Seoul Snapshot #5: Amsadong

Amsadong Prehistoric village. Not my most favorite place in Seoul.

Seoul Snapshot #4: Sunrise

As the days grow shorter, my 5:30am rising is met with daybreak. I never quite appreciate sunrises as much as I do sunsets--because as a west coast girl myself, sunsets over the pacific were just stunning--but that doesn't mean they are any less lovely.

from my apartment window, 5:30am

Seoul Snapshot #3: Cheonggyecheon

Cheonggyecheon (청계천) is a stream that runs across downtown Seoul. The stream, which has a history of going back to the Joseon Dynasty, underwent a major renewal to become the popular green space that it is today.

Seoul Snapshot #2: Samcheongdong

Samcheongdong (산청동) is my favorite place in Seoul for its mix of modern and traditional, and for all the cute cafes it has. The other day while I was with a co-teacher, we stumbled across this little road and it was quite the beauty.

Seoul Snapshot #1 : Deoksugung

The changing of the guard at Deoksugung (덕수궁).

How to get there:
Line 2, City Hall Station, exit 12 or...
Line 1, City Hall Station, exit 2