Seoul reminds me so much of the times spent in Chennai, India. Both have similar city layout, lots of people everywhere, trains, buses, bikes, bicycles, etc., Well, the food is different though. My three year old enjoyed trying this new cuisine for the first couple days but later she started craving for mac n cheese and pizza :) Silly little one! Pictures from our 7 day trip to Seoul -
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| Gyeongbokgung palace |
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| Gyeonghoeru (Royal Banquet Hall) near Gyeongbokgung palace |
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| Savored Korean Buddhist cuisine at TempleStay near Jogyesa Temple in Insadong. One of the dishes in the 10 course meal is yeonip bap, or lotus leaf rice - Freshly harvested sticky rice is steamed in a lotus leaf with Korean dates, pine nuts, chestnuts, gingko nuts and beans to produce an aromatic steam bath of flavors. |
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| Another dish from the 10 course Korean Buddhist cuisine - crispy vegetables and fruits served along with lemon cinnamon ginger tea |
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| Entrance to the Jogyesa Buddhist temple |
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| Korean traditional village within Seoul city - Bukchon Hanok Village |
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| View of Seoul city |
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| Soft tofu soup with Kimchi on the side at Korean folk village in the city of Yongin |
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| Colorful lanterns at Jogyesa temple |
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| Pottery shop at Insa-dong |
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| Korean script at the entrance of Gyeongbokgung palace |
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| Traditional house at Korean folk village |
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| Small creek/river at Korean folk village |
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| Beautiful piece of architecture at the Jogyesa temple |
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| Artwork on the walls of the Jogyesa temple |
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| Metal sculpture at the entrance of the Jogyesa temple |
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| SSamzigil at Insa-dong - attractive, arty four-storey complex built around a courtyard is a popular stop for one-off clothing, accessories or household goods |
