kozaza stay

[kozaza stay/seoul] LIke Water for Chocolate @Gwangjin-gu

HomeStay with a cafe of local attraction, near Han river! You can enjoy Jogging or walking riverside Han River, or hiking on Acha-Mountain. And you can have breakfast breakfast at Cafe Naru, right next to the house, freshly baked pastries with German 300 year tradition Dallmayr Coffee or Tea.

It is located at Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. Just 3 minutes’ walk from GwangNaRu subway station. Most attractions, including GwangHwaMoon, GyungBok Palace, InSa-Dong, MyungDong, all are accessible in half an hour.

 

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You can book LIke Water for Chocolate HERE at kozaza

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drama, Hanokstay

“Man from the Stars”: Kim Soo-hyun at Dahmsojung Hanokstay

 Kim Soo-Hyun walking around the Bukchon Village.

There is a Damsojung Hanokstay in right side where you can stay.

Book it at http://kozaza.com/dsj

Dahmsojung in Man from the Stars

Dahmsojung in Man from the Stars

 

Dahmsojung in Man from the Stars

Dahmsojung in Man from the Stars

 

Dahmsojung in Man from the Stars

Dahmsojung in Man from the Stars

Dahmsojung in Man from the Stars

Dahmsojung in Man from the Stars

 

Dahmsojung in Man from the Stars

Dahmsojung in Man from the Stars

 

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kozaza stay, seoul

[kozaza stay/seoul] Sunny Studio @Insadong

When visiting Seoul, it’s all about location!
Sunny Studio is a cozy, bright and safe studio flat nestled in the heart of Seoul, very close to Insa-dong. You will have your own self-contained space in a central location to rest and relax after a hard day of sightseeing.

It is surrounded by historic landmarks such as royal palaces, vibrant high streets and trendy spots. Anguk metro station (Line 3; Orange) is connected directly to the basement of the studio building. The metro and also buses at the front door will take you into most of sightseeing spots.

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You can book Sunny Studio HERE at kozaza

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Information about Korea

24 Seasonal Divisions

Korea divides its seasons into 24 seasonal divisions depending on the location of the sun.

 

24 Seasonal Divisions

 

See Details of 24 Seasonal Divisions
Seasonal divisions Date Content Major seasonal customs
Ipchun Feb 4 or 5 Starting of spring New Year’s dress, ancestral ritual, visit ancestors’ graves, New year’s bow, bokjori (rice strainer that brings blessing), exorcism, jwibullori (burning grass and weeds), fortune telling, neolttwigi (Korean jumping game), yutnori (Korean traditional board game), yeonnalligi (kite flying), eating five grain rice, dalburi (fortune telling), antaekgosa (shamanistic ritual to appease the household god), eating nuts, ear-quickening wine (served on the first full moon day of the lunar new year), selling heat, dragon egg harvesting, not giving food to dogs on the 115th day of lunar January, viewing the first moon, tug-of-war, seokjeon (ritual), bridge walking, stacking up rice straw
Usu Feb 18 or 19 Spring rain and sprouting
Gyeongchip Mar 5 or 6 Frogs awakened from hibernation yeongdeung Grandmother, unstacking rice straw, festival of servants, stir-frying corns, watching Pleiades
Chunbun Mar 20 or 21 Lengthening of daytime
Cheongmyeong Apr 4 or 5 Preparation of spring farming hansik memorial service, the third day of the third lunar month, making pan-fried sweet rice cake with flower petals, making sauces
Gogu Apr 20 or 21 Farming rain falls
Ipha May 5 or 6 Beginning of summer Buddha’s Birthday , floating lotus lanterns, jwibullori (burning grass and weeds)
Soman May 21 or 22 Beginning of farming
Mangjong Jun 5 or 6 Beginning of sawing sanmaegi dano, dano fans, mugwort tiger, cheonjung talisman, dano adornment, sweet flag, neolttwigi (Korean jumping game), ssireum (Korean wrestling), Dyeing finger nails with garden balsams
Haji Jun 21 or 22 Longest dayttime
Soseo Jul 7 or 8 Beginning of summer heat yudu Cheonsin (offering the first harvest of the season to gods), sambok, stream fishing
Daeseo Jul 22 or 23 Hottest day
Ipchu Aug 7 or 8 Beginning of fall chilseok gosa (ritual), baekjungnal (the Buddhist All Souls’ Day, mid July by the lunar calendar), baekjung nori, hoe washing, uranbunjae (Buddhist ceremony), duregilssam (farmer’ cooperative work)
Cheoseo Aug 23 or 24 Heat cools off; big day and night difference
Baengno Sep 7 or 8 Dew starts to fall cutting weeds, chuseok ritual, turtoise play, somegi nori, geunchin, Ganggang Sulrae (song and circle dance)
Chubun Sep 23 or 24 Nighttime getting longer
Hallo Oct 8 or 9 Cold dew falls Jungangjeol, Jungang ritual
Sanggang Oct 23 or 24 Appearance of frost
Ipdong Nov 7 or 8 Beginning of winter malnal, sije (ancestral ritual), seongju gosa
Soseol Nov 22 or 23 Ice starts to form
Daeseol Dec 7 or 8 Heavy snow dongji, dongji gosa , Dongji ritual
Dongji Dec 21 or 22 The longest night
Sohan Jan 5 or 6 Coldest days nabil, jeseok, New year’s eve greetings bidding the old year out, narye, Suse
Daehan Jan 20 or 21 Coldest days of winter

 

Source: http://english.seoul.go.kr/life-information/culture/traditional-culture/1-overview-of-traditional-culture/

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kozaza stay, picks, seoul

Find a Unique Space to Stay in Seoul

Book Homes in Seoul

Book Homes to Stay in Seoul: House, Apartment, Studio, Homestay, Guesthouse, Hanokstay, and Templestay

 

We serve you locally and econommically in Seoul.

Kozaza, a home sharing service in Seoul, can help you to find a unique accommodation for you different from Hotels. Focused on and located in Seoul, kozaza can provide you with great places in lower cost.

Try to find your space at http://kozaza.com

 

 

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Hanokstay, picks

Cheongsongjae, Harmony of tradition and mordern style.

Cheongsongjae, Hanokstay 청송재

The convergence of hanok’s tradition and modern design

Cheongsongjae is one of the most beautiful hanoks.

The harmony of traditional and modern style and interior captivates the attention of visitors. It comprised of two hanoks connected into one, where famous architects have lived for generations. One hanok is used exclusively for guests. The other hanok is home to the owner, but the living room, kitchen, and projection room are shared with the guests. You can experience beautiful indoors and outdoors, as well as the best service provided by a professional manager. Furthermore, the meeting with the owner, who is an architect and interior design professional who is popular among celebrities, will be a memorable experience. This hanok is equipped with high-end furniture, interior accessories, tableware, and home appliances. One can watch movies at the basement movie theatre with the best sound system. Enjoy the unique blend of hanok’s tradition and modern lifestyle at Cheongsongjae.

You can get more information about and book it at http://kozaza.com/csj

Contact kozaza for special deal (contact@kozaza.com)

 

Features

  • A blend of hanok and modern art featuring the highest quality facilities and customer service (for VVIP).
  • High-end furniture, appliances, and interior.
  • Movie theatre at the basement(fee charged separately).
  • Breakfast included.
  • Talk about Art, Design and Architecture with the host, a master designer.

 

Cheongsongjae - inside

Cheongsongjae - dining

 

Cheongsongjae

 

Cheongsongjae - living room

 

 

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Food

Overview of Korean Food

Overview of Korean Food

Overview of Korean Food

 

Hansik, Korean cuisine,  has evolved through centuries of social and political change. Originating from ancient agricultural and nomadic traditions in southern Manchuria and the Korean peninsula, Korean cuisine has evolved through a complex interaction of the natural environment and different cultural trends.

There is a good overview about Korea food with nice visual image at Hansik.org.

You can figure out the essence of Hansik:

  • Jang (the esence of Hanksik)
  • Kimchi (the science of fermentation)
  • Guk (brimming with flavor)
  • Tang (thick savory soup)
  • Ssam (a scrumptious mouthful)
  • Namul (healthy and aromatic)
  • Jeon (artful cookery)
  • Jjim(a special dish for festive days)
  • Bibimbap (a caleidoscope of colors and flavors)
  • Ogokbap (a mix of five grains)

More information about Hansik

 

 

 

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seoul

SEOUL Official Tourist Guide Book 2014 [PDF]

SEOUL Official Tourist Guide

SEOUL Official Tourist Guide [PDF]

SEOUL

Never ending story

Embracing both tradition and the present, nature and the latest technology, Seoul is now reaching beyond Asia to become reborn as a global city. This book presents the never-ending stories of a dynamic city through its seven most distinguished districts. Seoul, where experiences beyond your wildest dreams await.

Download this Seoul travel guide book

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Preview it at web

View this guide book at scribd.

You can get more maps and guide books below at visitseoul.net.

  • Seoul Tourist Map
  • Seoul Entertainment: Shine Like a Star
  • Seoul Shopping: The Shopper’s Paradise
  • Seoul Nightlife Guide
  • Seoul Dining: A Delicious Epicurean Journey
  • Seoul Dining: Guide for Vegetarians
  • Time Out Seoul
  • Walking Tour Guide Map

 

 

 

 

 

 

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