To describe this exquisite city, enough is never actually enough. Being the largest city and the largest metropolis of South Korea is the city of Seoul which is officially known as and referred to as ‘Seoul Special City’ and rightly so. Seoul is one of the leading global cities of the World and was ranked amongst the top ten global cities in 2010 in the Global Cities Index. The Seoul National Capital area is the World’s second largest metropolitan area and to experience that is enough reason to visit this special city. And that is exactly why we’re offering you with fantastically cheap flights to Seoul for a trip of a lifetime and nothing less.
One of the biggest tourist attractions that the Seoul Special City has to offer is the Sajik Park. This is not only because of the peace and serenity that it has to offer and undeniably does so but it’s also because of the rich heritage and culture that this park represents and has beautifully preserved. Its name itself holds significance for the locals as ‘Sa’ means “a god of earth” and ‘Jik’ means “a god of five grains” and in olden times people used to gather here to perform ceremonies to pray for a good harvest during the dreaded droughts. The special alter where the king prayed is called the ‘sajikdan’ and now represents the historical importance of good harvests especially when Korea was substantially dependent upon an agricultural society.
Amongst the many treasures that the Sajik Park offers, the very prominent one is its front gate which is known as Treasure of Korean No. 177. There also stands a shrine honoring the legendary founder of the first Korean Kingdom behind the Sajikdan. The Sajikdan is surrounded by four magnificent stone walls each having a gate in the middle. The designing and architectural skills apparent from the construction are truly remarkable and worth every bit of appreciation.
The Sajik Park also offers an Archery practice range which is a very fun activity popular amongst not only tourists but also locals who may visit the park just to polish their archery skills. This range is said to look like ‘a dancing yellow crane’ and preserves the culture and tradition of archery which has been set and is being followed since the time of the 26th King of the Joseon Dynasty. And in order to preserve ancient military traditions, archery competitions are held every single year and are much looked forward to.
Moreover, a visit to the park is likely to be a very enriching experience in terms of history and culture. The ‘Weekend in the forest’ program promotes and teaches Korean history whilst showcasing treasured historical sites, shrines and statues. It also includes an introductory or a practice archery session and an enlightening walk through the woods that are popularly known as ‘the forest as a living hospital’.The Sajik Park offers paths bordered by beautiful and rare flowers that provide an exhilarating view, with a rest area ideal to calm one’s nerves, The Dangun Shrine, the Dangun statue at the shrine and so much more that you, your family and anyone who appreciates serenity and history is sure to love and enjoy.
To make your trip to the special city of Seoul and this fabulous Sajik Park possible and worthwhile, we’re offering you a chance to book cheap tickets from the UK for you and your family. This is sure to be a perfect vacation as you’d get to not only increase knowledge and your appreciation for history and its beautiful preservation but it’s also a perfect chance for you to let go of all your tensions and worries as you stroll along this beautiful park and breathe in fresh air and a calming atmosphere which is guaranteed to soothe your nerves and refresh your senses. If you’re willing to do just that, you know where to go and how to get there. So book your flight now and remember this trip forever.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.