Seoul Walker

<KR>
서울을 단순히 현대적인 대도시가 아니라 과거와 현재가 조용히 공존하는 살아있는 타임라인으로 발견하세요.

서울 워커: 서울의 역사문화 공간을 가로지르는 반나절 걷기는 서둘러 관광하는 것이 아니라 천천히 걸으며 거리와 구조물에 남겨진 시간의 흔적을 관찰하는 것으로 도시 안에 숨겨진 이야기를 드러내고자 하는 분들을 위한 가이드북입니다. 서울 곳곳에서 발견되는 사람들의 마음과 시대의 흔적을 탐험할 수 있는 조용한 모험으로 여러분을 초대합니다.

광장, 왕궁, 한옥마을, 시내, 성벽, 왕릉, 박물관, 기념공원, 전통시장, 강변공원, 숲 등 각기 다른 공간들이 모여 서울의 타임맵을 형성합니다. 과거에는 왕들이 궁궐에서 나라를 통치했고 수많은 평민들이 청계천을 따라 생계를 유지했습니다. 현대에는 시민들이 광장에 모여 목소리를 높였습니다. 각 장소는 한때 시대의 중심지였으며 지금은 우리 일상의 일부가 되었습니다.

이 책의 11가지 테마 산책로는 왕실 의례와 유교 전통부터 전후 복구와 도시 재생에 이르기까지 서울의 독특한 면모를 소개합니다. 이러한 길을 따라가며 그들의 이야기를 배우다 보면 이 하나의 도시 안에서 다양한 세기의 순간들이 어떻게 공존하고 시간, 기억, 사람들이 어떻게 형성되는지를 보게 될 것입니다.

이 책은 한국에 거주하는 외국인들에게도 사려 깊은 동반자입니다. 일상으로 바쁜 많은 외국인들이 익숙한 동네에 머무르는 경우가 많으며, 그들을 넘어 모험을 떠나는 경우는 드뭅니다. 도시를 더 많이 탐험함으로써 한국 문화와 역사에 대한 깊은 이해를 얻고, 지역 사회와 더 연결된 느낌을 받을 수 있습니다.

또한 다문화 가정을 위해 서울워커는 부모와 자녀가 함께 한국 문화를 체험하고 자연스럽게 한국의 역사를 배울 수 있는 훌륭한 기회를 제공합니다.

속담이 있습니다: "어떤 것을 알게 되면 사랑을 느끼기 시작하고, 그것을 사랑하게 되면 더 많이 알게 됩니다." 서울 워커가 궁궐, 시장, 박물관, 강변 공원을 안내해 보세요. 오늘 여러분이 걷는 길은 언젠가 서울의 또 다른 이야기가 될 수도 있습니다.


<ENG>
Discover Seoul not just as a modern metropolis, but as a living timeline where the past and present quietly coexist.

Seoul Walker: Half-Day Walks Across Seoul’s Historic and Cultural Spaces is a guidebook for those who wish to uncover the stories hidden within the city - not through hurried sightseeing, but by walking slowly and observing the traces of time left in its streets and structures. It invites you on a quiet adventure to explore the hearts of people and the marks of an era found in every corner of Seoul.

From public squares, royal palaces, hanok villages, streams, city walls, royal tombs, museums, memorial parks, traditional markets, riverside parks, and forests - each of these spaces, so different in character, together form the time map of Seoul. In the past, kings ruled the nation from their palaces, and countless commoners made their living along Cheonggyecheon Stream. In modern times, citizens have gathered in public squares to raise their voices. Each place was once the center of its age and has now become part of our everyday lives.

Each of the eleven themed walks in this book introduces a distinct facet of Seoul’s character - from royal rituals and Confucian traditions to postwar recovery and urban regeneration. As you follow these routes and learn their stories, you will come to see how moments from different centuries coexist within this single city, and how time, memory, and people continue to shape it.

This book is also a thoughtful companion for foreigners living in Korea. Many expats, busy with their daily lives, often remain within familiar neighborhoods, rarely venturing beyond them. By exploring more of the city, they can gain a deeper understanding of Korean culture and history, and in turn, feel more connected with the local community.

Also, for multicultural families, Seoul Walker offers a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to experience Korean culture together and naturally learn about the country’s history.

There is a saying: “When you come to know something, you begin to love it - and when you love it, you come to know it even more.” Let Seoul Walker guide your steps through palaces, markets, museums, and riverside parks. The path you walk today may someday become another story of Seoul.


<FR>
Découvrez Séoul non seulement comme une métropole moderne, mais comme une chronologie vivante où le passé et le présent coexistent tranquillement.

Seoul Walker : une demi-journée de marche à travers les espaces historiques et culturels de Séoul est un guide pour ceux qui souhaitent découvrir les histoires cachées dans la ville - non pas par des visites hâtives, mais en marchant lentement et en observant les traces de temps qui restent dans ses rues et structures. Il vous invite dans une aventure tranquille à explorer le cœur des gens et les marques d'une époque que l'on trouve dans tous les coins de Séoul.

Des places publiques, des palais royaux, des villages hokan, des ruisseaux, des tombes royales, des musées, des parcs commémoratifs, des marchés traditionnels, des parcs riverains et de la forêt - chacun de ces espaces de caractère différent forment ensemble la carte temporelle de Séoul. Autrefois, les rois régnaient sur la nation depuis leurs palais, et d'innombrables gens ordinaires gagnaient leur vie le long du ruisseau Cheonggeongcheon. Dans les temps modernes, les citoyens se sont rassemblés sur des places publiques pour élever la voix. Chaque endroit était autrefois le centre de son époque et fait maintenant partie de notre vie quotidienne.

Chacune des onze promenades thématiques de ce livre présente une facette distincte du caractère de Séoul, des rituels royaux et des traditions confucianiennes à la régénération d'après-guerre et à la régénération urbaine. En suivant ces itinéraires et en apprenant leurs histoires, vous verrez comment des moments de différents siècles coexistent dans cette seule ville, et comment le temps, la mémoire et les gens continuent de la façonner.

Ce livre est aussi un compagnon attentionné pour les étrangers vivant en Corée. Beaucoup d'expatriés, occupés par leur vie quotidienne, restent souvent dans des quartiers familiers, s'aventurant rarement au-delà d'eux. En explorant davantage la ville, ils peuvent mieux comprendre la culture et l'histoire coréennes et, à leur tour, se sentir plus en contact avec la communauté locale.

De plus, pour les familles multiculturelles, Séoul Walker offre aux parents et aux enfants une excellente occasion d'expérimenter ensemble la culture coréenne et d'apprendre naturellement l'histoire du pays.

Il y a un dicton qui dit : « Quand on apprend quelque chose, on commence à l'aimer - et quand on l'aime, on en apprend encore plus ». Laissez Seoul Walker guider vos pas à travers les palais, les marchés, les musées et les parcs riverains. Le chemin que vous empruntez aujourd'hui pourrait devenir un jour une autre histoire de Séoul.

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Prologueㆍ004

01 PUBLIC SQUAREㆍ011

Songhyeon Green Plaza & Gwanghwamun Square & Seoul Plaza

Walking Theme│A Stroll through Seoul’s History, Culture, and People

Steps│4,000

Duration│1 hour 30 minutes

02 ROYAL PALACEㆍ031

Changdeokgung Palace

Walking Theme│ Want to Explore the Place Where Joseon Kings Once Lived?

Steps│9,000

Duration│3 hours

03 HANOK VILLAGEㆍ047

Bukchon Hanok Village

Walking Theme│ A Time Travel Following the Stories Beyond Hanok

Steps│6,000

Duration│2 hours

04 STREAMㆍ069

Cheonggyecheon Stream

Walking Theme│ A Calm Streamside Walk along the Currents of History

Steps│5,000

Duration│1 hour 30 minutes

05 CITY WALLㆍ085

Hanyangdoseong

Walking Theme│ A Day Tracing the Footsteps of Old Seoul along the City Wall

Steps│25,000

Duration│7 hours

06 JOSEON ROYAL TOMBㆍ105

Seolleung & Jeongneung

Walking Theme│ Strolling through Gangnam’s Most Auspicious Site

Steps│6,000

Duration│2 hours

07 MUSEUMㆍ125

National Museum of Korea & The War Memorial of Korea

Walking Theme│ A Museum Tour with as Much to See Outdoors as Indoors

Steps│20,000

Duration│7 hours

08 MEMORIAL PARKㆍ149

Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery

Walking Theme│ A Journey to Meet Stars that Shine Even in the Daytime

Steps│3,000

Duration│1 hour

09 MARKETㆍ173

Dongmyo Flea Market

Walking Theme│ In Search of a Lively Weekend Afternoon in Seoul

Steps│4,000

Duration│1 hour 30 minutes

10 RIVERSIDE PARKㆍ189

Yeouido Hangang Park

Walking Theme│ A Place that Refreshes Life in Seoul, Filled with Everyday Joy

Steps│6,000

Duration│2 hours

11 FORESTㆍ205

Seoul Forest

Walking Theme│ A Slow Stroll through a Green Haven in the Heart of the City

Steps│4,000

Duration│1 hour 30 minutes

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