Ujeongchongguk General Post Office

Historic site · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 6, Jonggak Stn. (Line 1) Exit 2

Head temple of the Jogye Order in the heart of the city. Shade from centuries-old scholar trees, seasonal lanterns and chrysanthemum displays. A quiet place to rest, close to Insadong.

Museum · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)

The Buddhist Art Museum's inaugural special exhibition is the first in the Three Jewels series on Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, built around the theme of 'Buddha' and the idea that anyone can become one.

Museum · Jonggak Stn. (Line 1)

Founded by the Jogye Order, Korea's leading Buddhist order, and opened in 2007. It sits near Jogyesa, the central temple of Korean Buddhism, and the Joseon-era palaces Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung.

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3)

Opened in 1977 as Songwon Gallery in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Noh Gallery has played a leading role in establishing and developing the Korean art market ever since.

Art gallery · Anguk Stn. (Line 3), Exit 6

OCI Museum of Art fulfils the social role of an art museum as a hub of cultural activity, presenting in-depth exhibitions and supporting artists to help Korean contemporary art grow.

Museum · Anguk Stn. (Line 3) Exit 1, 1-min walk

Korea's first public craft museum, free to visit. Right by Anguk Station, with a large courtyard and a children's museum.

Jongno-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.

Jongno-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.

Jongno-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.

Jung-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.

Jongno-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.