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Last Day in South Korea At Suwon Palace

Midst in the old city lies the Hwaseong Haenggung Palace. Nicely renovated and with beautiful displays of the daily life on the king’s court of an old dynasty. It’s an educational place, not only for day visitors, but also for school classes. So i met a friendly teacher with her pupils, explaining the sundial on a very accurate model in an inner court. After a little chat i stepped outside the palace, where people gathered on a big square and let fly kites in the evening sky. A beautiful, calm atmosphere surrounded me for a last glimpse of these friendly and peaceful folks.

Juli 14, 2024Juli 14, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, history, portrait, reportage, SouthKorea, tradition, travelTags: Asia, city, coffee, culture, fotress, history, hwaseong, hwaseonghaenggung, korea, museum, palace, people, renebauerphotography, reportage, school, selfie, SouthKorea, suwon, teacher, Travel Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

South Korea: The Mighty City Wall Of Suwon

If there is one thing you should do in Suwon, it’s taking a hike on the mighty city wall.

That wall surrounding the inner, old city is called Hwaseong Fortress. The nearly 6km long way on the top of the wall offers a stunning view on the city and the history of it. Let’s go for a walk…

Juli 10, 2024Juli 10, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, history, landscape, reportage, SouthKoreaTags: city, citywalk, citywall, fortress, hike, hill, history, hwaseong, korea, landscape, renebauerphotography, SouthKorea, suwon, Travel, view, walk Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

South Korea: Uam Historical Park

At the outskirt of Daejeon lies a hidden gem: The Uam Historical Park.

Uam Historical Park, situated in the eastern part of Daejeon, is both a cultural heritage site and a park. It was once the place where Uam Song Siyeol (1607-1689), a scholar and government official during the Joseon dynasty, conducted his research and educational activities. The traditional houses established during his time and the relics left by Song Siyeol are still preserved, and visitors can view these artifacts at the historic museum. The park also features a pond within its premises.

Juni 30, 2024Juni 29, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, history, landscape, nature, reportage, SouthKorea, travelTags: Asia, blossom, cherryblossoms, culture, daejeon, flower, history, korea, landscape, nature, park, renebauerphotography, SouthKorea, temple, Travel, tree, uampark Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

South Korea: Ancient Tombs Of Bullo-Dong

On my way back from Mt. Palgongosan i noticed a sign saying ‚Bullo-Dong ancient tombs`. I got curious about it, and since it was still time before dusk, i decided to get out of the bus spontaneously.

A board on the edge of this hilly site explains there are about 210 tombs from the fifth or sixth century. The atmosphere was pretty calm when i walked trough the hilly landscape. There were hardly any people. In silence i looked over to the city and enjoyed the scenery. Only when i got closer to a prominent tree at the top of a hill, another photographer approached. It turned out to be a student from the nearby university of Daegu. We had a chat when he showed me beautiful photos he made after rain, when all the hills were covered in lush green grass. I must come definitely back on another time of the year.

Juni 23, 2024Juni 22, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, history, nature, reportage, SouthKorea, travelTags: ancienttombs, Asia, bullodong, daegu, history, korea, landscape, nature, palgongsan, people, renebauerphotography, reportage, SouthKorea, tombs, tombsofbullodong, Travel Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

South Korea: Temple of Donghwasa

Near the city of Daegu, settled on the foot of Mt. Palgongsan, is the beautiful temple complex of Dhongwasa. It’s surrounded by lush forest with small streams and nice walk ways trough nature.

The first temple dates back around 1500 years ago. Nowadays are existing older buildings beside new houses and temples with huge statues and figures. Among them are also some figures from African animals. No idea they just like them here too or there’s maybe a deeper meaning about it. More clearly seems the meaning of angry looking guards at the entrance and the calm Buddha inside the complex.

Juni 16, 2024Juni 16, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, history, landscape, nature, roadtrip, SouthKorea, tradition, travelTags: Asia, buddha, buddhism, daegu, donghwasa, korea, landscape, nature, palgongsan, people, religion, renebauerphotography, SouthKorea, temple, Travel Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

South Korea: Busan’s APEC House

„Busan is Good“ is stated at the main station. To check this statement i decided to join a day tour group with a guide to reach the bit further places too.

After the participants got collect from their hotels, a drive over the Gwangandaegyo, also known as Diamont Bridge, brought us to Haeundae District.

First highlight was the APEC house, where meetings of the ‚Asian-Pacific-Economic-Cooperation‘ are held, as the tour guide proudly explained. It is indeed a impressive building in a round shape, settled at the bay with beautiful view. From there it’s just a short, wonderful stroll along the coast to the Haeundae Beach, which i visited just the day before (check my prior post).

That stroll gave us first opportunity to learn more about the tour participants and our guide. And of course the first selfies and tourist photos are taken as well.

more are coming. stay tuned…

Juni 2, 2024Juni 3, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, flower, history, reportage, SouthKorea, travelTags: apec, apechouse, Asia, beach, busan, busanisgood, city, daytour, haeundae, history, korea, landscape, people, renebauerphotography, reportage, selfie, sighseeing, SouthKorea, Travel, urban Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Hanbok – South Korea’s Traditional Dresses

Did you noticed the beautiful traditional dresses in my last post? Well, these dresses called Hanbok and are popular for photo shoots at Gyeongbokgung Palace. At the nearby streets they rent it out and offer even make-up and hairstyling services for that occasion.

Friends, couples and families walking dressed up trough the old palace. They’re all in good mood and the scenery feels like a happy, sunny day in the 18th century.

Mai 1, 2024Mai 1, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, Fashion, history, humansofplanetearth, photoshoot, portrait, reportage, SouthKorea, tradition, travelTags: Asia, dresses, Fashion, Gyeongbokgung, hanbok, palace, people, portraits, renebauerphotography, reportage, seoul, SouthKorea, tradition, Travel Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Taiwan: At The Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

Modern Taiwan was founded by the former president and revolutionary leader Chiang Kai-Shek, after Chinese civil war in 1949. It is only understandable that the people wanted to dedicate a special memorial place to him. So, the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall was build. This huge complex was build between 1976 and 1980.

People gathering to hundreds inside the gigantic hall to watch the hourly change of the guards of honor. It’s an impressive performance of the skilled guards. A great subject for photo- and videographers too, if you get a place in the front row though.

Nowadays the people enjoying the huge park with ponds and cherry trees. Especially a warm, sunny day like lucky me got here. Certainly there are many people taking selfies and group photos for memories. Amongst them was a young lady i got into talk with. Sofia took a few photos for her Instagram account ( https://www.instagram.com/sofiameeow/ ) and agreed for a quick, spontaneous photo session on this beautiful location.

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, history, photoshoot, portrait, travelTags: Asia, ceremony, cherryblossoms, guard, historicalsite, history, kaishek, kaishekmemorial, memorial, nature, park, people, photosession, portraits, renebauerphotography, reportage, sightseeing, taipei, taiwan, Travel Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Taiwan: The cherry blossoms of Fort Zeelandia

There’s an important historical place outside of Tainan, called Fort Zeelandia. It’s the place where Dutch people arrived and build their first trading outpost on Taiwan.

Beside a museum and a tower with nice view, there’s also a beautiful garden with cherry trees. It’s just the right time of year to enjoy the cherry blossoms here.

April 10, 2024April 9, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, history, nature, reportage, travelTags: anping, Asia, cherryblossoms, cherrytrees, culture, fortzeelandia, garden, history, landscape, nature, people, renebauerphotography, reportage, tainan, taiwan, Travel Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Taiwan: Burning Money In The Temple

Maybe you noticed these stacks of yellow papers in my prior posts. Well, these are ‚paper money‘ what get burned for the ancestors and family members who passed away, to ensure they have the financial fundings for a comfortable afterlife.

While i visited the City Temple in Tainan, i found myself in the backyard in a nice garden. I noticed a huge chimney. Getting closer to inspect it, i became a witness how people enlightened stacks of these paper money and let it burn in big flames, providing a comfortable time for their people in afterlife.