Tancheon (탄천-炭川)
After living in the heart of Seoul for almost a week, I finally went out of it to the sub-urban Jeongja (정자-亭子) for an afternoon walk by the Tancheon stream.
I had a relaxing afternoon at Tancheon park just watching those flying wild geeses making their graceful landing over the stream.
Noryangjin Seafood Market (노량진수산시장-鷺梁津水産市場)
On recommendation by Kaye, I dropped by Noryangjin to visit its seafood market. On alighting at Noryangjin station, I could already smell the fishy smell of the seafood market. That was so because Noryangjin Seafood Market is situated beside the train station.
The variety of seafood sold at the market was an eye-opener. As much as the market is like an aquarium, its seafood is meant to be sold and not look at. I tried to walk through the market for some sight-seeing but was pestered by almost every stall owner to buy from them. In the end, I just stay up at the second floor of the market, where all the restaurants, which cook freshly-bought seafood, are located. It was interesting to watch the seafood sellers making "hway" or 회 or sashimi for their customers.
Reeds growing by the Tancheon stream
After living in the heart of Seoul for almost a week, I finally went out of it to the sub-urban Jeongja (정자-亭子) for an afternoon walk by the Tancheon stream.
A path across Tancheon. It reminds me of Cheonggyecheon
I had a relaxing afternoon at Tancheon park just watching those flying wild geeses making their graceful landing over the stream.
Wild geeses taking their leisure swim in Tancheon.
These wild water fowls were creating quite a din by the stream side
Students from nearby secondary school picking up litter at Tancheon
Just an afternoon effort by those students, Tancheon looks clean and nice
Noryangjin Seafood Market (노량진수산시장-鷺梁津水産市場)
On recommendation by Kaye, I dropped by Noryangjin to visit its seafood market. On alighting at Noryangjin station, I could already smell the fishy smell of the seafood market. That was so because Noryangjin Seafood Market is situated beside the train station.
The variety of seafood sold at the market was an eye-opener. As much as the market is like an aquarium, its seafood is meant to be sold and not look at. I tried to walk through the market for some sight-seeing but was pestered by almost every stall owner to buy from them. In the end, I just stay up at the second floor of the market, where all the restaurants, which cook freshly-bought seafood, are located. It was interesting to watch the seafood sellers making "hway" or 회 or sashimi for their customers.
So much variety of seafood that one is spoilt for choice
A overview of the Noryangjin Seafood Market
They don't just sell seafood, they also make "hwae" (sashimi) on the spot
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ReplyDeleteEquinox, you're so good in capturing the beauty of things. some of these places i may just walk pass without realising how beautiful they are.
처음에 사진을 봤을때 단천이 시골에 있다고 생각했어요. 그러나 잠시후에 놀랍게도 도시으로 멀어지 않는 거 알아냈어요.
when i was in Lotte World, it was so cold that our hearts were frozen, not able to feel the fairytale mood.... i must go again soon!
Oh and i didn't know Seoul. that was my first time there. but it's not difficult at all to find the subway station and how many stops from 동대문 to 명동. just that i only had an hour or so. there's really no time to explore the place during a package tour.
you've another week and nothing is impossible. i wish it'll snow for you.
(사실은, it's for myself coz i'd love to see your photos of snowing scenes ^-^ )
Hello citrusginger,
ReplyDeleteI don't think you will have your wish granted. The weather forecast for Seoul is 맑음 (clear) everyday for the next one week.
Unlike you, I can take cold very well. Anything down to -5 is still quite alright for me. In fact, I enjoy more when the weather is cold. ^^
hey!! weather forecast says it might snow tomorrow and thurs! (subject to change of course...) but still! kekeke
ReplyDeleteOh...if it snows, I buy you 군고구마 :D
ReplyDeleteok!! i will pray that it snows then... i havent got to eat it yet!! ㅠ.ㅠ
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