Deoksugung Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (덕수궁 왕궁수문장교대의식)

3.5Km 112558 2023-02-22

99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-737-6444

Deoksugung Palace has held a guard changing ceremony since 1996 after thorough historical research by leading historians. The ceremony, which is held in front of Daehanmun Gate of Deoksugung Palace, is a tradition similar to the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace and offers a rare opportunity to experience royal culture. The royal gate is opened and closed at pre-determined times, and the gatekeepers in charge of guard duty and patrols hold a shift ceremony three times a day.

The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is a highly recommended event for tourists. It is held three times a day, with each ceremony following the same procedure and lasts for forty minutes to an hour, and the ceremony is free of charge. There are no ceremonies on Mondays as well as on severely cold or hot days.

As the ceremony begins, the changing of the guards commences replete with traditional musical instruments, and exchanges a password for verification. An eight-minute guard ceremony ensues, followed by a seven-minute change ceremony, and finally a patrol that completes the ceremony. The procedure takes a dramatic turn when 18 guards in six official positions beat a drum and bellow some orders.

The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is a great opportunity to experience a rare traditional scene. The guards’ splendid costumes, with their brilliant primary colors, are a pleasure to view. Once the ceremony is over, visitors can take pictures with the gatekeepers.

Olive Young - Hongje Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홍제역점)

3.5Km 0 2024-04-17

1F, and 2F, 446, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Yeouido Hangang Park (여의도한강공원)

3.5Km 169989 2023-06-14

330, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0561

Situated in Yeouido, the heart of politics, media, banking and finance, Yeouido Hangang Park is easily accessible via public transportation. The park hosts many exciting events, from the Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival in spring to the International Fireworks Festival in fall, as well as concerts and marathons throughout the year. Well-preserved natural areas such as Bamseom Island and Yeouido Saetgang Tributary provide visitors with an opportunity to learn about nature and ecology. In addition, thanks to the Hangang Renaissance Project, the park is full of new attractions: the Water Light Square, waterside fountains, a riverside stage, a yacht marina, and more.

Yeouido Hangang Park Outdoor Swimming Pool (한강시민공원 여의도수영장(실외))

3.5Km 22343 2019-07-30

330, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-785-0478

Six of the city's Hangang Parks have outdoor swimming pools, including Yeouido Hangang Park. Supported by meticulous water quality management, they are not only safe, but also an inexpensive alternative to private facilities. Excellent amenities include swimming equipment rentals, food, and beverages.

CAFÉ MAMA'S - Yeoido Branch (카페마마스 여의도)

3.5Km 76 2021-03-30

780, Gukhoe-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-783-5505

It is a brunch café serving delicious ricotta salad and panini. The best menu at this restaurant is panini. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

CheongKwanJang - Seoyeouido Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 서여의도)

3.5Km 0 2024-04-18

#112-1, 780, Gukhoe-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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New Kaist Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (뉴카이스트안경원)

3.5Km 0 2024-04-22

12-2, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Hanhwa Seoul International Fireworks Festival (한화와 함께하는 서울세계불꽃축제)

3.5Km 194713 2024-09-13

330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-02-519-9778

Hanhwa Seoul International Fireworks Festival, a large festival in Korea, is an annual event organized by Hanwha Group since 2000. Every year, major fireworks teams are invited to perform fireworks displays and to light up the night sky of Yeouido. The event is also filled with various subsidiary events during the daytime.

Seoul Color Park (서울색공원)

3.5Km 27708 2021-06-23

330, Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0561

The Seoul Color Park spans over 9,000 ㎡ of land next to the Hangang River under Mapodaegyo Bridge. It features a large wave-shaped sculpture, as well as bar code graphics and benches painted with 10 different colors that have been designed as the Colors of Seoul. The streetscape is designed with images and Colors of Seoul that includes “Dancheong” red, “Kkotdam” red brown, “Namsan” green and more. Sculptures and art works using the Colors of Seoul can also be seen at Seoul Museum of Art and Seoul History Museum.

Hangang Summer Festival (한강몽땅 여름축제)

3.5Km 43879 2022-12-28

Online
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Started in 2013, the Hangang Summer Festival, also called Hangang Mongttang Festival, is the representative summer festival of Seoul. The festival aims to provide a platform for urban culture and fun for citizens, organizations, artists, and more. The festival includes many different programs, including water activities, movies, concerts, circus acts, eco experiences, yachting, bike-riding, and more.

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