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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.

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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

Huge Palace In Seoul: Gyeongbokgung

This Palace from the 14th century is just huge. The many buildings with total 7700 rooms are scattered over a huge area. Big squares and small courtyards, gardens and ponds with pavilions and beautifully decorated roofs and walls are inviting for long strolls. For those are interested of more details of Gyeongbokgung use the link provided, or just enjoy some impressions.

April 28, 2024April 24, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, humansofplanetearth, portrait, reportage, SouthKorea, travelTags: Asia, Gyeongbokgung, history, palace, people, renebauerphotography, reportage, seoul, SouthKorea, Travel Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Seoul: The Deoksugung Palace

Midst in the city of Seoul is the Deoksugung Palace.

I was lucky to be there early morning with almost no other tourists. Under the cold blue sky lies this gem with its beautifully restored buildings surrounded from the big city. This palace was in use until the begin of 20th century and some building shows a mix of western and traditional architectures. Also were some rooms fitted with electricity.

I witnessed by coincidence a guard changing ceremony at the main gate. Quite a spectacle.

April 26, 2024April 24, 2024 by Rene Bauer Categories: Asia, culture, humansofplanetearth, portrait, reportage, SouthKorea, travelTags: Asia, deoksugung, guard, history, palace, people, renebauerphotography, reportage, seoul, sightseeing, SouthKorea, Travel Hinterlasse einen Kommentar

Sweden – Stockholm

In Stockholm i bumped into the Pride Parade unexpectedly. I spent long time to watch them passing by and photographing. Watch the photos from that event, which i posted earlier:

The Pride Parade in Stockholm

But of course i visited also the world famous Vasa Museum and the old town of Stockholm.