things to do in jongno-gu, seoul, south korea

44 Insadong-gil Jongno-gu Seoul

44 Insadong-gil Jongno-gu Seoul

Samcheong Park is a park that blooms in cherry blossoms in spring and fall colors in fall near Gyeongbokgung Palace. The park is home to a forest l...

Tapgol Park

Tapgol Park

Tapgol Park is the first modern park in Seoul. Having been the site of the Buddhist temple of Wongaksa Temple since 1467, the land was turned into ...

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion

Bugak Skyway Palgakjeong Pavilion exudes a tranquil, serene beauty regardless of the season. The pavilion, which sits on Bugaksan's 1,652,900 squar...

Sejong-ro Park

Sejong-ro Park

Sejong-ro Park is located next to Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul. Inside the park, there are wooden benches and shaded area...

Seoul Sajik Park

Seoul Sajik Park

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-Se...

Marronnier Park

Marronnier Park

Marronnier Park was given its name due to the marronnier trees, or horse chestnut trees, growing within the area. The location where Seoul National...

Naksan Park

Naksan Park

Naksan Park gets its name from its camel hump-like appearance. The mountain is a solid granite bedrock. The Joseon royal family enjoyed the natural...

Waryong Park

Waryong Park

Situated in Myeongryun-dong in Seoul and established in 1984, Waryong Park is located near Malbawi, one of the best overlooks from which to see the...

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Gwanghwamun Plaza

Gwanghwamun Plaza was opened to the public in August 2022 after renovation. Sejong-ro, the main street of Seoul with 600 years of history, has been...