Meeting Point

In front of Exit # 9, Gwanghwamun Station

Gwanghwamun Square

Gwanghwamun Square is a representative space from the Joseon Dynasty to the present day of the Republic of Korea. In the Joseon Dynasty, there were six administrative ministries, Yukjo-geori, in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace, and now the Korean Government Complex, foreign embassies, and major media companies are gathered. The statue of King Sejong, the greatest historical figure for the Korean people, stands tall. King Sejong is revered as a great king who loved the people as well as creating Hangul and inventing various scientific instruments. Inheriting the spirit of King Sejong, various events are being held at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Gwanghwamun Square is a space for citizens to relax and hold various gatherings. It is a cultural landmark where various festivals are held and a sacred place for street cheering. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheong Wa Dae, and Bukaksan Mountain from Gwanghwamun Square are like a picture.

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Lunch

Insa-dong is full of restaurants that serve delicious food, from the traditional Korean food to various cuisines. You can enjoy lunch according to your preference.

Jogyesa Temple

Insadong

Insa-dong is the area from Anguk-dong Rotary to Topgol Park in Jongno. It is located halfway between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace, the palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. During the Joseon Dynasty, there was a store that sold brushes, paper to Confucian scholars who came from the provinces to take the civil service examination. Also, there was a inn where people could stay overnight. Near Insa-dong was "Dohwaseo," which was in charge of the artists who drew the royal family's event paintings during the Joseon Dynasty. Insa-dong was both an official residence and a private residence. With the start of Japanese colonial era in 1910, the classes of the yangban people living in Bukchon in the past collapsed. From this time on, Insa-dong began to have stores selling antiques such as ceramics, ancient calligraphy, and ancient furniture owned by the yangban people. As there were many art-related shops, exhibition halls were opened here, and they have continued to form a cultural street. As a result, as Insa-dong became a meeting place for artists, and art lovers, many traditional tea and traditional food restaurants began to form. Now, modern buildings and traditions live together. Korean characteristics are best revealed, and ancient art shops, galleries, traditional tea houses, and folk restaurants are concentrated. The main attractions include galleries, ancient art stores, craft stores, antique stores, art galleries, Ssamgil, Hi Insa-dong, and traditional tea houses.

Ikseon-dong Hanok Alley

Ikseon-dong is a place where alleys and hanoks harmonize with each other to exude beautiful charm. Ikseon-dong is a place where hanoks built in the 1920s line up shoulder to shoulder. Trendy shops over 100-year-old alleys attract people. Ikseon-dong was designated as a Hanok Conservation District in 2018 as a place where hanoks were gathered in the past. Since 2019, it has been popular as a strange time travel destination in Seoul coupled with the retro and newtro craze. The alleyways, which are densely connected between small and low hanoks, are lined with colorful stores. Ikseon-dong Hanok Alley is one of the most visited attractions by people around the world regardless of nationality these days.

Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station

The tour will end in front of Exit 6 of Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station, Subway Line 3.

Ending Point

Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station