Trip to Harmony Gyeongsangnam-do
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2012.10.30 (First day) :
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경상남도
(Map of Gyeongsangnam-do)
South Gyeongsang Province, or
Gyeongsangnam-do, is a province in the
southeast of South Korea. The provincial capital is located at Changwon. It
contains the major metropolitan center and port of Busan. Located there is
UNESCO World Heritage Site Haeinsa, a Buddhist temple that houses the Tripitak
Koreana and attracts many tourists. Automobile and petrochemical
factories are largely concentrated along the southern part of the province,
extending from Ulsan through Busan, Changwon, and Jinju. As we see the close look of Gyeongsangnam-do its full of tradition and modernization and there is lack of these kind of characteristic in other places of Korea. This place truly represents the modern Korea means unique blend of 'tradition and 'Modernization'. Our Trip to
Gyeongsangnam-do Province start from 30th of October form Seoul Station nearby
exit 9 and became one of the memorable trip in Korea. So, I am going to take you on the unique and memorable journey of Gyeongsangnam-do Province of republic of Korea.
2012.10.30 (First day) :
Hwagaejangteo Traditional Market
(화개장터)
(화개장터)
Front gate of Hwagaejangteo Traditional market
Hwagaejangteo
Traditional Market (화개장터) is
the Korean traditional market which is located in the Gyeongsangnam-do경상남도 the South East part
of Korean peninsula.
The Hwagaejangtoo traditional market is very old
Korean style market which looks like the life line of village life. This
traditional market looks like the all Korean traditional product is assimilated
in to small area.
The specialty
of this market is herbs, roots and medical items. There are many traditional
ingredients full of well beings food items.
There are traditional pots, bowls, follower bulbs and
the most importantly the traditional blacksmith. This proves that Korean people
still maintains still traditional in spite of globalization and cronic capitalism. There is natural
smell of Korean village market and its feel the real Korea village life. The people, products
and environment looks very genuine and full of traditions.
Traditional tea experience: Hadong Green Tea하동 녹차
대박!! ㅋㅋㅋ
2012.11.01 (third day):
trip to Island
The naval Battle of
Hansan Island, also known as the Battle of Hansan-do, took place on August 14,
1592 near the Korean island of Hansan, and was one of the most important
battles of the Imjin War. Korean admiral Yi Sun-sin destroyed at least 47
Japanese ships, captured 12 and killed over 8,000 Japanese sailors and marines.
Yi's success in this battle became a turning point in the war.
Traditional tea experience: Hadong Green Tea하동 녹차
Hadong geographical region is nations’ largest production
area of wild tea.
Chi-ri
Mountain, with its wild Scent…
Silently
Seated and half of the tea drunken,
Its perfume still cheerful as the first sip,
Calm taste emerging from its scent,
There
flows drops of water and blooms flower
-
Poem written by a Korea’s famous writer Kim
Jung-Hee
Korea
traditional tea always brings refreshment and new energy in our body. Most fascinating is the way of Korea tea
ceremony. This shows Korean people are very respectful for their guest and also play very
good role as host.
We follow the how tea is served to the guest. we had
very Good experience as well as good memory.
We love Korean traditional tea. Loves and hugs J
Hadong traditonal village (하동 전통 한옥 마을)
First day we slept at traditional village which was
very calm and natural. Night was cold but there was good facility for living. Korea always care for their guest. Korea is wonderful host for tourist. We
enjoy the night and sleep well.
Trip to real Korean Village..
The lantern remind me my village life in India..:)
2012.10.31 (Second day): Well
Being Day
Sancheong Museum
of Herbal Medicine( 산청의학박물관):
대박!! ㅋㅋㅋ
We learn lots
about Korean herbal medicine in the Sancheong Museum. Its shows Korean people
are very health conscious. we foreigner should learn from Korean herbal medical system which is very good for health and there is no side effects.
Tripika Theme park (대장경 테마파크) : The tripika
theme park in Hapcheon is full of historical details of Korea. The theme park
also has a books and information regarding the life of Buddha. Theme park represents
the traditional life and culture of Korea.
I was surprised
when I saw the Sanskrit writing inside the theme park. I was overjoyed by
Sanskrit script.
Haein Temple (해인사)
Haeinsa is a head temple of
the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism in the Gaya
Mountains of South Gyeongsang Province. Haeinsa is most notable for being the home of
the Tripitaka Koreana, the
whole of the Buddhist Scriptures carved onto 81,350 wooden printing blocks,
which it has housed since 1398. Haeinsa
is one of the Three Jewel Temples of Korea, and represents Dharma or the
Buddha’s teachings. It is still an active Seon practice center in
modern times, and was the home temple of the influential Rev. Seongcheol, who died in 1993.
We walked to reach to the Haeinsa temple. It was so
beautiful mountain, water and colorful leafs. It was so beautiful and natural.
The temple stay at Haeinsa was one of the memorable moments in my life. We
slept at 9pm and wake up at 3am. It was different experience from normal life. We
did 108 times bow which was very painful. 
2012.11.01 (third day):
trip to Island
Somaemuldo
island (소매물도)
A short, hour-long ferry ride from Tongyeong
Port will take you to the best attraction of Hallyeo Maritime National Park,
Somaemuldo Island. Located at the end of the Korean Peninsula, the island is
well known for its oddly shaped rocks of the coast cliffs, the clear and blue
sea, the beautiful Deungdaesum Island, which is often shown in movies and
commercials.
Somaemuldo
island : We are enjoying the panoramic view.
Passing through the 500~600-year-old camelli
woods for 30 min from the pier at Somaemuldo Island and we reached to Mangtaebong Peak, the top of the island.
The peak is a natural observatory to enjoy the many islands of Tongyeong
and Geoje Haeguemgang River. The view of Deungdaesum Island is indescribably
beautiful. Somaemuldo Island is also one of the best tourist sites toward the
end of the year because of the magnificent view of the sunset and sunrise.
The lighthouse, which is the only facility
on the island, was built by Japan during the Japanese Colonial Period
(1910-1945).
The highlight of
Somaemuldo Island is Deungdaesum Island, also called 'Haegeumdo.' This island
is so small that it takes only 20 min to walk around. The white lighthouse on
the hill and green grass make for romantic scenery.
All friends are dancing and singing in the way to Somaemuldo Island..:)
The 150-meter
waterway from Somaemuldo Island to Deungdaesum Island is where the miracle of
Moses takes place. Two islands are connected with a gravel road twice a day
when the tides ebb. Deungdaesum Island, covered with wild camomiles
from late October to early November, is especially fantastic.The trip was fantastic we had lunch also on the top
of mountain. Indeed it was great experience.
Dongpirang Village동피랑마을
View of
Dongpirang Village
Dongpirang Village, Tongyeong's
museum of street art, is on a high hill just northeast of the old harbor. It's
a neighborhood that was going to be torn down for redevelopment (probably for
an apartment complex where these relatively poor residents can't afford to
live), but the residents used art to rouse public opinion and get the city
authorities to prohibit the development.
This
place is Dongpirang, a small village located in Tongyeong,
South Gyeongsang
Province, where small colorful houses are gathered together under the clear
autumn sky. The walls that lead to the village are decorated with fairy
tale-like paintings. The fish, morning glories, ants and small bugs can be
found on the winding walls of Dongpirang.
Photo Zone at Dongpirang Village
2012.11.02 (Last day):
trip to heavy Industry
2012.11.02 (Last day):
trip to heavy Industry
Samsung Heavy
Industries tour: Grand industrial Zone
Samsung heavy industries area looks grand. With the bird eye views its
looks there is no human beings only heavy tools made of iron, steel and others materials.
My Experience of this trip: Trip to Gyeongsangnam-do is one of the memorable trips for me. I never forget this
trip. The Korea Branding and New Korea New Thinking team arrange wonderful trip
to us that’s makes one of the most memorable trip in Korea. 3 nights and 4 days, we enjoy every moments. From traditional village to Samsung heavy industrial
Zone, learn many things from this area. This area is balanced and harmonious in every aspect of life. If you have time please visits this awesome place on the
earth.
경상남도 화이팅!!
2012 Korea Brand Expedition
(코라아 부랜드 탐험대)
Bhushan Kumar (부샨 꾸마르)
( 2조)
( 2조)
경상남도 화이팅!!
