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TRAVEL
Samcheong-dong is a sweet and
old area in central Seoul. A nice
afternoon walk there can make
the rest of your day cozy.
It is best to start the promenade
from Pungmoon Girls’ High School. It
is near the No. 1 exit of Anguk subway
station.
Stroll along the stone walls, and
by the time you reach Jeongdok
Public Library, petit shops, art galleries,
delicate cafes and restaurants
will start to peek out.
The blocks from there to
Samcheong Park have become hot
spots within the last few years for their
exquisite ambience. Each of the shops
and cafes has an inimitable look, from
Korean-traditional forms with tiled
roofs and wooden doors to very modern
and artistic ones. The food and
garments are also known to be unique.
Take a look at some art pieces on the
way. The area recently became the new
art belt in Seoul for its famous art galleries.
This fall is a good time to visit
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A Classic Walk around
1, 2 A Korean traditional style cafe
in Samcheong-dong
3 Visitors pose in an alley of
Korean-style homes
Samcheong-dong
BY PARK MIN-YOUNG
STAFF WRITER
44 KOREA NOVEMBER 2008
NOVEMBER 2008 KOREA 45