Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산])

– Tel
+82-2-765-0195

Jongmyo Shrine was the primary place of worship for kings and their queens throughout the Joseon dynasty. The shrine was built at the same time as Gyeongbokgung Palace, under the orders of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty. The shrine is the site of the royal memorial service, called Jongmyo Jaerye, a national event that has been passed down since the Three Kingdoms period. During the Joseon dynasty, the ritual was held on the first month of a seasonal change and the twelfth month of the lunar year.

– Address : 157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
Jongmyo Shrine Maintenance Office: +82-2-765-0195
Docent/Interpretation: +82-2-2174-3636

– Parking
Not available (Use paid parking lot of park in front of shrine)

– Day Off
Tuesdays

– Operating Hours
February-May, September-October 09:00-18:00
June-August 09:00-18:30
November-January 09:00-17:30
* Last admission 1 hour before closing

– Restrooms
Available

– Admission Fees
1,000 won

– Available Facilities
Benches, public telephone, wheelchair & stroller rental

– Interpretation Services Offered
[English Guided Tours] 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00

* Reservation required via official website, except for Saturdays; up to 300 people per session

* Korean nationals may join a foreign language guided tour when accompanying international visitors.

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Seosulla-gil Road (서순라길)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
tour.jongno.go.kr

Seosulla-gil Road is a road that was used by the nightguards during the Joseon dynasty. The road is on the west of Jongmyo Shrine with various attractions nearby including Ikseon-dong, Insa-dong, Bukchon, and Samcheong-dong, as well as restaurants, cafes, and handicraft workshops. The road is also a beautiful date course with flowers in spring and fall foliage in autumn..

⊙ Sewoon Plaza (세운상가)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– Homepage
http://sewoonplaza.com/

Makercity Sewoon is Korea’s first comprehensive electronics market, established in 1968 and has a 40-year history. As a mecca in the urban electronics industry area located in Jongno, the center of Seoul, you can purchase various electronic products here.

Since 2014, Seoul’s urban regeneration project has been underway, and a pedestrian overpass, rooftop observatory, plaza, and Makers Cube, where you can experience the 4th industrial revolution, have been created to provide unique attractions.

⊙ Happy Jewerly [Tax Refund Shop] (해피쥬얼리)

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⊙ Rawrow – Kwangjang Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로우로우 광장시장)

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⊙ Sulla-gil Yeah Café & Bibi (순라길 예 & 비비)

– Tel
02-3672-1599

Situated in Sulla-gil, the Sulla-gil Yeah Café & Bibi is a roaster café where each bean is handpicked. It also offers a range of wine selections. The café is a perfect place to relax after exploring downtown Seoul. The cozy atmosphere of the café with the added charm of the stone wall visible from café, makes visitors feel at ease and relaxed. The evenings here turn into a music and movie session, adding a lively atmosphere to the space.

⊙ Jongno 3(sam)-ga Jewelry District (종로3가 귀금속 전문상가)

There is an enormous selection of wholesalers and retail jewelry stores in this district, spread throughout Jongno 3(sam)-ga and 4(sa)-ga. The glittering showcases here are especially popular amongst young people and foreign tourists looking to find fine jewelry at affordable prices. Stores in the jewelry district have a selection of designs that are extraordinarily diverse and prices that are 20 to 40% lower than at other jewelry outlets in Korea.

⊙ Busan Agujjim Gulbossam (부산아구찜굴보쌈)

– Tel
+82-2-764-2373

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is spicy braised monkfish. Stewed monkfish is a spicy seafood dish made of fish and vegetables.

⊙ Artbox – Jongno 3(sam)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (아트박스 종로3가)

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⊙ Semi Jewelry [Tax Refund Shop] (새미쥬얼리)

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Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산])