City: Jongno-gu
Top Things to do in Jongno-gu
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Jongno-gu, South Korea
Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
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1. Changdeokgung Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,612 reviews
This 600-year-old UNESCO World Heritage Site is the city's jewel. It's as famous for its outstanding architectural details as for its verdant and expansive gardens.
Reviewed By Inspire818731 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Interesting Palace to learn about ancient Korea and its architecture.The English tour guide to the hills and valleys of the Secret Garden was a superb insight to the life and times of the early dynasties. The Palace is spread over a wide area, which is mainly flat, but there are some steep areas, so allow plenty time to visit.Crowds,queues,heat not a problem in September.
2. Cheonggyecheon Stream
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,946 reviews
Formerrly polluted and covered with an elevated road since 2005 this stream has been cleaned up and made into an Art and nature walkway through the heart of Seoul.
Reviewed By harriskirrie - Kirriemuir, United Kingdom
This is a great oasis in a very busy city, and is perfect for a contemplative walk, a jog, or just to sit and soak up the atmosphere.
3. Inwangsan Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By diannea758
A great hike and not too difficult. We took The Fortress Trail as well from close to the top of Iwangsan. To get there take the train to Dongnimmun and then take the Muak-dong exit. Just follow the road uphill until you see the Iwangsan trail sign.
4. Waryong Park
5. Naksan Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By Jinx_15 - Jakarta, Indonesia
Famous place from all the K-Drama. We visited it while walking in the Ihwa Mural Village. We didn't pick the Naksan Park path, instead we climb the Ihwa Mural Village until we find the famous wall where all the K-Drama happening. It's nice and we'll probably hike the Naksan Park if it's not raining
6. Samcheong Park
7. Suseongdong Valley
8. Chungun Park
9. Bugaksan Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By WindSister04
So this place has restricted access - after a unit of NK Special Forces infiltrated Seoul in 1968, public access to this area was limited for forty years. It reopened to the public in 2007. For people who are looking for a hike that is challenging, out of the ordinary, and not crowded with tourists, this is it!! A caution before you set out - there are signs all over the place that photography along the trail (covering the restricted area) is absolutely prohibited. Don't be the idiot tourist who tries to break the rules. There are cameras everywhere, you have only 1 entrance and 1 exit, they can take your phone if they really want to, and they are serious. Besides, you'll just ruin it for the rest of us. What I do suggest is to stash that phone and just be present in the moment as you hike. We started from Changuimun and hiked over to Hyehwamun... it's probably easier to go the opposite way, but we enjoyed the challenge of a steep hike at the start!
