Download or read book Seoul s Historic Walks in Sketches written by Janghee Lee and published by Seoul Selection . This book was released on 2018-08-16 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seoul is a rapidly changing city, the epitome of the latest trends and technology. But looking closely in between the skyscrapers, there lie hints that reveal an alternate story, a story of a 600-year-old capital city. Seoul’s Historic Walks in Sketches discovers and brings to life these stories. From the Joseon era’s palaces and fortresses to modern skyscrapers of glass and steel built on historic sites, the author’s pencil sketches bring forth a new dimension of Seoul. Accompanying the illustrations are his insightful, witty commentaries on local history that go a long way in presenting readers with a captivating view of the unknown city, a city almost exotic in its mystery. A city, its architecture and its history: 15 must-see attractions in old town Seoul Through the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910), Japanese colonial rule, the Korean War, industrialization, and democratization movements, countless stories of the changing times have been engraved in the nooks and crannies of Seoul. This book is a retrospect of the forgotten city of Hanyang (old Seoul), reviving the history once lived within the four ancient great gates. Many of the places covered in this book are among Seoul’s most famous landmarks and popular tourist attractions, yet the sagas unraveled at each destination impart an unconventional perspective. The author’s remarkably discerning eye notices and depicts the minute details most would miss around the city. For those unmoved by the textbook photographs and dry histories of existing guides to Seoul, this book’s intimate charm is sure to please. The ever-changing city of Seoul: Sites and stories unfamiliar even to locals It would be an understatement to say that this book is only dedicated to tracking down the historical traces of Seoul. As the author says, “Seoul isn’t an antique—it’s an ever-changing organism.” He discusses the recent changes that have proven significant to the city and introduces hidden attractions around the city, from an ecological park on a skyscraper rooftop to evidence of historical figures cleverly hidden in amongst the buildings. Seoul Historic Walks in Sketches contains extraordinary and unmatched insight into the city.
Download or read book Seoul s Historic Walks written by In-suk Cho and published by Seoul Selection USA, Incorporated. This book was released on 2008 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nonfiction. Travel. Southeast Asia Studies. In this handy guidebook based on the tours offered by the Seoul Foundation of Arts and Culture, architect and Korean traditional architecture expert Cho In-souk and magazine editor Robert Koehler share their appreciation of architecture and love for Seoul's history as they will take you through some of Seoul's lesser-known historic sites and give visitors a better understanding of Seoul's development from medieval walled city to modern metropolis. Seoul is a fascinating city where old and new often coexist in jarring contrast. The best way to explore it, however, is to stretch your legs and walk, and Seoul's Historic Walks will show you where to go.
Download or read book Pilgrim Stories written by Nancy Louise Frey and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1998-12-30 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike the religiously-oriented pilgrims who visit Marian shrines such as Lourdes, the modern Road of St. James attracts an ecumenical mix of largely wel.
Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Seoul written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of Asia's cultural capitals, Seoul is the perfect blend of traditional and modern, and is both fashion hub and food lover's paradise. Your DK Eyewitness Top 10 travel guide ensures you'll find your way around this dynamic city with absolute ease. Our regularly updated Top 10 travel guide breaks down the best of Seoul into helpful lists of ten - from our own selected highlights to the best museums and galleries, and the most authentic restaurants, tearooms, bars, shops and markets. You'll discover: - Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Detailed Top 10 lists of Seoul's must-sees, including comprehensive descriptions of the Gyeongbok, Changdeok and Changgyeong palaces, the fascinating neighbourhoods of Insadong, Dongdaemun and Buamdong; the National Museum of Korea, Nam Mountain, Bukhansan National Park, Bukchon Hanok Village, and the nearby city of Gwacheon - Seoul's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Inspiration for different things to enjoy during your trip - including culinary highlights, festivals and celebrations, hidden gems off the beaten track, and great things to do for free - Streetsmart advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe
Download or read book Frommer s Seoul Day by Day written by Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee and published by Frommers. This book was released on 2011-08-09 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details seventeen self-guided tours designed to help travelers get the most of their time in Seoul, with thematic and walking tours for varied interests, and schedules, photographs, maps, and information on dining, accommodations, entertainment, and shopping.
Download or read book Walking Around Seoul written by Sungchan HONG and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-26 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seoul, which has been the capital of South Korea since the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), is home to not only an array traditional heritage sites but is also the hub for the current and progressing Korean culture and modern trends. Also, conveniently many of the major tourist attractions are within walking distance of each other. Visiting these buildings, streets and monuments while reading about their stories on the way will make your trip more enjoyable. This guide reflects the underlining historical and modern characteristics of Seoul and will help you gain a deeper understanding of Seoul and the story of South Korea. Features of this book include:1) TOP 5 - Best Walking CoursesEach course is approximately 5 to 8 kilometers long and includes attractions and routes that are designed especially for foreign tourists to show the wonderous treasures of Seoul. Also included are course photos and descriptions of the characteristics of sites, buildings and monuments on the path. In other words, even without a physical tourguide, tourists can look around like a local resident through the course photos and explanations given in this book. 2) Prioritized configurationThrough several visits and analyzes, 'Best Courses', 'Additional Areas' and 'Additional Attractions' have been set. Of course, tourists can easily combine or modify courses according to their preferences.3) Up-to-date and detailed informationThis guide is based on updated information gathered in 2017, and important features such as the transportation systems and our recommended restaurants include local residents' tips and analyzed information.
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Korea written by James E. Hoare and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 873 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South Korea (Republic of Korea) is the more successful of the two Koreas in both economic and political terms. Even the Asian economic crisis of 1997–1998, which hit badly, was weathered successfully, and when the next crisis came along in 2007, South Korea coped better than many other countries. This economic strength, taken with the steady progress of democratization since 1987, indicates that when the peninsula is eventually reunified, as one day it probably will be, a new unified Korea will follow the South Korea model rather than that of North Korea. This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Korea contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Republic of Korea.
Download or read book Lonely Planet Seoul written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Seoul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk along the long-buried Cheong-gye-cheon stream, wander the labyrinthine streets of Bukchon Hanok Village, or try some Korean cuisine at Gwangjang Market; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Seoul and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Seoul Travel Guide: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, religion, art, literature, cinema, music, dance, architecture, politics, and cuisine Free, convenient pull-out Seoul map (included in print version), plus over 28 colour maps Covers Myeong-dong, Gangnam, Apgujeong, Dongdaemum, Itaewon, Insa-dong, Yongsan-gu, Jung-gu, Hongdae, Sinchon, Edae, Yeouido, Namsan, Gwanghwamun, Jongno-gu, Jamsil, Daehangno, Seongbuk-dong, and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Seoul, our most comprehensive guide to Seoul, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out our Lonely Planet Korea Guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Download or read book The Routledge Handbook on Historic Urban Landscapes in the Asia Pacific written by Kapila Silva and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-12-23 with total page 755 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Handbook on Historic Urban Landscapes in the Asia-Pacific sheds light onto the balancing act of urban heritage management, focusing specifically on the Asia-Pacific regions in which this challenge is imminent and in need of effective solutions. Urban heritage, while being threatened amid myriad forces of global and ecological change, provides a vital social, cultural, and economic asset for regeneration and sustenance of liveability of inhabited urban areas worldwide. This six-part volume takes a critical look at the concept of Historic Urban Landscapes, the approach that UNESCO promotes to achieve holistic management of urban heritage, through the lens of issues, prospects, and experiences of urban regeneration of the selected geo-cultural context. It further discusses the difficult task that heritage managers encounter in conceptualizing, mapping, curating, and sustaining the plurality, poetics, and politics of urban heritage of the regions in question. The connective thesis that weaves the chapters in this volume together reinforces for readers that the management of urban heritage considers cities as dynamic entities, palimpsests of historical memories, collages of social diversity, territories of contested identities, and sites for sustainable liveability. Throughout this edited collection, chapters argue for recognizing the totality of the eco-cultural urban fabric, embracing change, building social cohesion, and initiating strategic socio-economic progress in the conservation of Historic Urban Landscapes. Containing thirty-seven contributions written by leading regional experts, and illustrated with over 200 black and white images and tables, this volume provides a much-needed resource on Historic Urban Landscapes for students, scholars, and researchers.
Download or read book Three Generations written by Yom Sang-Seop and published by Archipelago. This book was released on 2006-12-13 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Touted as one of Korea’s most important works of fiction, Three Generations (published in 1931 as a serial in Chosun Ilbo) charts the tensions in the Jo family in 1930s Japanese occupied Seoul. Yom’s keenly observant eye reveals family tensions withprofound insight. Delving deeply into each character’s history and beliefs, he illuminates the diverse pressures and impulses driving each. This Korean classic, often compared to Junichiro Tanizaki’s The Makioka Sisters, reveals the country’s situation under Japanese rule, the traditional Korean familial structure, and the battle between the modern and the traditional. The long-awaited publication of this masterpiece is a vital addition to Korean literature in English.
Download or read book Frommer s Seoul Day by Day written by Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee and published by *Frommers. This book was released on 2011-08-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Map your own adventure. Seoul Day by Day is the perfect answer for travelers who want to know the best places to visit and the best way to see the city. Packed with color photos, this bestselling guide offers dozens of itineraries that show you how to see the best of Seoul in a short time--with bulleted maps that lead the way from sight to sight. Featuring a full range of thematic and neighborhood tours, plus dining, lodging, shopping, nightlife, and practical visitor info, Seoul Day by Day is the only guide that helps travelers organize their time to get the most out of a trip. Inside this book you'll find: Full color throughout with hundreds of photos and dozens of maps Sample one- to three-day itineraries that include gastronomic and historic tours, a Seoul with Kids tour, and more. Neighborhood walks take you from the galleries of Insadong to the indie scene around Hongdae. Side trips include the DMZ and the ceramics village of Icheon. Star ratings for all hotels, restaurants, and attractions clue readers in on great finds and values Tear-resistant foldout map in a handy, reclosable plastic wallet Foldout front cover, with at-a-glance maps and quick-reference info
Download or read book Korea written by Simon Winchester and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late 1980s, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester set out on foot to discover the Republic of Korea - from its southern tip to the North Korean border - in order to set the record straight about this enigmatic and elusive land. Fascinating for its vivid presentation of historical and geographic detail, Korea is that rare book that actually defines a nation and its people. Winchester's gift for capturing engaging characters in true, compelling stories provides us with a treasury of enchanting and informed insight on the culture, language, history, and politics of this little-known corner of Asia. With a new introduction by the author, Korea is a beautiful journey through a mysterious country and a memorable addition to the many adventures of Simon Winchester.
Download or read book Seoul Tour Guidebook written by Seoul Metropolitan Government and published by 길잡이미디어. This book was released on 2015-02-15 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walking the K-Star Road Scent of Spring in Seongbuk-dong The History Bus The Real Gangnam Style Reality Walks River of Light Seoul's Autumn Colors Nighttime stroll around Sinsa-dong HongdaeStylin’ It Up Sangam-dong: Heart of the Korean Wave
Download or read book Heritage Memory and Punishment written by Shu-Mei Huang and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-09-23 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a transnational study of decommissioned, postcolonial prisons in Taiwan (Taipei and Chiayi), South Korea (Seoul), and China (Lushun), this book offers a critical reading of prisons as a particular colonial product, the current restoration of which as national heritage is closely related to the evolving conceptualization of punishment. Focusing on the colonial prisons built by the Japanese Empire in the first half of the twentieth century, it illuminates how punishment has been considered a subject of modernization, while the contemporary use of prisons as heritage tends to reduce the process of colonial modernity to oppression and atrocity – thus constituting a heritage of shame and death, which postcolonial societies blame upon the former colonizers. A study of how the remembering of punishment and imprisonment reflects the attempts of postcolonial cities to re-articulate an understanding of the present by correcting the past, Heritage, Memory, and Punishment examines how prisons were designed, built, partially demolished, preserved, and redeveloped across political regimes, demonstrating the ways in which the selective use of prisons as heritage, reframed through nationalism, leaves marks on urban contexts that remain long after the prisons themselves are decommissioned. As such, it will appeal to scholars of sociology, geography, the built environment, and heritage with interests in memory studies and dark tourism.
Download or read book Michelin Green Guide South Korea written by Michelin and published by Michelin Travel & Lifestyle. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first edition eBook of the Green Guide South Korea by Michelin delivers a country bristling with UNESCO World Heritage sites and its own National Treasures. Enjoy Seoul, an energetic modern city with ancient palaces, shopping malls and food stalls. Explore Buddhist temples, shamanist shrines and fascinating folk villages. Discover Korea's cultural heritage through its art, crafts, cuisine and markets. Visit its diverse landscapes from Seoraksan national park to the beautiful island Jeju-do and Suncheon’s wetlands. Whatever you choose, Michelin's celebrated star-rating system makes sure you see the best of South Korea.
Download or read book A Slow Walk Through Jeong dong written by Michael Gibb and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes a single street can tell the entire story of a nation if you take the time to explore and have the eyes to see. This book describes a long and easy day spent on a street in Seoul Jeong-dong. It is a journey into the past through a vision of present-day life along an historic thoroughfare that runs through the nation s heart. This brilliant narrative by British author Michael Gibb is travel writing at its best.
Download or read book Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Seoul written by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff and published by . This book was released on 2017-04-03 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Guide to the 10 Best of Everything in Seoul Discover the best of everything South Korea's capital city has to offer with the essential, pocket-sized DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Seoul with pull-out map. Top 10 lists showcase the best places to visit in Seoul, from Dongdaemun market to the grand royal palace of Gyeongbokgung. Seven easy-to-follow itineraries explore the city's most interesting areas - from the arty district of Insadong to Bukhansan National Park - while reviews of the best hotels, shops and restaurants in Seoul will help you plan your perfect trip.
