• 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

▶ 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

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 <SEOUL TOUR+> 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

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

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

▶ 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

the entrance to provide staff assistance to customers when needed

▶ 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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