As you head a bit south from Seoul Yongsan Station, you’ll discover a place preserving picturesque views known as ‘Ddaeng Ddaeng Geori’ or ‘Clang Clang Alley.’ The name comes from the sound of the crossing gate coming down each time a train passes along the railway. Finding streets where a railway crosses in most areas of Seoul has become challenging. ...
In Macao Peninsula, you can find many of Macao’s old buildings. Macao boasts over 30 UNESCO-listed heritage sites, with most of them located in the Macao Peninsula area. One of the most famous places in Macao Peninsula is likely Senado Square, and Rua da Felicidade is located about a 5-8 minute walk from Senado Square. “Former Red Light District, Rua ...
Frequently featured in 1990s Hong Kong films, it has become an iconic symbol of Hong Kong. It is the world’s longest outdoor escalator, known as the ‘Mid-level Escalator’. “Hong Kong, with its many hills, naturally offers many inclined paths. Many buildings are constructed on steep slopes, and you can find many buildings perched on hilltops. Due to the abundance of ...
Tsim Sha Tsui, located on the opposite side of Hong Kong Island from Hong Kong Island itself, is considered one of Hong Kong’s two major commercial districts. Due to Hong Kong’s limited land and high population density, it’s easy to find high-rise buildings in the city’s main areas. To address the high population density, the city adopted a method of ...
Yeongjin Beach in Jumunjin, Gangneung, was originally a quiet coastal village. However, it gained fame as a popular tourist destination after the drama “Goblin.” The beach, where Gong Yoo and Kim Go-eun took photos against the backdrop of the sea, became a bustling spot for people taking commemorative pictures. It gained even more popularity after being featured in the TV ...
The drama “Minamdang” aired on KBS in 2022. It was a weekday drama consisting of a total of 18 episodes. “Minamdang” is a drama based on a web novel titled “Minamdang Incident Notes,” which won an award in the KakaoPage competition. The drama follows the story of a former profiler who becomes a shaman scammer and is set against the ...
Seoul Book Bogo is the first public bookstore of its kind in the entire country. It opened its doors on March 27, 2019. Created in collaboration with 25 bookstores along Cheonggyecheon Stream, it stands as a multifaceted cultural space for citizens, offering independent publications, donated books from renowned publishers, book prescriptions, and various cultural programs. “Seoul Public Bookstore, Seoul Book ...