Enough about food, back to some culture! During out stay in Seoul we also visited the National Museum of Korea, which is truly amazing. Not just because of its collection, but also its architecture and size. Our travel guide said that it's one of the top 10 biggest museums in the world, and I can… Continue reading Seoul: National Museum of Korea
Author: bluebalu
Food lover, photography fan and avid traveller - living in Hong Kong since 2011
Seoul: Gyeonbokgung Palace
Gyeonbokgung Palace is the most famous of all palaces in Seoul. I've visited it last July and enjoyed it very much as you can gather from my previous blog posts (general info about the palace, Gwanghamun Gate, Geunjeongjeon Hall, Gangnyeongjeon and Gyotaejeon, Amisan and Hyangwonjeong and finally Geoncheonggung and Gyeonghoeru). This time it was much… Continue reading Seoul: Gyeonbokgung Palace
Seoul: Deoksugung Palace
Deoksugung Palace is right in the city centre (like all the other palaces) and was originally built as a residence for Prince Wolsan, the elder brother of King Seongjong, in the 15th Century. After all other palace buildings were destroyed by fire during the Japanese invasion of 1592, King Seonjo (1567-1608) established a temporary residence… Continue reading Seoul: Deoksugung Palace
Seoul: Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace is one of the five palaces built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. Construction of Changdeokgung Palace started in 1405, and was completed in 1412. At Changdeokgung Palace there are things to see such as Donhwamun Gate, Geumcheongyo Bridge (which is the oldest bridge still in existence in Seoul, built 1411) and… Continue reading Seoul: Changdeokgung Palace
Seoul: Unhyeongung Palace
In January I visited Seoul for the second time - and while it was very cold (around minus 10 degrees) I really enjoyed it. My parents came along for the five day trip and they also had a great time in Seoul! On the first day we decided to start with one of the many… Continue reading Seoul: Unhyeongung Palace
Hau Wong Temple in Kowloon
On our way to the Kowloon Walled City Park we passed the Hau Wong Temple at Junction Road in Kowloon. It sits at a street corner, but is dwarfed by the surrounding high-rise buildings. The Hau Wang Temple in Kowloon was built around 1730 but has been renovated a number of times. While there is… Continue reading Hau Wong Temple in Kowloon
Kowloon Walled City Park
In 1995, Kowloon's historic Walled City was transformed into this tranquil inner city haven. The design of the Kowloon Walled City Park is based on the Jiangnan garden style of the early Qing Dynasty.The design is divided into eight landscape features which complement one another and subtly blend into the overall layout. The Old South… Continue reading Kowloon Walled City Park
Hiking: Hong Kong Trail Stage 3
The third stage of the Hong Kong trail is 6.5 km long and runs from the Peel Rise to the Wan Chai Gap. Skirting around the mid-slopes of Tin Wan Shan, this route consists primarily of level hill paths and passes several streams along the way. It is a hike of medium difficulty. Making a… Continue reading Hiking: Hong Kong Trail Stage 3
Hiking: Hong Kong Trail Stage 2
Hong Kong Trail Stage 2 begins at Pok Fu Lam Reservoir Road, from where we just walk downhill. Once at the reservoir (which was the first water storage facility on Hong Kong Island), we had to turn left and climb up the steps. We pass through an area of tall grass and young tees, with… Continue reading Hiking: Hong Kong Trail Stage 2
Hiking: Hong Kong Trail Stage 1
After finishing the Wilson Trail, Monica and I embarked on the Hong Kong trail. This is a 50km route which passes through the five country parks on Hong Kong island. The trail is divided into eight sections which provide a variety of walks of different lengths and character. We started with the first one from… Continue reading Hiking: Hong Kong Trail Stage 1
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