Pleasant Tour of Seoul on Foot
Easy and Comfortable Seoul Tours City Tour Bus Traditional Traditional ● City Circulation Course : 2 hours Pleasant Tour of Seoul Culture 3 The Tribulations of Joseon’s Royal Family Changgyeonggung Course Culture 6 Hidden Old Alleys of Seoul Seochon Hanok Village Course Gwanghwamun ▶ Deoksugung ▶ Namdaemun Market ▶ Seoul St. ▶ USO ▶ Yongsan St. ▶ National Museum Seoul City Walking Tours introduce Korean culture and history through English-speaking guides that accompany you as you visit the city’s major of Korea ▶ The Korean War Memorial Hall ▶ Army Base in Yongsan ▶ Itaewon ▶ Crown Hotel ▶ Myeongdong Situated at the foot of Inwangsan Mountain, you can see traces of the Joseon literati as well as the lives of common people in modern times. ▶ Namsangol Korean Town /House of Korea ▶ Sofitel Ambassador Hotel ▶ The National Theater of Korea ▶ on Foot attractions on feet. Changgyeonggung (Palace) was originally built by King Seongjong, the ninth ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, as living quarters especially for the three dowager queens N Seoul Tower ▶ Hyatt Hotel ▶ Shilla Hotel ▶ Dongdaemun Market ▶ Daehakro ▶ Changgyeonggung ▶ Whereas Bukchon is composed of traditional hanok, Seochon features modernized hanok built in large quantities since 1910. See Seoul in its historical splendor through its royal palaces, the serene and warm traditional villages still preserved, as well as centuries-old remnants in 1483 (14th year of King Seongjong’s reign). During Japanese occupation, the Japanese had changed its name to “Changgyeongwon”; following its restoration in Changdeokgung ▶ Insa-dong ▶ Cheongwadae ▶ The National Folk Museum of Korea ▶ Gwanghwamun Be enchanted in the quiet hidden alleys of Seochon, all in the midst of a bustling downtown. of ancient civilizations. You may enjoy ancient structures like Mongchontoseong (Earthen Fortification), Gyeongbokgung (Palace), 1983, however, the palace recovered its lost dignity and original name. The palace is remembered by Koreans as the site of numerous trials and tribulations ● Cheonggye/Palace Course : 1hour 30minutes Naksan Seonggwak (Fortress Wall), Cheonggyecheon (Stream), and the city’s traditional markets all with your feet. Gwanghwamun ▶ Deoksugung ▶ Cheonggye Square ▶ Dongdaemun Market(Dongdaemun Design Plaza &Park) of the Korean royal family. Lacebark Pine Site in Tongui-dong Tongui-dong Hanok Village Dormitory of Paiwha Girls’ High Sajik Park ▶ Cheonggye Cheon Museum ▶ Hwaghakkyo (Seoul Folk Flea Market) ▶ Daehakro ▶ Changgyeonggung ▶ School(Registered Cultural Heritage No.93) Changdeokgung ▶ Insa-dong ▶ Seoul Museum of History ▶ Agriculture Museum ▶ Gwanghwamun ※ On Saturdays after 14:00 and holidays, the bus does not stop by Deoksugung and Cheonggye Square Changgyeonggung(Palace) Gyeongchunjeon(Hall) due to traffic. (Historic Site No. 123) King Seongjong built this hall for his ● Nighttime Courses: 1hour 30minutes mother, Queen Dowager Insu. It was ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Tour 1 : Gwanghwamun Mapo Bridge Yeouido Seogang Bridge Gangbyeonbukro Seongsu Bridge also the birthplace of King Jeongjo and Hannam Bridge ▶ N Seoul Tower ▶ Namdaemun Market ▶ Cheonggye Square 20 Tour 2 : Gwanghwamun ▶ Mapo Bridge ▶ Seogang Bridge ▶ Hannam Bridge ▶ Dongjak Bridge ▶ Seongsu Gyeongbokgung Course King Heonjong. It was severely damaged A lacebark pine tree designated as a During the Joseon era, Seochon Hanok Sajik Park is an altar erected by King 18 Bridge ▶ Hannam Bridge ▶ Namsan Public Library ▶ Namdaemun Market ▶ Cheonggye Square during the Japanese invasion of 1592 but natural monument once stood at this Village was occupied by the middle class Paiwha Girls’ High School is known Taejo, the founder of the Joseon 19 was restored in 1616 (8th year of King site. Note, however, that the tree withered with specialized jobs such as interpreters as the alma mater of Yuk Young-soo, Dynasty. After building a new capital in ● Traditional Markets Tour: 1 hour 30minutes away after its branches were seriously and physicians. It was also home to the first lady of former president Park Hanyang (present-day Seoul) in 1395, Dongdaemun Doosan Tower (Clothing and Fashion arcade) ▶ Bangsan, Joongbu Market ▶ Lotte Young Plaza Traditional Markets Course Gwanghaegun’s reign), only to be burnt (Sogon-dong, City Hall, Deoksugung) ▶ Seoul Station ▶ Namdaemun Market ▶ Myeong-dong ▶ Jonggak, Changgyeonggung is a royal palace down again in 1830 (30th year of King damaged by a typhoon in 1990. Only the many artists such as Jeong Seon and Chung-hee. The dormitory of Paiwha he established Jongmyo (Royal Shrine) Jongno Street of Youth ▶ Tapgol Park Insa-dong, Nagwon Arcade) ▶ Sewoon Electronics Plaza (Jongno Jewelry Sunjo’s reign) and reconstructed in 1834. bottom part of the tree currently remains. Kim Jeong-hui of the Joseon era and Girls’ High School was originally built to hold memorial services for royal Changgyeonggung Palace Tree Story Course built by King Seongjong in 1483. During Shop Street) ▶ Gwangjang Market ▶ Dongdaemun Shopping Center, Dongdaemun ▶ Pyeonghwa Fashion The wooden board hung on the hall is renowned painter Lee Jung-seop and as a missionary house in 1916. The ancestors and Sajikdan as the venue and Clothing Market ▶ Dongmyo, Soongin-dong Dokkaebi Market ▶ Seoul Yangnyeong Market(Gyeong-dong Changdeokgung Palace Tree Story Course Japanese occupation, a zoo and a park Tongin Market poet Yun Dong-ju of modern times. Still, overall structure of the building features for ceremonial rituals. The front gate Market, Cheongnyangni Fruit Wholesale Market) ▶ Majang-dong Livestock Market ▶ Sindang Station Joongang were set up in the complex. Today, the engraved with royal calligraphy by King Tongin Market is a traditional market Market (Kitchen utensils, Tteokbokki Street) There are many residences and ateliers Western-style red bricks and pillars but of Sajikdan, designated as Treasure 23 palace recovered its original appearance Sunjo. located in Tongin-dong, Jongno-gu. that still remain intact. topped with a tiled roof; thus creating No. 177, is located within the park. ●Depart : [City Courses] Buses depart from the Donghwa Duty Free Shop in Gwanghwamun (subway Namsangol Hanok Village thanks to restoration. The main gate, Tongmyeongjeon(Hall) Purchase coupons issued at the Dosirak line 5, Gwanghwamun Station, exit 6). Passengers may hop on and off the buses at any one of the stops on War Memorial of Korea an interesting harmony of Western and Moreover, there are many attractions Honghwamun, and the main hall, (Treasure No. 818) Café and you can sample side dishes, the route. Credit cards are only accepted at the Gwanghwamun ticket booth. Seoul City Hall TongTong Tour Course Korean architecture styles. In particular, near the park, including the Jongno [Traditional Markets Tour] Buses depart from Doosan Tower in Dongdaemun. You may get on at any of its Myeongjeongjeon, feature architectural snacks, and rice cakes offered at the this building displays the typical Public Library, Children’s Public Library, stops along the route and pay with cash or credit. 21 styles from the 17th century. entire market. ●Holiday Hours : Buses do not run on Mondays unless the Monday falls on a holiday, in which case the Closed on : Mondays characteristics of a Western missionary’s Dangunseongjeon (Dangun Shrine), and buses run on schedule. Buses run every day during the summer peak season (from July 4 to August 15) house of the early 20th century. hiking trails of Inwangsan Mountain. Double-decker buses for the traditional market tour are operated 365 days a year. 02-762-4868 http://cgg.cha.go.kr ●Schedule 22 Myeongjeongjeon(Hall) 2~3hours (Meeting Place: Exit 3, Gyeongbokgung Station(Line 3)) (National Treasure No. 226) Category Course Runs 10min 10min 20min 20min 20min 30min 20min 20min Lacebark Pine Yun Family’s Single-decker City Circulation Course First bus 9:00/Last bus 19:00 (30-minute intervals) As the main hall of Changgyeonggung Tongmyeongjeon (Hall) was the central Walking Gyeongbokgung Tongui-dong Tongin Ongnyu-dong Paiwha Girls’ Gyeongbokgung Course Station Site in Hanok Village Market House in High School Sajik Park Station Bus Nighttime I 20:00 (Palace), Myeongjeongjeon is the sleeping chambers for kings and Tongui-dong Ogin-dong Cheonggye/Royal Palaces First bus 10:00/ Last bus 17:00 (1-hour intervals)) oldest among the buildings in the royal queens and the largest one among the Nighttime II 20:00 palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. It was halls of the inner court. It was built with Double-decker First bus 9:30/ Last bus 18:30 (30-minute intervals) used to hold national events and receive Changgyeonggung (Palace), going Traditional Bus The schedule may be subject to change without prior notice depending Traditional Markets through several fires and restoration until 7 Cultural Legacy in the Busy Streets of Seoul Seolleung–Bongeunsa Course on weather or during vehicle inspection. (Operating Hours– Winter foreign envoys. In 1544, the coronation Culture 9:30~18:45; Summer 9:30~20:00) ceremony of King Injong, the 12th ruler of it was reconstructed in 1834 (34th year of 2 hours (Meeting Place : Ticket Office of Changgyeonggung) King Sunjo’s reign). ●Purchasing Tickets : Tickets may be purchased at the departure points or on board from the guide the Joseon Dynasty, was held at this hall. The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty were registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. This walking tour introduces you (exclusive of meals and admission fees to tourist attractions). 10min 10min 10min 10min 10min Walking Changgyeonggung to two of these tombs – Seolleung and Jeongneung – then takes you to Bongeunsa, a traditional Buddhist temple situated in the middle Okcheongyo Myeongjeongjeon Munjeongjeon Sungmundang Category Course Adult High School Students and Under Course Honghwamun of Gangnam. Single-decker City Circulation Ticket 12,000 won 10.000 won Bus Nighttime Course Ticket 6,000 won 4,000 won 10min 10min 10min 10min 10min 20min Seolleung(Royal Shrine) Jeongneung(Royal Shrine) Royal Tombs of the Joseon Bongeunsa(Temple) Seoul Panorama Course Ticket 15,000 won 10,000 won Departure Point Restroom Stroller and Jagyeongjeon Double- ⦁ ⦁ ⦁ ⦁ ⦁ ⦁ ⦁ Binyangmun Gyeongchunjeon Yeongchunheon Tongmyeongjeon Chundangji Changgyeonggung (Historic Site No. 199) (Historic Site No. 199) Dynasty (Designated as the UNESCO decker Bus (Meeting Place) Wheelchair Rental Site Honghwamun Nighttime Course Ticket 12,000 won 7,000 won Ancient Traditional Modern Ecological Traditional Thematic Permanent World Heritage in 2009) Culture Culture Culture Restoration Markets Tours Tours Lift (Elevator) Rest Area Information Subway ● Directions and inquiries : 02-777-6090 / 1544-4239 www.seoulcitybus.com / www.seoultrolley.com Center Station
Ancient Traditional Beauty Recognized by UNESCO Built in 794, the Bongeunsa flourished Walking Tour Culture 1 Experience the History of the Three Kingdoms Period Mongchontoseong Course Culture 4 Changdeokgung Course Seolleung is the royal tomb of King Jeongneung is the royal tomb of King thanks to the pro-Buddhist policies Guide Map Seongjong, the ninth ruler of the Joseon Jungjong, the 11th ruler of the Joseon At least 40 out of the 44 tombs of the of Queen Munjeong and Monk Bou This walking tour lets you enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in downtown Seoul while walking along Pungnaptoseong Mongchontoseong(Earthen Changdeokgung (Palace) was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1997 in recognition of its marvelous landscapes blending harmoniously with its Dynasty, and his consort, Queen Dynasty. It is a single mound tomb Joseon Dynasty were registered on the of the mid-Joseon period. The monk wide green trails of the Olympic Park. The park serves as a charming rest area that offers vast (Mud Rampart) (Historic Site No. 11) Fortification) (Historic Site No. 297) surroundings. The complex houses many pavilions and ponds as well as a rear garden adorned with forests. This walking tour takes visitors around this beautiful Jeonghyeon. King Seongjong is said to where the king is buried alone. Placed UNESCO World Heritage list and six examination was held at this temple, have completed the political and social on the throne after a coup d’état, King tombs are located in the Seoul area. so it became the birthplace of many green spaces as well as music fountains and sculpture works. The course includes relics of Songpa-gu was home to the capital city palace, where the Joseon royal family resided for the longest period of time. system of Joseon by opening the offices Jungjong tried to stabilize the political Stone sculptures and shrines and even eminent monks including Samyeong the Baekje Dynasty, such as Pungnaptoseong (Mud Rampart) and Mongchontoseong of the ancient Korean kingdom Baekje, and two Baekje earthen fortifications of to Neo-Confucian literati and publishing situation but had to struggle with strong the surrounding landscape are well- and Seosan. The Panjeon hall houses a (Earthen Fortification), and you can also learn about the history of the three ancient kingdoms still remain in the area. Officially named Changdeokgung(Palace) Injeongjeon(Hall) the Gyeongguk Daejeon (National Code). opposition from the meritorious elite preserved, displaying the royal culture collection of 3,438 woodblocks engraved (Historic Site No. 122) (National Treasure No. 225) that once reigned on the Korean Peninsula. “Earthen Fortification in Pungnap- Interestingly, each of the tombs is located group. Originally, his tomb was built of the Joseon era and their belief in the with Buddhist scriptures including the ri, Gwangju,” Pungnaptoseong is on a different hill, although they are bound in Huireung where his first consort, afterlife. Avatamsaka Sutra. The wooden panel Traditional Markets assumed to have been built prior to the Mongchontoseong is the most typical under the same name. Queen Janggyeong, was buried; note, Holidays: Opening hours differ by hung on this hall was left by Kim Jeong- season, so please check in advance Traditional culture Traditional construction of Mongchontoseong. earthen fortification constructed from Closed on : Mondays however, that his second consort, Queen hui, a renowned calligrapher of the Royal Tomb Museum of the Joseon Dynasty According to the excavation survey the early Baekje period. You can use 02-568-1291 Munjeong, moved his tomb to the current Joseon era, three days before his death. http://seonjeong.cha.go.kr http://royaltombs.cha.go.kr conducted by the Department of any gate of Olympic Park to take a location based on feng shui. 02-511-6070~4
Archaeology of Seoul National walk around the fortification. Check www.bongeunsa.org Constructed originally in 1405 as a Injeongjeon was the main hall of
Thematic Tours Thematic University, this mud rampart was built at out the famous “Single Tree” standing secondary palace to Gyeongbokgung Changdeokgung, and its name means Pleasant the time between prehistoric times and alone on the wide green field of grass. (Palace), Changdeokgung is an “to govern wisely.” It was used for 2~3hours (Meeting Place: Ticket Office of Seonjeongneung) the Three Kingdoms period. Size: The diamond-shaped fortification with exceptional example of restoration as holding major official events including Originally, it had a circumference of about a circumference of about 2.7km measures 15min 15min 15min 15min 15min 15min 30min 15min 15min Walking Seonjeongneung Tomb of King Monument Tomb of Queen Bongeunsa Maitreya Tour of Seoul 730m north to south and 540m east to the majority of the palace was heavily king’s coronation ceremony, royal Jeongjagak Jeongneung Shrine or Panjeon 3.5km; now, however, only 2.7km-long Course Hongsalmun Seongjong House Jeonghyeon Daeungjeon Buddha damaged throughout its existence. audience, and formal reception of parts have survived since the flood of 1925. west. The palace was designed especially foreign envoys.
전통문화 Mongchon Museum of History Hanseong Baekje Museum on Foot to blend in with its uneven and sloping Nakseonjae(Hall) (Treasure No. 1764) surroundings following the principles of Located on the border of Changdeokgung Modern geomancy. It was declared a UNESCO and Changgyeonggung along with Culture 8 History of the Great Han Empire Deoksugung–Jeong-dong Course World Heritage site in 1997. Seokbokheon hall and Sugangjae hall, the Ecological Restoration Closed on : Mondays Nakseonjae hall was built in 1847 (13th The serene stone wall path around the Deoksugung palace may seem romantic, but it was the stage for some major intrigues around PermanentTours Modern Culture 02-762-8261, 9513 www.cdg.go.kr year of King Heonjong) as living quarters for the turn of the 20th century. Get a historical and cultural tour of Deoksugung, and then walk along the paved trail to visit Ancient culture Donhwamun(Gate) (Treasure No. 383) the king’s concubine, Lady Kim, and later Located within Mongchontoseong, Seoul was the capital city of Baekje the Seoul Museum of Art and the Seoul Museum of History. used as sleeping chambers by many royal this children’s museum functions as from 18 BC to 475 AD, with the family members, such as the dynasty’s last Deoksugung(Palace) (Historic Site No. 124) Appenzeller Noble Memorial Jungmyeongjeon (Historic Site No. 124) houses a performance hall as well as an educational institute and a cultural ancient kingdom developing its own queen Empress Sunjeonghyo, Princess Museum Constructed as a royal library in 1897, galleries for students. center. The permanent exhibition hall splendid culture in the Seoul area Deokhye, and the last heir to the throne, As one of the first modern educational this Western-style, two-story building Old Russian Legation (Historic Site No. 253) displays relics of Seoul’s ancient history for five centuries. At the Hanseong King Yeongchin, and his consort, Yi Bang- institutes founded in Korea, the Paichai was designed by a Russian architect. After the conclusion of the Korea- Seoul City Walking Tours with and culture; a special exhibition hall Baekje Museum, you can see historical ja. The hall is exquisitely decorated with a School has produced many intellectuals Unfortunately, Jungmyeongjeon was Russia Treaty of 1885, King Gojong features pit house sites. artifacts showing the history and Seoul Cultural Tourism Volunteer Guides As the main gate of Changdeokgung, terraced flower garden, flower-patterned including poet Kim So-wol, novelist Na where the Protectorate Treaty was built this renaissance-style, two-story Closed on : Mondays, January 1 culture of Baekje; it includes relics Donhwamun is the oldest wooden walls, and various window bars. Do-hyang, Korean linguist Ju Si-gyeong, forcibly signed between Korea and Japan brick building in 1890. In 1895, Empress 02-424-5138 excavated from Pungnaptoseong, structure among the surviving main gates Deoksugung includes not only Korean and the first Korean president Syngman in 1905. Moreover, the first emperor of Myeongseong, the reigning queen, was http://museum.seoul.kr/dreamvillage Mongchontoseong, and ancient tombs of royal palaces. The word “donhwa” traditional wooden buildings but Rhee. It was regarded as the cradle of the Great Han Empire met his secret assassinated by the Japanese. Fearing of Seokchon-dong. means “to teach and influence people.” also modern-style buildings such as new education and culture; today, it is delegation at this hall before sending for his own safety, King Gojong took Closed on : Mondays, January 1 Seokjojeon and Jeonggwanheon open to the public as a museum. them to the Hague Peace Conference in refuge in the Russian legation with his son 2~3hours (Meeting Place: Exit 4, Gangdong-gu Office Station) 02-2152-5800 2~2hours 30 minutes (Meeting Place: Ticket Office at the Main Gate of Changdeokgung) http://baekjemuseum.seoul.go.kr pavilions as well as Western-style Closed on: Mondays and legal holidays 1907. (later King Sunjong) in 1896 and stayed 20min 35min 25min 20min 20min 30min 20min 20min 20min 20min 35min 35min gardens and fountains. This unique 02-319-5578 http://appenzeller.pcu.ac.kr Closed on: Mondays, Lunar New Year’s Day, there for a year. Due to his removal from Walking Gangdong-gu Mongchon World Hanseong Mongchon Walking Changdeokgung Injeongjeon Seonjeongjeon Huijeongdang Daejojeon Nakseonjae Changdeokgung Pungnap Museum Gommaldari Baekje Donhwamun Donhwamun and Chuseok Course Office toseong Peace Gate toseong Course Joseon Dynasty palace serves as an Chungdong First Methodist the Russian legation, the pro-Japanese Station of History Museum Station architectural testimony of Korea’s Church (Historic Site No.256) 02-732-7524 deoksugung.go.kr cabinet fell apart, and the pro-Russian transitions towards modernity. Ewha Girls' High School cabinet was established instead. After Closed on : Mondays Centennial Hall(Sontag Hotel) the liberation of Korea in 1945, the 02-771-9955 http://deoksugung.go.kr This site was once occupied by Sontag building was used as the consulate of Traditional Traditional Seoul Museum of Art Hotel, the first hotel built in Korea in 1902. the Soviet Union until its main building Located near Deoksugung, the Seoul The first Russian envoy Veber and his Culture 2 Rendezvous Between Past and Present Gyeongbokgung Course Culture 5 Traditional Culture of Hanok Village Bukchon Hanok Village Course was destroyed during the Korean War. Museum of Art annually holds invitational wife recommended to the royal court Currently, only the three-story tower is left exhibitions of great artists of the world, This is the first Protestant church of Joseon a German woman named on the site. This course comes face to face with the once-glorious 600 years of history of the Joseon Dynasty. One can enjoy a leisurely walking tour while enjoying picturesque Over 900 hanoks (Korean-style houses) create a village full of warmth. This course provides the such as Chagall, Matisse, and Picasso, constructed in Korea and the only Sontag, who took charge of cooking sights such as the stonewall walkway · royal palace · pond of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the greatest palace in the Joseon Dynasty. ability to experience various aspects of traditional Korean culture, such as guest houses from and displays diverse contemporary art standing church built in the 19th century. Western dishes and entertaining foreign 2 hours (Meeting Place: Ticket Office of Deoksugung) alley to alley operated in traditional hanoks, museums, and workshops. As the image of Seoul’s works as well. It played an important role as the center guests in the royal palace. The hotel was 20min 15min Appenzeller 15min Chungdong 20min 15min 15min 20min Seoul Museum Old Russian Closed on : Mondays of the enlightenment movement because later purchased by the Ewha School in Walking Deoksugung Noble First Jungmyeong Ehwa School Sontag Hotel past is well-preserved, the village is a popular filming site for movies and dramas. of Art Methodist jeon Legation 02-2124-8800 1917 and was replaced by the Ewha Course Memorial Gyeongbokgung(Palace) Gwanghwamun Gate of its location near Paichai and Ehwa Museum Church 02-3707-8388, 8270 http://bukchon.seoul.go.kr http://sema.seoul.go.kr Girls’ High School Centennial Hall, which (Historic Site No. 117) Gwanghwamun Gate is the main gate schools. of Gyeongbokgung Palace, where the gate tower on the middle floor cuts an Bukchon Hanok Village Modern Bukchon-ro 12-gil (former 11, Gahoe- imposing sight above stonework. The Sinmumun(Gate) Culture Alleys Full of Humanity dong) is an alley where a variety of 9 Seongbuk-dong Course word gwanghwa means “the country Sarangchae at Cheongwadae workshops have settled into. Most that came about as a result of the king’s of the workshops still maintain the Choi Sunu House Gilsangsa(Temple) Lee Jongseok’s Villa Lee Taejun’s House great virtues”, and Gwanghwamun Gate This walking tour takes you to Seoul’s historical and cultural traces hidden in the back streets of Seongbuk- appearance of hanoks from the 1930s, (Seoul Registered Cultural Heritage No. 268) (Seoul Folklore Cultural Heritage No.10) (Seoul Folklore Cultural Heritage No. 11) and the rest of the 4 Daemun Gates dong. Learn about key Korean historical figures, such as Han Yong-un, a distinguished monk, poet, Constructed originally in 1395, and it is possible to experience and Lee Jongseok was a fish merchant in were named in King Sejong’s time. and independence activist, and Monk Beopjeong, author of renowned essay Musoyu (Non-possession) Gyeongbokgung was the principal examine them. through a visit of Ginsangsa temple. This course also includes the villa of Lee Jongseok, a fish merchant Mapo who later became an immensely palace of the Joseon Dynasty for wealthy man. In the 1900s, he built this In Bukchon-ro 11-gil (former 31, Gahoe- who later became a man of immense wealth. five centuries. The precincts include Gyeonghoeru(Pavilion) villa consisting of annex quarters, inner (National Treasure No. 224) dong) a great amount of giwajips (tiled- Geunjeongjeon (Hall) as the main quarters, and servants’ quarters, offering roof houses) from the past can be seen. venue for official events and sleeping Bukchon Cultural Center Museum of Korean Art The Gilsangsa temple was once a a glimpse into the life of a rich merchant of It is possible to see a view of the distant chambers for royalty. The National This is the house of Choi Sunu (pen- celebrated restaurant owned by Kim the time. This is a house of Lee Taejun(pen-name: Namsan Mountain all at once from the Palace Museum of Korea and the name: Hyegok), a former director of Yeong-han (Buddhist name: Gilsanghwa), (Seoul Monument No.7) Sangheo), a writer who wrote many top of the alley, and the view of the down Simujang National Folk Museum of Korea are also the National Museum of Korea and an famous for her essay My Love Baek novels such as Dalbam(A Moonlit Night), town Seoul’s scenery from between the located inside the palace. art historian who devoted his entire life Seok, based on her love story with the Doldari(A Stone Bridge), and Hwangjini. hanok roofs up above is the highlight of Closed on : Tuesdays 02-3700-3900 to shedding light on Korean cultural genius poet. She donated the restaurant He named this house “Suyeonsanbang” Gyeonghoeru is a pavilion constructed the walk across Bukchon. www.royalpalace.go.kr legacies. At this house, he wrote his to the eminent monk Beopjeong, and wrote most of his novels here. For in a pond to the west of Gangnyeongjeon monumental art essay titled Leaning author of Musoyu (Non-Possession), a common hanok(Korean traditional Geunjeongjeon(Hall) (Hall), the sleeping chamber of kings. (National Treasure No. 223) Against an Entasis-style Pillar of who transformed the building into a house), a typical layout is to separate Based on the belief that “a king can rule Bukchon Museum Hansangsoo Embroidery Gahoe Folk Art Museum 2~3hours (Meeting Place: Exit 3, Anguk Station(Line 3)) Muryangsujeon. Visitors can see his Buddhist temple. Visitors can participate Han Yong-un (pen-name: Manhae) was a men’s quarters and women’s quarters; his country wisely only when he is with This museum exhibits the lifestyles Museum photo albums and keepsakes displayed in templestay programs every third and Buddhist monk, poet, and independence note, however, that both quarters are 10min 30min 20min men of honesty,” the kings of the Joseon of Bukchon women through their Established by Han Sangsu, a master Walking Anguk Bukchon Museum of in the exhibition hall and read or purchase fourth weekends. activist during the Japanese occupation. arranged in a single building in this Course Station Cultural Korean Art Dynasty used to host banquets at this household in embroidery and titleholder of the 80th Center his famous books as well. 02-3672-5945 He was accused of participating in the house, showing the characteristics pavilion and entertain foreign envoys. wares and everyday items – kimchi pots, Important Intangible Cultural Property, Closed on: Mondays and Sundays www.kilsangsa.or.kr March First Independence Movement of a modernized hanok during the iron cauldrons, and other curiosities give the museum displays her beautiful 20min 10min 20min 10min ※Closed during winter (December ~ March) in 1919 and imprisoned before he built 1900s. Currently, the house is operated Bukchon-ro Hansangsoo Gahoe Folk Bukchon-ro a glimpse into how Korean women led works of embroidery, related items and Embroidery 02-3675-3401~2 Geunjeongjeon was Gyeongbokgung’s 11-gil Museum Art Museum 11-gil this house with the support of the people as a traditional teahouse named their lives for countless generations. historical relics. This unique museum houses the most http://nt-heritage.org/choisunu throne hall where important guests and 2 hours (Meeting Place: In Front of the ‘Digital Device Rental Center’ next to the Gyeongbokgung Palace Ticket Office) around him. The house exhibits the Suyeonsanbang. Closed on : Mondays Closed on : Mondays, January 1 comprehensive collection of Korean 1111, 2112, official ceremonies were held. Naturally, records he left in prison, his keepsakes, Closed on: Mondays, Lunar New Year’s Day, 5min 10min 10min 10min 10min 10min 10min 02-736-3957, 3968 02-744-1545 shamanistic art in the world and a 20min 10min Seongbuk03 Bus Walking Ticket Office of Bukchon Jeongdok Anguk and a Chinese juniper tree he planted. and Chuseok it is the largest and most imposing Gwanghwamun Heungnyemun Geunjeongmun Geunjeongjeon Sajeongjeon Gyeonghoeru Museum Library Station Course Gyeongbokgung www.bomulgun.com www.hansangsoo.com repository of Korean indigenous culture structure of the palace. 02-764-1736 and beliefs, including folk paintings and 2~3hours (Meeting Place: Exit6, Hansung Univ. Station(Line 4)) traditional talismans. 35min 40min 40min Lee 30min 35min 10min 10min 15min 10min Walking Choi Sunu Site of Lee Taejun’s Gangnyeongjeon Jagyeongjeon Hyangwonjeong Sinmumun Closed on : Mondays 02-741-0466 Gilsangsa Jongseok’s Simujang Gyotaejeon Course House Seonjamdan Villa House (Gate) www.gahoemuseum.org Modern Ecological Traditional Seoul Cultural Tourism Volunteer 10 The Korean Resistance Movement Gyeonghuigung–Seodaemun Course Restoration 14 Searching for Treasures in Seoul Naksan Seonggwak Course Market 17 Jegi-dong Yangnyeong Market and Traditional Furniture · Antique Furniture Traditional Market Course Culture Guide Program This walking tour introduces you to a dark chapter This walking tour starts at Heunginjimun, Treasure No. 1 of Korea, passes the hiking routes along Seoul City Wall and Naksan Park Observatory where you can Filled with the fragrance of antiques and the aroma of boiling medicinal herbs, Tour guides from Seoul City are available even without prior reservation. of Korean history, presenting the scene of colonial enjoy a full view of Seoul, and ends at Ehwajang (House) where Korea’s first president and his wife lived. Likewise, Marronnier Park located in the neighborhood of the Dongdaemun Traditional Market course offers a glimpse of what life was like for Korean ancestors. However, a reservation is required for large groups. exploitation by Japan, anti-Japanese spirit of Daehangno is the center of Korean youth culture. It covers the Seoul Yangnyeong Market, one of the largest medicinal herb markets in Korea, Korean people, and persecutions of independence up to the Dapsimni Antique Shopping Mall where you can feel the depth of the years and the scent of time. 2221 Bus Permanent activists during the Japanese Colonial Period. Heunginjimun (Treasure No.1) Biudang Naksan Park Ehwajang(House) (Historic Site No. 497) courses 21 Namsangol Hanok Village While visiting the restored Gyeonghuigung (Palace), “Biudang” means “the house with Walk along the Seoul City Wall, starting Syngman Rhee, the first president of the museum provides a wealth of information Hwanghak-dong moved to this alley near Kim Gu’s Gyeonggyojang, and Dongnimmun a leaking roof”, and relates to a very from Ewha Women’s University Medical Republic of Korea, and his wife returned Seonnongdan(Altar) (Historic Site No.436) on oriental medicine, such as Korean Exits 1 and 2 of Dapsimni Station, finally • Language : Korean, English, Japanese interesting anecdote featuring Yu Center, until you reach Naksan Park to Korea after the liberation in 1945 (Independence Gate), you will learn more about Built in 1475 to honor the gods of ancestors’ extensive knowledge of forming a cluster of about 160 shops. • Operation Hours : 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30 Gwan, a famous official in the Joseon where you can take in the entire scenery and lived in this house from 1947. He the tragic but dignified scenes in Korean history. agriculture, Korean kings have made oriental medicine, diverse constitutional Closed on: Sundays • Closed on : Tuesdays Dynasty. Even though he could have of Seoul. Cozy trails around the park announced his cabinet lineup here upon a symbolic gesture to plow the land prescriptions, and hands-on programs • Inquiries : 02-2264-4412 Gyeonghuigung(Palace) against Japan during the Japanese lived in splendor, Yu Gwan chose to live make for a wonderful walking course. his election as the first president of Korea Seoul Yangnyeong Market and at a nearby field in order to promote for children. • Meeting Place : Exit 3 and 4, Chungmuro Station During the Joseon era, Gyeonghuigung invasion of the late 16th century – once Designated as Treasure No. 1, Heunginjimun in poverty near this bridge, and his house 02-743-7985~6 in July 1948. The house was changed to a Gyeongdong Market agriculture and its related policies to the Closed on: Mondays, January 1, Lunar New This is the area where Bojewon was • Admission : Free was a vast complex housing 100 stood. The 400-year-old ginkgo tree is one of the eight gates of Seoul City was always cold and its roof leaking. His memorial museum in 1988 to display the people. (under repair) Year’s Day, and Chuseok 02-3293-4900~3 founded by the royal order. As a kind Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday buildings. Today, only a couple of halls standing on the site is believed to have Wall, a fortification to guard the capital. name has become associated with pure many articles he left behind. http://museum.ddm.go.kr of national medical center during Korean / Korean / and foundation stones and a rear forest been planted by the general. integrity in Korean culture. Nearby, a well 02-741-0815 (under repair) Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb AM Korean/English It is commonly known as Dongdaemun, Dapsimni Antique Shopping Mall Japanese Japanese remain of its once grand appearance. It is Dongnimmun(Independence Gate) www.syngmanrhee.or.kr Medicine Museum the Joseon era, it provided medical or East Gate, because it stands on the called Jajudongsaem is closely related Korean / Closed Korean / Korean/ Korean/ services and medicines to the poor Korean/Japanese/ a popular location for shooting historical (Historic Site No.32) eastern part of the fortress wall. The walls to the unfortunate destiny of Queen PM English / English / English/ English/ and sick. Because of this institute, Chinese dramas. In 1898, the Independence Club led a that once stood on each side of the gate Jeongsun, the consort of Joseon’s sixth Japanese Chinese Chinese Japanese many medicinal herb markets formed Closed on: Mondays, January 1 fund-raising campaign to erect this are now gone, but the gate itself has ruler King Danjong. 02-724-0274 around the neighborhood of Jegi-dong, memorial gate to instill the spirit of survived, displaying traditional Joseon Yongdu-dong, and Jeonnong-dong in Permanent Gyeonggyojang(Historic Site No.465) independence among Korean people. The architecture. 22 War Memorial of Korea Gyeonggyojang was a private residence gate was a replacement of Yeongeunmun, Dongdaemun-gu; large-scale markets courses Seoul City Wall (Historic Site No.10) of Kim Gu (pen-name: Baekbeom), a place for receiving Chinese envoys, The site of the Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb This mall is a “living museum” where you still remain including Seoul Yangnyeong • Language : English, Japanese, Chinese president of the Provisional Government and its design was modeled after Arc de Medicine Museum in Dongdaemun-gu can see, touch, and even purchase more Market, Gyeongdong New Market, • Operation Hours : 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 of the Republic of Korea. After Korea’s Triomphe in Paris. was once occupied by Bojewon, a relief than 20,000 antique furniture and items Gyeongdong Old Market, Gyeongdong • Closed on : Mondays liberation in 1945, he returned to Seoul Seodaemun Independence Park institute for people suffering from poverty at home and abroad. Antique shops Building, and Hansol Donguibogam. 2221 Bus • Inquiries : 02-723-0300 and stayed at this house, which was also and illness during the Joseon era. The from Cheonggyecheon (Stream) and • Meeting Place : Exit 4, Gyeongbokgung Station used as the last office building of the • Admission : Free provisional government and was the very 2~3hours (Meeting Place: Exit 1, Jegi-dong Station(Line 1)) A symbol of enduring national spirit for Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday place where he was assassinated in June Koreans, the Seoul City Wall runs from 30min 30min Seoul 30min 30min 60min Korean / Korean / Korean / English 1949. Walking Exit 1, Yangnyeongsi Seoul Dapsimni Jegi-dong Seonnongdan Yangnyeong Gyeongdong Antique AM English / English / / Japanese / Ewha Women’s University Medical Herb Medicine Market Korean / Course Station Market Shopping Mall Chinese Korean / Chinese Chinese Hong Nanpa’s House Center to Naksan Park. It provides Museum Walk after getting English / (Registered Cultural Heritage No.90) Closed English / Korean / The park features Dongnimmun off a bus Japanese / Korean / an important source of information Japanese English / Korean / English / Hong Nan-pa was a Korean composer and PM Chinese English / (Independence Gate) as well as the to historians on how construction Japanese / Japanese conductor who composed Bongseonhwa Thematic Japanese Independence Hall, which was used technologies advanced during the Chinese (Touch Me Not) and Gohyang-ui Bom 2~3hours (Meeting Place: Main gate of Gyeonghuigung) 18 Tree Story Inside the Palace 1 Changgyeonggung Course as a meeting place for the members Joseon era. Courses (Spring in My Hometown). He composed of the Independence Club. During the 40min 25min 25min 25min Site of General 40min Walking Gyeonghuigung Gyeonggyojang Seoul City Wall Hong Nanpa’s Permanent many of his major works in this house. Japanese Colonial Period, independence Course House Gwon Yul’s House Trees Surrounding Okcheongyo its trunk twisted and turned to black as it is laborers of Jangwonseo, an office in courses 23 Seoul City Hall Site of General Gwon Yul’s House activists were brutally tortured in the 2~3hours (Meeting Place: Exit 7, Dongdaemun Station (Lines 1, 4)) This walking tour course is designed to enable participants to experience the natural environment of Changgyeonggung (Palace), from newly (Bridge) now. charge of supplying flowers and fruits to This site was where the house of Seodaemun Prison located within this planted plum trees, apricot trees, and cherry trees to centuries’ old pagoda trees and lacebark pine trees that witnessed historical scenes around 40min 35min 40min 35min 30min According to Donggwoldo, a painting the royal household, to plant willow trees TongTong Tour Course 25min Seodaemun Walking Dongdaemun Naksan Hwangyeongjeon(Hall) and Gwon Yul -- a great commander who park. Today, the prison is operated as a DDP Seoul Biudang Naksan Park Exhibition the royal palace. In harmony with the palace, these trees heighten the beauty of the traditional buildings and tell visitors their stories. Dongnimmun Independence Course City Wall (Jajudongsaem) Ehwajang depicting the former design of Dae Janggeum around the palace so that the inside of the successfully led the Battle of Haengju memorial museum. Park (Heunginjimun) Hall • Language : Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese Changgyeonggung(Palace) and palace wall could not be easily seen. Since • Operation Hours : About 1 hour 10 minutes Changdeokgung(Palace), there were then, weeping willows have proliferated • Closed on : Every Mondays peach trees around Okcheongyo at Changgyeonggung. Because of their • Inquiries : 02-6925-0777 (Bridge) over Geumcheon(Stream). graceful silhouettes, willows have come to (Online Advance Reservations http://dobo.visitseoul.net) Ecological Ecological Many flowering trees such as plum represent the female form in Korean culture • Direction : Connected to City Hall Station Exit 4, The Historic Han River trees, apricot trees, and cherry trees – and recall the memories of the queens that Restoration 11·12 Flowing Stream in Downtown Seoul Cheonggyecheon Course 1, 2 Restoration 15 Hangang - Jeoldusan Catholic Martyrs’ Shrine Course Subway Line #1 and Euljiro 1-ga Station Exit 1, Subway Line #2 which used to adorn the royal palace – King Jungjong, the 11th ruler of the resided there. • Meeting Place : Citizens’ Hall(B1) in City Hall(Government Building), Tong-Tong were planted around the bridge during Joseon Dynasty, passed away at Lacebark Pine Tree of Chundangji Cheonggyecheon is an 11 km long modern stream that runs through downtown Seoul. Cheonggye Plaza Gwangtonggyo (Bridge) Tour departure(in front of City Gallery) 1 the restoration work; thus adding elegant Hwangyeongjeon (Hall). During Gwangtonggyo was the largest of This walking tour begins at Mangwonjeong (Pavilion) surrounded by outstanding scenery, Mangwonjeong(Pavilion) Jamdubong Relic(Historic Site No.399) (Pond) Created as part of an urban renewal project, Cheonggyecheon is a restoration of the stream that was (Seoul Monument No.9) This peak was originally named beauty to the palace. his last days, Joseon’s only female • Admission : Free Cheonggyecheon's bridges during passing by Hangang (River), up to the places that carry tragic but beautiful stories such as once there before during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The stream starts from Cheonggye Plaza, Jamdubong, meaning “the peak of a doctor, Dae Janggeum (subject of Tuesday~Friday Saturday Sunday the Joseon Dynasty, but it was buried Crown Prince Sado's Pagoda Tree a popular cultural arts venue, and passes under a total of 22 bridges before flowing into the Han River, Jeoldusan Catholic Martyrs’ Shrine and Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery. Korean : 10:00, 14:00 silkworm’s head,”due to its appearance. in Front of Seoninmun(Gate) the internationally acclaimed Korean Korean : 10:00, 14:00 underground during the country's Online (Tuesday~Friday) with many attractions along its length – providing a “healing place” in a crowded city. English : 10:30, 15:00 Korean : 10:00, 14:00 With numerous Catholics executed by drama of the same name), stayed by Advance English : 10:00 (Tuesday) post-war economic development. Chinese : 11:00 English : 10:30, 14:30 2~3hours (Meeting Place: Exit5, Gwanghwamun Station(Line 5)) decapitation here in 1866, however, it his side, trying desperately to save Reservations Japanese : 10:00 (Friday) Recently restored to its former glory, Japanese : 14:30 came to be known as Jeoldusan, or him. In commemoration of her efforts, Chinese : 14:00 (Thursday) 20min 20min 20min 20min 20min Situated at the outset of Cheonggyecheon Gwangtonggyo has an old-fashioned Walking Cheonggye On-Site •11:30, 12:00, 12:30 •11:30, 12:00 Gwangtonggyo Samilgyo Supyogyo Saebyeokdari “a beheading mountain.” In 1966, the a huge apricot tree was planted when The lacebark pines were planted at •11:30, 15:30 Course Plaza stream, the Cheonggye Plaza is an charm which makes it one of the most Registrations This pavilion was built in 1424 (sixth year Catholic Church of Korea turned the Hwangyeongjeon (Hall) was restored. Changgyeonggung when Korean envoys •15:30, 16:00, 16:30 •15:30, 16:00 eco-friendly park offering a peaceful photogenic places on the stream and of the reign of King Sejong) as a villa for area into a park by establishing a church brought their seeds back from Beijing. •2:00 pm on Saturdays for the Family Experience Course, and only Korean narrations are respite from the bustle of the city. The very popular with tourists. Weeping Willow Tree of Chundangji available in the case of those who register on-site 20min Dongdaemun Prince Hyoryeong, King Sejong’s older building and a martyrs’ museum. Crown Prince Sado, a son of King Yeongjo, (Pond) Koreans have traditionally been fond of the Ogansugyo Design Plaza & Candlelight Fountain adorned with tri- Dongdaemun Design Plaza & •For reservations for the Course for People with Disabilities, a separate inquiry call is required brother. The name “Mangwonjeong” was sealed alive in a wooden rice chest color white, and it is believed to be good Park colored lightings and Spring Tower in the Park (Dongdaemun DDP) Jeoldusan Catholic Martyrs’ roughly means “a pavilion for in the courtyard of Munjeongjeon(Hall); fortune if the barks become whiter. • Course Introduction plaza make for a beautiful backdrop. The Seoul was designated as one of Shrine appreciating the splendid scenery of the The Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Museum was he died eight days later one hot summer → → → plaza serves as a great venue for holding UNESCO’s Creative Cities in 2010. City Gallery City Hall Relic Exhibition Room Former Mayor’s Office Seoul mountain and river.” This pavilion has built to commemorate the martyrs who day in 1762(38th year of King Yeongjo). Course Introduction Metropolitan Library Outer Wall Clock → Vertical Garden → Sky Plaza → Front of diverse cultural events and festivals. As part of a large urban development Mayor’s Office → Metaseosa Seobeol → Gungisi Relics Exhibition Hall → Citizens’ Hall come to bear many historic episodes of sacrificed their lives to keep their Roman The pagoda tree standing in front of 02-2290-7111 http://square.sisul.or.kr project, a complex of park and fashion interest. Catholic faith. This mountain symbolizes Seoninmun(Gate) must have witnessed Family Experience Media Wall → Gungisi Relics Exhibition Hall → Sky Plaza Citizen Board → Front of plazas designed by world-renowned Course Mayor’s Office → Metaseosa Seobeol → Former Mayor’s Office the horrific persecution suffered by many 2 hours (Meeting Place: Ticket Office of Changgyeonggung) the tragedy that befell Crown Prince Sado. King Seongjong built Changgyeonggung architect Zaha Hadid is being constructed Hangang(River) Catholics in the 19th century. Now this The tree is said to have felt so much pain (Palace) for his three dowager queens Course for People Citizens’ Hall → Gungisi Relics Exhibition Hall → City Hall Relic Exhibition Room → in the Dongdaemun area. Trees 10min Crown Prince 30min 15min 15min 25min 25min Lacebark Pine Former Mayor’s Office → Vertical Garden → Metaseosa Seobeol → Sky Plaza → Walking Tongmyeongjeon Hwangyeongjeon Saw-leaf Zelkova Weeping Willow with Disabilities past bloodshed has been forgiven, and it Surrounding Sado's Pagoda Oak Tree at in Front of Tree of Tree of seeing the poor prince in such situation that in 1483. A year later, he mobilized the Front of Mayor’s Office www.ddp.or.kr Course Tree in Front of Haminjeong and Willow Box and is remembered through this peaceful and Okcheongyo Seoninmun Dae Janggeum Vending Machine Chundangji Chundangji • On days when Seoul Metropolitan Library is closed, narration is not provided for library beautiful resting place designed in the courses such as the Former Mayor’s Office. style of Korean traditional architecture. Closed on: Mondays(only for the martyrs’ Thematic Hangang, literally meaning “a large museum) Courses 19 Tree Story Inside the Palace 2 Changdeokgung Course river,” is the fourth longest river in the 02-3142-4434 What is "Seoul City Walking Tours"? Korean Peninsula after Amnokgang, www.jeoldusan.or.kr Dumangang, and Nakdonggang rivers. It Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Visitors of this course can see and learn about the historical and ecological background of the trees planted in Changdeokgung Palace. "Seoul City Walking Tours" is a free tour program Cheonggyecheon Museum where visitors can see what it was like to has long played an important role as the Cemetery Every plant and every leaf of grass in the palace has a deeper meaning behind it. 2 Cheonggyecheon is an 11 km long stream that runs through downtown Seoul. Its Established in September 2005 to live on the banks of the Cheonggyecheon Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery designed for tourists who want to see restoration is a source of pride for Koreans as the hodgepodge of shacks around the stream lifeline of Korea, providing many riverside Let’s find out what the trees and plants of Changdeokgung Palace have to say. commemorate the completion of the in the 1950s and 1960s. is the final resting place for Korea's Seoul’s top tourist attractions on foot have been replaced with modern highrises. The Cheonggyecheon Museum has a dedicated parks and walking trails during daytime Cheonggyecheon Restoration Project, a Closed on: Mondays, January 1 western residents, including Dr. Horace permanent exhibit which shows the transformation of the stream through the decades. and impressive landscapes decorated under the expert guidance of multilingual two-year restoration process that played 02-2286-3410 www.cgcm.go.kr Allen, the first director of Gwanghyewon, with colorful lightings at nighttime. tour guides. Reservations for this program a pivotal role in Seoul's future vision of Seoul Folk Flea Market which was the first western-style Pagoda Tree at Donhwamun(Gate) Saw-leaf Zelkova at Terraced Flower Garden of Apricot Tree at Yanghwanaru Ferry This is the largest flea market in Korea. Geumcheongyo(Bridge) Daejojeon(Hall) Seongjeonggak(Hall) can be made via the Internet and an environment-friendly urban space, (Historic Site No.399) hospital in Korea, founded in 1885. The 2~3hours (Meeting Place: Exit5, Yongdu Station(Line 2)) The market sells typical Korean items, the museum offers visitors the chance to As a critical transportation point that cemetery is known as Foreign Missionary mobile web (dobo.visitseoul.net) for free. 20min 20min 20min 20min 20min learn about the stream's turbulent history, everyday goods, souvenirs, traditional Cemetery because of the number of Walking connects the capital and Ganghwa, Cheonggyecheon Shack-themed Gosanjagyo Dumuldari Muhakgyo from being buried underground to being goods and traditional food, allowing Course Museum Zone Yanghwanaru was also a silent witness foreign missionaries buried here. visitors to enjoy shopping and eating all restored. It is comprised of a permanent 2~3hours (Meeting Place: Exit 7, Hapjeong Station (Lines 2, 6)) to the public executions of Catholics in Closed on: Sundays collection exhibition room, a temporary under one roof. 02-332-9174 Walking Tour Reservation Information 20min 30min the late Joseon era and the posthumous Closed on: Second and fourth Tuesdays of 50min 50min 50min Yanghwajin www.yanghwajin.net Pagoda trees were planted at Donhwamun Biudanggyo Hwanghakgyo Seoul Folk exhibition room, an auditorium and Walking Jeoldusan Foreign Mangwonjeong Hangang Yanghwanaru Jamdubong Catholic decapitation of Kim Ok-gyun, a reformist Individual Reservation: Reservations must be made online at least three days in Flea Market classrooms for presentations and various the month 02-2232-3367 Course Ferry Relic Missionary (Gate) to follow traditions as described in Thanks to the shade created by its long Hwagye, or terraced flower garden, was Before it was used by crown princes as Martyrs’ Shrine Cemetery activist who had led a coup in 1884. advance. cultural activities, and an experience zone http://pungmul.seoul.go.kr Chinese classics. The three highest state branches, saw-leaf zelkova trees have formed by making stairs at a corner of the their study, Seongjeonggak served as councilors are said to have discussed long been preferred as rest areas. In courtyard toward a nearby hill. Originally, the palace pharmacy. Back in the old Group Reservation: Reservations must be made online at least five days in advance. national affairs while sitting under the Korea, this tree was usually planted it was constructed to prevent earth from days, an apricot stone was regarded as a All reservations can be made on the Visit Seoul mobile website(m.visitseoul.net) three pagoda trees planted in the royal around pavilions and in royal palaces as running down to the palace building, but panacea so many of them were planted (Since the tour guides are volunteers, there may be instances wherein a certain tour Ecological Traditional court during the Zhou Dynasty in China. well. Changdeokgung (Palace) has 32 its flowers and trees made for a relaxing near this hall for handy supplies. may not be available because a volunteer tour guide is unavailable for that tour date Restoration 13 History and Culture Intertwined on the Trails of Seoul City Wall Namsan Seonggwak Course Market 16 Traditional Culture in Central Seoul Insa-dong - Unhyeongung Course The trees were featured in Donggwoldo, a saw-leaf zelkova trees about 300 years rest area for women living in the palace, Making or time.) old. shut off from all outside contact. Reservations painting illustrating the former appearance Spots fill up quickly during weekends, holidays, and peak season(April, May, of Changgyeonggung (Palace) and th September, and October). National Theater of Korea This walking tour takes visitors around the area of Insadong, a quaint neighborhood in Unhyeongung(Palace) 20 century. Today, the house is operated Changdeokgung (Palace); these 300-year- Built in 1950, this is the first national the center of Seoul that transports visitors back to a time when women wore hanbok and (Historic Site No.257) as a restaurant that serves traditional teas old trees are also known as Scholar Trees. theater established in Asia. As one of the Reservations for groups of 50 or more must be made at least two weeks in advance. men rode horses. With its wooden tea houses, boutique galleries and street vendors selling Designated as Historic Site No. 257, and fusion Korean dishes. most popular performance halls in Korea, Unhyeongung was where King Gojong Closed on: Mondays traditional snacks, a stroll through Insadong is mandatory for all visitors. 2 hours (Meeting Place: Ticket Office at the Main Gate of Changdeokgung) For Seoul Cultural Tourism Volunteer Guide Permanent Tours, please contact the it holds various performances with great lived before being enthroned and was 02-733-2966 www.minsclub.co.kr artistic value based on Korean traditional tour sites directly. the private residence of his father, Kyungin Museum of Fine Art 20min 10min 20min 30min 10min 10min 20min Walking Pagoda Tree Chinese Oriental Arborvitae Saw-leaf Terraced Flower Korean culture. Here, traditional and modern culture at Juniper at in Front of Zelkova at Apricot Tree at Plum Tree at Pine Tree at Evodia Tree at Prince Regent Heungseon (Daewongun Garden of Jasimun Nakseonjae Your reservation details will be sent to you via mobile text message and e-mail. You Course Donhwamun Bongmodang Seonwonjeon Geumcheongyo Daejojeon Seongjeonggak Nakseonjae 02-2280-4114 www.ntok.go.kr Heungseon). The royal wedding ceremony intermingle through exhibited works, can also view your reservation details on the "View/Cancel Reservation" page on the Smoke-signal Station and of Emperor Gojong and Empress events and the traditional ritual of Korean website and mobile web or on your My Seoul page. Namsan Seoul Tower tea drinking. The museum is built in the Myeongseong also took place here. Thematic Namsan (Mountain) is one of the best Closed on: Mondays 02-766-9090 style of a hanok, a typical Korean house. Lives of Seonggyungwan Confucian Scholars Viewing / Changes cannot be made to a reservation once it has been made. To change your places in the city to get a panoramic www.unhyeongung.or.kr It is composed of six main exhibition Courses 20 Seonggyungwan Course Canceling reservation, please cancel your reservation first and make a new one. view of Seoul. Smoke-signal stations halls, a workshop and a beautiful Reservations The Central Temple of Cheondogyo If you would like to cancel your reservation, you may do so on the website or mobile were installed on this mountain during (Seoul Tangible Cultural Heritage No.36) sculpture garden which contains a Seonggyungwan was a royal university of the Joseon Dynasty and also a Confucian shrine. The place became famous after the popular TV drama website for at least 24 hours in advance. To cancel less than 24 hours in advance, Jangchungdan Park(Supyogyo the Joseon era; today, N Seoul Tower, traditional teahouse. ‘Seonggyungwan scandal’. This course will walk you through the lives of the Confucian scholars, their living spaces, and the stories behind the historical you may do so via phone or email up to 6PM. Bridge) (Seoul Tangible Cultural Heritage No. 18) the world’s tenth tallest tower, stands on Closed on: January 1, Lunar New Year’s figures that walked about this place. Jangchungdan (Altar) was originally the summit. You can use a high-speed Day, and Chuseok 02-733-4448~9 You cannot cancel or adjust the tour course or time in person with your guide. erected for civilians and officials who elevator to get to the tower’s observatory www.kyunginart.co.kr Meeting Place Assemble at the designated meeting place for each tour. were killed when Empress Myeongseong and dine at a rotating restaurant while Jogyesa(Temple) was assassinated by the Japanese enjoying the night view of downtown This temple was first built in 1395 and has Daeseongjeon(Shrine) Bicheondang(Examination Hall) Ginkgo Tree Myeongnyundang(Lecture Hall) Mondays ~ Fridays(09:00~18:00) : 02-6925-0777 / [email protected] undergone several transformations. It now The kings of the Joseon Dynasty stayed According to legend, there was a ginko Inquiries in 1895 (32nd year of King Gojong’s Seoul. This Cheondogyo temple was built by Son Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays(09:00~22:00) : DASAN Call Center 02-120 here when they visited Seonggyungwan tree near the rostrum of Confucius. reign). Note, however, that the Japanese 02-3455-9288 http://nseoultower.com Byeong-hui, the third leader of Cheondoism, serves as the main temple for the Korean to supervise gwageo (state examination). Hence in Confucian societies in East colonial government installed many Patriot Ahn Jung-geun a native religion combining elements of Seon Buddhist school. The temple also In today’s Ogin-dong area, there was a Asia, an institution would plant a ginko other facilities around this altar to Memorial Hall Korean shamanism, Buddhism, Christianity, opens its doors to templestay participants residence for deposed queens and court tree as a symbolic demonstration of transform the area into a park and named and Taoism. The Cheondoists were extremely where anyone can live like a Buddhist monk ladies called Jasuwon (or Jasugung). educating Confucianism. A ginko tree it Jangchungdan Park. After Korea’s active in the independence movement, and for a few days. The lacebark pine tree in the Walking Tour This area was used for housing the Note, however, that it was demolished near a rostrum is called Hang-Dan (杏 This serves as the living and studying Guide Map Pleasant This walking tour combines elements of Korean history and culture along the Seoul City liberation in 1945, the park facilities the church has come to symbolize Korean precinct is designated as Natural Monument people who perform rituals and also and replaced by an educational institute 壇). In China, Hang(杏) means peach quarters of Seonggyungwan students. Wall trail. It begins at Jangchungdan Park, a symbol of Korean resistance to Japanese were completely demolished, and nationalism. No. 9, and is five hundred years old. Tour of Seoul as a storage space to keep ancestral named Bukhak, and the lumber from the tree and not ginko tree, so using the term Myeongnyundang was a lecture hall, Supyogyo – which was once located in 02-732-2115 www.jogyesa.kr Traditional Markets colonial rule, and continues to the Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Hall, passing through Namsan Mingadaheon(Min’s Club) e r u t l u c l a n o i t i d a r T Cheonggyecheon 2(i)-ga – was moved (Seoul Folklore Cultural Heritage No.15) Bosingak(Belfry) tablets and equipment used during the demolished Jasuwon was used for the Hang-Dan might be incorrect. In Beijing whereas Dongjae and Seojae were on Foot
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