After the throne hall we went into through a gate into the next section called Gangnyeongjeon. This is a complex with many houses, used as the king's main sleeping and living quarters. The building contains the king's bed chamber and was first constructed in 1395, the fourth year of King Taejo. Destroyed during the Japanese… Continue reading Seoul: Gangnyeongjeon and Gyotaejeon, Gyeongbokgung Palace
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Seoul: Geunjeongjeon Hall, Gyeongbokgung Palace
Geunjeongjeon Hall, is the throne hall of Gyeongbokgung where the king formally granted audiences to his officials, gave declarations of national importance, and greeted foreign envoys and ambassadors during the Joseon Dynasty. It was originally constructed in 1395 but was burned down in 1592 when the Japanese invaded Korea. The present building was built in… Continue reading Seoul: Geunjeongjeon Hall, Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul: Gwanghamun Gate, Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gwanghwamun is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace. As a landmark and symbol of Seoul's long history as the capital city during the Joseon Dynasty, the gate has gone through multiple periods of destruction and disrepair. Gwanghwamun was first constructed in 1395 as the main gate to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main and most… Continue reading Seoul: Gwanghamun Gate, Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul: Water fountain and statues
On our way to the Gyeongbokgung Palace you have to walk through a big street – and in the middle of the street are different statues, but more importantly water fountains. As it was a hot day, lots of children were playing in the water fountains. As always, children are attracted to water, and it… Continue reading Seoul: Water fountain and statues
Seoul: Cheonggyecheon river
And now from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul, where we are visiting good friends of ours. We started our visit with a walk around the heart of Seoul, where there used to be an expressway – but it’s not there anymore. In 2002, Mayor Lee Myung-bak of the City of Seoul pledged to tear down a… Continue reading Seoul: Cheonggyecheon river
Dragon Boat Carnival 2011
Yesterday we went to the final day of the Dragon Boat Carnival in East Tsim Sha Tsui. Together with thousands of other dragon boat enthusiasts we went to the East Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront and watch the dragon boat races. They had already started on Friday, went through Saturday and finished today - so it… Continue reading Dragon Boat Carnival 2011
Taipei: Sun Yat Sen Historic Events Memorial Hall
Our last stop in Taipei was to visit the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Historic Events Memorial Hall. We had walked passed it already on Monday, but it was closed. So we came back on a Tuesday to have another look, as the garden looked so peaceful and beautiful. This spot located near the Taipei Main Station… Continue reading Taipei: Sun Yat Sen Historic Events Memorial Hall
Taipei: Taipei 101
On our final day in Taipei, we decided to visit Taipei 101. This skyscraper was the world’s tallest from 2004 until the opening of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in 2010. It’s 101 floors tall (hence the name) and it’s often covered in clouds. Unfortunately on the day we decided to visit, it was a… Continue reading Taipei: Taipei 101
Taipei: Longshan Temple
The Longshan Temple is one of the most famous worshipped temples in Taiwan. In 1738, settlers from Fujian, China constructed a temple in Wanhua, Taipei on the site where a man left an amulet of Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) hanging from a tree. Legend has it that the amulet gave off a bright light, even… Continue reading Taipei: Longshan Temple
Taipei: Bopiliao Old Street
Located near Longshan Temple, the Bopiliao Old Street is recently one of the most popular attractions in Taipei City. The street has undergone different period of the Qing Dynasty from 1644 to 1911, Japanese colonial period from 1945 to 1949, and after World War II period. It retains the looks from two hundred years ago… Continue reading Taipei: Bopiliao Old Street
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