tourist attractions in seongbuk-gu, seoul, south korea

Bukhansan National Park Seoul District

Bukhansan National Park Seoul District

Bukhansan Mountain was officially designated as a national park in 1983. Bukhansan National Park covers both Bukhansan and Dobongsan Mountains, and...

Choi Sunu House

Choi Sunu House

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...

Uireung Royal Tomb Unesco World Heritage

Uireung Royal Tomb Unesco World Heritage

Uireung is the royal tomb of King Gyeongjong (reign 1720-1724), the 20th ruler of the Joseon dynasty, and his second wife, Queen Seonui. King Gyeon...

Jeongneung Royal Tomb Unesco World Heritage

Jeongneung Royal Tomb Unesco World Heritage

Jeongneung Royal Tomb is the tomb of Queen Sindeok, the second wife of King Taejo (1392-1398), founder of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). The queen...

Sukjeongmun Gate

Sukjeongmun Gate

Of the Four Great Gates (Sukjeongmun, Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, and Seodaemun), established by King Taejo in 1396, Sukjeongmun is called the north gat...

Gilsangsa Temple-seoul

Gilsangsa Temple-seoul

Situated in the middle of Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, Gilsangsa Temple was built on the site of a fancy restaurant called Daewongak. The restaurant owner...

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Bukjeong Village

Bukjeong Village, situated along the slopes of Seongbuk-dong, offers a glimpse into Korea's old alleyways. The village expanded as refugees from th...

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Korea Furniture Museum

The Korea Furniture Museum, located on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul, is a special museum that displays items related to Korea's traditional livin...