One of the more touristy itinerary of my trip in Seoul, we went to Insa-dong, after paying a visit to Gyeongbokgung (Korean palace, will leave another entry for that are you excited, or like excited?)
Insa-dong is a more touristy area, apparently a 700m long street, filled with Korean traditional crafts and culture. :D Hanbok (Korean traditional costume for the ladies) anyone? I was tempted to get myself a hanbok and after hearing that you have to pay at least ₩150,000 (that's about... RM450 and up) for the cheapest lowest quality hanbok. =/ I'd rather buy a few nice pieces of accessories/jewelry or some clothes :P
According to Visit Korea, during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), the street was dominated by Dohwawon, a place of study for painters. Still filled with lots of painting and lots of crafty items. :)
Went to this little restaurant in one of the hidden lanes around Insa-dong for late lunch. I love the cuttle fish appetizer it was so good I keep eating it and wanted to get morrreeeeee in the supermarket! T_T Sorry for the blurry picture parkinsons you see -_- I loveee all the frames around the restaurant!!! Anyone wanna sponsor me frames for my room???? :P:P And maybe some nails since you're at it.
Sorry didn't take much pictures of Insa-dong, wasn't too keen on the rip-off prices of metal chopsticks (I mean they weren't like overpriced but still, I already have enough of random souvenirs lol). Yeah but if you see lots of calligraphy brushes stores, then you're at the right street! :P And that massssssiiiivveeeeee brush, is sorta the "landmark". :P
Insa-dong is a more touristy area, apparently a 700m long street, filled with Korean traditional crafts and culture. :D Hanbok (Korean traditional costume for the ladies) anyone? I was tempted to get myself a hanbok and after hearing that you have to pay at least ₩150,000 (that's about... RM450 and up) for the cheapest lowest quality hanbok. =/ I'd rather buy a few nice pieces of accessories/jewelry or some clothes :P
According to Visit Korea, during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), the street was dominated by Dohwawon, a place of study for painters. Still filled with lots of painting and lots of crafty items. :)
Went to this little restaurant in one of the hidden lanes around Insa-dong for late lunch. I love the cuttle fish appetizer it was so good I keep eating it and wanted to get morrreeeeee in the supermarket! T_T Sorry for the blurry picture parkinsons you see -_- I loveee all the frames around the restaurant!!! Anyone wanna sponsor me frames for my room???? :P:P And maybe some nails since you're at it.
Sorry didn't take much pictures of Insa-dong, wasn't too keen on the rip-off prices of metal chopsticks (I mean they weren't like overpriced but still, I already have enough of random souvenirs lol). Yeah but if you see lots of calligraphy brushes stores, then you're at the right street! :P And that massssssiiiivveeeeee brush, is sorta the "landmark". :P
4 comments:
Ohmygosh.. food pics.. so hungery~~
And yesh please! I am excited to read more about your trip! ^___^
Hallyu fever sweeping across the world.. XD
rachelle: lolllll... they say those soup thingy and bibimbab is for poor people but I realllllllly love kimchi stew and soon dubu <3 hahahah i hope there's "more" I'll try to separate to more posts LOL thanks though, super happy when there's at least ONE person who's excited to read my posts. lol
Ohmygosh bibimbap is sooo yum though! Especially the claypot type? Where they come sizzling! Haha and "poor people" food is nommies - like, I dunno, street/mamak food? Cheap and delicious. Lol.
:)Btw, you're welcome! I'm super excited when you reply! Win-win, I say~
I'M EXCITED TO READ TOO! :)
Seeing these pictures on a cold morning T_T craving for Korean food now.
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