seoul walking tour guide map

Seoul Plaza

Exit 1, City Hall Station


Seoul Anglican Cathedral

Seoul Metropolitan Council

Koreana Hotel

Seoul City Hall

Seoul Museum of Art

Seoul City Hall Seosomun Annex

Baejae Park

Chungdong First Methodist Church

정동극장

JungmyeongjeonEhwa School

Old Russian Legation

Canadian Embassy

Kyunghyang Daily News

Seokjojeon(Hall)

Seokjojeon(Hall)서관

Junghwamun(Gate)

Junghwajeon(Hall)

Gwangmyeongmun(Gate)Gwangmyeongmun(Gate)

Seogeodang(Hall)

Daehanmun(Gate)Ticket Office

Deoksugung(Palace)

Sontag Hotel

Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum

Seoul Plaza



Seoul Anglican Cathedral


Koreana Hotel

Seoul City Hall

Seoul Museum of Art

Seoul City Hall Seosomun Annex

Baejae Park

ChungdongFirst Methodist Church

정동극장

JungmyeongjeonEhwa School


Canadian Embassy


Seokjojeon(Hall)

Seokjojeon(Hall)서관

Junghwamun(Gate)

Junghwajeon(Hall)

Seogeodang(Hall)

Daehanmun(Gate)Ticket Office

Deoksugung(Palace)

Sontag Hotel


소요시간 : 약 2 km(약 50분)

Deoksugung(Palace)-----Seoul Museum of Art-----Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum역사박물관-----Chungdong First Methodist Church-----Jungmyeongjeon-----Ehwa School-----Sontag Hotel----Old Russian Legation15분 3분 5분 8분 5분 3분 10분

Daeungjeon(Hall)

Bongeunsa(Temple)

Panjeon(Hall)Maitreya BuddhaMaitreya Buddha

Seoul Wedding Center

SK Enclean Gas Station

Samseong Hilstate 2(i)-cha Apts.

Gangnam-gu Community Health Center

COEX

Hyundai Department Store

City Airport, Logis & Travel, Korea

Baeksin Bldg.Baeksin Bldg.

POSCO Center

Hyundai Swiss Tower

Hongsalmun(Gate)

Monument House

Monument House Jeongneung(Royal Shrine)

ShrineHongsalmun(Gate)

Tomb of Queen Jeonghyeon

Jeongjagak(Shrine)

Ramada Seoul

Samseong 2(i)-dong Community Service Center

Seolleung Station

Samseong Station

Ticket Office

Seonjeongneung Station

Samreung Elementary School

Eonju Middle School

Seonjeongneung

Daeungjeon(Hall)

Bongeunsa(Temple)

Panjeon(Hall)

Seoul Wedding Center

SK Enclean Gas Station

Samseong Hilstate2(i)-cha Apts.

Gangnam-gu Community Health Center

COEX

Hyundai Department Store

City Airport, Logis & Travel, Korea

POSCO Center

Hyundai Swiss Tower

Hongsalmun(Gate)

Monument House

Monument House Jeongneung(Royal Shrine)

ShrineHongsalmun(Gate)


Tomb of King SeongjongTomb of King Seongjong

Jeongjagak(Shrine)

Ramada Seoul

Samseong 2(i)-dong Community Service Center

Seolleung Station

Samseong Station

Ticket Office

Seonjeongneung Station

Eonju Middle School

Samreung Elementary School

Seonjeongneung

소요시간 : 약 3.8km (약 1시간)

Hongsalmun(Gate)(Seonjeongneung)-----Jeongjagak(Shrine)-----Tomb of King Seongjong-----Monument House-----Tomb of Queen Jeonghyeon-----Jeongneung(Royal Shrine)-----Shrine----Daeungjeon(Hall)(Bongeunsa(Temple))----Maitreya Buddha----Panjeon(Hall)3분 6분 5분 3분 10분 10분 20분 5분 3분

Tongin Market

Ogin Police Box

House of Yun Family in Ogin-dong

Bulguksa(Temple)

Ogin Jeil Church

Tibet Museum

Giringyo(Bridge)

Gunin Apts.

Exit 1, Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 3,

Gyeongbokgung Station

Starbucks

Daelim Museum

Lacebark Pine Site in Tongui-dongLacebark Pine Site in Tongui-dong

Government Complex

Tongui Police Box

Tongui-dong Hanok Village

Yeongchumun(Gate)

World Discount MartSajik Park

Children's LibraryDangunseongjeon(Dangun Shrine)

Jongno Public Library

Back Gate

Sammi Metal

Sejong Apts.

Sajik Community Service Center

Convenience Store Tongin Market

Ogin Police Box

House of Yun Family in Ogin-dong

Bulguksa(Temple)

Ogin Jeil Church

Tibet Museum

Giringyo(Bridge)

Gunin Apts.

Exit 1, Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 3,


Starbucks

Daelim Museum

Government Complex

Tongui Police Box


Yeongchumun(Gate)

World Discount MartSajik Park

Children's LibraryDangunseongjeon(Dangun Shrine)

Jongno Public Library

Paiwha Girls' High SchoolPaiwha Girls' High School

Back Gate

Sammi Metal

Sejong Apts.

Sajik Community Service Center

Convenience Store

소요시간 : 약 4km(약 1시간 10분)

경복궁역-----통의동 백송터-----통의동 한옥마을-----통의시장-----옥인동 윤씨가옥-----옥류동-----Paiwha Girls' High School----Sajik Park----경복궁역 5분 5분 15분 10분 10분 15분 5분 5분

Lacebark Pine Site in Tongui-dong

A lacebark pine tree designated as a natural monument once stood at this site. Note, however, that the tree withered away after its branches were seriously damaged by a typhoon in 1990. Only the bottom part of the tree currently remains.

Tongin MarketTongin Market is a traditional market located in Tongin-dong, Jongno-gu. Purchase coupons issued at the Dosirak Café and you can sample side dishes, snacks, and rice cakes offered at the entire market.


During the Joseon era, Seochon Hanok Village was occupied by the middle class with specialized jobs such as interpreters and physicians. It was also home to many artists such as Jeong Seon and Kim Jeong-hui of the Joseon era and renowned painter Lee Jung-seop and poet Yun Dong-ju of modern times. Still, There are many residences and ateliers that still remain intact.

Dormitory of Paiwha Girls’ High School(Registered Cultural Heritage No.93)

Paiwha Girls’ High School is known as the alma mater of Yuk Young-soo, the first lady of former president Park Chung-hee. The dormitory of Paiwha Girls’ High School was originally built as a missionary house in 1916. The overall structure of the building features Western-style red bricks and pillars but topped with a tiled roof; thus creating an interesting harmony of Western and Korean architecture styles. In particular, this bui lding displays the typical characteristics of a Western missionary’s house of the early 20th century.

Sajik Park

Sajik Park is an altar erected by King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty. After building a new capital in Hanyang (present-day Seoul) in 1395, he established Jongmyo (Royal Shrine) to hold memorial services for royal ancestors and Sajikdan as the venue for ceremonial rituals. The front gate of Sajikdan, designated as Treasure No. 177, is located within the park. Moreover, there are many attractions near the park, including the Jongno Public Library, Children’s Public Library, Dangunseongjeon (Dangun Shrine), and hiking trails of Inwangsan Mountain.

Walking Course

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Chundangji(Pond)

Wolgeunmun(Gate)

Seoninmun(Gate)

Honghwamun(Gate)

Okcheongyo(Bridge)

Myeongjeongmun(Gate)

Myeongjeongjeon(Hall)Munjeongjeon(Hall)

Binyangmun(Gate)Sungmundang(Hall)

Gyeongchunjeon(Hall)

Haminjeong(Pavilion) Hwangyeongjeon(Hall)Yanghwadang(Hall)

Tongmyeongjeon(Hall)

Hamyangmun(Gate)

King Seongjong's Placenta Chamber Monument


Yeongchunheon(Hall)

Jagyeongjeon(Hall) Site

Chundangji(Pond)

Wolgeunmun(Gate)

Seoninmun(Gate)

Honghwamun(Gate)

Okcheongyo(Bridge)


Myeongjeongjeon(Hall)Munjeongjeon(Hall)

Binyangmun(Gate)Sungmundang(Hall)


Haminjeong(Pavilion) Hwangyeongjeon(Hall)Yanghwadang(Hall)


Hamyangmun(Gate)

Yeongchunheon(Hall)

Jagyeongjeon(Hall) Site

소요시간 : 약 1.3 km(약 40분)

Honghwamun(Gate)-----Okcheongyo(Bridge)-----Myeongjeongjeon(Hall)-----Munjeongjeon(Hall)-----Sungmundang(Hall)-----Binyangmun(Gate)-----Gyeongchunjeon(Hall)----Yeongchunheon(Hall)----Tongmyeongjeon(Hall)----Jagyeongjeon(Hall) Site----Chundangji(Pond)----Honghwamun(Gate)1분 3분 3분 1분 1분 4분 3분 2분 2분 10분 10분

Changgyeonggung(Palace) (Historic Site No. 123)

Changgyeonggung is a royal palace built by King Seongjong in 1483. During Japanese occupation, a zoo and a park were set up in the complex. Today, the palace recovered its original appearance thanks to restoration. The main gate, Honghwamun, and the main hal l , Myeongjeongjeon, feature architectural styles from the 17th century.

Closed on : Mondays 02-762-4868 http://cgg.cha.go.kr

Myeongjeongjeon(Hall) (National Treasure No. 226)

As the main hall of Changgyeonggung (Palace), Myeongjeongjeon is the oldest among the buildings in the royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. It was used to hold national events and receive foreign envoys. In 1544, the coronation ceremony of King Injong, the 12th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, was held at this hall.

Gyeongchunjeon(Hall)King Seongjong built this hall for his mother, Queen Dowager Insu. It was also the birthplace of King Jeongjo and King Heonjong. It was severely damaged during the Japanese invasion of 1592 but was restored in 1616 (8th year of King Gwanghaegun’s reign), only to be burnt down again in 1830 (30th year of King Sunjo’s reign) and reconstructed in 1834. The wooden board hung on the hall is engraved with royal calligraphy by King Sunjo.

Tongmyeongjeon(Hall) (Treasure No. 818)

Tongmyeongjeon (Hall) was the central s leeping chambers for kings and queens and the largest one among the halls of the inner court. It was built with Changgyeonggung (Palace), going through several fires and restoration until it was reconstructed in 1834 (34th year of King Sunjo’s reign).

Walking Course

Sarangchae at Cheongwadae

Hyangwonjeong(Pavilion )

Gyeonghoeru(Pavilion)

Sinmumun(Gate)

Jagyeongjeon(Hall)

Gwanghwamun(Gate)

Heungnyemun(Gate)

Geunjeongmun(Gate)

Geunjeongjeong(Hall)

Sajeongjeon(Hall)

Gyotaejeon(Hall)

Gangnyeongjeon(Hall)

Ticket Office

National Palace Museum of Korea

Central Government Complex


Dongsipjagak(Pavilion)

Pungmoon Girls' High School

Tongin Market

Tongeui-dong Hanok Village

Daelim Museum

Government Complex


Hyangwonjeong(Pavilion )

Gyeonghoeru(Pavilion)

Sinmumun(Gate)

Jagyeongjeon(Hall)

Gwanghwamun(Gate)

Heungnyemun(Gate)

Geunjeongmun(Gate)

Geunjeongjeong(Hall)

Sajeongjeon(Hall)

Gyotaejeon(Hall)

Gangnyeongjeon(Hall)

Ticket Office

National Palace Museum of Korea

Central Government Complex


Dongsipjagak(Pavilion)


Tongin Market

Tongeui-dong Hanok Village

Daelim Museum

Government Complex


Ticket Office-----Gwanghwamun(Gate)-----Heungnyemun(Gate)-----Geunjeongmun(Gate)-----Geunjeongjeong(Hall)-----Sajeongjeon(Hall)-----Gyeonghoeru(Pavilion)----Gangnyeongjeon(Hall)----Gyotaejeon(Hall)----Jagyeongjeon(Hall)----Hyangwonjeong(Pavilion )----Sarangchae at Cheongwadae3분 3분 3분 3분 2분 4분 2분 2분 3분 6분 10분

Gyeongbokgung(Palace) (Historic Site No. 117)

Constructed or ig ina l ly in 1395, Gyeongbokgung was the principal palace of the Joseon Dynasty for five centuries. The precincts include Geunjeongjeon (Hall) as the main venue for official events and sleeping chambers for royalty. The National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum of Korea are also located inside the palace.

Closed on : Tuesdays 02-3700-3900 www.royalpalace.go.kr

Geunjeongjeon(Hall) (National Treasure No. 223)

Geunjeongjeon was Gyeongbokgung’s throne hall where important guests and official ceremonies were held. Naturally, it is the largest and most imposing structure of the palace.

Gyeonghoeru(Pavilion) (National Treasure No. 224)

Gyeonghoeru is a pavilion constructed in a pond to the west of Gangnyeongjeon (Hall), the sleeping chamber of kings. Based on the belief that “a king can rule his country wisely only when he is with men of honesty,” the kings of the Joseon Dynasty used to host banquets at this pavilion and entertain foreign envoys.

Sarangchae at CheongwadaeOperated by the Seoul Metropolitan Gove r nmen t , Sa rangchae a t Cheongwadae is an exhibition hall on the former presidents of Korea and the history and culture of Seoul.It consists of various halls including the Republic of Korea Hall that introduces the history of Korea, Hi Seoul Hall, and Presidential Hall.

Closed on : Mondays 02-723-0300 www.cwdsarangchae.kr

2 hours (Meeting Place: Ticket Office of Gyeongbokgung(Palace))

Walking Course

Exit 4, Gangdong-gu Office Station

Mongchontoseong Mongchontoseong

Gangdong-gu Office

Olympic Indoor Swimming Pool

Olympic Gymnastics Hall

Olympic Fencing Gymnasium)

Olympic Weight Lifting Stadium

Velodrome

Hanseong Baekje Museum

Seoul Olympic Museum of Art

Mongchon Lake

Seoul Olympic Parktel(Hotel)

World Peace GatePeace Plaza

Seongnaecheon(Stream)

Seoul Olympic Museum

Pungnaptoseong(Mud Rampart)

Mongchon Museum of History

88 Lake

Waterside Stage

Gommaldari(Bridge)

Exit 4, Gangdong-gu Office Station

Gangdong-gu Office

Olympic Indoor Swimming Pool

Olympic Gymnastics Hall

Olympic Fencing Gymnasium

Olympic Weight Lifting Stadium

Velodrome


Seoul Olympic Museum of Art

Mongchon Lake

Seoul Olympic Parktel(Hotel)

World Peace GatePeace Plaza

Mongchontoseong StationMongchontoseong Station

Seongnaecheon(Stream)

Seoul Olympic Museum

Pungnaptoseong(Mud Rampart)


88 Lake

Waterside Stage

Gommaldari(Bridge)

Site of Seonjamdan(Altar)Site of Seonjamdan(Altar)

Shinhan Bank

Jeondeungsa(Temple)

Seongnagwon(Royal Garden)

Seongbuk Catholic Church

Seongbuk Police Box

Dongbang Graduate University

Gilsangsa(Temple)

Hyundai Villa

Simujang

Choi Sunu House

Seongbuk Elementary School

Lee Taejun’s House(Suyeonsanbang)

Lee Jongseok’s Villa

서울과학고교

Shinhan Bank

Jeondeungsa(Temple)

Seongnagwon(Royal Garden)

Seongbuk Catholic Church

Seongbuk Elementary SchoolSeongbuk Police Box

Lee Taejun’s House(Suyeonsanbang)

Dongbang Graduate University

Gilsangsa(Temple)

Hyundai Villa

Simujang

Lee Jongseok’s Villa

서울과학고교

Choi Sunu House

소요시간 : 약 4km(약 1시간 20분) 버스정류소정보 : 정거장번호(08-231) 버스 : (1111,2112) 마을버스(성북03)

Choi Sunu House-----Seonjamdan Altar Site-----Gilsangsa(Temple)-----Lee Jongseok’s Villa-----Simujang-----Lee Taejun’s House(Suyeonsanbang)(수연산방)10분 30분 25분 5분 10분

Gate to Changgyeonggung

Danbongmun(Gate)

Donhwamun(Gate)

Geumcheongyo(Bridge)

Hyundai Building

Wonseo Park

Gujanggak(Royal Library)

Nakseonjae(Hall)

Seongjeonggak(Hall)

Buyongji(Pond)

Gajeongdang(Hall)

Huijeongdang(Hall)

Daejojeon(Hall)

Gyeonghungak(Hall)

Naeuiwon(Palace Pharmacy)

Injeongmun(Gate)Sukjangmun(Gate)Injeongjeon(Hall)Old Seonwonjeon(Hall)

Uipunggak(Hall)

Ticket Office

Seonjeongjeon(Hall)

Royal Garage

Geumhomun(Gate)


Danbongmun(Gate)

Donhwamun(Gate)


Hyundai Building

Wonseo Park

Gujanggak(Royal Library)

Nakseonjae(Hall)

Seongjeonggak(Hall)

Buyongji(Pond)

Gajeongdang(Hall)

Huijeongdang(Hall)

Daejojeon(Hall)

Gyeonghungak(Hall)


Injeongmun(Gate)Sukjangmun(Gate)Injeongjeon(Hall)Old Seonwonjeon(Hall)

Uipunggak(Hall)

Ticket Office

Seonjeongjeon(Hall)

Royal Garage

Geumhomun(Gate)

소요시간 : 약 1.2 km (약 35분)

Donhwamun(Gate)-----Injeongjeon(Hall)-----Seonjeongjeon(Hall)-----Huijeongdang(Hall)-----Daejojeon(Hall)-----Nakseonjae(Hall)----Donhwamun(Gate)8분 3분 3분 3분 8분 10분

Deoksugung(Palace)(Historic Site No. 124)

Deoksugung includes not only Korean tradit ional wooden bui ldings but also modern-style buildings such as Seokjojeon and Jeonggwanheon pavilions as well as Western-style gardens and fountains. This unique Joseon Dynasty palace serves as an architectural testimony of Korea’s transitions towards modernity.

Closed on : Mondays 02-771-9955 http://deoksugung.go.kr

Seoul Museum of ArtLocated near the stone wall path of Deoksugung(Palace), the Seoul Museum of Art annually holds invitational exhibitions of great artists of the world, such as Chagall, Matisse, and Picasso, and displays diverse contemporary art works as well.

Closed on : Mondays 02-2124-8800 http://sema.seoul.go.kr


As one of the first modern educational institutes founded in Korea, the Paichai School has produced many intellectuals including poet Kim So-wol, novelist No Do-hyang, Korean linguist Ju Si-gyeong, and the first Korean president Syngman Rhee. It was regarded as the cradle of new education and culture; today, it is open to the public as a museum.

Closed on: Mondays and legal holidays 02-319-5578 http://appenzeller.pcu.ac.kr

Chungdong First Methodist Church(Historic Site No.256)This is the first Protestant church constructed in Korea and the only standing church built in the 19th century. It played an important role as the center of the enlightenment movement because of its location near Paichai and Ehwa schools.

Jungmyeongjeon(Historic Site No. 124)Constructed as a royal library in 1897, this Western-style, two-story building was designed by a Russian architect. Unfortunately, Jungmyeongjeon was where the Protectorate Treaty was forcibly signed between Korea and Japan in 1905. Moreover, the first emperor of the Great Han Empire met his secret delegation at this hall before sending them to the Hague Peace Conference in 1907.

Closed on: Mondays, Lunar New Year’s Day, and Chuseok

02-732-7524 deoksugung.go.kr

Ewha Girls' High School Centennial Hall(Sontag Hotel)This site was once occupied by Sontag Hotel, the first hotel built in Korea in 1902. The first Russian envoy Veber and his wife recommended to the royal court of Joseon a German woman named Sontag, who took charge of cooking Western dishes and entertaining foreign guests in the royal palace. The hotel was later purchased by the Ewha School in 1917 and was replaced by the Ewha Girls’ High School Centennial Hall, which

houses a performance hall as well as galleries for students.

Old Russian Legation(Historic Site No. 253)After the conclusion of the Korea-Russia Treaty of 1885, King Gojong built this renaissance-style, two-story brick building in 1890. In 1895, Empress Myeongseong, the reigning queen, was assassinated by the Japanese. Fearing for his own safety, King Gojong took refuge in the Russian legation with his son (later King Sunjong) in 1896 and stayed there for a year. Due to his removal from the Russian legation, the pro-Japanese cabinet fell apart, and the pro-Russian cabinet was established instead. After the liberation of Korea in 1945, the building was used as the consulate of the Soviet Union until its main building was destroyed during the Korean War. Currently, only the three-story tower is left on the site.

Seoul City Walking Tours introduce Korean culture and history through English-speaking guides that accompany you as you visit the city’s major attractions on feet.See Seoul in its historical splendor through its royal palaces, the serene and warm traditional villages still preserved, as well as centuries-old remnants of ancient civilizations. You may enjoy ancient structures like Mongchontoseong (Earthen Fortification), Gyeongbokgung (Palace), Naksan Seonggwak (Fortress Wall), Cheonggyecheon (Stream), and the city’s traditional markets all with your 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 in 1483 (14th year of King Seongjong’s reign). During Japanese occupation, the Japanese had changed its name to “Changgyeongwon”; following its restoration in 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 of the Korean royal family.

Changdeokgung (Palace) was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1997 in recognition of its marvelous landscapes blending harmoniously with its 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 palace, where the Joseon royal family resided for the longest period of time.

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. Whereas Bukchon is composed of traditional hanok, Seochon features modernized hanok built in large quantities since 1910. Be enchanted in the quiet hidden alleys of Seochon, all in the midst of a bustling downtown.

This walking tour takes you to Seoul’s historical and cultural traces hidden in the back streets of Seongbuk-dong. Learn about key Korean historical figures, such as Han Yong-un, a distinguished monk, poet, and independence activist, and Monk Beopjeong, author of renowned essay Musoyu (Non-possession) through a visit of Ginsangsa temple. This course also includes the villa of Lee Jongseok, a fish merchant who later became a man of immense wealth.

The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty were registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. This walking tour introduces you to two of these tombs -- Seolleung and Jeongneung – then takes you to Bongeunsa, a traditional Buddhist temple situated in the middle of Gangnam.

This walking tour presents the glorious 600-year history of the Joseon Dynasty as well as the major policies and activities of the former and current presidents of Korea. The tour starts at Gyeongbokgung (Palace) as the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty, where you can appreciate its scenic stone wall paths, halls, and ponds. The course continues to Cheongwadae (Office of the President), where you may enjoy a leisurely stroll while taking a glimpse into the workings of the Korean government.

Changdeokgung (Palace) (Historic Site No. 122)

Constructed originally in 1405 as a secondary palace to Gyeongbokgung (Palace), Changdeokgung is an exceptional example of restoration as the majority of the palace was heavily damaged throughout its existence. The palace was designed especially to blend in with its uneven and sloping surroundings following the principles of geomancy. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997.

Closed on : Mondays 02-762-8261, 9513 www.cdg.go.kr

Donhwamun(Gate)(Treasure No. 383)

As the main gate of Changdeokgung, Donhwamun is the oldest wooden structure among the surviving main gates of royal palaces. The word “donhwa” means “to teach and influence people.”

Injeongjeon(Hall) (National Treasure No. 225)

Injeongjeon was the main hall of Changdeokgung, and its name means “to govern wisely.” It was used for holding major official events including king’s coronation ceremony, royal audience, and formal reception of foreign envoys.

Nakseonjae(Hall)(Treasure No. 1764)Located on the border of Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung along with Seokbokheon hall and Sugangjae hall, the Nakseonjae hall was built in 1847 (13th year of King Heonjong) as living quarters for the king’s concubine, Lady Kim, and later used as sleeping chambers by many royal family members, such as the dynasty’s last queen Empress Sunjeonghyo, Princess Deokhye, and the last heir to the throne, King Yeongchin, and his consort, Yi Bang-ja. The hall is exquisitely decorated with a terraced flower garden, flower-patterned walls, and various window bars.

Choi Sunu House (Seoul Registered Cultural Heritage No. 268)

This is the house of Choi Sunu (pen-name: Hyegok), a former director of the National Museum of Korea and an art historian who devoted his entire life to shedding light on Korean cultural legacies. At this house, he wrote his monumental art essay titled Leaning Against an Entasis-style Pi l lar of Muryangsujeon. Visitors can see his photo albums and keepsakes displayed in the exhibition hall and read or purchase his famous books as well.

Closed on: Mondays and Sundays ※Closed during winter (December ~ March) 02-3675-3401~2 nt-heritage.org/choisunu

Gilsangsa(Temple)

The Gilsangsa temple was once a celebrated restaurant owned by Kim Yeong-han (Buddhist name: Gilsanghwa), famous for her essay My Love Baek Seok, based on her love story with the genius poet. She donated the restaurant to the eminent monk Beopjeong, author of Musoyu (Non-Possession), who transformed the building into a Buddhist temple. Visitors can participate in templestay programs every third and fourth weekends.

02-3672-5945 www.kilsangsa.or.kr

Lee Jongseok’s Villa (Seoul Folklore Cultural Heritage No.10)

Lee Jongseok was a fish merchant in Mapo who later became an immensely wealthy man. In the 1900s, he built this villa consisting of annex quarters, inner quarters, and servants’ quarters, offering a glimpse into the life of a rich merchant of the time.

Simujang(Seoul Monument No.7)

Han Yong-un (pen-name: Manhae) was a Buddhist monk, poet, and independence activist during the Japanese occupation. He was accused of participating in the March First Independence Movement in 1919 and imprisoned before he built this house with the support of the people around him. The house exhibits the records he left in prison, his keepsakes, and a Chinese juniper tree he planted.

Lee Taejun’s House (Seoul Folklore Cultural Heritage No. 11)

This is a house of Lee Taejun(pen-name: Sangheo), a writer who wrote many novels such as Dalbam(A Moonlit Night), Doldari(A Stone Bridge), and Hwangjini. He named this house “Suyeonsanbang” and wrote most of his novels here. For a common hanok (Korean traditional house), a typical layout is to separate men’s quarters and women’s quarters; note, however, that both quarters are arranged in a single building in this house, showing the characteristics of a modernized hanok during the 1900s. Currently, the house is operated as a t radi t ional teahouse named Suyeonsanbang.

Closed on: Mondays, Lunar New Year’s Day, and Chuseok

02-764-1736

Seolleung(Royal Shrine) (Historic Site No. 199)

Seolleung is the royal tomb of King Seongjong, the ninth ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, and his consort, Queen Jeonghyeon. King Seongjong is said to have completed the political and social system of Joseon by opening the offices to Neo-Confucian literati and publishing the Gyeongguk Daejeon (National Code). Interestingly, each of the tombs is located on a different hill, although they are bound under the same name.

Closed on : Mondays 02-568-1291 http://seonjeong.cha.go.kr

Jeongneung(Royal Shrine) (Historic Site No. 199)

Jeongneung is the royal tomb of King Jungjong, the 11th ruler of the Joseon Dynasty. It is a single mound tomb where the king is buried alone. Placed on the throne after a coup d’état, King Jungjong tried to stabilize the political situation but had to struggle with strong opposition from the meritorious elite group. Originally, his tomb was built in Huireung where his first consort, Queen Janggyeong, was buried; note, however, that his second consort, Queen Munjeong, moved his tomb to the current location based on feng shui.

Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty(Designated as the UNESCO

World Heritage in 2009)

At least 40 out of the 44 tombs of the At least 40 out of the 44 tombs of the Joseon Dynasty were registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list and six tombs are located in the Seoul area. Stone sculptures and shrines and even the surrounding landscape are well-preserved, displaying the royal culture of the Joseon era and their belief in the afterlife.

Holidays: Opening hours differ by season, so please check in advance

Royal Tomb Museu m of the Joseon Dynasty http://royaltombs.cha.go.kr

Bongeunsa(Temple)

Built in 794, the Bongeunsa flourished thanks to the pro-Buddhist policies of Queen Munjeong and Monk Bou of the mid-Joseon period. The monk examination was held at this temple, so it became the birthplace of many eminent monks including Samyeong and Seosan. The Panjeon hall houses a collection of 3,438 woodblocks engraved with Buddhist scriptures including the Avatamsaka Sutra. The wooden panel hung on this hall was left by Kim Jeong-hui, a renowned calligrapher of the Joseon era, three days before his death.

02-511-6070~4 www.bongeunsa.org

Easy and Comfortable Seoul Tours City Tour Bus

Departure Point (Meeting Place)

Restroom Stroller and Wheelchair Rental

Lift (Elevator) Information Center

Subway Station

Rest Area

3 The Tribulations of Joseon’s Royal Family Changgyeonggung Course 6 Hidden Old Alleys of Seoul Seochon Hanok Village Course

7 Cultural Legacy in the Busy Streets of Seoul Seolleung–Bongeunsa Course

9 Alleys Full of Humanity Seongbuk-dong Course

2 Charming Rendezvous Between Past and Present Gyeongbokgung-Hyoja-dong Course

2 hours (Meeting Place : Ticket Office of Changgyeonggung (Palace))

20min

10min 10min 10min 10min10min

Jagyeongjeon Site Chundangji Changgyeonggung

HonghwamunBinyangmun TongmyeongjeonGyeongchunjeon Yeongchunheon10min 10min 10min 10min 10min

2 hours and 30 minutes (Meeting Place: Ticket Office at the Main Gate of Changdeokgung(Palace))

20min 20min 20min 20min 35min 35min

2 hours and 30 minutes (Meeting Place: Exit 3, Gyeongbokgung Station(Line 3))

10min 10min 20min 20min 20min 30min 20min 20min

2 hours and 30 minutes (Meeting Place: Ticket Office of Seonjeongneung)

Exit 3, Anguk Station


Hyundai Bldg.

Wonseo Park

Hanok Cultural Center

Museum of Korean Art

Institute of Korean Royal Cuisine

Baek Hongbeom's House in Wonseo-dong

Choongang Middle & High School

Bukchon Museum

Haneul Mulbit(Natural Dyeing)

Bukchon Cultural Center

Constitutional Court


Jeongdok Library

Seoul Education Museum

Boreum Well Site of Seokjeong

Gahoe Folk Art Museum

Gahoe-dong Catholic Church

Kim Hyeongtae’s House in Gahoe-dong

World Jewellery Museum

Art Sonje Center

Korea Banking Institute

Owl Museum

Hansangsoo Embroidery Museum

Yi Jungu's House in Gahoe-dong

Samcheong Police Box

Jinsun Book Cafe

Yun Posun's House in Anguk-dong家



Hyundai Bldg.

Wonseo Park

Hanok Cultural Center

Museum of Korean Art

Institute of Korean Royal Cuisine

Baek Hongbeom's House in Wonseo-dong

Choongang Middle & High School

Bukchon Museum

Haneul Mulbit(Natural Dyeing)

Bukchon Cultural Center

Constitutional Court


Jeongdok Library

Seoul Education Museum

Boreum Well Site of Seokjeong


Gahoe-dong Catholic Church

Yun Posun's House in Anguk-dong家

Kim Hyeongtae’s House in Gahoe-dong

World Jewellery Museum

Art Sonje Center

Korea Banking Institute

Owl Museum

Hansangsoo Embroidery Museum

Yi Jungu's House in Gahoe-dong

Samcheong Police Box

Jinsun Book Cafe

소요시간 : 약 3.3 km(약 1시간)

안국역-----북촌1경-----Museum of Korean Art-----북촌2경-----Hansangsoo Embroidery Museum자수공방----북촌3경-----Gahoe Folk Art Museum-----북촌4경----북촌5경----북촌6경----북촌7경5분 3분 5분 2분 2분 5분7분 2분 2분 2분

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Bukchon Scenic View No.8Bukchon refers to the area between Gyeongbokgung (Palace) and Changdeokgung (Palace) featuring well-preserved traditional Korean hanok (houses). During the Joseon era, this village was populated by royal family members and aristocrats. Today, it is a popular spot for shooting films and TV dramas since it has preserved the appearance of Seoul of the old days.Bukchon Scenic View No.8: Complete View of Changdeokgung (Palace)

Craft Workshop Road in Wonseo-dong Alley at 11 Gahoe-dong

Hill at 31 Gahoe-dong Downward Alley in Gahoe-dong

Upward Alley in Gahoe-dong 31, Gahoe-dong

Stone Step Path in Samcheong-dong 02-3707-8388, 8270 http://bukchon.seoul.go.kr

Bukchon MuseumThis museum exhibits the lifestyles of Bukchon women through their household wares and everyday items – kimchi pots, iron cauldrons, and other curiosities give a glimpse into how Korean women led their lives for countless generations.

Closed on : Mondays 02-736-3957, 3968 www.bomulgun.com

Bukchon Hanok Village is formed with nearly 900 buildings of hanok (Korean traditional houses). Through this walking tour, visitors can experience authentic and preserved Korean traditional culture at hanok guesthouses, museums, and craft workshops in every alley of the village.

Hansangsoo Embroidery MuseumEstablished by Han Sangsu, a master in embroidery and titleholder of the 80th Important Intangible Cultural Property, the museum displays her beautiful works of embroidery, related items and historical relics.

Closed on : Mondays, January 1 02-744-1545 www.hansangsoo.com


This unique museum houses the most comprehensive collection of Korean shamanistic art in the world and a repository of Korean indigenous culture and beliefs, including folk paintings and traditional talismans.

Closed on : Mondays 02-741-0466 www.gahoemuseum.org

Yun Posun’s House in Anguk-dong(Historic Site No. 438)

Four generations of the Yun family have been living in this historic house starting from the father of former president Yun Posun since 1910. This large house with 99 units is a private asset, so it is not open to visitors.

5 Traditional Culture of Hanok Village Bukchon Hanok Village Course

3 hours and 30 minutes (Meeting Place: Exit 3, Anguk Station(Line 3))

15min 35min

10min

30min 10min

10min 10min 20min

10min

15min

15min 10min20min

3 hours (Meeting Place : Town Bus Stop at Hongik Middle and High Schools)

35min 40min 40min 30min 35min

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Available Walking Tours

[Historical Culture] Ancient Culture Mongchontoseong Course

Traditional Culture Gyeongbokgung–

Hyoja-dong Course Changgyeonggung Course Changdeokgung Course Bukchon Hanok Village Course Seochon Hanok Village Course Seolleung–Bongeunsa Course

Modern Culture Deoksugung– Jeong-dong Course Seongbuk-dong Course Gyeonghuigung–

Seodaemun Course

[Ecological Restoration ]~ Cheonggyecheon 1~2 Course Namsan Seonggwak Course Naksan Seonggwak Course Hangang - Jeoldusan Catholic Martyrs’

Shrine Course

[Traditional Markets] Insa-dong - Unhyeongung Course Dongdaemun Traditional Market Course

[Thematic Tours]Changgyeonggung Course Changdeokgung Course Seonggyungwan Course

[Permanent Tours](21) Namsangol Hanok Village(22) Sarangchae at Cheongwadae(23) War Memorial of Korea(21) Seoul City Hall ‘Tong Tong Tour’

Seochon Hanok Village

Mangwonjeong

Jeoldusan Catholic Martyrs' Shrine

National Theater of Korea

N Seoul Tower

Cheonggyecheon

CheonggyecheonMuseum

Gyeongdong Market

Gilsangsa


Yun Family's House in Ogin-dong

Jongmyo

Insa-dong

Tapgol Park

Dongdaemun Fashion Town

National Assembly

63 Bldg.

COEX Lotte World

Olympic Park

Seoul Children's Grand Park

Seoul Forest

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

Cheongwadae

Dapsimni Antique Shopping Mall

Seoul Folk Flea Market

Naksan Park

Namsangol Hanok Village

Gyeongbokgung

Bongeunsa

Mongchontoseong

Seolleung

Bukchon Hanok Village

Changgyeonggung

Changdeokgung

Namdaemun(Sungnyemun)

Bukdaemun(Sukjeongmun)

Dongdaemun(Heunginjimun)

Seodaemun(Donuimun Site) Deoksugung



DongnimmunGyeonghuigung

Seochon Hanok Village

Mangwonjeong



N Seoul Tower

Cheonggyecheon

CheonggyecheonMuseum

Gyeongdong Market

Gilsangsa


Yun Family's House in Ogin-dong

Seoul City Hall

Seoul Metropolitan CouncilSeoul City Hall


Jongmyo

Insa-dong

Tapgol Park

Dongdaemun Fashion Town

National Assembly

63 Bldg.

COEX

Jamsil Sports ComplexJamsil Sports Complex

Jangchung GymnasiumJangchung Gymnasium

Lotte World

Olympic Park

Seoul Children's Grand Park

Seoul Forest

Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

Cheongwadae



Naksan Park


New Seoul City HallNew Seoul City Hall

Gyeongbokgung

Bongeunsa

Mongchontoseong

Seolleung

Bukchon Hanok Village

Changgyeonggung

Changdeokgung

SeonggyungwaSeonggyungwa

Namdaemun(Sungnyemun)

Bukdaemun(Sukjeongmun)

Dongdaemun(Heunginjimun)

Seodaemun(Donuimun Site) Deoksugung



DongnimmunGyeonghuigung

4 Beauty Recognized by UNESCO Changdeokgung Course

The serene stone wall path around the Deoksugung palace may seem romantic, but it was the stage for some major intrigues around the turn of the 20th century. Get a historical and cultural tour of Deoksugung, and then walk along the paved trail to visit the Seoul Museum of Art and the Seoul Museum of History.

8 History of the Great Han Empire Deoksugung–Jeong-dong Course

1111, 2112, Seongbuk03 Bus

This walking tour lets you enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in downtown Seoul while walking along wide green trails of the Olympic Park. The park serves as a charming rest area that offers vast green spaces as well as music fountains and sculpture works. The course includes relics of the Baekje Dynasty, such as Pungnaptoseong (Mud Rampart) and Mongchontoseong (Earthen Fortification), and you can also learn about the history of the three ancient kingdoms that once reigned on the Korean Peninsula.

Pungnaptoseong (Mud Rampart)(Historic Site No. 11)Songpa-gu was home to the capital city of the ancient Korean kingdom Baekje, and two Baekje earthen fortifications of still remain in the area. Officially named “Earthen Fortification in Pungnap-ri, Gwangju,” Pungnaptoseong is assumed to have been built prior to the construction of Mongchontoseong. According to the excavation survey conducted by the Department of Archaeology of Seoul Nat ional University, this mud rampart was built at the time between prehistoric times and the Three Kingdoms period.Originally, it had a circumference of about 3.5km; now, however, only 2.7km-long parts have survived since the flood of 1925.


Located within Mongchontoseong, this children’s museum functions as an educational institute and a cultural center. The permanent exhibition hall displays relics of Seoul’s ancient history and culture; a special exhibition hall features pit house sites.

Closed on : Mondays, January 1 02-424-5138 http://museum.seoul.kr/dreamvillage

Mongchontoseong(Earthen Fortification) (Historic Site No. 297)

Mongchontoseong is the most typical earthen fortification constructed from the early Baekje period. You can use any gate of Olympic Park to take a walk around the fortification. Check out the famous “Single Tree” standing alone on the wide green field of grass.Size: The diamond-shaped fortification with a circumference of about 2.7km measures 730m north to south and 540m east to

west.


Seoul was the capital city of Baekje from 18 BC to 475 AD, with the ancient kingdom developing its own splendid culture in the Seoul area for five centuries. At the Hanseong Baekje Museum, you can see historical artifacts showing the history and culture of Baekje; it includes relics excavated from Pungnaptoseong, Mongchontoseong, and ancient tombs of Seokchon-dong.

Closed on : Mondays, January 1 02-2152-5800 http://baekjemuseum.seoul.go.kr

1 Experience the History of the Three Kingdoms Period Mongchontoseong CourseAncient Culture

●Depart : [City Courses] Buses depart from the Donghwa Duty Free Shop in Gwanghwamun (subway line 5, Gwanghwamun Station, exit 6). Passengers may hop on and off the buses at any one of the stops on the route. Credit cards are only accepted at the Gwanghwamun ticket booth.[Traditional Markets Tour] Buses depart from Doosan Tower in Dongdaemun. You may get on at any of its stops along the route and pay with cash or credit.●Holiday Hours : Buses do not run on Mondays unless the Monday falls on a holiday, in which case the buses run on schedule. Buses run every day during the summer peak season (from July 4 to August 15)Double-decker buses for the traditional market tour are operated 365 days a year.

● City Circulation Course : 2 hours

● Cheonggye/Palace Course : 1hour 30minutes

● Nighttime Courses: 1hour 30minutes

● Traditional Markets Tour: 1 hour 30minutes

Gwanghwamun ▶ Deoksugung ▶ Namdaemun Market ▶ Seoul St. ▶ USO ▶ Yongsan St. ▶ National Museum of Korea ▶ The Korean War Memorial Hall ▶ Army Base in Yongsan ▶ Itaewon ▶ Crown Hotel ▶ Myeongdong ▶ Namsangol Korean Town /House of Korea ▶ Sofitel Ambassador Hotel ▶ The National Theater of Korea ▶ N Seoul Tower ▶ Hyatt Hotel ▶ Shilla Hotel ▶ Dongdaemun Market ▶ Daehakro ▶ Changgyeonggung ▶ Changdeokgung ▶ Insa-dong ▶ Cheongwadae ▶ The National Folk Museum of Korea ▶ Gwanghwamun

Gwanghwamun ▶ Deoksugung ▶ Cheonggye Square ▶ Dongdaemun Market(Dongdaemun Design Plaza &Park) ▶ Cheonggye Cheon Museum ▶ Hwaghakkyo (Seoul Folk Flea Market) ▶ Daehakro ▶ Changgyeonggung ▶ 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

due to traffic.

Tour 1 : Gwanghwamun ▶ Mapo Bridge ▶ Yeouido ▶ Seogang Bridge ▶ Gangbyeonbukro ▶ Seongsu Bridge ▶ Hannam Bridge ▶ N Seoul Tower ▶ Namdaemun Market ▶ Cheonggye SquareTour 2 : Gwanghwamun ▶ Mapo Bridge ▶ Seogang Bridge ▶ Hannam Bridge ▶ Dongjak Bridge ▶ Seongsu Bridge ▶ Hannam Bridge ▶ Namsan Public Library ▶ Namdaemun Market ▶ Cheonggye Square

Dongdaemun Doosan Tower (Clothing and Fashion arcade) ▶ Bangsan, Joongbu Market ▶ Lotte Young Plaza (Sogon-dong, City Hall, Deoksugung) ▶ Seoul Station ▶ Namdaemun Market ▶ Myeong-dong ▶ Jonggak, Jongno Street of Youth ▶ Tapgol Park IInsa-dong, Nagwon Arcade) ▶ Sewoon Electronics Plaza (Jongno Jewelry Shop Street) ▶ Gwangjang Market ▶ Dongdaemun Shopping Center, Dongdaemun ▶ Pyeonghwa Fashion and Clothing Market ▶ Dongmyo, Soongin-dong Dookkaebi Market ▶ Seoul Yangnyeong Market(Gyeong-dong Market, Cheongnyangni Fruit Wholesale Market) ▶ Majang-dong Livestock Market ▶ Sindang Station Joongang Market (Kitchen utensils, Tteokbokki Street)

Gangdong-gu Office Station

Pungnap toseong

(Mud Rampart)


Gommaldari (Bridge)

World Peace Gate

Hanseong Baekje

Museum

Mongchon toseong Station


2 hours and 30 minutes (Meeting Place: Exit 4, Gangdong-gu Office Station)

Ancient Culture

Traditional Culture

Modern Culture

Ecological Restoration

Traditional Markets

Thematic Tours

Permanent Tours

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or 15min 15min 15min 15min 15min 15min 15min 15min30min

●Schedule

Category Course Runs

Single-decker Bus

City Circulation Course First bus 9:00/Last bus 19:00 (30-minute intervals)

Nighttime I 20:00

Double-decker Bus

Cheonggye/Royal Palaces First bus 10:00/ Last bus 17:00 (1-hour intervals))

Nighttime II 20:00

Traditional Markets

First bus 9:30/ Last bus 18:30 (30-minute intervals)The schedule may be subject to change without prior notice depending on weather or during vehicle inspection. (Operating Hours– Winter 9:30~18:45; Summer 9:30~20:00)

●Purchasing Tickets : Tickets may be purchased at the departure points or on board from the guide (exclusive of meals and admission fees to tourist attractions).

Category Course Adult Under high school student

Single-decker Bus

1-Day Pass(City Circulation Course) 10,000 8,000

Nighttime I 5,000 3,000

Double-decker Bus

1-Day Pass (Cheonggye/Royal Palaces/ Traditional Markets) 12,000 8,000

Nighttime II 10,000 6,000

● Directions and inquiries : 02-777-6090 / 1544-4239 www.seoulcitybus.com / www.seoultrolley.com

Traditional Culture

GyeonghoeruTicket Office of Gyeongbokgung

Gwanghwamun Heungnyemun Geunjeongmun Geunjeongjeon Sajeongjeon5min 10min 10min 10min 10min 10min 10min

10min 10min 15min 20minSarangchae at Cheongwadae

Hyangwonjeong JagyeongjeonGyotaejeonGangnyeongjeon

Okcheongyo Myeongjeongjeon Sungmundang MunjeongjeonChanggyeonggung

Honghwamun

Injeongjeon Seonjeongjeon Daejojeon Nakseonjae Changdeokgung DonhwamunHuijeongdangChangdeokgung

Donhwamun

Traditional Culture

Traditional Culture

Traditional Culture

Traditional Culture

Traditional Culture

Bukchon Scenic View No.1


Hansangsoo Embroidery

Museum



Yun Posun’s House in

Anguk-dong



Bukchon Museum

Anguk Station

Anguk Station




Lacebark Pine Site in

Tongui-dong

Jeongjagak

Ongnyu-dong

Jeongneung Shrine Bongeunsa Daeungjeon

Maitreya Buddha

Panjeon


Tomb of King Seongjong

Paiwha Girls’ High School

Yun Family’s House in

Ogin-dong



Tongin Market

Monument House

Sajik ParkGyeongbokgung Station

Seonjeongneung Hongsalmun

Modern Culture

Modern Culture

Walking Course

2 hours (Meeting Place: Ticket Office of Deoksugung(Palace))

20min 15min 15min 20min 15min 15min 20minSeoul Museum

of Art Ehwa School Sontag Hotel Old Russian Legation

Appenzeller Noble

Memorial Museum

Jungmyeong jeon

Chungdong First

Methodist Church

Deoksugung

Site of Seonjamdan

Lee Taejun’s House

Gilsangsa SimujangLee

Jongseok’s Villa

Choi Sunu House

Walking Course

Walking Course

Walking Course

Walking Tour Guide Map

Seoul City Walking Tours withSeoul Cultural Tourism Volunteer Guides

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Traditional Markets


Pleasant Tour of Seoul

on Foot

Traditional culture

Pleasant Tour of Seoulon Foot

Walking Course

Daeseongjeon(Shrine)

Myeongnyundang(Lecture Hall)

Bicheondang(Examination Hall)

Seojae(Dormitory)

Dongjae(Dormitory)Seomu(Shrine)

Sinsammun(Gate) Dongmu(Shrine)

Subokcheong(Servants' Residence)

Poju(Shrine Kitchen)

Jinsasikdang(Dining Hall)

Hyanggwancheong(Officiators' Dormitory)

Dongwollang(Royal Stewards' Dormitory)

Seowollang(Royal Stewards' Dormitory)

Jeongnokcheong(Administration Building)

Yugilgak(Repository for

Bows and Arrows)

Jongyeonggak(Library)

Yurim Hoegwan

Main Gate

House of Myojeongbi Monument

House of Tangpyeongbi Monument

Dismount Marker

Jegigo(Storage Bldg. for Ritual Vessels)Jegigo(Storage Bldg. for Ritual Vessels)

Ginkgo Tree




Seojae(Dormitory)

Dongjae(Dormitory)Seomu(Shrine)

Sinsammun(Gate) Dongmu(Shrine)

Subokcheong(Servants' Residence)

Poju(Shrine Kitchen)

Jinsasikdang(Dining Hall)

Hyanggwancheong(Officiators' Dormitory)

Dongwollang(Royal Stewards' Dormitory)

Seowollang(Royal Stewards' Dormitory)

Jeongnokcheong(Administration Building)

Yugilgak(Repository for

Bows and Arrows)

Jongyeonggak(Library)

Yurim Hoegwan

Main Gate

House of Myojeongbi Monument

House of Tangpyeongbi Monument

Dismount Marker

Ginkgo Tree

소요시간 :약 1 km (약25분)

성균관대학교Main Gate----탕평비,Dismount Marker----안내도,Sinsammun(Gate)----하연대----Daeseongjeon(Shrine)영역----Ginkgo Tree----Myeongnyundang(Lecture Hall)영역----Bicheondang(Examination Hall)----Jinsasikdang(Dining Hall)----Jeongnokcheong(Administration Building)

1분 3분 2분 2분 1분 1분 4분 6분 5분

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Donhwamun(Gate)


Hyundai Bldg.Hyundai Bldg.

Wonseo Park

Nakseonjae(Hall)

Seongjeonggak(Hall)

Buyongji(Pond)

Gajeongdang(Hall)

Huijeongdang(Hall)

Daejojeon(Hall)


Injeongmun(Gate)

Sukjangmun(Gate)Injeongjeon(Hall)

Old Seonwonjeon(Hall)

Uipunggak(Hall)

Ticket Office

Seonjeongjeon(Hall)

Royal GarageGate to Changgyeonggung

Donhwamun(Gate)

Geumcheongyo(Bridge)Geumhomun(Gate)Geumhomun(Gate)

Wonseo Park

Nakseonjae(Hall)

Seongjeonggak(Hall)

Buyongji(Pond)

Gajeongdang(Hall)

Huijeongdang(Hall)

Daejojeon(Hall)


Injeongmun(Gate)

Sukjangmun(Gate)Injeongjeon(Hall)

Old Seonwonjeon(Hall)

Uipunggak(Hall)

Ticket Office

Seonjeongjeon(Hall)

Royal Garage

Terraced Flower Garden

Saw-leaf Zelkova

Apricot TreePlum Tree

Pine Tree

Korean Evodia Tree

Terraced Flower Garden

Oriental Arborvitae Oriental Arborvitae

Chinese JuniperChinese Juniper

Saw-leaf Zelkova

Pagoda TreePagoda Tree

Apricot TreePlum Tree

Pine Tree

Korean Evodia Tree

소요시간 : 약 1.2 km (약 35분)Donhwamun(Gate)----Gujanggak(Royal Library)----Geumcheongyo(Bridge)----Injeongjeon(Hall)-----Seonjeongjeon(Hall)-----Huijeongdang(Hall)-----Daejojeon(Hall)----Seongjeonggak(Hall)----Nakseonjae(Hall)3분3분 5분 3분5분 3분 8분5분

Walking Course

Chundangji(Pond)

Seoul National Science Museum

Wolgeunmun(Gate)

School of Dentistry, Seoul National University

Seoninmun(Gate)

Honghwamun(Gate)

Okcheongyo(Bridge)


Myeongjeonjeon(Hall)Munjeongjeon(Hall)


Haminjeong(Pavilion)

Hwangyeongjeon(Hall)

Yanghwadang(Hall)


Hamyangmun(Gate)


Chundangji(Pond)

Seoul National Science Museum

Wolgeunmun(Gate)

School of Dentistry, Seoul National University

Seoninmun(Gate)

Honghwamun(Gate)

Okcheongyo(Bridge)


Myeongjeonjeon(Hall)Munjeongjeon(Hall)


Haminjeong(Pavilion)

Hwangyeongjeon(Hall)

Yanghwadang(Hall)


Hamyangmun(Gate)



Honghwamun(Gate)----Okcheongyo(Bridge)----Seoninmun(Gate)----Myeongjeongmun(Gate)----Myeongjeonjeon(Hall)-----Munjeongjeon(Hall)-----숭문당-----Binyangmun(Gate)-----Gyeongchunjeon(Hall)----Yeongchunheon(Hall)----Tongmyeongjeon(Hall)----Jagyeongjeon(Hall) Site----Chundangji(Pond)----Honghwamun(Gate)1분 5분 5분 1분 3분 1분 1분 4분 3분 2분 2분 10분 10분

Pagoda Tree

Pagoda Tree

Plum Tree

Large Chinese Hawthorn

Oak Tree Apricot Tree

Saw-leaf ZelkovaWeeping Willow Tree

Lacebark Pine Tree

Pagoda Tree

Pagoda Tree

Plum Tree

Large Chinese Hawthorn

Oak Tree Apricot Tree

Saw-leaf ZelkovaWeeping Willow Tree

Lacebark Pine Tree

Exit 1,Jegi-dong Station

Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum

Seoul Yangnyeong Market

Lotte PlazaCheongnyangni Station

Sindap Station

Junior Chamber International Korea

Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit CorporationYongdap Staton

Dapsimni Station

Jeonnong 2(i)-dong Community Service Center

Jeongok Elementary School

Bus Trip

Dapsimni Antique Shopping Mall (Building No. 2)


Dapsimni Antique Shopping Mall (Janghanpyeong)

Seonnongdan(Altar) Gyeongdong Market

Exit 1, Jegi-dong Station


Seoul Yangnyeong Market

Lotte PlazaCheongnyangni Station

Sindap Station

Junior Chamber International Korea

Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit CorporationYongdap Staton

Dapsimni Station

Jeonnong 2(i)-dong Community Service Center

Jeongok Elementary School

Bus Trip



Dapsimni Antique Shopping Mall (Janghanpyeong)

Seonnongdan(Altar) Gyeongdong Market

소요시간 : Bus Trip 약 15분 도보이동 약 1.3km 약 50분 Exit 1, Jegi-dong Station 1번출구-----Seonnongdan(Altar)-----Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum----Seoul Yangnyeong Market----Gyeongdong Market(Bus Trip)----답십리고미술고가구상가

10분 15분 10분 5분 25분(Bus Trip 15분 도보10분)

Walking Course

Tapgol Park

Nakwon Arcade

Unhyeongung(Palace)


Anguk-dong Post Office


Dongduk Art GalleryThe Central Temple of Cheondogyo

Mingadaheon(Min's Club)

Kyungin Museum of Fine Art

Ssamzie-gil

Jogyesa(Temple)

Jongno 1(il)-ga Sageori

Bosingak(Belfry)

Jongno Tower

Seoul YMCA Tourist Hotel

Tapgol Park

Nakwon Arcade

Unhyeongung(Palace)


Anguk-dong Post Office


Dongduk Art GalleryThe Central Temple of Cheondogyo

Mingadaheon(Min's Club)


Ssamzie-gil

Jogyesa(Temple)

Jongno 1(il)-ga Sageori

Bosingak(Belfry)

Jongno Tower

Seoul YMCA Tourist Hotel

소요시간 : 약 1.8 km(약 40분)Unhyeongung(Palace)-----The Central Temple of Cheondogyo 중앙대교당----Mingadaheon(Min's Club)----Kyungin Museum of Fine Art----Ssamzie-gil----Jogyesa(Temple)----Bosingak(Belfry)5분 5분 5분 8분 7분 10분

Walking Course

Walking Course

Dongdaemun Station

Jongno Severance Hospital

Seoul City Wall

LG Best Shop

Jijangam(Temple)

Seoil Information Industry High School

Ssangyong Apts.

Hansung Girls' Middle & High School

Hansung UniversityPalgakjeong(Pavilion)

Naksan Exhibition Hall

Ehwajang(House)

Naksan Park(Observatory)

Biudang(Jajudongsaem)

Dongdaemun Station

Heunginjimun(Dongdaemun)Heunginjimun(Dongdaemun)

Jongno Severance Hospital

Seoul City Wall

LG Best Shop

Jijangam(Temple)

Seoil Information Industry High School

Biudang(Jajudongsaem)

Ssangyong Apts.

Hansung Girls' Middle & High School

Hansung UniversityPalgakjeong(Pavilion)

Naksan Exhibition Hall

Naksan Park(Observatory)

Ehwajang(House)

소요시간 : 약 2.8 km(약 1시간 10분)

동대문DDP(Heunginjimun(Dongdaemun))-----Seoul City Wall�-----Biudang(Jajudongsaem)-----Naksan Park(Observatory)-----Naksan Exhibition Hall----Ehwajang(House)25분 10분 10분15분 10분

Walking Course

Walking Course

Walking Course

Jongno TowerJongmyo(Royal Shrine)

Bosingak(Belfry)

Gwangjang Market

Mojeongyo(Bridge)

Cheonggye Plaza

Gwangtonggyo(Bridge)

Samilgyo(Bridge)Supyogyo (Bridge)Supyogyo (Bridge) Saebyeokdari

(Bridge)Majeongyo(Bridge)

Naraegyo(Bridge)

Ogansugyo(Bridge)

Malgeunnaedari(Bridge)

Dasangyo(Bridge)

Dongdaemun Fashion TownDongdaemun Design Plaza & Park

Yeongdogyo(Bridge) Hwanghakgyo

(Bridge)Biudanggyo(Bridge)

Muhakgyo(Bridge)

Cheong Gye Cheon Museum

Gosanjagyo(Bridge)Shack-themed Zone

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station

Seun Arcade Euljiro 3(sam)-ga Station

Tapgol Park

Dongdaemun Station

Jongno 5(o)-ga Station

Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station Heunginjimun(Dongdaemun)


Dumuldari(Bridge)

Jongno TowerJongmyo(Royal Shrine)

Bosingak(Belfry)

Heunginjimun(Dongdaemun)


Gwangjang Market

Mojeongyo(Bridge)

Cheonggye Plaza

Gwangtonggyo(Bridge)

Samilgyo(Bridge)

Saebyeokdari(Bridge)

Majeongyo(Bridge)

Naraegyo(Bridge)

Ogansugyo(Bridge)

Malgeunnaedari(Bridge)

Dasangyo(Bridge)

Dongdaemun Fashion TownDongdaemun Design Plaza & Park

Yeongdogyo(Bridge) Hwanghakgyo

(Bridge)Biudanggyo(Bridge)

Muhakgyo(Bridge)

Cheong Gye Cheon Museum

Gosanjagyo(Bridge)Shack-themed Zone

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station

Seun Arcade Euljiro 3(sam)-ga Station

Tapgol Park

Dongdaemun Station

Jongno 5(o)-ga Station

Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station

Dumuldari(Bridge)

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소요시간 : 약 3.5 km (약1시간 10분) 약 2.5 km (약 1시간)

Cheonggye Plaza-----Gwangtonggyo(Bridge)----Samilgyo(Bridge)-----Jangchungdan Park(Supyogyo Bridge)-----Saebyeokdari(Bridge)-----Ogansugyo(Bridge)----Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park(동대문DDP)5분 5분 5분 10분 25분 10분

Cheong Gye Cheon Museum-----Shack-themed Zone----Dumuldari(Bridge)-----Gosanjagyo(Bridge)----Muhakgyo(Bridge)----Biudanggyo(Bridge)----Hwanghakgyo(Bridge)----Seoul Folk Flea Market2분 5분 20분 5분 5분 10분 15분

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Walking Course

Walking Course

Seoul Museum of History

Hanyangdoseong Neighborhood Park

Site of GeneralGwon Yul's House

Sajik Tunnel

Jajeongjeon(Hall)

Sungjeongjeon(Hall)

Sungjeongmun(Gate)

Heunghwamun(Gate)


Gyeonggyojang

Seoul Metropolitan Office of EducationSeoul Metropolitan Office of Education

Daeshin High SchoolDongnimmun(Independence Gate)

Dongnimmun Overpass

Dongnimmun Small Park

Seodaemun Independence Park

Exit 4, Seodaemun Station

Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University

Taeryeongjeon(Hall)

Kangbuk Samsung Medical Center

Gyeonghuigung(Palace)

Hong Nanpa's House

Site of General Gwon Yul's House

Sajik Tunnel

Hong Nanpa's HouseJajeongjeon(Hall)

Sungjeongjeon(Hall)

Sungjeongmun(Gate)

Heunghwamun(Gate)


Gyeonggyojang

Daeshin High SchoolDongnimmun(Independence Gate)

Dongnimmun Overpass

Dongnimmun Small Park

Seodaemun Independence Park

Exit 4, Seodaemun Station

Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University

Taeryeongjeon(Hall)

Kangbuk Samsung Medical Center

Seoul Museum of History

Hanyangdoseong Neighborhood Park

Gyeonghuigung(Palace)


Gyeonghuigung(Palace)-----Gyeonggyojang-----Hanyangdoseong Neighborhood Park-----홍난파가옥-----Site of General Gwon Yul's House-----독립문----Seodaemun Independence Park20분 10분 5분 5분 15분 5분

Gyeonghuigung(Palace)During the Joseon era, Gyeonghuigung was a vast complex housing 100 buildings. Today, only a couple of halls and foundation stones and a rear forest remain of its once grand appearance. It is a popular location for shooting historical dramas.

Closed on: Mondays, January 1 02-724-0274

Gyeonggyojang(Historic Site No.465)Gyeonggyojang was a private residence of Kim Gu (pen-name: Baekbeom), president of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea. After Korea’s liberation in 1945, he returned to Seoul and stayed at this house, which was also used as the last office building of the provisional government and was the very place where he was assassinated in June 1949.

Hong Nanpa’s House (Registered Cultural Heritage No.90)

Hong Nan-pa was a Korean composer and conductor who composed Bongseonhwa (Touch Me Not) and Gohyang-ui Bom (Spring in My Hometown). He composed many of his major works in this house.

Site of General Gwon Yul’s HouseThis site was where the house of Gwon Yul -- a great commander who successfully led the Battle of Haengju

against Japan during the Japanese invasion of the late 16th century – once stood. The 400-year-old ginkgo tree standing on the site is believed to have been planted by the general.

Dongnimmun(Independence Gate) (Historic Site No.32)

In 1898, the Independence Club led a fund-raising campaign to erect this memorial gate to instill the spirit of independence among Korean people. The gate was a replacement of Yeongeunmun, a place for receiving Chinese envoys, and its design was modeled after Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Seodaemun Independence ParkThe park fea tures Dongn immun (Independence Gate) as well as the Independence Hall, which was used as a meeting place for the members of the Independence Club. During the Japanese Colonial Period, independence activists were brutally tortured in the Seodaemun Prison located within this park. Today, the prison is operated as a memorial museum.

Seoul Cultural Tourism Volunteer Guide ProgramTour guides from Seoul City are available even without prior reservation. However, a reservation is required for large groups.

What is "Seoul City Walking Tours"?"Seoul City Walking Tours" is a free tour program designed for tourists who want to see Seoul’s top tourist attractions on foot under the expert guidance of multilingual tour guides. Reservations for this program can be made via the Internet and mobile web (dobo.visitseoul.net) for free.

Heunginjimun(Treasure No.1)

D e s i g n a t e d a s Tre a s u re N o . 1 , Heunginjimun is one of the eight gates of Seoul City Wall, a fortification to guard the capital. It is commonly known as Dongdaemun, or East Gate, because it stands on the eastern part of the fortress wall. The walls that once stood on each side of the gate are now gone, but the gate itself has survived, displaying traditional Joseon architecture.

Seoul City Wall(Historic Site No.10)

A symbol of enduring national spirit for Koreans, the Seoul City Wall runs from Ewha Women’s University Medical Center to Naksan Park. It provides an important source of information to historians on how construction technologies advanced during the Joseon era.

Biudang “Biudang” means “the house with a leaking roof”, and relates to a very interesting anecdote featuring Yu Gwan, a famous official in the Joseon Dynasty. Even though he could have lived in splendor, Yu Gwan chose to live in poverty near this bridge, and his house was always cold and its roof leaking. His name has become associated with pure integrity in Korean culture. Nearby, a well called Jajudongsaem is closely related to the unfortunate destiny of Queen Jeongsun, the consort of Joseon’s sixth ruler King Danjong.

Naksan ParkWalk along the Seoul City Wall, starting from Ewha Women’s University Medical Center, until you reach Naksan Park where you can take in the entire scenery of Seoul. Cozy trails around the park make for a wonderful walking course.

02-743-7985~6

Ehwajang(House)(Historic Site No. 497)Syngman Rhee, the first president of the Republic of Korea, and his wife returned to Korea after the liberation in 1945 and lived in this house from 1947. He announced his cabinet lineup here upon his election as the first president of Korea in July 1948. The house was changed to a memorial museum in 1988 to display the many articles he left behind.

02-741-0815 (Reservations should be made three days before the visit.)

www.syngmanrhee.or.kr

This walking tour course is designed to enable participants to experience the natural environment of Changgyeonggung (Palace), from newly planted plum trees, apricot trees, and cherry trees to centuries’ old pagoda trees and lacebark pine trees that witnessed historical scenes around the royal palace. In harmony with the palace, these trees heighten the beauty of the traditional buildings and tell visitors their stories. Available on: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00, 14:00

Visitors of this course can see and learn about the historical and ecological background of the trees planted in Changdeokgung Palace. Every plant and every leaf of grass in the palace has a deeper meaning behind it. Let’s find out what the trees and plants of Changdeokgung Palace have to say. Available on : Saturdays and Sundays 10:00, 14:00

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 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 Daehangno is the center of Korean youth culture.

Filled with the fragrance of antiques and the aroma of boiling medicinal herbs, the Dongdaemun Traditional Market course offers a glimpse of what life was like for Korean ancestors. It covers the Seoul Yangnyeong Market, one of the largest medicinal herb markets in Korea, up to the Dapsimni Antique Shopping Mall where you can feel the depth of the years and the scent of time.

This walking tour introduces you to a dark chapter of Korean history, presenting the scene of colonial exploitation by Japan, anti-Japanese spirit of Korean people, and persecutions of independence activists during the Japanese Colonial Period. While visiting the restored Gyeonghuigung (Palace), Kim Gu’s Gyeonggyojang, and Dongnimmun (Independence Gate), you will learn more about the tragic but dignified scenes in Korean history.

Seonnongdan(Altar)(Historic Site No.436)

Built in 1475 to honor the gods of agriculture, Korean kings have made a symbolic gesture to plow the land at a nearby field in order to promote agriculture and its related policies to the people.


The site of the Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine Museum in Dongdaemun-gu was once occupied by Bojewon, a relief institute for people suffering from poverty and illness during the Joseon era. The

museum provides a wealth of information on oriental medicine, such as Korean ancestors’ extensive knowledge of oriental medicine, diverse constitutional prescriptions, and hands-on programs for children.

Closed on: Mondays, January 1, Lunar New Year’s Day, and Chuseok 02-3293-4900~3

http://museum.ddm.go.kr


This mall is a “living museum” where you can see, touch, and even purchase more than 20,000 antique furniture and items at home and abroad. Antique shops from Cheonggyecheon (Stream) and

Hwanghak-dong moved to this alley near Exits 1 and 2 of Dapsimni Station, finally forming a cluster of about 160 shops.

Seoul Yangnyeong Market and Gyeongdong MarketThis is the area where Bojewon was founded by the royal order. As a kind of national medical center during the Joseon era, it provided medical services and medicines to the poor and sick. Because of this institute, many medicinal herb markets formed around the neighborhood of Jegi-dong, Yongdu-dong, and Jeonnong-dong in Dongdaemun-gu; large-scale markets still remain including Seoul Yangnyeong Market, Gyeongdong New Market, Gyeongdong Old Market, Gyeongdong Building, and Hansol Donguibogam.

Trees Surrounding Okcheongyo (Bridge)According to Donggwoldo, a painting d e p i c t i n g t h e f o r m e r d e s i g n o f C h a n g g y e o n g g u n g ( P a l a c e ) a n d Changdeokgung(Palace), there were peach t rees around Okcheongyo (Bridge) over Geumcheon(Stream). Many flowering trees such as plum trees, apricot trees, and cherry trees – which used to adorn the royal palace – were planted around the bridge during the restoration work; thus adding elegant beauty to the palace.

Crown Prince Sado's Pagoda Tree in Front of Seoninmun(Gate)

Crown Prince Sado, a son of King Yeongjo, was sealed alive in a wooden rice chest in the courtyard of Munjeongjeon(Hall); he died eight days later one hot summer day in 1762(38th year of King Yeongjo). The pagoda tree standing in front of Seoninmun(Gate) must have witnessed the tragedy that befell Crown Prince Sado. The tree is said to have felt so much pain

seeing the poor prince in such situation that its trunk twisted and turned to black as it is now.

Hwangyeongjeon(Hall) and Dae Janggeum

King Jung jong , the 11th ru le r o f the Joseon Dynasty, passed away at Hwangyeongjeon (Hal l ) . During his last days, Joseon’s only female doctor, Dae Janggeum (subject of the internationally acclaimed Korean drama of the same name), stayed by his side, trying desperately to save him. In commemoration of her efforts, a huge apricot tree was planted when Hwangyeongjeon (Hall) was restored.

Weeping Willow Tree of Chundangji (Pond)

King Seongjong built Changgyeonggung

(Palace) for his three dowager queens in 1483. A year later, he mobilized the laborers of Jangwonseo, an office in charge of supplying flowers and fruits to the royal household, to plant willow trees around the palace so that the inside of the palace wall could not be easily seen. Since then, weeping willows have proliferated at Changgyeonggung. Because of their graceful silhouettes, willows have come to represent the female form in Korean culture and recall the memories of the queens that resided there.

Lacebark Pine Tree of Chundangji (Pond)

The lacebark pines were planted at Changgyeonggung when Korean envoys brought their seeds back from Beijing. Koreans have traditionally been fond of the color white, and it is believed to be good fortune if the barks become whiter.

Pagoda Tree at Donhwamun(Gate)

Pagoda trees were planted at Donhwamun (Gate) to follow traditions as described in Chinese classics. The three highest state councilors are said to have discussed national affairs while sitting under the three pagoda trees planted in the royal court during the Zhou Dynasty in China. The trees were featured in Donggwoldo, a painting illustrating the former appearance of Changgyeonggung (Palace) and Changdeokgung (Palace); these 300-year-old trees are also known as Scholar Trees.

Saw-leaf Zelkova at Geumcheongyo(Bridge)

Thanks to the shade created by its long branches, saw-leaf zelkova trees have long been preferred as rest areas. In Korea, this tree was usually planted around pavilions and in royal palaces as well. Changdeokgung (Palace) has 32 saw-leaf zelkova trees about 300 years old.

Terraced Flower Garden of Daejojeon(Hall)

Hwagye, or terraced flower garden, was formed by making stairs at a corner of the courtyard toward a nearby hill. Originally, it was constructed to prevent earth from running down to the palace building, but its flowers and trees made for a relaxing rest area for women living in the palace, shut off from all outside contact.

Apricot Tree at Seongjeonggak(Hall)

Before it was used by crown princes as their study, Seongjeonggak served as the palace pharmacy. Back in the old days, an apricot stone was regarded as a panacea so many of them were planted near this hall for handy supplies.


This area was used for housing the people who perform rituals and also as a storage space to keep ancestral tablets and equipment used during the ceremony. In China and during the Koryo dynasty, the area stored both statues and tablets, but in the Joseon dynasty, only tablets were kept here.


The kings of the Joseon Dynasty stayed here when they visited Seonggyungwan to supervise gwageo (state examination). In today’s Ogin-dong area, there was a residence for deposed queens and court ladies called Jasuwon (or Jasugung). Note, however, that it was demolished and replaced by an educational institute named Bukhak, and the lumber from the demolished Jasuwon was used for the construction of Bicheondang.

Ginkgo TreeAccording to legend, there was a ginko tree near the rostrum of Confucius. Hence in Confucian societies in East Asia, an institution would plant a ginko tree as a symbolic demonstration of educating Confucianism. A ginko tree near a rostrum is called Hang-Dan (杏壇). In China, Hang(杏) means peach tree and not ginko tree, so using the term Hang-Dan might be incorrect. In Beijing University and Tokyo University, there are still a lot of ginko trees. There are also a lot of ginko trees in Daehakro, where Seoul National University used to be.


This serves as the living and studying quarters of Seonggyungwan students. Myeongnyundang was a lecture hall, whereas Dongjae and Seojae were dormitories.

YugilgakYugilgak was a repository for the bows and arrows used in daesarye. As an archery rite wherein the king shot arrows with his subjects during important national events, Daesarye was usually held at Seonggyungwan.

Seonggyungwan was a royal university of the Joseon Dynasty and also a Confucian shrine. The place became famous after the popular TV drama ‘Seonggyungwan scandal’. This course will walk you through the lives of the Confucian scholars, their living spaces, and the stories behind the historical figures that walked about this place. Available on: Saturdays and Sundays 10:00, 14:00

3 hours (Meeting Place: Main gate of Gyeonghuigung(Palace))

25min


10 The Korean Resistance Movement Gyeonghuigung–Seodaemun Course 14 Searching for Treasures in Seoul Naksan Seonggwak Course

3hours (Meeting Place: Exit 7, Dongdaemun Station (Lines 1, 4))


17 The Scents of Past Dongdaemun Traditional Markets Course

18 Hidden Stories of Life within the Palace Changgyeonggung Course

19 The Ecological Story Hidden Within the Royal Palace Changdeokgung Course

20 Lives of Seonggyungwan Confucian Scholars Seonggyungwan Course

3hours (Meeting Place: Exit 1, Jegi-dong Station(Line 1))

30min 30min 30min 30min60min

Walk after getting off a bus

※ The 3D illustration map may vary slightly from the actual distance.

Publication Date February 2013 (1st Edition 1st Printing)

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• Language : Korean, English, Japanese• Operation Hours : 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30• Closed on : Tuesdays• Inquiries : 02-2264-4412• Meeting Place : Exit 3 and 4, Chungmuro Station• Admission : Free

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• Language : Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese• Operation Hours : 09:30~17:00• Closed on : Mondays• Inquiries : 02-709-3139• Meeting Place : Exit 11 and 12, Samgakji Station• Admission : Free

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Cheonggyecheon MuseumEstablished in September 2005 to commemorate the completion of the Cheonggyecheon Restoration Project, a two-year restoration process that played a pivotal role in Seoul's future vision of an environment-friendly urban space, the museum offers visitors the chance to learn about the stream's turbulent history, from being buried underground to being restored. It is comprised of a permanent collection exhibition room, a temporary exhibition room, an auditorium and classrooms for presentations and various cultural activities, and an experience zone

where visitors can see what it was like to live on the banks of the Cheonggyecheon in the 1950s and 1960s.

Closed on: Mondays, January 1 02-2286-3410 www.cgcm.go.kr

Seoul Folk Flea MarketThis is the largest flea market in Korea. The market sells typical Korean items, everyday goods, souvenirs, traditional goods and traditional food, allowing visitors to enjoy shopping and eating all under one roof.

Closed on: Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month 02-2232-3367 http://pungmul.seoul.go.kr

Cheonggye Plaza

Situated at the outset of Cheonggyecheon stream, the Cheonggye Plaza is an eco-friendly park offering a peaceful respite from the bustle of the city. The Candlelight Fountain adorned with tri-colored lightings and Spring Tower in the plaza make for a beautiful backdrop. The plaza serves as a great venue for holding diverse cultural events and festivals.

02-2290-7111 square.sisul.or.kr

Gwangtonggyo (Bridge)Gwangtonggyo was the largest of Cheonggyecheon's bridges during the Joseon Dynasty, but it was buried underground during the country's post-war economic development. Recently restored to its former glory, Gwangtonggyo has an old-fashioned charm which makes it one of the most photogenic places on the stream and very popular with tourists.

Dongdaemun Design Plaza & Park (Dongdaemun DDP)Seoul was des ignated as one of UNESCO’s Creative Cities in 2010. As part of a large urban development project, a complex of park and fashion plazas designed by world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid is being constructed in the Dongdaemun area.

www.ddp.or.kr

1 Cheonggyecheon is an 11 km long modern stream that runs through downtown Seoul. Created as part of an urban renewal project, Cheonggyecheon is a restoration of the stream that was once there before during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The stream starts from Cheonggye Plaza, a popular cultural arts venue, and passes under a total of 22 bridges before flowing into the Han River, with many attractions along its length – providing a “healing place” in a crowded city.

2 Cheonggyecheon is an 11 km long stream that runs through downtown Seoul. Its restoration is a source of pride for Koreans as the hodgepodge of shacks around the stream have been replaced with modern highrises. The Cheonggyecheon Museum has a dedicated permanent exhibit which shows the transformation of the stream through the decades.

2 hours and 30 minutes (Meeting Place: Cheonggyecheon Museum)


20min 30min

Dongwon Hangang Park Ville

Empire River Officetel

Hapjeong Station

Holt Children's Services Inc.

Mujigae Town

Samsung Gangbyeon Apts.

YG Entertainment

Yanghwadaegyo(Bridge)

Passage: Under Construction(Scheduled to Open in 2013)


International Eucharistic Congress Memorial Education Center

Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery

Mangwonjeong(Pavilion)

Hangang(River)

Dongwon Hangang Park Ville


International Eucharistic Congress Memorial Education Center

Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery

Empire River Officetel

Hapjeong Station

Holt Children's Services Inc.

Mujigae Town

Samsung Gangbyeon Apts.

YG Entertainment

Mangwonjeong(Pavilion)

Yanghwadaegyo(Bridge)

Passage: Under Construction(Scheduled to Open in 2013)

Hangang(River)

Yanghwanaru Ferry

Jamdubong Relic

Yanghwanaru Ferry

Jamdubong Relic

소요시간 : 약 2.5 km(약 1시간) Site of Mangwonjeong-----Hangang(River)-----양화나루잠두봉 유적Jeoldusan Catholic Martyrs' Shrine-----Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery선교사묘원30분 20분 10분

This walking tour begins at Mangwonjeong (Pavilion) surrounded by outstanding scenery, passing by Hangang (River), up to the places that carry tragic but beautiful stories such as Jeoldusan Catholic Martyrs’ Shrine and Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery.

Mangwonjeong(Pavilion) (Seoul Monument No.9)

This pavilion was built in 1424 (sixth year of the reign of King Sejong) as a villa for Prince Hyoryeong, King Sejong’s older brother. The name “Mangwonjeong” r o u g h l y m e a n s “ a p a v i l i o n f o r appreciating the splendid scenery of the mountain and river.” This pavilion has come to bear many historic episodes of interest.

Hangang(River)

Hangang, literally meaning “a large river,” is the fourth longest river in the Korean Peninsula after Amnokgang, Dumangang, and Nakdonggang rivers. It has long played an important role as the lifeline of Korea, providing many riverside parks and walking trails during daytime and impressive landscapes decorated with colorful lightings at nighttime.

Yanghwanaru Ferry (Historic Site No.399)

As a critical transportation point that connects the capital and Ganghwa, Yanghwanaru was also a silent witness to the public executions of Catholics in the late Joseon era and the posthumous decapitation of Kim Ok-gyun, a reformist activist who had led a coup in 1884.

Jamdubong Relic(Historic Site No.399)This peak was or ig ina l ly named Jamdubong, meaning “the peak of a silkworm’s head,”due to its appearance. With numerous Catholics executed by decapitation here in 1866, however, it came to be known as Jeoldusan, or “a beheading mountain.” In 1966, the Catholic Church of Korea turned the area into a park by establishing a church building and a martyrs’ museum.

Jeoldusan Catholic Martyrs’ ShrineThe Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Museum was built to commemorate the martyrs who sacrificed their lives to keep their Roman Catholic faith. This mountain symbolizes the horrific persecution suffered by many Catholics in the 19th century. Now this past bloodshed has been forgiven, and it is remembered through this peaceful and beautiful resting place designed in the style of Korean traditional architecture.

Closed on: Mondays(only for the martyrs’ museum) 02-3142-4434

www.jeoldusan.or.kr

Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary CemeteryYanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery is the final resting place for Korea's western residents, including Dr. Horace Allen, the first director of Gwanghyewon, which was the f irst western-style hospital in Korea, founded in 1885. The cemetery is known as Foreign Missionary Cemetery because of the number of foreign missionaries buried here.

Closed on: Sundays 02-332-9174

www.yanghwajin.net2 hours and 30 minutes (Meeting Place: Exit 7, Hapjeong Station (Lines 2, 6))

50min 50min 50min

2 hours (Meeting Place: Ticket Office at the Main Gate of Changdeokgung(Palace))

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2 hours (Meeting Place: Main Gate of Sungkyunkwan University)

20min 20min 25min 10min 25min 10min 10min

Myeongnyundang, Dongjae, Seojae, Jinsasikdang

Daeseongjeon, Monument House, Dongmu, Seomu, Jeonsacheong

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Banyan Tree Club & Spa


Jangchung Gymnasium

Hotel Shilla

Grand Ambassador Seoul


Patriot An Jung-geun Memorial HallNamsan Library

Cable Car

N Seoul Tower

Soongeui Women's College

Exit 6, Dongguk Univ. Station

Dongguk University

Smoke-signal Station

Banyan Tree Club & Spa


Jangchung Gymnasium

Hotel Shilla

Dongguk University

Grand Ambassador Seoul


Patriot An Jung-geun Memorial HallNamsan Library

Cable Car

N Seoul Tower

Soongeui Women's College

Exit 6, Dongguk Univ. Station


Seoul City Wall

Jangchungdan Park(Supyogyo Bridge)

Seoul City Wall

Jangchungdan Park(Supyogyo Bridge)

소요시간 : 약 6 km(약 2시간 30분)Jangchungdan Park(Supyogyo Bridge)(수표교)-----Seoul City Wall�-----National Theater of Korea-----Smoke-signal Station-----N Seoul Tower-----Patriot An Jung-geun Memorial Hall

15분 40분 50분 10분 35분

Jangchungdan Park(Supyogyo (Bridge): Seoul Tangible Cultural Heritage No. 18Jangchungdan (Altar) was originally erected for civilians and officials who were killed when Empress Myeongseong was assassinated by the Japanese in 1895 (32nd year of King Gojong’s reign). Note, however, that the Japanese colonial government installed many other facilities around this altar to transform the area into a park and named it Jangchungdan Park. After Korea’s liberation in 1945, the park facilities were completely demolished, and Supyogyo – which was once located in Cheonggyecheon 2(i)-ga – was moved to the entrance of the park during the Cheonggyecheon Restoration Project.

Seoul City Wall(Historic Site No. 10)The Seoul City Wall was built by King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty, to defend the new capital Hanyang (present-day Seoul) in 1395. Later, King Sejong and King Sukjong repaired the city wall with more advanced techniques. The view of Seoul from the trails of the wall is breathtaking.

National Theater of Korea Built in 1950, this is the first national theater established in Asia. As one of the most popular performance halls in Korea, it holds various performances with great artistic value based on Korean traditional culture.

02-2280-4114 www.ntok.go.kr

Smoke-signal Station and Namsan Seoul TowerNamsan (Mountain) is one of the best places in the city to get a panoramic view of Seoul. Smoke-signal stations were installed on this mountain during the Joseon era; today, N Seoul Tower, the world’s tenth tallest tower, stands on the summit. You can use a high-speed elevator to get to the tower’s observatory and dine at a rotating restaurant while enjoying the night view of downtown Seoul.

02-3455-9288 nseoultower.com

Patriot Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Hall

Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910) was a commemorated Korean independence activist during the Japanese occupation (1910 - 1945). The memorial hal l showcases dozens of the patriot’s personal belongings, notes and related relics, including his essay and works of calligraphy from prison.

Closed on: Mondays, January 1, Lunar New Year’s Day, and Chuseok

02-3789-1016, 1026 www.patriot.or.kr

This walking tour combines elements of Korean history and culture along the Seoul City Wall trail. It begins at Jangchungdan Park, a symbol of Korean resistance to Japanese colonial rule, and continues to the Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Hall, passing through Namsan Mountain. In addition, historical relics from the Joseon era at Supyogyo (Bridge) are explored as well as modern cultural hotspots of N Seoul Tower and the National Theater of Korea.

Unhyeongung(Palace) (Historic Site No.257)

Designated as Historic Site No. 257, Unhyeongung was where King Gojong lived before being enthroned and was the private residence of his father, Prince Regent Heungseon (Daewongun Heungseon). The royal wedding ceremony of Emperor Gojong and Empress Myeongseong also took place here.

Closed on: Mondays 02-766-9090 www.unhyeongung.or.kr

The Central Temple of Cheondogyo (Seoul Tangible Cultural Heritage No.36)

This Cheondogyo temple was built by Son Byeong-hui, the third leader of Cheondoism, a native religion combining elements of Korean shamanism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Taoism. The Cheondoists were extremely active in the independence movement, and the church has come to symbolize Korean nationalism.

Mingadaheon(Min’s Club) (Seoul Folklore Cultural Heritage No.15)

The official name of this house is “Min Byeong-ok’s House in Gyeongun-dong,” and it is a modernized hanok designed by Park Gil-yong, a noted architect of early 20th century. Today, the house is operated as a restaurant that serves traditional teas and fusion Korean dishes. Closed on: Mondays

02-733-2966 www.minsclub.co.kr


Here, traditional and modern culture intermingle through exhibited works, events and the traditional ritual of Korean tea drinking. The museum is built in the style of a hanok, a typical Korean house. It is composed of six main exhibition halls, a workshop and a beautiful sculpture garden which contains a traditional teahouse.

Closed on: January 1, Lunar New Year’s Day, and Chuseok 02-733-4448~9

www.kyunginart.co.kr

Jogyesa(Temple)This temple was first built in 1395 and has undergone several transformations. It now serves as the main temple for the Korean Seon Buddhist school. The temple also opens its doors to templestay participants where anyone can live like a Buddhist monk for a few days. The lacebark pine tree in the precinct is designated as Natural Monument No. 9, and is five hundred years old.

02-732-2115 www.jogyesa.kr

Bosingak(Belfry)Bosingak is a belfry where a large bell, designated as National Treasure No. 2, had once hung. It was used during the Joseon Dynasty to keep time. The bell was rung 33 times every morning at about 4 a.m. to signal the end of the night curfew and the start of a new day, and the city gates were opened. Now a bell-tolling ceremony is held every day (except on Mondays) at 11:30 for an hour.

This walking tour takes visitors around the area of Insadong, a quaint neighborhood in the center of Seoul that transports visitors back to a time when women wore hanbok and men rode horses. With its wooden tea houses, boutique galleries and street vendors selling traditional snacks, a stroll through Insadong is mandatory for all visitors.

13 History and Culture Intertwined on the Trails of Seoul City Wall Namsan Seonggwak Course

3 hours (Meeting Place: Ticket Office of Unhyeongung (Palace))


30min

16 Traditional Culture in Central Seoul Insa-dong - Unhyeongung Course

3 hours and 30 minutes (Meeting Place: Exit 6, Dongguk Univ. Station(Line 3))

40min 60min 50min30min

Yellow Bus

30min

Yellow Bus

2221 Bus

2221 Bus

Gyeonggyojang

Seodaemun Independence

Park

Seoul City WallSite of General

Gwon Yul’s House

Hong Nanpa’s House

Gyeonghuigung

Dongnimmun

Modern Culture

11·12 Flowing Stream in Downtown Seoul Cheonggyecheon Course 1, 2 Ecological

Restoration


Hwanghakgyo Seoul Folk Flea Market

Biudanggyo

2 hours (Meeting Place: Information Center of Cheonggye Plaza)


20min

Gwangtonggyo

Dongdaemun Design Plaza &

Park

Samilgyo SaebyeokdariSupyogyoCheonggye Plaza

Ogansugyo

Shack-themed Zone

Dumuldari Muhakgyo GosanjagyoCheonggyecheon Museum

Seoul City Wall

National Theater of

Korea


N Seoul Tower

Patriot Ahn Jung-geun Memorial Hall

Jangchungdan Park (Supyogyo

Bridge)


15 The Historic Han River Hangang - Jeoldusan Catholic Martyrs’ Shrine CourseEcological

Restoration

Traditional Market

Seoul City Wall

Hangang

The Central Temple of

Cheondogyo

Bosingak

Biudang (Jajudongsaem)

Naksan Exhibition

Hall

Jeoldusan Catholic

Martyrs’ Shrine

Ssamzie-gil

Ehwajang

Yanghwajin Foreign

Missionary Cemetery

Naksan Park

Yanghwanaru Ferry

Jamdubong Relic

Mingadaheon (Min’s Club)

Kyungin Museum of

Fine Art

Dongdaemun DDP

(Heunginjimun)

Mangwonjeong

Unhyeongung

Jogyesa

Seonnongdan Gyeongdong Market

Seoul Yangnyeongsi Herb Medicine

Museum

Seoul Yangnyeong

Market

Dapsimni Antique

Shopping Mall

Exit 1, Jegi-dong

Station

Walking Course


2 hours (Meeting Place: Ticket Office of Changgyeonggung(Palace))

Crown Prince Sado's Pagoda Tree in Front of

Seoninmun

Hwangyeongjeon and

Dae Janggeum

Saw-leaf Zelkova in Front of

Vending Machine

Weeping Willow Tree of

Chundangji

Lacebark Pine Tree of

Chundangji Oak Tree at Haminjeong

Tongmyeongjeon and Willow Box

Trees Surrounding Okcheongyo

Chinese Juniper at

Bongmodang

Terraced Flower Garden of Daejojeon

Apricot Tree at Seongjeonggak

Plum Tree at Jasimun

Pine Tree at Nakseonjae

Korean Evodia Tree at Nakseonjae

Oriental Arborvitae in Front of

Seonwonjeon

Saw-leaf Zelkova at

Geumcheongyo

Pagoda Tree at

Donhwamun

Dismount Marker

Daeseongjeon Bicheondang Ginkgo Tree Myeongnyundang Jongyeonggak Yugilgak Hyanggwan cheong Jeongnokcheong Bansu SammunTangpyeongbi

Monument

Permanent courses

22 Sarangchae at CheongwadaePermanent courses

23 War Memorial of KoreaPermanent courses

24 New City Hall Building ‘Tong Tong Tour’Permanent courses

Traditional Market

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Thematic Courses

Thematic Courses

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Pleasant Tour of Seoul

on Foot

Traditional culture

seoul walking tour guide map

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cheonggyepalace course

national museum of korea

poet yun dongju

citys traditional markets

korean culture

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