Seoul Hwagyesa Temple (화계사(서울)) – Homepage www.hwagyesa.org www.templestay.com – Tel +82-2-902-2663 Hwagyesa Temple was built in 1522 (the seventeenth year of the reign of King Jungjong of the Joseon dynasty) by monk Shinwol, but was destroyed in a fire in 1618. It was rebuilt the following year, and expanded In 1866 through the efforts of…

Haepungbuwongun Yun Taekyeong’s Jaesil (해풍부원군윤택영댁재실) – Tel +82-2-3396-5882 Haepungbuwongun Yun Taekyeong’s Jaesil is a shrine house built by the father-in-law of King Sunjong of Joseon dynasty in 1906 when his daughter was proclaimed the crowned princess of Joseon and entered Changdeokgung Palace to later become Queen Sunjeong. Red pine trees salvaged from the demolition of…

Seoul Sajik Park (사직공원(서울)) – Homepage parks.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-2148-4149 Sajik Park is one of the three most popular parks in Jongno-gu along with Tapgol Park and Samcheong Park. Located west of the Government Complex-Seoul on the southeastern foothills of Inwangsan Mountain, the park measures an impressive 188,710 m². The name of the park dates…

Heoninneung Royal Tombs Ecological Preservation Area (Alder Tree Forests) (헌인릉 생태경관보전지역(오리나무림)) – Tel +82-2-445-0347 Heonninneung Royal Tombs Ecological Preservation Area is home to alder tree forests. It was officially designated as an ecological preservation area by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in 2005. – Address : 34, Heonilleung-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul ※ Presentation Information – Information and…

Choi Sunu House (최순우 옛집) – Homepage www.choisunu.com – Tel +82-2-3675-3401 The Choi Sunu House is the old residence of Hyegok Choi Sunu (1916-1984), who lived in this house from 1976 until the day he passed away. The house is designated as Korea’s Registered Cultural Property. Choi Sunu was a leading art historian who served…

Seoul Daehan Hospital (서울 대한의원) – Homepage tour.jongno.go.kr www.cha.go.kr – Tel +82-2-2148-1842 Daehanuiwon (Daehan Medical Center) is an antique two-story brick building within the grounds of Seoul National University Hospital. It was established under the direct administration of the Uijeongbu (State Council), combining the Gwangjewon (under the Home Ministry), Gyeongseong Medical School and the Korean…

Gwangnaru Hangang Park (광나루한강공원) – Homepage hangang.seoul.go.kr – Tel +82-2-3780-0501 Hangang Citizen’s Park, composed of 12 areas including Jamsil, Ttukseom and Jamwon, is an eco-friendly park providing areas for sports and leisure. The park is equipped with various cultural and recreational facilities and also has an ecological park. Gwangnaru Hangang Park formed naturally through rich…

Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone (종로 청계 관광특구) – Homepage tour.jongno.go.kr – Tel +82-2-2148-1861 Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone stretches from Seorin-dong to Changsin-dong between Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jong-ro. It includes Youth Street, Gwangjang Market, Sewoon Electronics Department Store, lighting stores, pharmacy & medical device stores, badge stores, Stamp Street, Stationery · Toy Market, Aquarium…

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구) – Homepage www.junggu.seoul.kr – Tel +82-2-3396-4622 Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong and Da-dong are widely known among international visitors as hot spots for shopping and food. Myeong-dong is a popular destination for shopping, culture, arts and fashion. Major shopping malls such as Lotte…

Korea Military Academy (육군사관학교) – Homepage www.kma.ac.kr – Tel +82-2-2197-6125 Korea Military Academy is a place of strict rules, patriotism, and military cadets. It was extremely difficult for outsiders to visit the academy until 1997, when a special tourism course was created. The course showcases the major sites at Korea Military Academy. Starting from the…