In Incheon, you can find the largest Chinatown in South Korea. Located near Incheon Station, Chinatown is like a small China in Korea, offering an experience of Chinese food and culture without actually going to China. Chinatown was established following the opening of Incheon in 1883 under the Kanghwa Treaty, following similar openings in Busan in 1876 and Wonsan in ...
For this trip, we chose to stay at the “Kanra Hotel Kyoto” in Kyoto. As it was a trip with my parents, it was essential to book a decent hotel. The location of Kanra Hotel, situated near Kyoto Station in the heart of Kyoto’s downtown, made it convenient to access various attractions in Kyoto. Therefore, we decided to stay here, ...
If you head north from Jonggak Station, where Seoul’s Bosingak is located, you can find the “Gongpyeong Urban Relic Exhibition Hall.” This exhibition hall is a small museum currently located inside a building. It serves as both a free exhibition hall and a museum located in the underground of the Centro Polis building. “Gongpyeong Urban Relic Exhibition Hall” In the ...
There are various ways to travel from Tokyo’s Narita Airport to the city center. You can use different railway routes or opt for transportation methods like buses or taxis. For details on various transportation methods, you can check my previous summary shared at the following link: “Traveling to Tokyo City using Keisei 1000 Yen Bus” Among the various options, we ...
The name of the small city-state of Singapore, situated at the tip of the Malaysian Peninsula, has its roots in Malay, specifically “Singapura.” Even today, in Malay, Singapore is referred to as “Singapura.” “The Lion City, Singapore” This name is derived from Sanskrit, “Siṃhapura,” meaning “Lion City.” According to Singaporean legend, Prince Sang Nila Utama of the Srivijaya Kingdom in ...
Singapore is often referred to as “Fine City,” a term that carries a dual meaning. On one hand, it signifies that the city is well-maintained and pleasant. On the other hand, it hints at the strict enforcement of fines. So, when we say “Fine City, Singapore,” it implies both a clean and pleasant environment as well as the presence of ...