{"id":11517,"date":"2011-10-07T12:23:12","date_gmt":"2011-10-07T11:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/?p=11517"},"modified":"2018-12-06T10:14:56","modified_gmt":"2018-12-06T10:14:56","slug":"history-and-serenity-at-its-best-at-the-sajik-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/history-and-serenity-at-its-best-at-the-sajik-park.htm","title":{"rendered":"History And Serenity At Its Best, At The Sajik Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

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 \u2018Seoul Special City\u2019 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\u2019s second largest metropolitan area and to experience that is enough reason to visit this special city. And that is exactly why we\u2019re offering you with fantastically cheap flights\u00a0to Seoul<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for a trip of a lifetime and nothing less.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s 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 \u2018Sa\u2019 means \u201ca god of earth\u201d and \u2018Jik\u2019 means \u201ca god of five grains\u201d 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 \u2018sajikdan\u2019 and now represents the historical importance of good harvests especially when Korea was substantially dependent upon an agricultural society.<\/p>\n

Sajik Park Seoul South Korea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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 \u2018a dancing yellow crane\u2019 and preserves the culture and tradition of archery which has been set and is being followed since the time of the 26th<\/sup> 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.<\/p>\n

The Dangun Shrine Seoul South Korea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Moreover, a visit to the park is likely to be a very enriching experience in terms of history and culture. The \u2018Weekend in the forest\u2019 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 \u2018the forest as a living hospital\u2019.The Sajik Park offers paths bordered by beautiful and rare flowers that provide an exhilarating view, with a rest area ideal to calm one\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

To make your trip to the special city of Seoul and this fabulous Sajik Park possible and worthwhile, we\u2019re 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\u2019d get to not only increase knowledge and your appreciation for history and its beautiful preservation but it\u2019s 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\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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