Showing posts with label Jangseung. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jangseung. Show all posts

Thursday, 2 June 2016

Revisit Jeonju - Omokdae Pavilion (오목대) in Hanbok

Revisit Jeonju - Omokdae Pavilion (오목대) in Hanbok | by Meheartseoul
Everything was taken care, now only need to carry our tummies that filled with Jeondong Hotteok as the luggage was deposited at the hotel.

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Let's go and explore Jeonju Hanok Slow City!

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See see... they kept stopping to play snow, and
me non-stop taking photos ;P

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2 smiling Nunsaram (Snowman) in front of Cafe Chunam.

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 Two kiddos love snuggle snuggle with me.

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Eotteoke~! Tell me how not to fall in love Jeonju?!

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My love for Jeonju growing stronger in Winter.

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You know kids easily feel hungry because of their
good metabolism. And adults easily have itchy mouth. 

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To satisfy our long carving of Choco Pies,
we attacked these pies in four to six bites!

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Did you spot intriguing things among these bottles of wine?

From what I read (highlighted in red color on the bottle), it's for adult 19 years and above. So, judging by the stated recommended and the backside of the cup, you can tell that this 벌떡주 must be energy boasting Potent Potion for man!

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At this Jeonju Craft, visitors can create their own masterpieces and learn the art of making beautiful traditional Korean crafts with hanji, pottery, woodwork, embroidery, and other crafts firsthand. 

For time-constraint visitors, you can just purchase beautiful souvenirs wholeheartedly produced by master artisans at the craft shop.

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Hanji mulberry paper.

Until this moment, I'm still amazed by the durability of Hanji paper. When I visited Jeonju Sago, the guide told us the reason why Joseon Wangjo Sillok was written on the Hanji.

Historian (Sagwan) wrote drafts (Sacho) of the Annals of Joseon Dynasty on Hanji too. Then after they compiled and published the Sillok, they washed away the ink and reuse the Hanji to write Sacho of the next king. 

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Wanna bring kids for small exercise...

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Korean Totem Pole (장승 = jangseung).

Jangseung, the village guardian which erected at the entrance of the village that bearing some resemblance to the dolhareubang with bulging eyes, a fist-like nose, and protruding front teeth. Folks believed these poles symbolizing guardian god that can protect the village from evil spirit and others harms.

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Still remember the first time I climbed up the stairs leading
to Omokdae Pavilion. Please read my previous posting here.

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This time round, I was eagerly going up because...

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This really giving me reminiscent glimpses of the past Joseon period right before my eyes!
Yes, you can expect to see the other-worldly from this hill.

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 Picturesque Jeonju Village with beautiful 'smile-curved' of 
Hanok rooftops after showered in powdery snow. 

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 First love never dies @Omokdae Pavilion...
the romantic atmosphere stole my heart!

Too bad, we couldn't rest inside the pavilion because the floor was wet by the melted snow. This area has been a popular destination for locals as well as tourists. But, we didn't see the crowd that day because it's too cold. 

To be frank, I was quite hesitated to take off my jacket. But, because I wanted to have nice  Hanbok outdoor photos with Hanok structures, then must sacrifice a bit... as always no pain, no gain! Therefore, I grinned cheerfully and walking proudly as if as Joseon citizen!

I was amazed with my hotpack, which seemed always worked at the wrong timing and wrong place. So, when you needed them most, they're as good as cold pack... Sigh~!!!

Revisit Jeonju Omokdae Pavilion donned in Hanbok.

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Ok, now let's go to Jaman Mural!
(to be continued...)

Monday, 3 November 2014

Slow Walk in Jeonju Slow City (III)

Slow Walk in Jeonju Slow City (III)| by Meheartseoul Ok, this will be the last part of our 2 days walking around Jeonju Hanok Village...

We found some interesting murals when walking to Cheongyeonru Pavilion.
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This is a restaurant selling various fried street food such as 
fried ice cream, fried lettuce, fried cheese,...

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 Hanok Guesthouse Seon Un Jae (선운재).

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I'm also part of the mural :P

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Flying back to the nest~!

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This street is lined with lots of restaurants and cafes...

If you're an art lovers, you should visit Jaman Mural Village located below the ridge connecting the Omokdae and Imokdae.

Ok, let's stroll back to Ginkgo Street in Jeonju Hanok Village...
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Iconic 600-year-old ginkgo tree in this Hanok village.

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Ginkgo tree is symbol of Confucianism in Jeonju, and signifying 
the importance of Jeonju as its center.  

You can find 5 old and huge ginkgo trees at Hyanggyo Confucian School.  These trees were planted in Hyanggo as a prayer that the politicians who studied in Hyanggo would not become corrupt when they enter their bureaucratic career. 

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Stream from Namcheong Bridge to Dongbu Market flows through Hanok Village.

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You’ll find constructed small pavilion,... 

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adding distinction and beautiful ambiance to Hanok Village.

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 Vintage VW Van + Vera :P

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Spotted white chickens inside this restaurant.

Random photos snapped around Jeonju:
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Taejo Road.
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 Lots of restaurant...

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 Bakery shops, cafes,...

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 Street food, local specialities, makgeolli, moju...

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 Aww~! colorful candy floss,...

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and colorful happy people! 
 
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 Can you see Omokdae Pavilion on the top of the hill?

Jangseung (Korean traditional wooden totem pole).
Where did I shoot this photo?

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 Beautiful traditional Korean architecture and landscaping.

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 Stone wall outside Gyeonggijeon Shrine. 
These flowers looked like lettuce or cauliflower from far :P
they're planted on big pots and along the roads in Jeonju.
 
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 Actually you can find stone wall almost everywhere in this Hanok Village...

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 It enhances the traditional atmosphere of the village 
and also offer nice backdrop for photo taking ^^

Ups, will have another posting for PNB ChocoPie, is it ok?


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