Wolmido (Wolmi Island)

Hopped on the ferry, as you can see it was still quite dark around. By the time we reached the dock, everyone was excited to check out this beautiful island. Long ago, Wolmido was just only a small island, separeted from the land ‘Icheon’ (??), but as the road-constructions continued,the two places connected, which makes Wolmido another dwelling place for Koreans. We were told Wolmido is famous for its beautiful seaview. We enjoyed the seabreeze while strolling along the pathway. We enjoyed the tranquility, watching the boats/ferry sailing afar. The street looked vacant in the pic, since it was only around 7a.m. then, which is why no pirate ship for us too.

Cheongwadae & Monument

The office of the President (the Republic of South Korea). If you translate the meaning literally from its Korean name ~ ‘The House of the blue roof tiles’. We were only able to admire it from afar, while taking pictures with the monuments laid in front of it. Lots of guards/police were there monitoring the traffic while make sure the visitors were in a safe distance from the palace. See the mountain behind us? It’s situated on the north side of Seoul. The tour guide told us that’s the Feng-Shui mountain, which is why the President residence is just around the area.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

What fascinates me was the modern side of Seoul at one side; while the traditional palace at another – the beauty of contrast! I had alot of fun visiting this magnificent palace, the structures reminded me alot of the Forbidden City in China. The palace is like a maze, with quarters looked very similar to one another. Each building structure and position are well planned, and has its very own special meaning. It was fascinating to learn the How’s and Why’s, while imagining the history in our heads. Since most parts of the palace were torn down during Japanese invasions, thus the effort of restoration had been ongoing since 1990 until today.

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