My Impression of Korea - Korea.net
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TRAVEL<br />
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5<br />
6<br />
4 A flower shop<br />
5 Visitors take pictures in front <strong>of</strong><br />
a unique restaurant<br />
6 Visitors head for a toy gallery<br />
them, as they are holding the annual<br />
contemporary art festival “Platform<br />
2008 Seoul,” from Oct. 25 to Nov. 23.<br />
The best charm <strong>of</strong> Samcheongdong<br />
is that traditional <strong>Korea</strong>n-style<br />
homes are hidden in every alley.<br />
Samcheong-dong is part <strong>of</strong><br />
Bukchon, or north village, for being<br />
on the northern side <strong>of</strong> Jongno-gu. It<br />
is filled with traditional-style homes,<br />
which have been preserved for more<br />
than 600 years. During the Joseon<br />
Dynasty, the place was famous as the<br />
dwelling site <strong>of</strong> the royal family and<br />
aristocrats.<br />
Today, 49 percent <strong>of</strong> the homes<br />
there keep traditional style. If you want<br />
to get a glimpse <strong>of</strong> what Seoul was like<br />
during the Joseon Dynasty, be sure to<br />
explore every nook and cranny.<br />
If your legs get sore from all the<br />
walking, take a rest at Samcheong<br />
Park before you head back. The grove<br />
among the high buildings <strong>of</strong> Seoul<br />
will give you a pleasant time.<br />
The walk will take about an hour<br />
or two. For more information, visit<br />
http://www.visitseoul.<strong>net</strong> ■<br />
(Photos by Moon Young-doo)<br />
A cafe with peculiar windows on the second floor<br />
A traditional-style home<br />
46 KOREA NOVEMBER 2008<br />
NOVEMBER 2008 KOREA 47
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