Many of us would love to go on a trip far away and take a rest when we feel distressed from daily life. However, realistically, this is not easy for university students during the semester. Now, one month after the opening semester, I think there are many people who feel tired from many lectures and need a rest. To get over the stress and fatigue from these lectures, there is a great place in Daegu named Ganjeongbo where you can get enough rest and it is located near Keimyung University. So, this time I would like to introduce a trip course at Gangjeongbo to heal yourself without taking up a l
There is no future for people who forget history; history is important. In Yongsan, Seoul, there are many meaningful places related to Korean history. Therefore, the Gazette chose the National Museum of Korea, the War Memorial of Korea, and Haebangchon to learn more about Korean history. ● National Museum of KoreaThe first tour course in Yongsan is the National Museum of Korea. Opening hours are 9 A.M.~6 P.M. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 A.M.~9 P.M. on Wednesday and Saturday, and 9 A.M.~7 P.M. on Sunday and holidays. The National Museum of Korea consists of six permanent exhibitions, a
There are many beautiful palaces in Korea. However, most of the palaces that we know are located in Seoul like Gyeongbok Palace or Changdeok Palace. I chose Hwaseong Haenggung and Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon for their historic beauty.1.Hwaseong FortressSuwon Hwaseong Fortress is the best known image of Suwon. Hwaseong Fortress was built by the 22nd ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, King Jeongjo, who moved the tomb of his father Sadoseja, the crown prince, to Hwasan Mountain, Suwon. Hwaseong Fortress was built 220 years ago but remains intact. There are four main gates, Paldalmun, Janganmun, Hwaseomu
Korea has many famous mountains such as Seorak, Halla, Baekdu and Bukhan. Every year, many hikers climb them because they all have well-developed trail systems and good facilities. Daegu’s famous mountain is Palgong Mountain, which has many famous hiking trails called ollegils. Today I’ll introduce Palgong Mountain Ollegil 1, which is easy to walk and takes less time than other routes. The trail there and back is 5 km and takes 90 to 120 minutes. There is a signpost at the trailhead, so you won’t have difficulty finding the trail or getting lost. There are also benches and cafes where you can
When foreigners visit Korea, they want to have delicious Korean food. Also, the recent Mukbang trend shows eating a variety of delicious food is fun. There is a growing recognition that it is better to enjoy eating and be happy. So, I’ll introduce travel courses where you can enjoy delicious food and heal your mind at the same time. Damyang is located in Jeollanam-do and is adjacent to Gwangju, but it is well-known for being a small, quiet country town with bamboo forests and nice scenery. The town’s air is fresh and its residents seem relaxed. From Daegu to Gwangju, it takes two and a half ho
There are many Korean-style houses called hanoks across the country. Korea has designated important Korean buildings as cultural heritage sites like Gyeongbok Palace, which is Historic Site No. 117. Gyeongbok Palace and the surrounding hanoks are historical, so you can feel a strong Korean atmosphere. I’ll introduce Gyeongbok Palace and the historical Korean houses that are in this area of Seoul. You can get to Gyeongbok Palace easily by public transportation. It is a short walk from Line 3’s Gyeongbok Palace Station. Gyeongbok Palace opens at 9 am and closes at 10 pm, but it is closed on Tues
Hanoks are traditional Korean houses.What do you think about hanoks? Maybe, many people probably think they are antiqued, title-roofed houses. Sure, there are inconveniences to staying in one. But there is value in the experience of living in the same houses Koreans have lived in for centuries, experiencing what they experienced. In reality, a hanok is a traditional Korean house, which is the direct result of our ancestors’ wisdom and science. A hanok is very beautiful from the shape of the columns to the shape of the eaves, as well as the architecture of the kitchen. Hanoks were considered ol
When you walk around the downtown, the aroma of coffee will greet you. And you can see that a lot of people are enjoying a cup of coffee. Today, if you look around Daegu, you can see many cafes with various coffee brands. Daegu has become a city of coffee, unlike other cities. Local brand cafes of Daegu are more popular than famous brand cafes, which seems to be unique to Daegu. So, let's check out the coffee scene in Daegu. Do you want to know the history of coffee? If so, you should go to the That's Coffee Museum and That’s Coffee Theme Park in Daegu. They are in a four-story building. They
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