

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Here I'm inside the elevator (It's crazy)

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Now we are up on the observatory

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And always remember, love is in the Air

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Next, Bukchon Hanok Village

[Kimiwind1184]

Now we get to the traditional part of Seoul. This is a pretty interesting cultural village located at the heart of the capital city. Many tourists and also Koreans come here to check this traditional section of the city. Let's see what this village has to offer .

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The second part will be coming up next.

[Kimiwind1184]

The second part

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Going off the Village.

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Next, Namsan Gol Village

[Kimiwind1184]

It's been a while since I updated this thread (I apologize for those who have been waiting).

Let's continue the journey with my visit to Namsan Gol Village.

When I completed exploring the historical place of Hanock Village, I decided to go by feet to Anguk station (Which was about 30 min I reckon). On my way I felt hungry and weary, so I went ahead and had a nice lunch in an upscale restaurent .

Anyway, on my way back to Anguk station

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The view from my sit in the restaurent

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Really nice and clean streets:

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Nice glass office buildings :

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More traditional:

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And we are getting there (Jongro District) =). It looked chaotic:

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First shots of the Namsan Gol Village gardens (The entrance was free If I remember well):

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Perfect place to relax and forget your life problems:

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Then I found this nice tea place . For the experience, I entered in and had a cold sour cup of traditional tea , and it was worth it. It was also fun to be rounded by these Korean old ladies who were starring at me every now and then , given that I was the only man and also foreigner sitting there.

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It was simple but nicely served by a beautiful waitress. As you can see, a cup of cold tea with ice cubs, and additionnal grapes for a bit of sweetening.

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One of the most interesting things in this village is the cultural experience that it offers. There is wide different stuff you can learn for paying as alittle as 5$. Anyways, I was bound for tea ceremony option, which I always found interesting. The nice Korean lady teached me how to serve and drink tea the Korean way.

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A little tour on the village:

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Up next, The second part of Namsan Gol Village.

[393Bird]

I was in Korea 4 times while in the US Army, 1960-61, 69-70, 78-79, 81-82. The amount of change from 1960 to 1982 was huge. The change from 1982 to now is remarkable!

I have been invited to return to Korea later this year to visit, and do some site seeing. I spent the years I was in Korea at several small villages mainly near Chorwon, in the central area. I loved the beautiful country in this area, and hope it has not seen as much growth as Seoul.

[korea2002]

Wow! your reply is very good works! as I saw your pics,I thought Seoul is very big and Remarkable City.

if you are in Korea,why don't you go Lotte World Tower and Some Urban Development area in Seoul(Yongsan IBD Demolition site,Yeouido CBD,ddukseom,Sangam DMC and so on) together??
I will make time later, once you meet me!

[Kimiwind1184]

Thank you sir .
Unfortunately, I'm not in Korea currently, I was there during summer break.
But I'm planning to come to Seoul again next August-September period .
When I will come, I will let you know and I will be happy to have a drink with you and also visit the construction site =).
Do you live in Seoul bro?
Cheers.