INTERESTING PLACE AT SEOUL KOREA

Assalamualaikum and annyeonghaseyo (안녕하세요)

on this entries i will introduce you about SEOUL KOREA.

1) Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung Palace arguably the most beautiful and remains the grandest of all five palaces is also called “Northern Palace” because it is the furthest north when compared to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeongheegung (Western Palace).
The name of the palace, Gyeongbokgung, translates in English as “Palace of Shining Happiness.” The premises were destroyed by fire at the time of Japanese occupation from 1592-1598. However, all of the palace’s 7,700 rooms were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun during the reign of King Gojong.
The National Palace Museum of Korea is located south of Heungnyemun Gate, and the National Folk Museum is located east within Hyangwonjeong.

oppening hours:

March to October 09:00-18:00 / November to February 09:00-17:00.
  Closed on Tuesday.

2) Myeongdong

It is all about fashion, fashion & fashion in Myeongdong, Seoul’s primary & most famous shopping district. If it’s variety that you’re after, there’s no better place to shop than Myeong-dong where you’ll find everything from internationally-recognized name brands to unique items.
Myeongdong also houses a variety of family restaurants, fast food, plus Korean, Western and Japanese dining options. Many restaurants in Myeongdong specialize in pork cutlet (donkas) and kalguksu (thick noodles).
Not to forget, Myeongdong is the place where everyone shops for famous Korean Cosmetic brands such as Etude House, Skin Food, Laneige, The Face Shop, Missha!

 opening hours:

 10am to 10pm everyday

3)  Bukchon Hanok Village

Situated between by two palaces, Gyeongbokgung to the west and Changdeokgung to the east, this village has the largest cluster of privately owned traditional Korean wooden homes or hanok in Seoul.
The Bukchon area is a traditional residential area in Seoul that boasts 600 years of history. Its location reflects the views of neo-Confucianism, regarding the world and nature, during the Joseon Dynasty.
Hanok architecture places great emphasis on the topographical features of the land on which it is built. Structural arrangements, layouts, and other spatial aesthetics are major concerns here, as are the styles of the buildings themselves.

4)  Namiseom Island

For Korean Drama lovers, Nami Island is a place which does not requires further introduction as this is the birth place of all the Korean Craze. This is one of the place where the famous international KOREAN DRAMA WINTER SONATA was filmed. Hence to put it short, it is a must visit for all Asian tourists!
Namiseom Island was formed as a result of the construction of the Cheongpyeong Dam. It is a half moon shaped (462,809㎡) isle, and on it is the grave of General Nami, who led a great victory against the rebels in the 13th year of the 7th king of the Joseon Dynasty, King Sejo (reign 1455 ~ 1468).

oppening hours:

Daily 7:30am to 9:30pm

5)Everland

Everland is South Korea's largest theme park. With 8.6 million visitors, it's rank 4th most visited theme park in the world by offering 5 main 5 main festivals and exciting entertaiments all year around.
The park is home to over 40 heart-pounding rides and attractions. In additions to 'SAFARI WORLD' featuring white tigers, tigers, lions and bears. 'HERBIVORE SAFARI' opened in April 2010, letting visitors get up close and personal with the safari's giraffe, elephant and ostriches.
Have a gorgeus flowers arrangements and beautiful gardens, which have been year-around fixtures since the ROSE FESTIVALS in 1985.

OPPENING HOURS:

SUNDAY-FRIDAY: 10.00a.m -06.00p.m

SATURDAY AND PUBVLIC HOLIDAYS: 10.0a.m to 07.0p.m

 

6) Lotte World

This place is world largest indoor theme park. Which is open all year around, an outdoor amusement park called 'Magic Island', an artifial island inside the lake linked by monorail, shopping malls, a luxury hotel, a folk museum, sport facilities, and in movies theaters all in one place.

One of the major reasons tourist are attracted to Lotte World is the ammsement rides. The Gyro Drop and Gyro Swing are the top pleasers-a steep drop with an altitude of 70 meters, or taste the thrilling sensations of being inside the tornado.

Besides the excitement of these ride, Lotte World also variety of parades and laser shows.

OPPENING HOURS:

MONDAY-THURSDAY; 09.00- 22.00

FRIDAY-SUNDAY: .09.00-23.00

MANY INTERESTING PLACES THAT HAVE BEEN IN SEOUL KOREA. I HOPE THAT YOU WILL ENJOY MY ENTRIES AND YOU WILL GO TO SEOUL KOREA AND TELL ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT SEOUL KOREA..

안녕 (annyeong)

WRITTEN BY : NURAIN SHERHANNA BINTI MUHAMAD NOR