See Any Places – Ancient Site, Historical Site, and Historical Building
Gwangju City, Jeonil Building 245, Chungjang-ro, Penguin Village, and Guitar Street, South Korea
Gwangju is where the 5.18 uprising happened. It was a pro-democratic movement in modern Korean history where the martial law Korean military killed 130 civilians. Jeonil Building 245 has evidence of a military helicopter shooting at the building.
Gunsan City, Gyeongam-dong Railroad Village, Modern History Street, Chowon Photo Store, Sinheungdong Japanese Style Hirotsu House, and Dongguksa Temple, South Korea
A day trip to Gunsan from Jeonju, South Korea. I visited various locations related to Korea’s modernizing period, from the early 1900s to the 1940s.
Jeonju Hanok Village, South Korea
Jeonju Hanok Village is a village in the city of Jeonju, South Korea. The village contains over 800 Korean traditional houses called ‘Hanok’. The village is famous among Koreans and tourists because of the traditional buildings that strongly contrast with the modern city around it.
Buyeo Gungnamji Pond, Jeongnimsaji Temple, and Busosanseong Fortress, South Korea
The Gungnamji Pond is Korea’s first artificial pond and was created by King Mu from the Baekje Dynasty. The Jeongnimsaji temple has the granite pagoda from the late Baekje period and has been designated National Treasure No. 9. The Busosanseong Fortress is a mud fortress dating from the 6th century set on a forested mountain.
Gongju Magoksa, the Mountain Temple, South Korea
Magoksa is a head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism in Gongju, South Korea. The temple was established in 640 by Vinaya Master Jajang Yulsa.
Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress, Tomb of King Muryeong, and Hanok Village, South Korea
Gongsanseong Fortress served as the royal palace of the Baekje Kingdom for the sixty-four years of the Ungjin Period (475-538 CE). The Tomb of King Muryeong is the ancient tumulus of King Muryeong, who ruled the Baekje from 501 to 523, and his queen. The Hanok Village has a model house of old-style Korean dwellings.
Suwon Fortress Wall and Traditional Market, South Korea
Walking another part of the Suwon Fortress wall and looking through the Suwon Traditional Market.
Mongchontoseong Fortress, Seoul Hanseong Baekje Museum, and Seoul Olympic Museum of Art
Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortification is an ancient earthen rampart dating from the Baekje kingdom. Seoul Hanseong Baekje Museum displays artifacts found in Baekje kingdom. Seoul Olympic Museum of Art shows various art pieces.
Coex Mall, Bongeunsa, and Seonjeongneung in Seoul
Coex is a huge modern underground mall. It has an “Instagrammable” library. It has lots of dining and shopping options. Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located next to Coex. It was founded in 794 CE. The Seonjeongneung is the burial grounds of two Joseon Dynasty kings and one Joseon queen.