From its ingenious worldbuilding to character interactions and portrayals; Alchemy of Souls emerges as one of the best dramas this year!
Gifting viewers with stunning vistas as backgrounds of its scenes, the series is a literal virtual tour for people to see the beauty of South Korea.
K-Travel: How “Alchemy Of Souls” Has Been Taking Viewers To Virtual Korean Tour
In the penultimate episode, as the narrative wraps up its loose ends, the spotlight was given to Jung So Min and Hwang Min Hyun who portrays Mu-deok and Yul respectively in the series.
Their characters met when they were young and have become good friends with hints of being each other’s “first love”. However, they lost communication. They meet again when Naksu ended up in Mu-deok’s body as a soul shifter.
All the while, Yul who follows a strict rule of being an upright mage defied his belief and silently protect Naksu.
Episode 19 shows the two characters coming clean and getting their closures. As Mu-deok fell in love with Yul’s best friend Jang Wook, unfortunately, she can only wish him well to fully move on.
The picturesque background of the scene is at Garden of the Morning Calm.
True to its name meaning, Garden of the Morning Calm puts you in a mood where you can find solace.
A must-visit if you have scheduled a Gapyeong tour in South Korea, the beautiful garden is a stunning symphony of flowers, trees, and landscape.
Every nook and corner is Instagram-worthy. More than that, it’s really the serene value that you would appreciate as you roam around the Garden of the Morning Calm.
The arboretum houses over 5,000 species of plants and has been actively drawing tourists every year. Featuring varied theme gardens, Professor Han San Kyung of Sahmyook University spearheaded the construction with the dream of incorporating an artistic space inspired by the definition of Korean beauty.
- How To Reach Garden of the Morning Calm: Subway: Gyeongchun Line – Cheongpyeong Station -Gapyeong City Tour Bus
Alternatively, you can opt for a tour package or you can take a cab (but it will be pricey)
- PRO TIP: You can include nearby equally amazing destinations such as Petite France, Nami Island, Gangchon Rail Park, and Jade Park.
Visit Korea describes the garden as a showcase of the beauty of Korean horticulture before the backdrop of Chungryeongsan Mountain. Visitors can walk among a profusion of flowers in unique gardens and through a lush forest of pine nut trees. It also features 20 different themed sections, connected by scenic walkways.
Get a souvenir photo of this pretty scene at Garden of the Morning Calm when you visit Korea soon!
Photos: Screencap from Netflix | Own travel photos of the author
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