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Cultural Center in Bukchon Hanok Village

August 31, 2023 Irina Alexandra East Asia, Seoul, South Koreaancient architecture, Cultural Attractions, heritage villages, Things to Do

Bukchon Hanok Village Guide & Map: A Living Story of the Joseon Dynasty (Updated 2023)

A long list of out-of-this-world things to do in Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul, South Korea. Ready?

The ancient South Korean Bukchon Hanok Village is a rare time-machine neighbourhood. An attraction worth of topping any list of places to visit in Seoul. The village takes you back more than 600 years ago, to the ancient Joseon Dynasty era, while confining pieces of what used to be the lifestyle of the upper class of those times.

In all my travels, I have hardly ever seen such a surprising urban artefact.

Bukchon means Northern Village and it was called so due to its strategic position on the Joseon Map, north of Cheonggyecheong Stream and Jongno.

Traditionally, this was the residential quarter of high-ranking government officials and nobility. Even though some of the old hanoks have been modernized being transformed into the so called fusion hanoks, there are still plenty of well-conserved examples of art and architecture reminding of the ways old Koreans used to live.

Best Penang Temples---Thai Penang Temple

July 16, 2023 Irina Alexandra Malaysia Travel Blog, Penang Travel Blog, Southeast Asia Travel Blogancient architecture, Cultural Attractions, temples & religious sites

7 Most Beautiful Temples of Penang, Malaysia, & Other Hidden Gems Worth Exploring

The many and absolutely magnificent Penang temples are all gathered on a tiny piece of land, northwest coast of Malaysia. These famous temples of Penang are remarkable examples of an extremely diverse religious legacy, and are magically surrounded by lush gardens, colourful heritage houses and white-sand beaches.

The main settlement on the island is the UNESCO-listed George Town.

February 6, 2023 Irina Alexandra Asia Travel Blog, Da Nang Travel Blog, Southeast Asia Travel Blog, Vietnam Travel Blogancient architecture, Ancient Civilizations, Day Trips, mountain resorts, Natural Reserves

Best Day Trips from Da Nang, Vietnam in 2023

Best day trips from Da Nang, an idyllic coastal city in Central Vietnam, to other top tourist spots in the area.

Da Nang is a bustling coastal city located in central Vietnam, known for its beautiful beaches, delicious local cuisine, and rich culture. However, there is so much more to explore beyond the city limits.

Day Trip to Hoi An Old Town from Da Nang

January 25, 2023 Irina Alexandra Asia Travel Blog, Da Nang Travel Blog, Hoi An Travel Blog, Southeast Asia Travel Blog, Vietnam Travel Blogancient architecture, Cultural Attractions, Day Trips, First-Time Travelers

One Awesome Day Trip to Hoi An (From Da Nang, Vietnam)

Are you looking for most exciting day trip from Da Nang? Look no further than the charming town of Hoi An! Hoi An is one extremely colourful and well-preserved historical city, a living-museum only half an hour distance from Da Nang.

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