Manjok Ohyang Jokbal City Hall (만족오향족발 시청)
Manjok Ohyang Jokbal City Hall (만족오향족발 시청)
– Homepage
https://www.manjok.net/
– Tel
+82-2-753-4755
Located close to City Hall station, Manjok Ohyang Jokbal specializes in jokbal (braised pigs’ feet). The restaurant has been recognized for its quality by being included in the 2023 Michelin Guide. It is recommended to try jaengban guksu (jumbo sized buckwheat noodles) and riceballs, which are perfect for pairing with pork feet. Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Plaza, and Namdaemun Gate are nearby, so visiting them will enrich one’s cultural experience.
– Address : 134-7, Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
※ Presentation Information
– Main Dish
Jokbal (Braised pigs’ feet)
– Information and Guides
+82-2-753-4755
– Menu
Bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with pork), Jaengban guksu (Jumbo sized buckwheat noodles)
– Opening Hours
Weekdays 11:30-22:00 / Weekends 12:00-22:00
– Parking
Not available
– Reservation Information
available
– Day Off
Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays
– Smoking Area
Non-smoking
– Restrooms
Separated by gender
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– Homepage
www.oliveyoung.co.kr
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– Tel
+82-2-120
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– Tel
+82-2-753-5388
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– Homepage
http://www.daewoo-inn.com
– Tel
+82-2-755-8067
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⊙ Deoksugung Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (덕수궁 왕궁수문장교대의식)
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– Homepage
royal.khs.go.kr/dsg
www.royalguard.kr
– Tel
• 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.
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– Homepage
https://royal.khs.go.kr/
– Tel
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– Homepage
jeongdong-culturenight.kr
– Tel
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– Homepage
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– Tel
+82-2-2124-8800
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