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Cheong Wa Dae
청와대 개방
Historic site · Jongno-gu
The former presidential residence, opened to the public in 2022. The Main Hall, Nokjiwon garden and Bugaksan trail are free; the trail requires online booking.
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Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae
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An exhibition hall in front of Cheong Wa Dae, with free permanent and special exhibitions on Korea's past presidents and Korean culture.
Gallery Kong
FreeArt gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A Samcheong-ro gallery specialising in photography and contemporary art. Small in scale but consistently well curated, and always free to enter.
National Folk Museum of Korea
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A free museum of Korean daily life. The outdoor Memory Street and children's museum make it great for families.
Hanbyeokwon Museum of Art
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Seoul Hiking Tourism Center Bukaksan Branch
FreeCulture space · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
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Bugaksan Urban Nature Park
FreeMountain & trail · 삼청동
Closed to the public after the 21 January 1968 incident, the mountain partially reopened around Sukjeongmun Gate on 1 April 2006 and was fully opened to the public on 5 April 2007. Visitors may enter every day except Monday, in the summer season from April
Other historic sites in Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Free if eligibleJongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. (Line 3) Exit 5
Joseon's foremost royal palace. Free on the last Wednesday of the month or in hanbok. The changing of the guard ceremony (10:00 and 14:00) is always free.
Changdeokgung Palace
Free if eligibleJongno-gu · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 3
A UNESCO World Heritage site famed for autumn foliage. Free entry applies to the main palace only; the Secret Garden requires a separate booking.
Changgyeonggung Palace
Free if eligibleJongno-gu · Hyehwa Stn. (Line 4) Exit 4
A palace with a Grand Greenhouse and the Chundangji pond. Linked internally to Changdeokgung, and beautifully lit during night openings.
Deoksugung Palace
Free if eligibleJung-gu · City Hall Stn. (Lines 1, 2) Exit 2
A downtown palace where Seokjojeon sits alongside traditional halls. Open until 9pm, it's popular for evening strolls and the stone wall road; the changing of the guard is free.
Jongmyo Shrine
Free if eligibleJongno-gu · Jongno 3-ga Stn. (Lines 1, 3, 5) Exit 11
A World Heritage shrine housing the spirit tablets of Joseon kings and queens, with a meditative path through dense woods. Self-guided visits on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays are the most relaxed.