We'd planned and agreed to add another
itinerary for spending our memorable last night at Cheonggyecheon
Stream.
Together in modern Seoul.
~ Corporation and the character ~
Cushion products from Amore Pacific brands.
You
might be asking why we chose Cheonggyecheon out of many interesting
places in Seoul? It's because of Seoul Lantern Festival (6 - 22 Nov 2015). Saw a lot of awesome photos postings on Facebook. For sure we didn't want to miss this
rare opportunity especially it's free~!^^
KEB Hana Bank lighted tunnel on Mojeongyo bridge
and colorful rainbow lights below welcoming
visitors coming from Cheonggye Plaza.
Ok, let's check out 600 pieces of amazing giant lanterns
with unique designs lighted up along 1.2 km stream starting from Cheonggye Plaza to Supyo Bridge. This year theme is "Illuminated Seoul Tour" which combines both traditionalism and modernism.
~ Traditional Life Experience in Seoul ~
Lifestyle in Hanyang during Joseon Dynasty.
We went to Deoksugung Palace on the second day.
Daebak~! It's awesome to see replica of Junghwajeon Hall lantern with so much details including Yongsang (king's seat) and Irwaborongdo (partition depicting the Sun, the Moon and five hilltops).
Day and night of Irwaborongdo (일월오봉도 / 日月五峯圖).
Jongmyo Shrine.
Donuimun (also known as Seodaemun).
Sunseong Nori (돈의문 순성놀이) means walking tour around the dosung (capital city). It's quite extensive from early morning to late evening. In order to appreciate the nature beauty and city landscape, people used to climb which it's enjoyed by Koreans since Joseon Dynasty.
Iconic Bukchon Hanok Village.
Under the rainbow~^^
Jas eonni tossing coins into the wishing well.
This theme start from Cheonggye Plaza and
ended at Gwanggyo Bridge, where there's
activities and stalls here...
Visitors busy making their own lantern, writing their wishes on it.
Queuing to release their lanterns at Gwanggyo.
Few stalls selling various types of decorative lamps here.
Lovely Le Petit Prince stuffs.
Artists at work at the bridge.
~ Local governments and overseas invitation ~
Japanese navy at the Myeongryang Strait (명량, 해남군).
Lanterns made by overseas artists.
Together in modern Seoul.
~ Light Art author show ~
~ Corporation and the character ~
Here comes lovely characters which a lot of kids standing there to admire and taking photos with their parents.
Pororo (포로로), Turning Mecard (터닝메카드),
Robocar Poli (로보카폴리), Clean Bear (클린베어),...
Hello Carbot (헬로카봇) and...
Larva (라바).
Coffee cups art installation?! ;P
Pagoda and Jongno Tower light display.
After that, we're walking back to Center Mark Hotel (behind Jongno Tower) to pack our luggage. Hope that we can come back here next year~!
Website: seoullantern.visitseoul.net
Add: Cheonggyecheon, Changsindong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
