yummy..
this is the hotel that we have stayed for the night..
after checked out.. we went to Bomunsa temple and Seokguram Grotto! BRRR... the trip to the place was not easy.. as it was high up in the mountain.. the bus had to drive carefully.. and we were going round up to the mountain! we finally reached! gosh... saw the bad weather?! hahah freaking cold.. i had to wear another dar's top to make myself better..
the place is really nice. I must say. high up in the mountain. with peace and serenity. It makes the place very sacred which suits the temple. It is really magnificient. And after some explanations by the guide, i and boi and eban too make soe donations to the temple in hope for some blessing for our family.
after which, we saw this when we climbed down the stairs of the temple. it is said that the tiles will be used for the constrction of temple and we can write whatever we want ontop. donation is 10000 won. And so... we all wrote our names. hahaha.. see the wrong chinese word! (apparently.. all the temples had this. haha)
we saw this drinking water next! its fresh! its like those i saw from japan hour! something not to be missed! the water is really cold and refreshing!
my bearie on the bus!! as it was so cold and we were still waiting for some ppl. i decide to do some shots on my bearie.. :)
so after which.. the bus go down hill and we reached our next destination, Bulgoksa. the wind is not blowing so hard now. thank god! :) and this attaction is really beautiful i must say. (afterall.. seoul is what i have experienced so far at tt point in time)
background:
Bulguksa is a Buddhist temple in the North Gyeongsang province in South Korea. It is home to seven National treasures of South Korea, including Dabotap and Seokgatap stone pagodas, Cheongun-gyo (Blue Cloud Bridge), and two gilt-bronze statues of Buddha. The temple is considered as a masterpiece of the golden age of Buddhist art in the Silla kingdom. It is currently the head temple of the 11th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism.
The Samguk Yusa records that the current temple was constructed under King Gyeongdeok in 751, begun by Prime Minister Gim Daeseong to pacify the spirits of his parents. The building was completed in 774 by the Silla royal court, after Gim's death, and given its current name Bulguksa (Temple of the Buddha Land). The temple was renovated during the Goryeo Dynasty and the early Joseon Dynasty. During the Japanese invasions between 1592 and 1598, the wooden buildings were burned to the ground. After 1604, reconstruction and expansion of Bulguksa started, followed by about 40 renovations until 1805. During the Japanese occupation of 1910-1945, the Japanese conducted a restoration, but there are no records of the work done, and known treasures disappeared during this time. After World War II and the Korean War, a partial restoration was conducted in 1966. Upon an extensive archeological investigation, major restoration was conducted between 1969 and 1973 by the order of President Park Chung Hee, bringing Bulguksa to its current form. The famous stone structures are preserved from the original Silla construction.
registered as unesco heritage
the guide told us.. to put a stone on another one and make a wish. be careful. dun let it fall and your wish will be granted. :p 'm greedy. I make several wishes! hurhur..
a group photo to end this attraction. love this picture! :p
newae, in korea, amethyst is a popular crystal and it so happened is my birth stone. however, nothing caught my eye and it is expensive! Alex told me it is fake. oh well.. he wasnt quite sure too. but i would definitely recommend someone to buy it if they are going to korea and wanted to buy one.. cos now.. i felt so regretful of not buying my birth stone from this special country. :(
and next up.. we went for our lunch. nothing nice! 'cos it is traditional korean food. i enjoyed alot tho. a number of dishes are tasty. but yup.. it is not like bbq tt will make one go goo goo ga ga. i would conclude it as a good meal.. :p there are like more than 10 side dishes.. or 20?! see for yrself..
this dish is v nice. tang hoon! hee.. i and boi like..
some of the display at the restuarant!
and afterwhich we went off to another attraction which we missed yesterday due to the rain, Samseongdae Observatory. Built in 700 A.D, it is the oldest star observatory known in East Asia. isnt it amazing?! haha.. was quite fascinated abt it.
tombs in Tumuli Park
and then we went to an old site where the guide explained the refrigeration in the past! its amazing ok. just a cave below and then refrigeration can be done.
and afterwhich we went back to daejeon! :(
nice trip i must say.. just tt its too cold! :p
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