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Tongdo-sa: Korea’s Head Temple of Buddhist Family

By Jang Eun-hwa Contributing Writer The following is the first in two-part articles on Tongdo Temple. ― ED On a weekend in late April, our party of five ― an American researcher and four Buddhists ― visited Tongdo Temple located in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province. The weather was perfect for a light outing and lots of visitors from toddlers to the elderly in colorful dress were enjoying their refreshing spring weekend with their family or friends. We parked our van near a bridge, below which a fairly wide stream flows alongside the temple that settles horizontal from east to west. The bridge, named Samseongbanwol (literally meaning three stars and a half moon), was narrow, without parapets and had three arches below. Why does it have no parapets? While wondering about it, I came to know that the bridge, sometimes called the ``One Mind Bridge,'' was the figuration of a Chinese letter 心, meaning ``heart'' or ``mind.'' The Chinese letter is composed of four strokes as shown above. If we apply the strokes to the name of the bridge, the long one stands for a half

May 8, 2008

Hotel Lobby

Renaissance Seoul Hotel The Renaissance Seoul Hotel's Japanese restaurant, Irodori, is holding a pomfret promotion from May 6 to June 30. Celebrating its seasonality, Irodori's chef Kim Bo-sung will prepare a six-course and nine-course set menu with pomfrets. The set menus are priced at 65,000 won and 89,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2222-8659. Westin Chosun Seoul The Westin Chosun's Cafe Biz Baz at Incheon Airport offers a special ``A for 10,000 won Beverage Promotion'' with selected drinks accompanied with food for that price. The offer lasts until May 12 in time for two holidays ― Children's Day and Parent's Day on May 5 and 8, respectively. For more information, call (032) 743 - 6756.

May 1, 2008

Hotels Open Backyard for Barbeque

By Kim Tae-jong Staff Reporter The gentle spring breeze has started to make it quite enjoyable to participate in outdoor activities, and dining is not an exception. Seoul's five-star hotels are now opening their gardens, terraces and poolside that were closed throughout the winter and early spring to offer guests a chance to enjoy good food and wine without missing the weather. Grand Hyatt Seoul The Grand Hyatt Seoul's Poolside Barbeque opens its grilling season from May 9. The outdoor dining spot provides diners with a romantic setting, overlooking sparkling blue waters, scenic gardens and a superb night view of the city. Guests can enjoy ocean-fresh seafood and a selection of prime lamb, beef, chicken and sausages, all charcoal-grilled. The buffet is open daily, weather permitting, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and the price is 56,000 won for adults and 31,000 for children. For more information call (02) 799-8495. Ritz-Carlton Seoul The Ritz-Carlton Seoul's Garden restaurant offers a lunchtime barbecue. The barbecue set menu is six courses while the bu

May 1, 2008

Celebrate Month of Family With Cultural Events

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter May has finally arrived and both children and their parents are getting ready to celebrate the ``month of family'' ― Children's Day falls, May 5; and Parents' Day, May 8. Rather than worry over gifts, children and their parents can spend time together watching various performances and creating good memories. Here are some recommendable family performances and events with special discount packages this month. Rick Thomas' magic show This fantastic magic show presented by Rick Thomas will be one of the largest magic shows presented in Seoul, after David Copperfield's show in 2004. It is the first time in Seoul for Thomas, regarded as one of the best illusionists to visit Korea. Thomas is known for his long-running sold-out performances in Las Vegas since 1997. He will present various magic tricks and levitation. The show will provide family discounts. Those who book more than two tickets will be allowed to have one child between the ages of five and 13 enter free of charge. The performance will be at the Olympic Hall i

May 1, 2008

Hearty Sujebi in Samcheong-dong

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Samcheong-dong, near Gyeongbok Palace in northern Seoul, has become a hot spot for the fashionable younger generation. In recent years, the traditional neighborhood got a facelift as its hanok (Korean traditional house) buildings were renovated into chic, modern cafes and pasta places. But some things never change. Samcheong Sujebi, with its stark, ``retro'' look and taste, keeps it low key. It offers something classic and homey: hangari sujebi, or Korean-style gnogghi soup that comes in a clay pot. Sujebi is prepared from ripping out rough pieces of potato and flour based dough and cooking it in hot soup. Samcheong Sujebi offers nothing too fancy. The classic sujebi (6,000 won) is served in a refreshing, anchovy-based broth with clams and chopped carrot and onion. The clay pot keeps the hearty soup nice and warm, and you can help yourself to small servings. The sujebi tastes totally homemade and some may wonder what's so special about the place. But the not-too-thick, not-too-thin dough is just chewy enough and the seafood-base soup is stea

May 1, 2008

Travel Line

By Kim Rahn Staff Reporter ANANTI Resort Will Open in Mt. Geumgang A new resort with a golf course is opening on Mount Geumgang (Kumgang), North Korea. The ANANTI Kumgang Mountain, built by Emerson Pacific, a Korean country club and resort company, will open on May 14, with luxury villas, golf course and spa, along with the natural beauty of the scenic mountain as background. England-based resort operator General Hotel Management will operate the resort. The 18-hole golf course has views that include both rugged Mount Geumgang and the East Sea. The course held a Korea Professional Golfer's Association event last October, the first golf event in North Korea. It has some special holes including the world's longest hole and a funnel-shaped hole on which every golfer can get a hole-in-one. Separate, private villas are similar to luxury villas at Southeast Asian resorts. Guests can enjoy private sulfur spring jacuzzi in each villa, watching the view of Mount Geumgang outside the window. An open-air hot spring is also available, surrounded by the mountain and the East Se

May 1, 2008

Eunhae Temple: Buddhist Land of Paradise

By Jang Eun-hwa Contributing writer Upon entering the One Pillar Gate, the first gate of the temple, the aroma of pine trees prevails all over the body. A gentle brook from Mount Palgong murmurs beside a paved trail through tall, slender pine trees. I listen carefully to the sound of spring ― trickling streams, twittering birds, a refreshing breeze, and singing insects ― while gradually distancing myself from secular affairs. ``Nicholas, how do you feel?'' I asked, looking at a westerner who, joining us, had been gradually attracted to Korea. Nicholas is a doctoral candidate in anthropology from the University of Chicago who is especially interested in sounds and voices emanating from Korean temples. ``It looks so natural and comfortable,'' he said, looking around. Eunhae Temple is surrounded by mountains and has a stream running in front of it. From the peaceful surroundings, one clearly felt snug and comfortable. It seemed as if our party was alone in a new world. In the middle of the pine tree trail, we noticed a ``yeonnimok,'' or ``combined'' tree. According to

May 1, 2008

Cook’n Heim Serves Homemade Burgers

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Burgers are labeled as junk food, widely known to be harmful to health. But not all burgers have poor nutritional values. Cook'n Heim is attempting to change such a bad image by serving homemade burgers under the slogan of slow and natural foods. Located on the main street of Samcheong-dong, central Seoul, the restaurant has a modern facade but is remodeled from an old hanok (Korean traditional house). Its remodeled hanok looks cute and comfortable, but the restaurant's interior doesn't live up to the expectation of its reputation for high-end homemade burgers. The hall where we sat was decorated with the flower-patterned wallpapers and fancy chandeliers, but it doesn't match some paintings and artwork that hang on the walls at Gallery Fifteen that the restaurant runs. The restaurant's flagship menu is an assorted variety of burgers along with steak and pasta. They had high price tags, but incorporated the finest ingredients, which are good for health. Among others, the burgers are the best dishes in the restaurant. They are qu

Apr 24, 2008

Hotels to Celebrate Childrens Day

By Kim Tae-jong Staff Reporter Around this time of year, parents are expected to let their children know that Children's Day, May 5, belongs to them. If a visit to a theme park in the suburbs is out of the question due to chronic holiday traffic jams, some events at hotels could be a good alternative. The Sheraton Grande Walkerhill's outdoor restaurant, the Jade Garden, is holding a barbecue picnic party on Children's Day. At the party children can play with hula-hoops and join in shuttlecock games and a dance competition. Also, three magicians will show off their talent to amuse the guests. As part of the lucky ticket draws, bingo and other games will be played. The winners will be awarded a selection of guest room tickets, the hotel's performance tickets or a wine set. For more information, call (02) 455-5000. Lotte Hotel World will hold its 10th family bake-a-cake event in the lobby from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Children's Day. The hotel's chefs will participate in the event to help bake special family cakes. Additional activities include a clown making balloon

Apr 24, 2008

Hotel Lobby

Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Sofitel Ambassador Seoul has newly been rated as a Super Deluxe 5-star hotel. The hotel has been in the business as part of the Ambassador Hotel Group since 1955 and has successfully offered quality service with the help of French giant hotel group Accor since the two hotel groups' partnership began in 1989. To celebrate the upgrade to 5 stars, various guest events and packages are prepared. Through June, ``5-Star Super Deluxe Upgrade Package'' is available at 160,000 won, which features one night at Superior Room, two guests breakfast buffet at King's and free access to the hotel's gym and pool. For more information, call (02) 2275-1101.

Apr 24, 2008
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