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Monday, 22 April 2019

[Jinhae] - Jehwangsan Park (제황산공원)

Lucky that the taxi driver waited for us at Korea Naval Academy, else we might have problem to get a taxi back from there. 

We asked him to drop us here because supposedly we wanted to take the Jinhae City Tour Bus from   Stream.

 Jehwangsan Park (제황산공원) Monorail Station.

Another option to go to the park which is climbing the stairs.

If our taxi driver didn't tell us that there are 365 steps flight of stairs, we might not know that it's endless stairs. Yes, just thinking of it is already causing me to sweat!!!

With the information, we didn't want to climb half way and
change our mind as it's about 90 m to the top of the mountain.

 Ok, let's just take Monorail since it's just KRW 3,000 for round trip.

Wow... it's quite steep and kinda scary especially I'm facing down but
luckily it only took around 2 minutes to reach the summit!

First you'll notice when you reach the park is 9-storey Jinhae Tower.


This 28m tower looks like Korean Naval Warship was built in 1967
which symbolized Jinhae as Naval Port on the Southwest Coast of  Korea.

Originally, the Japanese erected a monument in 1927 at this place to commemorate their victory in Rusia - Japan war. It was removed when Korea was liberated from Japanese colonial rule in 1945.

On the 1st and 2nd floor of the tower, you can find Jinhae City Museum,
exhibiting artifacts and cultural assets, relics excavated from Jinhae.

Photo on the left was Yeojwacheon Stream in 1930 before facelift.
And on the right is the current lively and populat tourist attraction

after the area was planted with cherry blossom trees.

  The Tower also have the observation deck allowing you to have
360 degree of bird's eye view of downtown Jinhae.

 Perfect pictureaque photo with sunray bathing the sea!

Can you see the rotary at the middle of the town? 
We walked back from here to Yeojwacheon Stream.


 Jehwangsan Park (제황산공원)
Add: 54, Jungwondong-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea 
Hours of operation: Summer (9:00~20:00), Winter(9:00~18:00),
Gunhangje Festival (9:00~22:00) 


It was the last day of Cherry Blossom Festival in 2018.
Annyeong my pretty cherry flowers~!^^

There are a lot of stalls selling food and other items
during the Gunhangje Festival.

Too spoilt with choices until we didn't know what to eat.

 Booths providing Wheelchair and Baby Stroller,
sign language translation and tourist information 
are scatter around! Excellent!

We had early dinner as we didn't have proper lunch. 
Korean Fried Chiken (Original + Yangnyeom)


Supposed to be Chimaek (Chicken + Maekju), but we had soju instead.
곰배 (Gombae / Cheers)~!!!

After dinner, we strolled back to Yeojwacheon because it's never enough 
seeing the flowing petals and another reason was it's illuminated at night~! 
Must be very beautiful and romantic, right?


Sunday, 21 April 2019

[Jinhae] - Korea Naval Academy (해군사관학교박물관)

Actually we planned to go to Jehwangsan Park by City Tour, but changed our plan because the staff at KTO booth suggested us to go to Naval Academy first because their operating hours until 16:30. 

Here is the pride and honor of Jinhae...

and this Turtle ship (Geobukseon) is Korea's national pride!!!

 The Korean Naval Academy Museum was opened on the 30th 
anniversary of the Korean Naval Academy (17 January 1976).

  When it first opened, the museum consisted of only a small exhibition room.

  But later there's an addition of a life-sized, 
ironclad Geobukseon (turtle ship) on 31 January 1980.
We can now witness the real Turtle ship withh our own eyes!
Daebak!!!

On February 23, 1981 an independent museum building was opened at the site.
and on April 28, 1990, the museum was expanded to its current size.  

The museum (2,622 square meters in total area) is housed in two separate buildings (a two-storey building and a three-storey building) and boasts three exhibition halls (Yi Chungmugong Hall, Navy Hall, and Naval Academy Hall). 

 The Yi Chungmugong Hall has on display 212 materials relating to 
the life of the famous Korean navel leader General Yi. 
 (The top left picture, Korean Shaman regarded Admiral Yi as one of the deities).

 At the Navy Hall, the history of Korea’s Navy is on display presentating 315 artifacts. 

In the outdoor exhibition area, visitors can explore the interior of  life-sized turtle ship.


It's as if I'm at the filming site of “The Admiral: Roaring Currents"
What a majestic ship, isn't it?!

The cool Turtle Ship, the spearheads of Korean Navy was made in 
1591 AD by Admiral Yi Sun-Shin.


He was the commander of one of the 4 fleets in the Korean 
South Sea at the time and foresaw an invasion by the Japanese.
 This Turtle Ship was first completed on 31 Jan 1980, 
and rebuilt on 28 October 1999 by the Korean Navy
to succeed Admiral Yi's patriotic spirit.

 It was recreated by using the military reports, personal journals of 
Admiral Yi and other related records and historical evidence.

Still remember the scene of the battle where Admiral Yi didn't
just surrender although the winning chance was very slim though
they're greatly outnumber with about hundred of Japanese vessels.

 He led his last 12 ships to battle although at first they were hesitatant to follow.
Bus his spirit of heroism and courage inspired
them to fight alongside him.
Frankly, without Admiral Yi, there won't be a victory for this battle.
Let's all fight to the end!

Your patriotism will be remembered though generations and generations!

It's really worth a visit, and we thank the taxi driver that guided us...
Korea Naval Academy (해군사관학교박물관)

Add: 1, Jungwon-ro, Jinhae-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Open Hours: Everyday at 09:00-16:30

Sunday, 7 April 2019

[Jinhae] - NFRDI Environment Eco-Park (진해내수면 환경생태공원)

We checked with KTO Booth at Yeojwacheon Stream whether there's any walkable distance attraction from there as I still have about 45 minutes to return the Hanbok dress...

We followed the stream to the end and we saw the entrance to the park.

 We're greeted by a big bunch of beautiful red and yellow tulips 
as soon as we walked to the park.
 Jinhae NFRDI Environment Eco-Park (Inland Water Eco Park) 
is part of the land of the Nambu Inland Water Research Center.  

 It lies on an area measuring 83,897 square meters. 

This environmentally-friendly park boasts a splendid natural landscape 
with over 65 different species of trees including cherry blossom, willow, 
maple trees and also different types of flowers.
 I'm so much green with envy to the residents of this area
because they can enjoy the luxurious scenery for 365 days!

This place must be very colourful during Autumn... as for now I can only imagine the reflection of the autumn leaves on the water...
 According to Min Jung Eonni, the property price at Yeojwacheon Stream  
skyrocketed to be one of the most expensive in Jinhae...

 
It has to thanks to its beautiful natural environment which
 attracted a lot of tourists and locals especially during 
Cherry Blossoms season.


Shooting location for SBS drama 'On-air 온에어' (2008).

 I have to seize every second to absorb the positive energy before leaving.
Annyeong Fish~! Happy swim swim there...
 Actually there's an exhibition, but we did not have much time left as
I need to change the Hanbok before hopping to Jinhae Bus Tour again.

NFRDI Environment Eco-Park (진해내수면 환경생태공원)
Add:
Admission Fees : Free 



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