Blue House

Seoul is really suitable for CityWalk! It's so good to stroll around! I've sorted out all the fun, delicious and good places to visit! This is how you should play when you come to Seoul in the future! . 【Recommended Itinerary】 Day1 Arrival-Yennam-dong-Lotte World Tower SEOUL SKY-Star Library COEX 12:00 Arrive and check into the hotel 13:00-16:30 Yennam-dong + Gyeongui Line Forest Road 16:30-18:30 Lotte World Tower 18:30-19:15 Star Library COEX 19:30-20:00 Dinner at Jeongkeo (Retro Bistro Western Restaurant) Day2 Cheong Wa Dae-HIKR Hospitality Space-Bukchon Hanok Village 08:00-10:30 Visit Cheong Wa Dae 10:30-12:00 HIKR Hospitality Space 12:00-13:30 Lunch (Korean set meal) 13:30-16:30 Bukchon Hanok Village (Hanbok dressing) 17:00-18:00 Dinner (BBQ - Samto Peak THE 9) Day3 Everland 10:30 Enter the park and play all day, lunch is also eaten inside 17:00 Leave and return to the country . 【Recommended Attractions】 1⃣️Cheong Wa Dae If you want to see the real 'presidential suite', come here. This was once the presidential palace and official residence of twelve Korean presidents. After the presidential palace moved away in 2022, part of it was officially opened to tourists. The autumn scenery in the garden is very good. . 2⃣️Yennam-dong A street that young people in Korea like to visit nowadays, it gathers various food shops, clothing stores, and coffee houses. . 3⃣️Everland A park that combines a zoo and an amusement park, you can not only watch animals up close, but also play various entertainment facilities. Of course, you can see the top panda Fubao! . 4⃣️HIKR Hospitality Space A good place to experience K-POP, there are 5 floors in total, the top floor has a super popular queue king cake shop, each floor has different experiences, all are free, such as dancing kpop on the same stage as the star, taking four-frame big head stickers, etc. You can also collect stamps to complete tasks and receive souvenirs . 5⃣️Bukchon Hanok Village Improved Hanok settlement, there are many small fresh Hanok coffee houses/independent exhibition halls/guest houses here, which are very suitable for taking pictures in Hanbok. . 6⃣️Star Library COEX Open library space, very spectacular and beautiful, photo check-in YYDS, there are many local couples who will come here for a date. . 7⃣️Lotte World Tower SEOUL SKY The 117-123 floors inside the tower are the SEOUL SKY observatory, where you can enjoy a 360° view of Seoul, and there are many coffee shops. Waiting for a sunset here in the evening is very romantic... The coffee & western restaurant on the 123rd floor is slightly expensive, but you can gain a quiet and elegant environment and a high and open view. . 【Tips】 1⃣️Phone: Buy a phone card online in advance, and you can use it after landing; rent Wi-Fi, pick up and return at the airport, the disadvantage is that you need to charge it every day; mobile roaming package, convenient but slightly expensive. 2⃣️Checkout: Change a small amount of change in advance, the rest can be swiped, of course, you can also change more cash and pay directly in cash. Many chain stores can pay with blue software

I was so curious about the opening of Cheong Wa Dae! The building's color scheme is so luxurious and beautiful, with a sophisticated touch of traditional Korean color that is truly impressive. The natural colors are so beautiful that color correction was hardly necessary 🥺 🏷️The most curious place was the main building of Cheong Wa Dae (2-7). A space for the president's official duties and diplomatic meetings. 🏷️The presidential residence (8-9). A living space for the president and their family. I couldn't go inside, but I could roughly see through the window... Located right in front of Gyeongbokgung, visiting Cheong Wa Dae and Gyeongbokgung at the same time is the best itinerary👍 📍Cheong Wa Dae 📍1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul ⏱9 AM - 6 PM (last admission at 5:30 PM) ❗️Online reservation is mandatory. On-site applications available from June 12th. (Eligible: elderly people aged 65 or older, people with disabilities, and foreigners) #Hotspot #Cheong Wa Dae #Cheong Wa Dae tour #Jung-gu #Jung-gu trip #Seoul trip #Seoul hotspot #Must-visit places in Seoul

🎡🎡🎡 Main Features: Korean Drama Scenes, Presidential Residence, Review of the History of the Joseon Dynasty (Gyeongbokgung Palace) 🔝 During the Spring Festival of 2015 when we visited, Cheong Wa Dae was still the presidential residence of South Korea, so it was not completely open to the public but only partially. Cheong Wa Dae, Gyeongbokgung Palace, and the National Folk Museum of Korea should be considered as one scenic area, and it takes a morning to visit the whole place. After the Spring Festival of 2022, the current presidential residence has been relocated, and the main building of Cheong Wa Dae and the interior of the presidential residence are now open for public visits. Time flies, it's been 8 years already, OMG. Cheong Wa Dae is located in Hyoja-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul Special City, South Korea. It was once a detached palace of the Goryeo Dynasty, and in 1426, after the Joseon Dynasty established its capital in Hanyang (now Seoul), it was used as the rear garden of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Buildings such as Longwu Hall, Qingnongzhai, and a martial arts training ground were constructed, and a piece of land for the king's personal farming was also opened. Cheong Wa Dae was newly built during the presidency of Roh Tae-woo. The main building of Cheong Wa Dae once served as the presidential residence of South Korea. It housed the president's office, reception hall, conference room, living quarters, and the annex building included the secretariat, security room, and guesthouse. 📺 The filming location of the Korean drama 'Rooftop Prince', which is why it left a deep impression. If the weather is good, the photos are very beautiful, with Seoul's blue skies☁️. Being close to the sea is great; pollution and such are blown away quickly, unlike our Chengdu's big basin.

🌟 Highlights: The most notable feature of the Blue House, the political center of South Korea, is its blue tiles. Some also call the Blue House the "Blue Palace," as it is the official residence and political hub of the President of the Republic of Korea. The first thing you see upon arriving at the Blue House is the blue tiles of the main building. The main building of the Blue House is backed by Bukhansan Mountain, and the blue tiles complement the curved roofline, making it very beautiful. ❤ Recommended Reason: The green lawns and endless flower gardens here are great for strolling and also where presidents plant commemorative trees. The most famous is a pine tree with a history of about 300 years. The endless flower garden is a great spot for tourists to take photos, especially during the blooming season from July to October, which is even more colorful. In addition, there are many items on display in the annex that were gifts from foreign friends to the president. Visiting here is free, and you can also buy souvenirs of the Blue House at the souvenir counter. Moreover, do not forget to visit Chilgung, which consists of seven palaces from the Joseon era with traditional styles and elegant courtyards. 👍 Most Recommended: Spring and Autumn Hall, Green Garden, Jingwu Squad 📍 Address: Hyoja-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul Special City, South Korea (1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Special City, South Korea) 🕙 Business Hours: Open all year from 7:00 to 19:00, free admission, reserve 2 hours for a visit 🚉 Transportation Strategy: Take Subway Line 3 to Gyeongbokgung Station, exit from Exit 4, and walk for about 10 minutes ⏳ Historical Evolution: The Blue House is located in Seoul, South Korea, and the buildings in this place are not just the Blue House. Throughout Korean history, many buildings have appeared here, and the Blue House is just a part of them. Originally, this was a detached palace of the Goryeo Dynasty. Later, other buildings appeared here, and the Blue House has only been around in recent years. Let's take a look at what buildings have been established in the Blue House area and what kind of history they have. Why can it be said to encompass half of Korean history? In 1104, the Goryeo Dynasty built a detached palace in the area of today's Blue House. The so-called detached palace is simply the palace where the emperor stayed after leaving the main palace, a temporary residence for the emperor. At that time, the Goryeo kings often stayed here, and it was of great significance to the Goryeo royal family. However, this was only a temporary residence for the Goryeo kings and not the political center of Goryeo. Its influence was not particularly significant. This place became a political center during the Joseon Dynasty, which is what we refer to as the Joseon Dynasty. In 1392, Lee Seong-gye overthrew the Goryeo Dynasty and established a new regime, which was the Joseon Dynasty. In 1395, Lee Seong-gye began to build his own palace, and the area of today's Blue House was where his Gyeongbokgung Palace was built. The name "Blue House" is closely related to Gyeongbokgung Palace at that time, which I will explain later. After establishing the Joseon Dynasty, Lee Seong-gye sent envoys to the Ming Dynasty to pay homage to the Ming emperor. Eventually, the Ming Taizu granted the name "Joseon" to this place, and Joseon became a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty. The Joseon monarch was not only the ruler of Joseon but also a minister of the Ming Dynasty, equivalent to the rank of a prince. For this reason, when the Joseon kings built their palaces, they were constructed according to the standards of Ming princes. All buildings were painted in vermilion to distinguish them from the yellow used exclusively by the royal family of our country. After the establishment of Gyeongbokgung Palace, this place became the residence and office of the Joseon monarch, thus becoming the political center of Joseon. 📝tips: In autumn, the fallen leaves add a romantic touch. On the other side, there are modern art galleries such as Geumho and famous coffee shops with rich aromas. To appreciate the night scenery, the best place is the restaurants here. The interior decoration of the restaurants is very modern, including a glass wall that allows a clear view of the stone walls of Gyeongbokgung Palace and the beautiful sky. Going from here, before reaching the Blue House, there is Samcheong-dong Park, which has many famous restaurants, Korean food restaurants, and art galleries. There is also a small shop specializing in sujebi soup, which is the most famous snack here. Past this, at the end of the road is Samcheong Park. There are many trees here, making it very suitable for walking. When visiting the Blue House, be sure not to forget to take a stroll on this path. The environment is beautiful and is the most characteristic place in Korea.

❤Recommended reason: After the full opening of Cheong Wa Dae in 2022, it has attracted many tourists to visit and has become a popular attraction in Seoul. 📍Address: 1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 🚉Transportation: Get off at Gyeongbokgung Station on Subway Line 3, Exit 4 🗓Ticket Acquisition (Free) There are two ways to enter: online reservation and on-site ticket collection (closed on Tuesdays) Online reservation, book 1—2 days in advance, but online reservation requires an ID and a mobile phone number registered in your own name, one person's verification can bring up to 6 people. After booking, you will have a reservation barcode, just enter with the barcode. Every day, 1000 non-reservation spots are open to foreigners, seniors over 65, and people with disabilities, 500 each at 9 AM and 1:30 PM. Just go to the service center at the main entrance at the corresponding time with a foreign passport or landing permit to get the tickets. 🌟Highlights: The overall scale of Cheong Wa Dae is not large, and it includes buildings such as the main building, official residence, and guesthouse, as well as interesting garden designs. 📝Summary: Overall, Cheong Wa Dae is a place worth visiting, and I hope everyone can leave beautiful memories from their visit to Cheong Wa Dae and gain a deeper understanding of Korea's history and culture.

#koreatrip It was pretty nice to visit, there were many employees along the way helping you find the right path. I was very impressed how big this place was. The only thing that was stressful was that it’s quite a lot walking up hill, so if you are planning on visiting with older people, try and plan more time for walking between places. My MIL had some issues walking uphill but it was still very nice. The had plenty of resting spots so it was no issue to sit down for a bit. I would recommend it. Also please by a ticket in advance, since it can get very crowded.