Breathtaking scenery of mountain and National Folk Museum, autumn leaves which contrast beautifully with blue sky captivated everyone. Nobody can deny the beauty of Samcheongdong-gil...
Stone wall surrounding Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Five-story pagoda of National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관)
prominently standing inside Gyeongbokgung Palace.
East gate - Geonchunmun (건춘문).
Geonchunmun means "spring begins." This gate was mostly used by
crown prince and the court officials working in Crown Prince's Compound.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA).
Check my previous posting for more about MMCA and famous
Traditional Hanok House installation work by Korean Artist, Mr Suh Do-ho
“Home within Home within Home within Home within Home”
~ WIKI Cafe (위키카페 ) ~
Wiki Cafe seen from the main road next to MMCA.
To go to WIKI cafe, just walk along the road, you'll see accessory shop and
Woo Guesthouse. After turn left from Yenar furniture shop, beautiful
스미스 Hanok is on your left...
Woo Guesthouse. After turn left from Yenar furniture shop, beautiful
스미스 Hanok is on your left...
Walk further until you see Gallery Artbn and follow the signage
directing you to WIKI Cafe...
at the end of this small alley you'll see...
white wall with mural... Wiki Cafe!
First floor is fully occupied with postcards, notes, stuffed toys,
photos and life-size poster of Super Junior Sungmin.
First floor is fully occupied with postcards, notes, stuffed toys,
photos and life-size poster of Super Junior Sungmin.
According to Kim eonni, actually there's a suggestion box there, but fans wrote their 'love letters' to Sungmin instead of suggestions.
Red carpet with Prince Sungmin~^^
Haiz... I'd to run away because too many paparazzi there!
Wiki Cafe Menu
Coffee | Beverage | Tea | Ade & Juice | Bread
We're allowed to order our favorite drink here, not only that...
this hot handsome guy was taking our orders from us~!
Japanese Team found out that he's none other than Sungmin's
younger brother - Sungjin. He's a bit shy but friendly and smiles a lot!
Hot? Cool? Sweet?!
Free to hug Super Junior and Sungmin (pillows) :P
My kids also have the same Totoro plush pillow + hand warmer.
So many cute figurines, small plants and Totoros here~^^
Samcheongdong is popular for rooftop cafes, but sadly I always didn't have
enough time to sit and have a cup of tea and enjoy the romantic Samcheongdong-gil.
Thanks to KTO that we're invited to Korea, and get none but the best of everything!
Love this unblocked view of majestic Gyeongbokgung and
mountain from Wiki Cafe's outdoor terrace.
tbs eFM - Korea's No.1 Foreign Language Radio interviewed Jas eonni, Lucky and me.
(Photo taken by 강철씨 - KTO )
Hot Blueberry Latte (블루베리 라떼) - ₩ 4,700.
(Photo taken by 강철씨 - KTO )
Selfie with GD from tbs eFM after second interviews.
First, I was interviewed about how did I get to know about Korea and its culture, and my encounter with Hallyu wave, and what I love about Korea.
Soon after finished the fist interviewed, I was enjoying my blueberry latte, and they came to me again asked whether they can interview me again as they're curious why I visited Korea so many times and visited so many off the beaten track.
To put it short, I'm in love with Korean culture and its history. I love to watch Saguek dramas because I can see most aspects of traditional Korea lifestyle. I'm pretty amazed with Han-style (Hanok, Hansik, Hanbok and Hanji) and at the same time I can learn more about the history through the dramas.
For traveling to Korea few times as independent traveler... I think it would not be this easy or possible without help from friendly Korean people, useful and timely travel information provided by KTO, TIC and Travel hotline 1330. I feel secured and worry free because I feel home in Korea that I can seek help anytime I needed!
I love you 'finger heart'!
Sungjin promised that we can take photos with him, suddenly the cafe transformed to fan meeting session. We all queuing to take photo with him before leaving the cafe.
51 Sagan-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
Phone: +82-2-720-9073
This trip is made possible by VisitKorea organised by Korea Tourism Organization.
