Date : 2022-07-29 Views : 3809
With the Blue House as the center, which is the Presidential residence of Korea, let's walk around Jongno, the heart of Seoul’s arts and culture.
With the Korea Tour Card, you can experience the best of Seoul while enjoying convenient transportation and tourism benefits.
Address | 1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
Transportation | - From Gyeongbokgung Station (Exit 4) walk 986 m (approx. 16 min) |
Guide | [Hours of Operation] 09:00~18:00 *Closed Tuesdays |
KOREA TOUR CARD Benefits |
Mother of Pearl Story JinjooShell Bukchon: First-hand experience and 5% discount for art works |
Homepage |
https://www.opencheongwadae.kr/eng |
Recommendation |
The Blue House, which was previously used as Korea’s Presidential office and residence, is now completely open to the public as of May 10, 2022. Let’s take a look at the past, present and future of Korea’s history at the historical cultural space, the Blue House. In addition to the main building and the reception hall, we recommend looking around the Nokjiwon, which is considered the best garden, and Sangchunjae. |
Address | Gyeongbokgung Palace, 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
Transportation | - From The Blue House walk 509 m (approx. 7 min) |
Guide | [Hours of Operation] 09:00~18:30 *Last entry time17:30 |
KOREA TOUR CARD Benefits |
3355 Hanbok Gyeongbokgung Store: 20% discount on Hanbok rental fee(Available when renting for more than 2 hours)
Cinderella photo studio: 10% discount on all items (The original and edited photos are provided.)
Cham Hanbok: 50% discount on clothes lease fee |
Homepage |
http://www.royalpalace.go.kr:8080/html/eng_gbg/main/main.jsp |
Recommendation |
Gyeongbokgung Palace, the representative palace in Korea, boasts the largest scale and architectural beauty among the 5 palaces. If you wear a Hanbok (Korean traditional dress), admission is free! We recommend dressing up beautifully in a colorful hanbok and walking around the palace. |
Address | 165-10 Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
Transportation | - From Gyeongbokgung Palace walk 213 m(approx. 4 min) |
Guide | Mon,Tue,Thu, Fri,sun : 10:00-18:00/wed,sat : 10:00~21:00 Closed days: Every Monday, Chuseok and Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) |
KOREA TOUR CARD Benefits |
50% discount on the integrated admission fee |
Homepage |
https://www.mmca.go.kr/visitingInfo/seoulInfo.do |
Recommendation |
The National Museum of Modern Art and Contemporary Art Seoul is Korea’s representative space that shares the history and traces of Korean modern art. The museum is arranged as a space where anyone can enjoy and relax, making it a good place to appreciate art work while taking a walk. |
Address | Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
Transportation | - From National Museum of Modern Art and Contemporary Art Seoul walk 872 m (approx. 13 min) |
Guide | [Hours of Operation] Tuesday~Sunday 10:00~18:00 / Closed on every Monday |
KOREA TOUR CARD Benefits |
Medical Korea Information Center: Free gift |
Homepage |
http://www.hiinsa.com/en/index.php |
Recommendation |
Cultural Street in Insadong, which balances the Korean style and modern flair, is an essential spot visited by many foreign tourists. Everything from design products including Korean traditional art works to traditional restaurants, traditional teahouses and complex cultural spaces. You can spend a full day with a variety of things to play, enjoy and eat. |