City: Gwanghwamun / Jongno
Top Things to do in Gwanghwamun / Jongno
Top 10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Gwanghwamun / Jongno, 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. Changgyeonggung Palace
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4.5 based on 736 reviews
Reviewed By abhooo - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This is an amazing place and we had so much fun! We have tried their tradition costume (Hanbok) and tour around the palace. A huge place to roam around and very interesting history!
2. Ikseon-dong Hanok Street
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By 707karenq
We took a leisurely walk from our hotel near Euljiro 3-ga to Ikseon-dong Hanok Street. It is relatively easy to locate. You can use NaverMap to guide you there as google map doesn’t work well in South Korea. Loads of instagram worthy spots and cafes. There is a nice little hotteok stall near Seine Dessert. Seine Dessert is another cute little cafe with pretty desserts and nice and different European themed interior on each floor. Apart from Hotteok, we tried the pancake at Flipper’s. How was the pancake? Good, but i still prefer Pauline Pancake. Apart from Cafes, there are also bakeries and shops that sells hats, accessories and flowers. You can spend some good 2 hours in this area.
3. Jongmyo Shrine
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4.0 based on 736 reviews
The ancestral shrine of the Choson kings, is one of Korea's most precious cultural monuments. In 1995, UNESCO recognized the value of the shrine by including it on its World Heritage List.
Reviewed By SPSurat
A must visit site that can be visited ONLY with free guided tours provided on-site. English speaking tours are at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. You are not allowed to join other language tours. On saturdays, you can enter the shrine on your own without a tour guide. Entrance fee is 1000 won incl tour guide
4. Gwanghwamun Gate
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4.0 based on 982 reviews
This gate was constructed in 1395 as the main entrance from the majestic Sejong Boulevard into Kyongbuk Palace. Three arched gates and a two-story pavilion are typical of the architectural design of that period. Completely reconstructed after years of conflict and falling into disrepair, it is now made of modern concrete and steel. It presently serves as a secondary entrance to Kwanghwamun Park.
Reviewed By GroverR - Pensacola, United States
There are 3 gates that you must enter to reach the palace. It is the Gwanghwamun Gate that is the first gate. It is not the prettiest or most intricate. However, it is the this gate that separates the world of the 1400’s from the 21st century. It seems easy to say but unless you visit you will not understand this juxtaposition. On one side are modern skyscrapers, heavy traffic and the bustle of the current world. On the other side is the palace which when in it appears like it’s isolated in the calm natural environment. It is quiet and ancient and appears just as it was 600 years ago. However these two different environments are separated by only 15 feet of wall. Again you just have to experience it.
5. Kwangjang Market
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4.0 based on 2,307 reviews
Though known as a market for clothes, for those in-the-know, this market is actually a foodie’s dream. Gwangjang offers a cornucopia of cheap, traditional Korean snacks and “street foods.” Try the giant mung-bean pancakes for an authentic, affordable treat.
Reviewed By Wontonlovesfood
Delicious netflixfamous Mungbung pancakes, steamy hot knifecut noodles from the netflixlady, dokkbokki, soondae, soju, streetfood between locals at its top with heatwarming seats
6. Bosingak
7. Ujeongchongguk
8. Gwanghwamun Square
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4.0 based on 732 reviews
Reviewed By 590jhl - Seoul, South Korea
One of the most popular touristic spots in Seoul. Good to visit. - The best time to visit is when it has the least protest. - The cascaded water path having the tree of Korean kings on the ground is impressive.
9. The Story of King Sejong & The Story of Admiral Yi Sunshin
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4.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By blairabroad2012 - Hong Kong, China
We saw the two statues and decided to explore further. Lovely little find - on our way to Gyeongbukgong Palace - all underground - and a great experience to learn more about Seoul's history. A great surprise and really fascinating!
