Deoksugung Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (덕수궁 왕궁수문장교대의식)

15.9Km 2025-07-11

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.

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas (그랜드 인터컨티넨탈 서울 파르나스)

15.9Km 2024-08-20

521, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas is conveniently located in the heart of southern Seoul’s business district, featuring COEX convention and exhibition center, and City Airport. THe nearby COEX Mall offers duty free shops, a casino, cinema and over 200 shops.

The hotel is the largest 5-star hotel in Korea, featuring state-of-the-art amenities, including a grand ballroom and 15 banquet halls, perfect for hosting conventions and gathers of all sizes. Each of the 516 guestrooms is large and decorated comfortably for the perfect stay. Also, the hotel offers various restaurants from French, Italian, Asian, Japanese, to Chinese with top of the line chefs that cook up a delicious meal.

Parnas Mall (파르나스몰)

15.9Km 2025-01-06

521, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-559-7089

Parnas Mall is the first premium casual shopping mall opened by a hotel chain. Grand Intercontinental Seoul's Parnas Mall is located on the first underground level and features shopping, food, beverages, and cultural activities all in one place.

The 3.0 Clinic (더3.0피부과의원)

15.9Km 2025-10-23

(4th Floor, Cham Building, Sinsa-dong), 48 Apgujeong-ro 28-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

The 3.0 Clinic has successfully developed a method to treat acne without using conventional acne dermatological treatments that have inevitably accompanying side effects, which require taking cumbersome medications with side effects, and require continuous management. We were invited to give a lecture at the American Academy of Dermatology and also gave lectures in China and Europe. We also developed a simple injection method to reduce sebum, which had no proper treatment. In addition, we developed a method to blur the shape of intractable scars and received an award at the Eastern Asia Dermatology Congress in Japan.
Our skin and body have incredible power. If you understand the reasons why our skin is like this, what changes, and results and take fundamental care of your skin, you can treat acne without taking medicine and atopic dermatitis without steroids.
Symptom relief for the 1.0 generation, fundamental cause and resolution for the 2.0 generation, and prevention for the 3.0 generation. We aim to help people improve the power of their skin!

JK Plastic Surgery Center (제이케이성형외과의원)

15.9Km 2025-10-23

(JK Building), 835 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

JK Plastic Surgery Center is the first hospital in Korea certified to serve international patients. (*permit number 0001).
and have treatment of foreign patients from 110+ countries, with more than 100,000 Cases.

We have Differentiated medical services and safety systems, resident of anesthesiologists.

Also, JK Plastic Surgery Center is the first and only Korean Plastic Surgery Center for Health and Welfare Ministry certified with 4 consecutive cycles of KHAF.

Good Morning Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (굿모닝안경)

15.9Km 2024-04-22

61, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Deoksugung Stone Wall Path (덕수궁 돌담길)

15.9Km 2025-01-10

24 Sejong-daero 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Deoksugung Stone Wall Path runs along the wall of Deoksugung Palace. It is beautifully lit and landscaped, giving it a romantic atmosphere even at night. There are street performances and flea markets, and the area boasts many famous cafes and restaurants along Jeongdong street. In autumn, the ginkgo trees and walls form a stunning scene. Close to major cultural facilities such as the Seoul Museum of Art and Seoul Museum of History, it attracts numerous visitors come for a stroll.

Boylondon - Hoehyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (보이런던 회현)

15.9Km 2024-04-16

2F, 72, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Leaders Dermatology Clinic Myeongdong (리더스피부과의원 명동점)

15.9Km 2025-10-23

B1 Floor, 72 Toegye-ro (Hoehyeon-dong 1-ga, SK Leaders' View Namsan), Jung-gu, Seoul

Founded in 2001 by board-certified dermatologists from Seoul National University College of Medicine, Leaders Dermatology has grown into a trusted network of over 12 clinics across Korea and internationally, with a team of more than 20 dermatologists and 150 medical professionals.
Our doctors are actively involved in global academic circles delivering lectures at renowned conferences and seminars and are dedicated to raising the bar for dermatological care. With a systematic, patient-centered approach, our mission is to become the No.1 dermatology clinic in customer satisfaction through excellence in service and results.

Starbucks Buckhansan (스타벅스 더북한산)

15.9Km 2024-12-27

24-11 Daeseomun-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

'"The" store, panoramic view of Bukhansan Mountain and garden

Starbucks Bukhansan is the third Destination Store by Starbucks. It features a “Healing in Nature” concept that beautifully combines the natural beauty of Bukhansan Mountain with various landscape spaces and offers breathtaking views of Bukhansan Mountain.
Starbucks Bukhansan store is currently the most loved and trending place in Korea, and it ranked first in the “2023 Best Restaurants Voted by Locals VS Foreigners” list announced by the Korea Tourism Organization.
Starbucks Bukhansan proudly offers the store's exclusive Bukhansan Lemon Earl Grey Blended beverage, and Crafted Food available only at some Starbucks stores. There is a photo zone on the 3F rooftop to take memorable pictures. These are the reasons why many customers consider it one of the top locations to have a special Starbucks experience.

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