7.4Km 2024-08-09
1462-7 Sillim-dong, Gwangak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-554-9795
Sinsa-ri Business District Relay Event that takes place at Byeolbit Naerincheon Stream offers a stage for local artists to show off their skills and interact with the audience. The event makes the area even livelier with music, interaction, and a friendly atmosphere.
7.4Km 2024-04-18
251, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
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7.4Km 2024-10-31
185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-4868
Located in the heart of Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was originally built as Suganggung Palace by the 4th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, King Sejong (r.1418-1450), for his retiring father, King Taejong. It often served as residential quarters for queens and concubines. During the reign of King Seongjong (r.1469-1494), the palace was renovated and renamed to Changgyeonggung Palace. It later became a park with a zoo and a botanical garden during Japanese colonial rule. The palace grounds remained this way until 1983 when restoration of its old grace was completed.
7.4Km 2021-05-27
99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-4868
Honghwamun Gate is the main gate of Changgyeonggung Palace. It has three opening gates in the front and two to the side with a sophisticated locking mechanism.
7.4Km 2024-10-15
15-13 Sillim-ro 59-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-888-9464
It's a great place to hold group dining and gathering. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gwanak-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is kimchi cabbage wraps with pork.
7.4Km 2024-04-22
253, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
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7.4Km 2021-01-06
53, Yangcheon-ro 47na-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2659-0076
Yangcheonhyanggyo Local Confucian School is the only educational institution of the Joseon dynasty remaining in Seoul, and as such was designated Seoul Monument No. 8. Built in the 12th year of Joseon King Taejong (1411), the old school was entirely restored in 1981. There are eight buildings in the premises, including Daeseongjeon Hall, Myeongnyundang Lecture Hall, and Jeonsacheong Hall to name a few. A national ritual service for Confucius is held here twice a year: once in spring and once in fall. Also, various programs are offered to teach Chinese characters, calligraphy, or Oriental painting to regular citizens, as well as elementary, junior, and high school students.
7.4Km 2024-04-18
1F, 563, Siheung-daero, Guro-gu, Seoul
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7.4Km 2025-07-21
99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion.
The palace gained importance starting from the time of Seongjong, the 9th king of Joseon, when a number of kings began using it as a place of residence. Unfortunately, the palace was burned down by angry citizens in 1592 when the royal family fled their abode during the Imjin War. Thanks to Gwanghaegun, the palace was restored in 1611. Even today, it houses a number of cultural treasures, such as Injeongjeon Hall, Daejojeon Hall, Seonjeongjeon Hall, and Nakseonjae Hall.
Changdeokgung Palace’s garden behind the inner hall, called the "Secret Garden," was constructed during the reign of King Taejong and served as a rest area for the royal family members. The garden had formerly been called Bugwon and Geumwon, but was renamed Biwon Garden, or Secret Garden, after King Gojong came into power. The garden was kept as natural as possible and was touched by human hands only when absolutely necessary. Buyongjeong Pavilion, Buyongji Pond, Juhamnu Pavilion, Eosumun Gate, Yeonghwadang Hall, Bullomun Gate, Aeryeonjeong Pavilion, and Yeongyeongdang Hall are some of the many attractions that occupy the garden. The most beautiful time to see the garden is during the fall when the autumn foliage is at its peak and the leaves have just started to fall.
Though it has been treasured by Koreans for centuries, Changdeokgung Palace and its complex was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Committee in December of 1997 during the committee meeting in Naples, Italy.