Day 5 in Seoul, as with every morning at Seoul Somerset Palace, we had a good breakfast.
After breakfast, we set off from Anguk Station to Chungmuro Station on subway line no 3 to reach Namsangol Hanok Village(above), a traditional Korean Village that is a popular tourist cultural spot.
(Above) Us arriving through the main entrance of Namsangol Hanok Village
(Above) At the information map pavilion.
(Above) Various attractions within the village
It is situated between modern tall buildings in the city(above). There are five traditional Korean houses, a pavilion, a pond and a time capsule which comprise the whole village.
As we were there during a weekday and in the morning, it was relatively quiet with locals, mainly the elderly taking morning stroll or brisk walking. Here you can visit house exhibits that reflect the different classes that stayed in them during the Joseon Dynasty from peasant to king. Weekends are more popular with visitors here since one can watch the proceedings of a traditional marriage ceremony at around 12pm or 1pm at Bak Yeong Hyo's Residence. It is frequently held during the Spring and Autumn seasons. Taking pictures with the wedding couple is a must for visitors.
(Above) Us having some fun posing with the cut out standees of a traditional Korean couple, a Korean lady and a Korean general.
(Above) The village features many landscape and park areas that provide shade and tranquility nad many opportunities for scenic shots.
(Above) At the Pavilion. Eugin had to run a 100m dash up the slope from where the camera was placed on timer. You can still see Eugin's fringe flying as he arrived in time for the shot.
(Above)By the minature waterfall. The water sounds are soothing.
(Above)Us doing a 'bollywood' pose behind the trees.
(Above)Gayle by the stream
Along the way, we drop by the traditional Korean houses(above) and exhibits on display.
(Above)Gayle dropping in
(Above) So this is how they stack and transported eggs in the good old days.
(Above)Pretending to be the lord and lady of a manor
(Above)Gayle play acting cleaning up a rest pavilion where visitors are entertained in the good old days
(Above) View from the top at the viewing pavilion of the village.
(Above) old water canals bring water from the mountains.
(Above) Kids from the kindergarden dropping by for a learning journey.
(Above) Us posing at the village with our next destination behind us - Seoul Tower
After over an hour visiting the village, we set off for our next destination - Seoul Tower for another bird eye's view of the city. More on that in the next posting.
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