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• Unhyeongung Palace ……………………………………………… 1
• Korean Restaurants in Seoul……………………………………… 2
• Sangsaengjang ……………………………………………………… 3
• Seoul Jazz Festival 2017 …………………………………………… 4
• D Museum Exhibition ‘YOUTH’ …………………………………… 5
Special Recommendation
Jungnim-dong & Malli-dong Walking Tour……………………… 6
Special Recommendation
Seoul City Wall ……………………………………………………… 7
Special Recommendation
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics …………………………………… 8
Barrier Free Tour Hangang Park in Yeouido District ………………………………… 9
Barrier Free Tour Changgyeonggung Palace ………………………………………… 10
February 2017
Warm Spring Days in Seoul
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▶ Directions: Exit no. ④ of Anguk Station of Subway Line No. 3→ Take bus no. 6011, 109, 151, 162, 171, 172, or 272
→ Get off at Unhyeongung
▶ Parking: Outdoor parking lot of Nakwon Music Mall, 1000 won per 10-minute parking, Large bus parking permitted
▶ Package TIP: Can develop Hallyu tourism products by using the filming locations of TV drama ‘Guardian: The Lonely and
Great God’ such as Gamgodang-gil around Anguk Station and Yunposun-gil Bench
▶ Nearby Attractions: Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Insa-dong Culture Street, Bukchon Hanok Village,
Gyeongbokgung, Seochon Village
House in the Drama Guardian: The Lonely and Great God’
Unhyeongung Palace
Fee: Free
Languages Website: Kor, Eng, Chn, Jpn /
Onsite: Kor
Hours of Operation
Summer Time 9:00~19:00
Winter Time 9:00~17:30
Closed on Mondays
Address
464, Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Website/Inquiries
www.unhyeongung.or.kr /
+82-2-766-9090
▶ Unhyeongung was Heungseon Daewongun’s private residence where his son, King Gojong, the 26th King of Joseon, was born and raised
▶ Western Building of Unhyeongung was used as the background of the house for the main characters of the famed TVN Drama ‘Guardian:
The Lonely and Great God’
- Used as a filming location for various dramas such as ‘Princess Hours’ and ‘The King 2 Hearts’
※ Western Building of Unhyeongung: Also called ‘Yi U’s House’ as King Gojong’s grandson Yi U inherited it. Built in modern architecture, offering a different mood from traditional buildings
▶ Offers various experience programs regularly, so it is one of the best places for tourists to experience Korean tradition
Category Name Content Schedule
Indoor Exhibition
Relic Exhibition Hall Exhibits relics related to Unhyeongung and modern history Summer (Apr~Oct): 09:00-18:00 Winter (Nov~Mar): 09:00~17:00
Special Exhibition Hall Exhibits traditional crafts
Experience Program
Traditional Costume Experience Trying on traditional attire of the Joseon Dynasty
Re-enactment of King Gojong and Empress Myeongseong’s Royal Wedding Ceremony
Re-enactment of a wedding ceremony of royal family of the Joseon Dynasty
Apr: 29 14:00
Best of the Best Presents traditional art performances such as dance and farmer’s music
Apr: 1~22, Sep: 2~23, / On Saturdays 17:00
Historical concert in the garden of Unhyeongung
Concert performed jointly by famous historians and Korean classical musicians
May: 12, 26, Jun: 9, 23, Sep: 8, 22, Oct: 13, 27/ 18:00
Hwarin Simbang Offers experiences with a mind and body training method developed by Toegye Yi Hwang, a distinguished Korean Confucian scholar of the Joseon Dynasty
Apr~Jun/ Time and dates to be determined
Unhyeongung House of Yi U Historical concert in the inner garden
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Michelin Guide-selected
Korean Restaurants in Seoul
Kwon Sook Soo Address 27, Eonju-ro 170-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Website/Inquiries
www.kwonsooksoo.com /
+82-2-542-6268
Mingles Address 757, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Website/Inquiries
www.restaurant-mingles.com /
+82-2-515-7306
24 Seasons Address 13, Dosan-daero 37-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Website/Inquiries
www.24seasons.co.kr /
+82-2-518-4818
▶ The world’s most prestigious restaurant guide ‘Michelin Guide’ published ‘Michelin Guide Seoul’ edition
▶ Recommends three Korean restaurants among 24 restaurants in Korea which acquired star ratings
Name Kwon Sook Soo Mingles 24Seasons
Star
Rating ★★ ★ ★
Features
- Korean restaurant serving traditional
dishes
- Korean fine dining
- Recommended menu items: Grilled short
rib patties, Neungi mushroom noodles,
braised abalone
- The most popular modern Korean
restaurant
- Interesting fusion Korean dishes
- Recommended menu item: Jang Trio
Creme Brulee
- Serves temple food, uses rural market style
- Uses traditional recipes and local
ingredients
- Features unique table-setting methods
Price
Range
- Lunch Course: 60,000 won
- Dinner Course: 135,000 won
- Lunch Course: 58,000 won~85,000 won
- Dinner Course: 110,000won~150,000 won
- Lunch Course: 55,000 won~75,000 won
- Dinner Course: 110,000 won~150,000 won
Direction
7-minute walking distance from Exit No. 6
of Apgujeong Rodeo Station on Bundang
Line
7-minute walking distance from Exit No. 5
of Apgujeong Rodeo Station on Bundang
Line
7-minute walking distance from Exit No. 3 of
Apgujeong Station on Subway Line No. 3
▶ Parking
- Kwon Sook Soo: Parking available within restaurant premises, large bus parking permitted
- Mingles: The Chapel @ Cheongdam (757, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu) parking lot available, 2-hour free parking offered for restaurant
customers / Large bus: On-street parking spaces in Gangnam-gu (Sinsa-dong) available
- 24 Seasons: On-street parking spaces in Gangnam-gu (Sinsa-dong) available, 700 won charged per 10 minutes, large bus parking permitted
▶ Package Tip:
- Develop theme product ‘Gourmet, shopping tour in Gangnam’ in relation with Cheongdam-dong Luxury Fashion Street, Apgujeong Rodeo
Street, and Garosu-gil
▶ Nearby Attractions: Apgujeong Rodeo Street, Cheongdam-dong Luxury Fashion Street, Galleria Department Store, Hallyu Culture Street
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Seoul’s Exotic Market Experience
Sangsaengjang
Price
Varies depending on store: 5000 won – 20,000 won
Payment Method
Cash, credit card payments (including overseas
credit cards)
Languages
Website/Onsite: Korean
Hours of Operation
Closed on Mondays
Weekdays 16:00~24:00
Weekends 11:00~24:00
Address
2nd Fl., 38, Gosanja-ro 36-gil,
Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
Website/Inquiries
www.facebook.com/sangsaengjang
+82-10-3022-2209
▶ The complex cultural space opened after remodeling a building which has been used as a warehouse in Cheongnyangni
Wholesale Vegetable & Fruit Market
▶ This cultural space with the function of food court operated by young people is well harmonized with traditional market.
- Food tasting available: Korean food, Western food, fusion food, craft beer, etc.
▶ Spacious interior and rooftop space can accommodate group tourists and hold exhibitions, performances and ceremonies
- In spring and summer, special urban camping is available for visitors to enjoy barbecuing and the nightscape on the rooftop
▶ A surrounding environment forming a traditional market special zone offers interesting Korean experiences for foreign
tourists
- Called ‘Hongdae within Cheongnyangni Market’. As it is located near Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Kyung Hee University, and the University of
Seoul, many foreign exchange students visit this place. It is strongly recommended for tourists who want to experience Seoul’s exotic markets
Sangsaengjang Indoor food court Downtown camping on rooftop
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▶ Directions: Exit No. ① of Cheongnyangni Station of Subway Line No. 1→ Take Bus No. 147, 105, or 272
→ Get off at Cheongnyangni Wholesale Vegetable & Fruit Market Bus Stop
▶ Parking: Public parking lot at the main gate of Cheongnyangni Market (38, Gosanja-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu),
300 won per 10 min, large bus parking permitted
▶ Package Tip: Can develop specialized products in conjunction with a tour to Korea’s largest medicinal herbal market
‘Yangnyeong Market’ and Cheongnyangni Traditional Market
▶ Nearby Attractions: Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum, Seonnongdan, Seoul Folk Flea Market, King Sejong the
Great Memorial Museum, Hongneung Arboretum, Dapsimni Antique Market
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While Enjoying the Spring Breeze,
Seoul Jazz Festival 2017
Price
145,000 won per day
Languages
Website / Onsite: Kor, Eng
Dates
May 27-28, 2017 (For 2 days)
12:00~23:00
Location
Olympic Park (424, Olympic-ro,
Songpa-gu)
Website/Inquiries
www.seouljazz.co.kr /
82-2-395-0100
▶ Korea’s largest jazz festival which celebrates its 11th anniversary this year is strongly recommended
for young people who want to experience a Korean-style outdoor festival
▶ A star-studded jazz festival which used to be participated by overseas famous musicians and Korean
artists such as Pat Metheny, Mark Ronson, George Benson, and Damien Rice. The primary line-up has
been announced.
※ Primary line-up (Additional lineup and timetable to be disclosed)
- Jamiroquai: A world-famous British acid jazz band
- Tower of Power: 10-misician brass jazz band performing the essence of jazz
- Cécile McLorin Salvant: A new powerful jazz vocalist - Honne: A rising-star duo boasting soulful vocal and sensuous synthesizer
▶ Offers various events for tourists to enjoy a food court, food zone and performances
▶ Contact +82-2-563-0595 for a group reservation for 50 people or more
▶ Directions: a 5-minute walk from Exit no. ③ of Olympic Park Station of Subway Line No. 5
▶ Parking: Olympic Park parking lot available, large bus parking permitted (Parking fee: 12,000 won)
▶ Package Tip: Develop products in relation with Seoul’s famous places suitable for spring picnics such as
Olympic Park and Jamsil Hangang Park
▶ Nearby Attractions: Jamsil Hangang Park, Lotte World, Mongchontoseong Fortress, Garak Market
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The Fever of Youthful Days, Untold Stories
D Museum Exhibition ‘YOUTH’
Exhibition/Address
D Museum /
5-6, Dokseodang-ro 29-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Website/Inquiries
www.daelimmuseum.org/dmuseum
+82-70-5097-0020
▶ D Museum is Seoul’s most favorite art museum among the city’s younger generation. It is frequented by many Hallyu
stars and fashionistas such as G Dragon and Girls’ Generation
▶ Surrounding tourist sites include: Hannam-dong famous restaurants, Itaewon World Food Street, Itaewon Antique
furniture Street
▶ Korea’s first exhibition to shed light on youth culture that is attracting attention in various fields such as
contemporary fashion, music and Hallyu culture ※ Youth culture: Art dealing with young people’s multi-faceted sensibilities existing inside such as freedom, rebellion, purity and passion
▶ A total of 240 artworks by 28 major artists including world-famous masters in youth culture
▶ Exhibition Details
▶ Directions: Exit No. ① of Hannam Station of Gyeongui-Jungang Line → Take Bus No. 2016 → Get off at Hannam
Sibeom Apt, a 20-min walking distance
▶ Parking: D Museum parking lot available / Large bus: Namsan Park parking lot available. 5,400 won per hour
▶ Package Tip: Can develop products touring places in Itaewon such as Itaewon World Food Street, Antique Furniture
Street
▶ Nearby Attractions: Itaewon World Food Street, Itaewon Antique Furniture Street, Blue Square, Namsan Park, Leeum
Samsung Museum of Art
D Museum Exterior Exhibition Hall Interior Exhibition Hall Interior
Major Artists 28 artists, including Larry Clark, Ryan McGinley, and Gosha Rubchinskiy
Major Artwork A total of 240 artworks, including 200 photos, 25 videos and graphics, installations and graffiti work
Exhibition
Composition
First Section: Consists of artworks expressing despair and deviation of the rebellious younger
generation
Second Section: Consists of artworks recording moments full of the vitality of young people during
their uncertain period of life
Hours of Operation (Mondays
closed)
Tue-Sun 10:00~18:00
Fri-Sat 10:00~20:00
Period
Feb. 9~May 28, 2017
Fee (Groups of 10 people or more)
Adults 8,000 won (Group: 6,000 won)
Students 5,000 won (Group: 3,000 won)
Languages
Website/Onsite: Kor, Eng
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To Enjoy Seoullo 7017,
Jungnim-dong & Malli-dong Walking Tour
Fee
Free
Languages
Kor, Eng, Chn
Hours of Operation
To be opened on May 20, 2017
24-hour operation
Seoullo 7017 Address 4-1, Changuimun-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Website/Inquiries
seoullo7017.seoul.go.kr /
82-2-395-0100
▶ Seoullo 7017, which is scheduled to be opened on May 20, 2017, is expected to become a famous tourist attraction that will connect
Seoul’s history and culture, parks and special tourist zones
- Plans to introduce walking tour courses around Seoullo 7017 via the newsletter every month
▶ The Jungnim-dong & Malli-dong course tours Jungnim & Malli-dong, which are the nearest neighborhoods of Seoul Train Station,
starting from Seoul Station
- Recommended Course of Jungnim-dong & Malli-dong: National Theater Company of Korea → Yeomcheongyo Handmade Shoes Street → Yakhyeon
Cathedral in Jungnim-dong → Seosomun Historic Park → Seosomun Historic Park → Son Kee Chung Sports Park
National Theater
Company of Korea
- Korea’s only national theatrical group which was founded in 1950. Foreigners are able to make telephone reservations - Website: www.ntck.or.kr/ko (English available) - Reservations/Inquiries : 1644-2003 (Korean) / 02-3279-2260 (English)
Yeomcheongyo
Handmade Shoes Street - Korea’s first hand-made shoe street selling general handmade shoes, Latin shoes and dance shoes such as swing shoes
Yakhyeon Cathedral in
Jungnim-dong
- Korea’s first cathedral built in 1892, featuring a Romanesque style
- Can develop pilgrimage tour courses to Korean Catholic sacred places such as Seosomun Historic Park and Myeongdong
Cathedral
Seosomun Historic Park - A park built on the Seosomun Plaza site where the largest number of criminals were executed in Hanyang during the
Joseon Dynasty
Son Kee Chung Sports
Park
- Visitors can see oak wood which used to cover the Japanese national flag attached on the chest of Son Kee Chung at his memorial hall built in 1904 ※ Son Kee Chung Memorial Hall Operation Information
- Hours of Operation: Winter 10:00~17:00 / Summer 10:00~18:00, Admissible one hour before closing time - Closed : Mondays (The next day if Monday is a holiday), Jan.1, Lunar New Year’s Day, Chuseok, other closing days
▶ Directions: Exit No. ② of Seoul Station on Subway Line Nos. 1 & 4
▶ Parking: Namsan Park parking lot available, large bus parking permitted, 5,400 won per hour
▶ Package Tip
- Can develop SIT products related to urban regeneration by using Seoullo 7017 project
- Can develop walking tour FIT products, starting from Seoul Station by using Seoullo 7017
walking tour course
National Theater Company of Korea Yakhyeon Cathedral in Jungnim-dong Yeomcheongyo Handmade Shoes Street Son Kee Chung Sports Park
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SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION
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To Be Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage
Seoul City Wall
Fee
Free
Hours of Operation
Mondays closed
Weekdays 09:00~19:00
Weekends 09:00~18:00
Seoul City Wall Museum Address
283, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Inquiries
+82-2-724-0243
▶ Seoul City conduced a restoration project to promote the excellence of Seoul City Wall to the world and to list as
a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage to preserve long-term (The listing to be confirmed after July 2017)
▶ Seoul City Wall, built in 1393, is the oldest city wall existing in the world and encircles downtown Seoul
▶ Seoul City Wall is a historical heritage and an optimal place where citizens can enjoy trekking while appreciating
nature in downtown.
▶ Seoul City Wall (Total length: 18,627㎞) largely consists of 5 walking tour courses, so it is strongly recommended for
tourists who are interested in walking tour in the spring
Section Name Section Feature (Time needed)
Namsan From the back street of the Jangchung
Gymnasium to Namsan Park
The section that allows you to walk around the center
of Seoul (3 hrs)
Naksan From Hyehwamun, passing through Naksan
Mountain and to Heunginjimun
Suitable for taking a stroll due to having the gentlest
slope for walking
Baegak From Changuimun, passing through Baegak, to
Hyehwamun, Boasts the most beautiful scenic views (3 hrs)
Heunginjimun
(Dongdaemun) From Heunginjimun to Jangchung Gymnasium
Need to walk quietly due to many private houses in
the area (1 hr)
Inwangsan From the Donuimun site to Changuimun Need to take precautions while hiking in the winter
due to many rocks (2 hrs & 30 min)
▶ Parking: Namsan Park parking lot available, large bus parking permitted, 5,400 won per hour
▶ Package Tip: Can develop tour products related to Seoul City Wall walking tour course and surrounding
scenic views
▶ Nearby Attractions: Dongdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Daehangno, Namsan Park,
Cheonggyecheon Stream
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SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION
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Seoul Promotes
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics
PyeongChang 2018 Olympics
Feb. 9-25, 2018 (17 days)
The event to be held in the vicinity of
Pyeongchang, Gangneung, Jeongseon
To be participated in by 50,000 players from
95 countries
www.pyeongchang2018.com/ko/index
Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center
40, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
Seoul Station Promotion Center
405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
COEX Promotion Center
159, Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Gangneung Promotion Center
Chodang-dong, 131, Nanseolheon-ro,
Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do,
Hours of Operation
Tue-Sun 10:00~19:00
Inquiries
+82-33-651-1722
▶ Promotion centers established in Seoul and Gangneung, to promote PyeongChang 2018 Olympics
▶ Holds ‘Test Events’ (information on free autonomous admission games)
※ Test Events: Events held as part of Olympic competition tests. The general public can watch players’ training games
Schedule Item Competition venues in Gangwon-do
Mar. 2, 4, 5 2017 IBU Biathlon World Cup Alpensia Biathlon Center (Suha-ri, Daegwawllyeong-myeon,
Pyeongchang-gun)
Mar. 4~5 2017 FIS Ski World Cup Jeongseon Alpine Center (Sugam-ri, Bukpyeong-myeon,
Jeongseon-gun)
Apr. 2~8 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championships Division Ⅱ Group A Gangneung/Gwandong Hockey Center (Naegok-dong,
Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do) 2017 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championships Division Ⅱ Group A
▶ Directions
- Seoul Promotion Center (Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center): Exit No. ⑤ of Jonggak Station on Subway Line No. 1
→ Pass Gwanggyo Junction and walk for 5 minutes
- Seoul Promotion Center: Express Bus Terminal Station on Subway Line No. 9 →Take a bus to Gangneung from Seoul Express Bus Terminal
→ Get off at Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal → Take Bus No. 230-1 → Get off at the entrance to the Birthplace of Heo Gyun, walk for 10 minutes
▶ Parking
- Seoul: Namsan Park On-road parking lot, large bus parking permitted / Gangneung: In front of the promotion center,
large bus parking permitted
▶ Package Tip: Can develop PyeongChang Olympics products in relation with the test event schedule and promotional experiences
Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center
VR Experience Hall
Curling experience program
at Gangneung Promotion Center
The Olympic mascots
at Seoul Station Promotion Center
Category Content
Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center Operates ski jump VR experience center and offers information about PyeongChang Winter Olympics
Seoul Station Promotion Center Exhibits a large structure consisting of 18 winter sports game dolls and stadiums, moving through a clock-
work mechanism; and installs mascots ‘Suhorang’ and ‘Bandabi’
COEX Promotion Center Installed photo zones where mascots ‘Suhorang,’ and ‘Bandabi’ are
Gangneung Promotion Center Curling Experience Center, Ski Jump Experience Center, Winter Olympics Promotion Center with 4D
Experience Hall
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SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION
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▶ Recommended course: ①Yeouido Information Center → ②E-Land Cruise → ③Hangang Riverside Stroll → ④Mulbit Square
→ ⑤ Floating Stage (80min needed) - E-Land Cruise: Cruise offers an opportunity to enjoy Hangang in various ways such as tour, lunch/dinner, and live shows
Currently stopped operation temporarily for safety check during winter season *Schedule Inquiries (82-2-3271-6900) - Mulbit Square: Hydroponic space which presents the flow of falling water audibly and visually. Offers various performances and views of the
Hangang - Floating Stage: A movable stage that holds indoor and outdoor performances by using music fountain, LED lighting and videos. It screens movies
on weekend nights and holds band performances (Winter season: Nov-Mar excluded)
Wheelchair-friendly Beautiful Hangang River,
Hangang Park in Yeouido District
▶ Directions: Exit Nos. ②/④(elevator) of Yeouinaru Station on Subway Line No. 5 → Take a passageway toward Exit No. ③ to get to
the Tourist Center / Park
▶ Parking: Among 5 parking lots, Mapo Parking Lot (6 spaces dedicated for the disabled) and the 63 Parking Lot (12 lots) are
recommended
- Fees: 2,000 won per 3 min/ 300 won for each 10 min exceeding min/ 80% discount offer for the disabled
- Hours of Operation: Apr-Oct 09:00~23:00/ Nov-Mar 09:00~21:00
▶ Reminder: Due to several artificial waterways, but no braille tiles, wheelchair users and people who are visually impaired need to
use caution while moving
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Address 330, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul Website/Inquiries hangang.seoul.go.kr / +82-2-3780-0561
Hours of Operation
Open 24 hours
Fee
Free
Languages
Website: Kor, Eng, Chn, Jpn, Spn, Frn
Onsite: Kor
Sloped entrance road in Hangang Park in
Yeouido District
Restroom dedicated to the disabled in the
Yeouido Information Center
Helper bell for the disabled at the entrance of a convenience
store next to the 63 parking lot
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▶ Hangang Park in Yeouido District has sloped paths from the entrance and walking paths, so it provides excellent accessibility for wheelchair and baby stroller users
▶ Equipped with 12 restrooms with space dedicated to the disabled by gender and with specially-designed sinks and mirrors that allow for the convenient use of wheelchairs
▶ Yeouido Information Center offers free rental of wheelchair and baby strollers (one wheelchair and 2 baby strollers) ▶ Naru Café next to the information center does not have steps and the space under the table is wide enough to support
the use of wheelchairs ▶ All convenience stores has sloped entrance for provide easy wheelchair accessibility and are equipped with a helper bell at
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▶ Provides great accessibility for wheelchair and baby stroller users as sloped paths within the palace are well connected with wheelchair access
signboards
▶ All four restrooms are equipped with restrooms dedicated to the disabled, and the wide space under the sink allows for convenient use of wheelchairs
▶ The palace maintenance office offers free rental of wheelchairs and baby strollers (4 wheelchairs and baby strollers)
▶ The information center on the right side of the main gate offers rental of audio guide devices in Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese
(audio guide devices: 24 devices / Rental available until 17:00 / 3,000won)
▶ Offers free tour guide daily: Korean 7 times, English/Chinese/Japanese 2 times (May vary) ※A group of 30 people or more need a prior reservation of
at least 2 days before (+82-2-762-4868)
Wheelchair and Baby Stroller User-accessible
Changgyeonggung Palace
▶ Directions: Use a crosswalk from Exit No. ② (elevator) of Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4 and go toward Exit No. ④
Bus: Bus station in front of Honghwamun
▶ Parking: In the direction of the Seoul National Science Museum on the left side of the main gate of Changgyeonggung Palace, there are
parking spots dedicated to the disabled
- Fees: Small cars 2,000won/Medium cars 3,000won/Large cars 4,000won (Based on 2 hrs) ※50% discount offer for cars used
by the disabled
▶ Reminder: Some buildings have narrow paths and there is a risk of falling, so visitors who are visually impaired or wheelchair users need to
use caution
Address
185, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Website/Inquiries
cgg.cha.go.kr /
+82-2-762-4868
Languages: Kor, Eng, Chn, Jpn
Fees: (Group of 10 people or more)
Children 500 won (Group: 400won)
Adults 1,000 won (Group: 800won) ※ For foreigners
▶ Changgyeonggung is a palace that has preserved the architectural style of the Joseon Dynasty in the 17th century. Myeongjeongjeon hall, the
main building, is the oldest
▶ Recommended Course: ①Myeongjeongjeon→ ②Hwangyeongjeon → ③Tongmyeongjeon→ ④Chundangji → ⑤Greenhouse (70 min needed)
Myeongjeongjeon The main building of Changgyeonggung. The oldest wooden structure remaining in the palace
Hwangyeongjeon King’s residence built during the construction of Changgyeonggung
Tongmyeongjeon King’s living space and banquet venue
Chundangji A pond that used to be paired with Chundangdae located on the cliff near Changdeokgung in the past
Greenhouse Korea’s first Western-style greenhouse, exhibiting rare plants(※Currently under construction/ to be
completed in Nov. 2017)
※ Touring Tip: If moving from Honghwamun (main gate) to Myeongjeongjeon, using the path on the right side of
Honghwamun is more convenient
Recommended course
Ramp leading to the inside of palace
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Hours of Operation (Mondays closed) Feb-May/ Sep-Oct: 09:00~18:00
Jun-Aug: 09:00 ~ 16:30
Nov-Jan: 09:00~16:30 ※Ticketing closed one hour before closing
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