Situated in the western part of Singapore, the Jurong area is quite distant from the city center, providing a scenic contrast to urban landscapes. Despite being a city-state, Singapore boasts nature-friendly parks and zoos. Jurong Bird Park stands out as a unique and special nature-centric park in Singapore. “Asia’s Largest Avian Park – Jurong Bird Park” Located west of Singapore’s ...
The Botanic Gardens in Singapore is the largest natural park in Singapore, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its botanical gardens. Established in 1859, the Botanic Gardens predates Singapore’s independence from Malaysia in 1965, making it older than the nation itself. With a history spanning over 150 years, this park showcases a variety of plants and animals, harmonizing ...
In Singapore, notable attractions like Clarke Quay and Orchard Road come to mind, but nestled between Clarke Quay and Orchard Road lies the expansive “Fort Canning Park.” “A Park on the Hill – Fort Canning Park” Located atop a hill behind Clarke Quay, Fort Canning Park is often referred to by locals as the “Central Park” due to its central ...
In the area around Gangneung along the East Sea coast, you can find terrains with the sea. Thanks to this, during the summer vacation season, many people tend to head to the Gangneung area. There are various well-known beaches in Gangneung, including Gyeongpo Beach, where you can explore both large and small beaches. Jumunjin is a region located in the ...
I visited Gangneung in 2022. From March 11th to 12th of 2022, I explored Gangneung. Gyeongpo Beach is an indispensable place when visiting Gangneung, so despite it being winter, I made sure to visit the sea. At the time, it was still winter, so the beach wasn’t open yet. Since I visited on a weekday, there weren’t many people, creating ...
Yeouido Park is a municipal park located at 68 Yeouigongwon-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. It spans the heart of Yeouido. Currently, it is a park adorned with trees, but in the past, this area was the site of Yeouido Airfield. “The Former Site of Yeouido Airfield” In 1916, during the Japanese occupation, Yeouido Airfield was constructed. During that time, there were no ...
Adjacent to the Ruins of St. Paul’s, which can be found within Senado Square, the Monte Fort is located, making it a focal point of the old town in Macao. This fort is known for being the site where Macao resisted the Dutch fleet in 1622. “Former Jesuit Headquarters – Monte Fort” Originally, Monte Fort served as the headquarters for ...
In the northwest of Seoul’s Yeonhui-dong lies Gungdongsan, a mountain that leads to Hongjecheon. Beyond Gungdongsan, you’ll find a path that leads down to Hongjecheon, and Gungdong has been transformed into a neighborhood park, providing a walking path for the residents of Yeonhui-dong. Taking advantage of a long-awaited holiday, I had the chance to explore the Yeonhui-dong Gungdongsan Circular Path. ...
Namsan Seoul Tower is a landmark representing Seoul. Situated at the summit of Namsan, which can be considered the heart of northern Seoul, it’s a place where you can occasionally visit to look down on Seoul when you feel a bit stifled. It’s a famous spot in Seoul where you can feel refreshed. Personally, I sometimes make a deliberate effort ...
The Olympic Park in Songpa, Seoul, is the largest park in the city. At one point, it held the title of the largest park in the country until the opening of Ulsan Grand Park in 2005, which surpassed it in size. The Olympic Park was established to commemorate the 1988 Seoul Olympics. The construction, funded by the Seoul Metropolitan Government ...
The Hyundai Department Store Apgujeong Main Branch, also known as the 2nd branch of Hyundai Department Store, opened its doors in 1985. As an older building, it has lower ceilings and relatively narrower spaces compared to more recently constructed buildings. Nevertheless, it continues to play a pivotal role as a key retail outlet, achieving an annual revenue of 1 trillion ...
Songdo is a place name that can be found in various places, and you can also find Songdo in Pohang. The name Songdo originated from the name of the island that was located at the entrance where the Hyeongsan River meets the East Sea, called “Bundao (분도)” and the original administrative district name of the area around the beach, called ...