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Ancient Korean Glamping: How Joseon Royals Invented Outdoor Luxury - 500 Years Before RVs: How Korean Royals Camped in Style

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๐Ÿž Living Like a Joseon Royal How Ancient Korean Outdoor Life Predicted Modern Camping Trends When you think about camping, what comes to mind? A sleek RV, foldable furniture, and a cozy meal under the stars? Wellโ€ฆ What if I told you that Koreans were doing this 500 years ago โ€” in silk robes, no less? Letโ€™s travel back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392โ€“1897) and discover how royal and upper-class outdoor lifestyles mirror our modern camping culture. Yes, even back then, portable kitchens, pop-up pavilions, and outdoor cooking were a thing. ๐Ÿ• 1. The Joseon Version of an RV: Saryunjeong (์‚ฌ๋ฅœ์ •) Imagine a horse-drawn, four-wheeled wooden pavilion with blinds and collapsible walls. That was the saryunjeong โ€” used by kings, nobles, and scholars for picnics, painting trips, and even political retreats. โœ… Foldable panels for privacy โœ… Shaded roof to block sun/rain โœ… Portable yet luxurious setup โ€œIt was essentially a glamping experience centuries before the term existed.โ€ ...

Sembel Residential Complex Asmara

Sembel Residential Complex Asmara

The city is developing in a dramatic pace, especially in the housing sector. Sembel Residential Complex is one of Africa's biggest housing complexes, which houses about 1250 families.

Sembel Residential Complex was built in 1996 by Keangnam Enterprises, Korea's first contractor. It is therefore also known as Corea. The complex is situated in the South-west of Asmara. There are shops, a hospital, a kindergarten, an elementary school, a gymnasium, playgrounds, sport facilities (tennis court, football & basketball) a round theater, offices and little squares to meet & rest.



Sembel Residential Complex Polyclinic and Social Center


Gymnasium, elementary school, kindergarten and festival facilities



Sembel Residential Complex Shopping Center, Social Center and Hospital.

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