K-POP AREA....!!!!

환영(welcome to korea )

I guessed that everybody likes korea because of k-pop especially among women right??… korea have a lot attractions besides of their handsome guys and pretty girls…..So, don`t miss to discover all their attraction and enjoyed their lifestyle and culture….I thought that many people have dreaming to go to korea and meets their idols….hehehehhe….there are lot af places that you can travel in korea….Let`s have a look.!!!!

ROYAL PALACE LIFE

Royal palaces such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace are some of the must-visit tourist attractions in Seoul. As well as looking round the palaces, visitors can enjoy several programs that will enable you to really experience the culture of Korea’s royal palaces. Visitors can watch reenactments of historical royal ceremonies, have their photo taken in traditional costume.

At Gyeongbokgung Palace a reenactment of the historical changing of the royal guards ceremony is held daily. After watching the ceremony, you can try on guards’ costumes and have your photo taken in front of the Gyeonghoeru pavilion. The program runs from 9:30 to 17:00 and as well as guards’ costumes, hanbok for children is also available. 

CRAFT-MAKING

Some of Korea’s famous traditional crafts include a Bojagi (square piece of cloth used to wrap items) and plates made from hanji paper, both of which are made by hand. Craft workshops and museums in Insa-dong and Gahoe-dong, as well as the Korea house, Bukchon hanok village and Incheon International Airport offer traditional handicraft making programs.

Gagyo in Insa-dong offers a 3-hour program in making quilts or stitching. You can make a simple bojagi (a square piece of cloth) which often has charming bright colors so can be hung on the wall for decoration or used to cover a dining table.

Nightlife in Korea Seoul is certainly one of the most lively and dynamic nightlife capitals of the world. Even after midnight, throngs of people wander the streets in major shopping districts and popular downtown areas. The top attractions at nighttime are Dongdaemun Market for late-night shopping and the Hongik University (Hongdae) neighborhood with its concentration of nightclubs.  For fabulous night views of Seoul, visit the observatory in N Seoul Tower or 63 City on Yeouido Island. Many visitors enjoy 63 City’s museums and dining facilities in the afternoon and stay past sunset to catch a glimpse of Seoul at night from high above in the skyscraper. If traveling with children, some options include recreational parks that open until 8 or 9pm or an exciting non-verbal show. Those with an interest in Korean traditional liquor can try some of the establishments serving Korean makgeolli. Check out the following list of popular nighttime activities Seoul has to offer.

Seoul City Tour

Seoul, the capital of Korea, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Korea. Packed with countless sights to see and places to visit like the ancient palaces, traditional markets, and high-end shopping districts, Seoul is a city with so much to offer that you might not know where to start. To get the most out of your stay, visit some of Seoul's most famous attractions by taking a trip aboard the Seoul City Tour Bus, which offers four unique courses.

The City Circulation Course circles Seoul's major tourist attractions, while the Cheonggye / Palace Course covers the famous Cheonggyecheon Stream and royal palaces. The Traditional Market Course stops at some of the best traditional markets and shopping towns in Seoul and finally, the Night Course provides an opportunity to take in the city's spectacular night views. Travelers can pick the tour that is best suited to their interests.

Kkultarae (꿀타래) A mound of hardened honey and malt is kneaded and stretched into 16,384 strands that look like a thin, white skein of glossy silk. Kkultarae, meaning honey skein, is filled with a mixture of ten ingredients such as almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, peanuts, black beans, and black sesame seeds, and then rolled. The candy, which was a royal Korean snack, is sweet and delectable. Best of all, you can watch the Kkultarae-maker as he creates his culinary work of art. A box of 10 kkultaraes costs 5,000 won. Hotteok (호떡) A ball of flour or glutinous rice dough is filled with a mixture of sugar, ground peanuts and cinnamon powder and then pressed flat on a hot griddle. Hotteokis especially popular in the winter season. It costs 900 won. Gukhwappang (국화빵) To make gukwappang, batter is poured into a chrysanthemum-shaped cast, filled with red bean paste, and cooked. Because each little cake is the same size and shape, two people who resemble each other are called gukhwappang. You can buy a bag of four to six gukhwappangs for 1,000 won.  Hodugwaja (호두과자) Hodugwaja, a round cake, is made by pouring batter into a walnut-shaped cast and filling it with red bean paste and a small slice of walnut. A bag costs 3,000 won, but you can also buy a gift-box for 10,000 won.  Tteokbokki (떡볶이) Tteokbokki is the most popular street food in Korea. Garaetteok, a dried, cylindrical white rice cake, is cooked with eomuk (fish cake), vegetables, and chili pepper paste. Sweet and spicy, it is such a popular snack that you will find it on every busy street corner. One serving costs between 2,500 won and 3,000 won. Kkochi-eomuk (꼬치 어묵) Kkochi eomuk, or skewered fish cake, is a favorite snack in the winter. A broad, flat eomuk (fish cake) is placed on a skewer and boiled in a thin broth of Asian radish and kelp. Dip the eomuk in soy sauce dressing and help yourself to a cup of soup. It costs about 700 won to 1,000 won. Twigim (튀김)　 Twigim is a general term for fritters. Vegetables, sweet potatoes, shrimp, squid, and dumplings are coated with batter and fried. Twigim can be eaten in bite-size pieces and dipped in a soy sauce dressing, or splashed with tteokbokki sauce. One serving costs between 2,000 won and 3,000 won. Dak-kkochi (닭꼬치)　 Dak kkochi is chicken grilled on a skewer and drenched with chili pepper glaze or soy sauce dressing. Thanks to the delicious aroma and sweet-spicy taste, dak kkochi is a favorite accompaniment to drinks. A skewer costs between 1,000 won and 2,000 won.