By Chung Ah-young
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday that it has published foreign language versions of a travel guidebook containing information on the hidden but charming alleys of the nation's capital.
The book titled "Top 30 Famous Alleys Handpicked by Citizens" has been translated into English, Chinese and Japanese.
The Korean version published last year has garnered positive reviews from readers for the useful maps and photos of the 30 alleys.
"Alleys that were once considered old and shabby are now being reborn as museums and galleries displaying history and culture," a city official said. "This is part of an effort to satisfy the desire of citizens for more significant and richer cultural spaces and to stimulate the regional economy."
The book introduces the hidden spots in three categories ― food, partying and sightseeing.
The food alleys include the Namdaemun Kalguksu (noodle soup) Alley, the Konkuk University Lamb Skewer Alley and the Dongdaemun Grilled Fish Alley.
The partying alleys section introduces Jeongdong-gil, Hongdae Ttaeng-ttaeng Street and Cheongdam's K-Star Road.
The sightseeing alleys include the Bukchon Hanok Village, Changsin-dong Cliff Town and Gangpul Cartoon Alley.
"We've published foreign language versions of the alley guidebook to help foreigners enjoy the city," the official said. "We will rediscover three to five more alleys this year to highlight as new tourism destinations holding historic and cultural values."
The 140-page book is available at Seoul tourism information kiosks as well as centers for exchange students or Korean language schools at Seoul's universities.
The content is also available on www.seoulstory.kr.
For more information, call (02)2133-2816.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday that it has published foreign language versions of a travel guidebook containing information on the hidden but charming alleys of the nation's capital.
The book titled "Top 30 Famous Alleys Handpicked by Citizens" has been translated into English, Chinese and Japanese.
The Korean version published last year has garnered positive reviews from readers for the useful maps and photos of the 30 alleys.
"Alleys that were once considered old and shabby are now being reborn as museums and galleries displaying history and culture," a city official said. "This is part of an effort to satisfy the desire of citizens for more significant and richer cultural spaces and to stimulate the regional economy."
The book introduces the hidden spots in three categories ― food, partying and sightseeing.
The food alleys include the Namdaemun Kalguksu (noodle soup) Alley, the Konkuk University Lamb Skewer Alley and the Dongdaemun Grilled Fish Alley.
The partying alleys section introduces Jeongdong-gil, Hongdae Ttaeng-ttaeng Street and Cheongdam's K-Star Road.
The sightseeing alleys include the Bukchon Hanok Village, Changsin-dong Cliff Town and Gangpul Cartoon Alley.
"We've published foreign language versions of the alley guidebook to help foreigners enjoy the city," the official said. "We will rediscover three to five more alleys this year to highlight as new tourism destinations holding historic and cultural values."
The 140-page book is available at Seoul tourism information kiosks as well as centers for exchange students or Korean language schools at Seoul's universities.
The content is also available on www.seoulstory.kr.
For more information, call (02)2133-2816.
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