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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. 226
Gongju Magoksa, the Mountain Temple, South Korea
Magoksa is the head temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism in Gongju, South Korea. The temple was established in 640 by Vinaya Master Jajang Yulsa. 218
Myeong-dong Cathedral, Lotte Department Store, and Golbangyi Street in Seoul
Myeong-dong Cathedral is the national cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul. Lotte Department Store in Myeong-dongg offers a wide selection of name-brand clothing. Golbangyi Street serves moon shell-based food on the street. 206
Coex Mall, Bongeunsa, and Seonjeongneung in Seoul
Coex Mall is a massive, modern underground mall featuring an “Instagrammable” public library and numerous dining and shopping options. Bongeunsa is a Buddhist temple located near Coex. It was founded in 794 CE. The Seonjeongneung is the burial ground of two Joseon Dynasty kings and one queen. 200
Seonyudo Park, Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine, Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery, and Mangwon Market in Seoul
Seonyudo Park is located on Seonyudo Island; Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine is the site of the Byeonin Persecution of 1866, where many Roman Catholics were killed; Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery is a tomb for early Christian missionaries. 188
Ikseondong Hanok Village, Insa-dong, Unhyeongung Royal Residence, Jogyesa, and Nakwon Musical Instrument Arcade in Seoul, South Korea
Many locations were visited in one day because they are all in close vicinity. 173
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angeles (2014), Los Angeles, California, USA
The landmark Catholic church in downtown Los Angels
Bangkok – Wat Phra Kaew, Asiatique, and Calypso Cabaret Show, Thailand
I visited several locations in Bangkok to finish off my Thailand travel. Asiatique for Shopping/Food, Wat Phra Kaew is the most impressive Wat in Bangkok. Lastly, the Calypso Cabaret Show is located in Asiatique.
Bangkok – Assumption Cathedral, Mandarin Oriental, TCDC, Warehouse 30, River City, and Rajadamnerin Boxing Stadium, Thailand
There are no grand and famous sites in this street walking, but seeing many small locations adds up to a worthwhile tour.