CEBU – PHILIPPINES. On April 27, 1565, Miguel López de Legazpi and the friar Andrés de Urdaneta arrived on Cebu and founded the first Spanish settlement and Catholic mission in the Philippine archipelago. For six years, until Legazpi’s removal to Manila, Cebu was the Spanish colonial capital, according to history, …
Seoul Tower. Built in 1969 at a cost of approximately US$2.5 million, Seoul Tower was completed on 3 December 1971, designed by architects at Jangjongryul though at the time the facility interior was not furnished. N Seoul Tower opened to the public in October 1980 Since then, the tower has …
Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Hwaseong is a piled-stone and brick fortress of the Joseon Dynasty that surrounds the centre of Suwon City, of Gyeonggi-do Province. It was built in the late 18th century by King Jeongjo for defensive purposes, to form a new political basis and to house the remains of …
Northern Guard Pavilion A guard pavilion, called poru in Korean, is an outwardly projecting structure topped with a pavilion that functioned as a soldiers’ lookout. There are five guard pavilions in Hwaseong Fortress. The Northern Guard Pavilion, built between the Northwestern Artillery Pavilion and the Northwestern Watchtower, is the largest …
Jeju Stone Park Jeju Island Stone Park is a great place to stroll around and experience ancient (and new) stone sculptures handed-down from one generation to the next by Jeju people. The park is also perfect for a serene exploration with views (the sea, mountain top, islands) embracing the famous …
SeongsanIlchulbong Peak. SeongsanIlchulbong Peak, also known as Sunrise Peak, was formed more than 5000 years ago by volcanic eruptions. It’s used to be a separate island, but it’s now connected to Jeju’s main island. Though people used to farm in the crater, it is now a natural habitat for 200 …
Jeju Island Jejudo (also known as Jeju Island) is a volcanic island. With a surface area of 1,846 sqkm it is the largest island 130 km off the coast of the Korean Peninsula, and the main island of Jeju Province of South Korea. The island lies in the Korea Strait, …
Daereungwon Tomb Complex Daereungwon Tomb Complex is where large ancient tombs of kings and nobles of the Silla Kingdom can be seen. There are twenty-three large tombs located here; the most famous being Cheonmachong and Hwangnamdaechong. Cheonmachong Tomb (Ancient Tomb No. 155), which was excavated in 1973. Cheonmachong Tomb consists …
Bulguksa temple &Seogguram Grotto. Bulguksa Temple is a representative relic of Buddhist culture from the Silla kingdom. The temple was built during the 15th year of King Beopheung’s reign (514-540) to wish for peace and prosperity for all. It was later rebuilt in 751 by Kim Dae-seong. Unfortunately, the temple …
Gyeongju – YangdongFlok Village. Yangdong Village is located about 15km north of Gyeongju. Yangdong is one of the most charming traditional village. Yangdong is an aristocratic village which dates back from the 15th century (Joseon period). The village has been very well preserved. It is in fact the largest traditional …