Visit Korea Special VIP Tour [Day 1-2]

After sumptuous lunch, our energy level bounced back to 100%. Kim eonni told us that Trick Eye Museum is just a stone's throw away from Nature Kitchen Restaurant, so we just happily strolled there while window shopping around this Hongik University Street.

 

EXO Se Hun and Kai were waiting to cross the road 

from SPAO store. Omo~! They even smiled at us~!^^

~ Trick Eye Museum (트릭아이미술관) ~

We took tons of photos inside this interesting art museum!

When my kids went there in 2013, they took photos but I didn't see most of them when we're there. I think they replaced some of the paintings so that people won't get bored if they visit again next time.

 Panda mode activated... Hug Hug~!!!

I only found one similar photo... It finally it revealed to me the trick behind this photo. Actually we're lying on our tummies,but my son was lying on his back.

Well, it's kinda entertaining and we're just like kids having fun with these tricky paintings, so that it created illusion as if they're 3D instead of 2D on your photos. 

~ Ice Museum (아이스 뮤지엄) ~

 Icy cold in 'Christmas Wonderland' Ice Museum, but it didn't freeze our smiles~!

 

K-smiling with Mr Snowman, Mr Soldier and Mr Panda~^^ 

I didn't take photo of this Mirror Maze because we're fast enough

(maybe less than 1 minute) to find our way out with 6 pairs of hands! ;P 

Come and play with your imagination here:

Website: www.trickeye.co.kr

Address: 20, Hongik-ro 3-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul  

Direction: Hongik University Station (Exit 9)

Opening hours: 09: 00 ~ 21:00

Fee: Adults ₩ 15,000, Child ₩ 12,000

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~ Hello Kitty Cafe (헬로키티 카페) ~

Fancy pink Hello Kitty Cafe at Hongdae. 

 

 This two-storey cafe painted with soft pastel pink tones and white color.

It's nice contrast with greenery garden outside the cafe, especially

there were lots of yellow quinces hanging on the tree.

I ordered Pinkcchino (핑크치노) just to match the dominant colors of the cafe.

Frankly speaking, I'm not a fan of Hello Kitty because I've phobia of cat (Ailurophobia). But, Hello Kitty still alright because it's not a real cat. Therefore, I prefer to see cream than cat on my cup. ;P

For the first time, my Instagram post has more than 100 likes

thanks to Hello Kitty die-hard fans out there~!^^

 

All Hello Kitty fans will definitely love to spend a lovely afternoon

 in this pretty cafe and pretend to be a princess of the day here.

This cafe has free Wi-fi and power plug, so you can snap lots of photos and real time upload them on your SNS~! ;P

Because it's popular for youngsters, You can find Hello Kitty Cafe 

at popular shopping streets at Myeongdong and Sinchon too.

 

  

Website: www.hellokittycafe.co.kr

Add: 364-14 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu.

Direction:  Hongik University Station (Exit 5 or 9).

We walked from Trick Eye Museum to the cafe from Exit 9.

Phone:+82 2-334-6570

This trip is made possible by VisitKorea organised by Korea  Tourism Organization. 

 

   

   

  

[Jeonju] - Hyanggyo Confucian School (전주향교)

Manhwaru, the two-story pavilion-like structure that functioned as the main gate of the Hyanggyo

and Daeseongjeon (Confucian Shrine hall).

The Jeonju hyanggyo was originally located at Gyeonggijeon, but moved to a nearby spot in 1603.

The mortuary tablets of seven Chinese Confucian scholars and 18 Korean scholars 

are enshrined in the main building of Daeseongjeon.

Memorial tablets of Confucius, Anja, Jasa, Jeungza and Maengja.

The altars display memorial tablets that occupy individual chair-like stands behind pairs of nestable tables. The smaller table is equipped with a single drawer. During the Joseon period when the school was functioning, there would of course have been various offerings and furnishings (vessels, incense, etc.) displayed on the tables.

Gingko Trees

 

This exterior of Myeongnyundang lecture hall serves as Ra-on’s and Kim Byung-yeon residence in Korean Drama “Love in the Moonlight”. The yard before the hall is also the scene where Ra-on offers a chicken leg to the Crown Prince, as well as where Kim Yoon-sung spent many happy moments with the Crown Prince when they were young.

K-dramas filming location.

The school's five-bay 'Myungryundang' Lecture Hall occupies pride of place 

in the inner courtyard. In all, there are a total of 99 rooms in the Jeonju Hyanggyo.

In front of Lecture Hall.

Inner map of Hyanggyo Confucian School. 

The Jeonju Hyanggyo Cultural hall provides 'gukgung' Traditional Korean archery experience.

Panoramic view of Hyanggyo Confucian School.

Calm evening...

Love the atmosphere and road lamps along Hyanggyo street.

Hyanggyo Confucian School (전주향교)

Historic Site No. 379

http://www.jjhyanggyo.or.kr

Add: 139, Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, 

Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Korea

(Check this link for direction).

[Jeonju] - Pungnammun Gate (풍남문)

How is everything? Yap, I'm back after missing for 2 weeks as I spent my time to participate in "Korea, My Love Contest" and also "Master Planner Challenge 2014" for that one reason! I think you know the reason... Yes, I want to go to Korea!!! Although I knew that it's not easy to win the first prize, but to do my best. Ok, luck was not on my side, so not going to see beautiful autumn foliage in Korea. ㅠㅠ

Ok, now back to Jeonju...

 

Pungnammun Gate

South Gate of Jeonju Castle

Treasure No. 308

Pungnammun3-gil 1, Wansan-gu, 

Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, Korea 

Jeonju Hanok Village Hotel, a modern Hanok style hotel with ondol floor is just a few minutes walk from Pungnammun. 

Related Posts:

[Jeonju] - Evening at Omokdae Pavilion(오목대)

[Jeonju] - Hanbyeokdang Pavilion (한벽당)

[Jeonju] - Cheongyeonru Pavilion (청연루)

[Jeonju] - Gyeonggijeon Main Hall (경기전 정전)

September in Seoul - Hongdae & Myeongdong [Day 7]

Hongdae - Hongik University Street (홍대)

is an abbreviation of Hongik Daehakgyo (홍익대학교). Hongik University (Hongdae) which is well known for its prestigious art college in Korea. 

Hongdae is known for its youthful and romantic ambiance, artistic and 
cultural with art galleries, studios, theaters, design shops, cozy cafes, 
bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.

Actually we came here as Trick Eye Museum is located in Hongdae area, and we saw cart selling Korean Egg Bread (계란 빵 = Gaeran Bbang), we're too full to even drink a sip of water. As I promised my daughter to buy her egg bread before we came to Korea... we went there again on last day just for this Egg Bread!

Happy Faces with Egg Breads ^^

In case you wonder why Zhi's not in the above pictures?

These 2 kiddos quite troublesome when it comes to food...

They have opposite preferences... Xuan likes egg, Zhi dislike it a lot!

Zhi likes Hotteok (호떡 = Korean Sugar Pancakes), 

but can you see Xuan's expression?

Ok, mission completed! We just leisurely walked around this district that attracted a lot of youngsters and students and tourists because...

the price tags here are really affordable ^^

These 2 kiddos also wanted to join in the crowd and bought
these 2 doodle books for 1,500 Won. Really cheap, right? ^^

Saw 2 Saju (Korean Fortune Telling) & Tarot shops around the area.

Quite curious and wanted to go in, are they speaking English or Korean?

maybe should try it next time :P

Myeongdong (명동)

You can find anything and everything you want in this main shopping and tourism districts in Seoul.

This is lively Myeongdong as always...

Tourist information service, free Hanbok experience, and convenience facilities such as free internet and coin storage lockers are available at...

Seoul Global Culture & Tourism Center 

5th floor of M Plaza,

 Myeongdong Station (Subway Line 4), Exit 4.

We came here for Hanbok experience, but no available slots for that day as they were fully booked.

So, remember to call or register earlier to avoid disappointment.

No worry and be happy! 1, 2, 3, Kimchi~^^

Time for street food tasting:

빙글 빙글 감자 - Spiral Potato skewer 2,000 Won

Long 32 cm ice cream - 2,000 Won

Yap, both of them like potato and ice cream 

and ma turn for last minute cosmetics products shopping from The Saem

And we've to ended our shopping and eating, and rush to Fantastick (판타스틱) Live Music Performance... 

Related Posts:
~ [Trazy] Hongdae (Hongik University Street) 홍대
~ [Trazy] Myeongdong 명동
~ Seoul Sejong Hotel (세종호텔)
~ Myeongdong Art Theater (명동예술극장)