*PANORAMIC* Walk in One of the old towns in Seoul: Album of Eight Scenic Sites of Jang-dong_ CITY HIKE & STORIES
Hello, I'm Dani born and raised in Korea. History, culture, arts, and stories are the things that interest me and also love traveling, experiencing new things, and meeting new people. Eventually, tour guide telling stories to new people was like a fate to me. I usually work as a private guide with agencies, however, I wanted to meet many others who come to Korea. I hope to meet you soonđ ââïžEven the time slot you want is full, let me know when you want to join, and Iâll try to make a spot for youđ
Pickup
Meeting place is Gyeongbokgung station(subway orange line / line 3) exit no.2 Come out from exit 2 and Iâll be waiting with a iPad saying Seochon walk
Description
Seoul is an old city, which was already the capital starting from 1392.
Since it has been the center of the country, there are a lot of fascinating old town that has different and interesting history underneath, and Seochon is one of them.
This is a collaborative tour with Geon-ik House, one of the traditional houses located in Seochon built in 1930s.
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Album of Eight Scenic Sites of Jang-dong
Hong Geon-ik House presents the âAlbum of Eight Scenic Sites of Jang-dongâ route of the Seochon walking tour. Created in the 1750s, this painting series by the renowned artist Gyeomjae Jeong Seon showcases the splendid landscapes of Jang-dong, now part of Seochon.
Starting at the Hong Geon-ik House, participants will explore Jeong Seon's birthplace and visit the actual locations that inspired his paintings. This walk offers a rare opportunity to compare the natural vistas depicted in these historic artworks with the present-day scenery of Seochon, fostering a deeper connection to the neighborhoodâs heritage.
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This tour includes uphills and we walk a lot in this tour, so I strongly recommend you to be ready to walk a lot!!!
Think of it as a morning city hike than a regular walk
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Host : Seoul Metropolitan Government
Organizer : OPENHOUSE
Planning : OPENHOUSE
Tour Run by: Yang Daeun (Dani)
Album of Eight Scenic Sites of Jang-dong photo © KANSONG ART & CULTURE FOUNDATION. All rights reserved
Hong Geon-ik House photo ©Hong Geon-ik House. All rights reserved