Guidebook for Jongno-gu
Sightseeing
Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces.
814 locals recommend
Gyeongbokgung Palace
161 Sajik-roGyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful, and remains the largest of all five palaces.
Nearby the Gyeonghuigung Palace is Seoul History Museum, Jeongdong Street, and the busy Jongno Street.
37 locals recommend
Gyeonghuigung
45 Saemunan-roNearby the Gyeonghuigung Palace is Seoul History Museum, Jeongdong Street, and the busy Jongno Street.
Located at the corner of Seoul's busiest downtown intersection, Deoksugung Palace is famous for its elegant stone-wall road.
149 locals recommend
Deoksugung
99 Sejong-daeroLocated at the corner of Seoul's busiest downtown intersection, Deoksugung Palace is famous for its elegant stone-wall road.
Cheonggyecheon-ro
a haven of natural beauty amidst the bustle of city
1. Where Tradition and Modern Artistic Sensibilities Meet.
2. Maintaining the Antique Beauty of Korean Traditional Houses
3. Distinctive Cafés and Accessory Shops
12 locals recommend
Samcheong-dong
1. Where Tradition and Modern Artistic Sensibilities Meet.
2. Maintaining the Antique Beauty of Korean Traditional Houses
3. Distinctive Cafés and Accessory Shops
N Seoul Tower offers panoramic views of Seoul and the surrounding areas. The view is so stunning that many consider Seoul Tower the best tower in Asia.
686 locals recommend
N Seoul Tower
N Seoul Tower offers panoramic views of Seoul and the surrounding areas. The view is so stunning that many consider Seoul Tower the best tower in Asia.
Founded in 1395 by the first king of the Joseon Dynasty, Gwanghwamun is the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace.
55 locals recommend
Gwanghwamun station
Jongno 1(il).2(i).3(sam).4(sa)Founded in 1395 by the first king of the Joseon Dynasty, Gwanghwamun is the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace.
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine.
38 locals recommend
Bukchon-ro
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine.
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine.
214 locals recommend
Changdeokgung
99 Yulgok-roBukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine.
Food Scene
1. The oldest traditional market in Seoul
2. best places to find tasty street foods
3. to witness Korean culture and to sample street foods such as bindaetteok.
227 locals recommend
Gwangjang Market Food Tour
403-3 Dongho-ro1. The oldest traditional market in Seoul
2. best places to find tasty street foods
3. to witness Korean culture and to sample street foods such as bindaetteok.
Everything Else
Dongdaemun, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South Korea.
237 locals recommend
Dongdaemun Market
18-221 Euljiro 6(yuk)-gaDongdaemun, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South Korea.
Shopping
1. No.1 Tourist Destination
2. International Shopping District
3. Fashion, Skincare, and the Works!
624 locals recommend
Myeong-dong
Myeong-dong1. No.1 Tourist Destination
2. International Shopping District
3. Fashion, Skincare, and the Works!
Arts & Culture
1. Culture and Crafts Aplenty
2. The Deep Roots of Insa-dong Street
3. From Expensive Ceramics to Daily Use Items
372 locals recommend
Insa-dong
Insa-dong1. Culture and Crafts Aplenty
2. The Deep Roots of Insa-dong Street
3. From Expensive Ceramics to Daily Use Items
Drinks & Nightlife
Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambience, underground culture, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, cozy galleries, accessory stores, fashion shops, live cafés and clubs, art markets, and gourmet eateries make this a popular hang-out for local youth and a fascinating place to walk around.
511 locals recommend
Hongik Univ. Station
Hongdae is a neighborhood known for its youthful and romantic ambience, underground culture, and freedom of self-expression. Unique cafes, cozy galleries, accessory stores, fashion shops, live cafés and clubs, art markets, and gourmet eateries make this a popular hang-out for local youth and a fascinating place to walk around.
Parks & Nature
Bugaksan offers an alternate approach to hiking. Its fortress wall and two gates are the main attractions. The peak is just an afterthought. How refreshing!
9 locals recommend
Bugaksan-ro
Bugaksan offers an alternate approach to hiking. Its fortress wall and two gates are the main attractions. The peak is just an afterthought. How refreshing!