Published Date : Nov 13, 2015 / Edited Date : Sep 05, 2024
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Cheong Wa Dae, meaning "Blue House," was the official residence of the President of South Korea until it was opened to the public in June 2022, becoming a popular tourist destination. The main building features the president's office, reception rooms, and conference rooms, while auxiliary buildings include Chunchugwan, the State Guest House, and the rear garden. Cheong Wa Dae is closed every Tuesday, and tour reservations can be made on its official website. A tour of the Cheong Wa Dae grounds, which encompasses Nokjiwon, Sangchunjae, the residence, the State Guest House, and the main building, typically takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours. On rainy days, interior tours of key buildings like the main building and Chunchugwan may be restricted to prevent damage. In the event of natural disasters such as typhoons, tours of all or parts of Cheong Wa Dae may be suspended to ensure visitor safety.
March to November: 09:00 - 18:00 (Last entry 17:00 / Indoor entry closes at 17:30)
December to February: 09:00 - 17:30 (Last entry 16:30 / Indoor entry closes at 17:00)
*For more details, please refer to our website
Holidays
Closed on Tuesdays (*However, if Tuesday falls on a public holiday or substitute holiday, it will be open as usual and closed the following day.)
Address
03048 1, Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Transportation
Subway Line 3, Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit 3 (984m on foot, 16-minute walk)
Absolute gem, worth adding to your must see sights in Seoul
Free, have to book online in advance but this means no crowds and you get to enjoy the palace and grounds up close.Combine with a visit to the vast Gyeongbukgung Palace as they are opposite each...
farawaymum2024-11-03
Worth a visit
We were amazed to visit the Blue House aka Cheong Wa Dae. It could be reached by public bus. The gardens and the presidential residence were the nicest places. It was very huge so better to take at...
Kiet Q2024-09-05
Top of the 2nd Tier of Sites-to-See
I have had several multi-day visits to Seoul, but this most recent visit was the first time I included Blue House in the sight-seeing. For a first-timer, limited time, or a once-and-done traveler...
Europelover20142024-08-09
An insight into modern (short) korean presidential history.
I was in the area at the main palace and heard of this. I thought it was the current presidential palace for some reason only to find out later it is now open to the public and officially no longer...
TIersHasie2024-07-08
Underwhelming
Very pretty park like setting. Main issue is that you cannot see the interior of any buildings except the main building.
Seeing the building is very underwhelming. Poor condition, dated 80’s look...
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예약확인을 위해 도보관광 사무국(02-6925-0777)에서 확인 연락이 진행됩니다.(최소 5일~한달 전)3회 이상 전화통화가 이뤄지지 않을 시 예약이 취소될 수 있습니다.
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Reservations must be made at least three days prior to the tour date.
Additional reservations, one or two days before the tour starts, are only allowed for the tour that is already fixed.
In the case of group tour, more than 10people, please contact us by e-mail.
Reservations for the following month are available from the 15th of the current month.
Please refrain from participating in any tour programs should you be experiencing any symptoms, including fever, coughing, congestion, muscle pain, stuffy nose, and/or sore throat.
Reservations for tourists 14 years & under without an accompanying adult or guardian shall be canceled on site.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)
The Seoul Guided Walking Tour administration office and tour guide affiliates are not responsible for any accidents that happen to occur during the tour program.
Reservation shall be made at least 1 week before the tour day.
The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
You may not use the course without an assistant (or companion) ※ At least one assistant shall accompany a tourist with mobility problem ※ In case of electric assisting device users (electric wheelchair, electric scooter users), one assistant may accompany up to 4 tourists with mobility problem
Reservation may be canceled when a guide is unavailable on the desired date and course.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office (02-6925-0777) will contact you to confirm reservation. (At least 5 days~1 month before tour day) Reservation may be canceled when Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office cannot reach you for more than 3 times.
Seoul Guided Walking Tour Office and Seoul culture and tourism guide are not liable for the safety accidents during the Seoul Guided Walking Tour.
All reservations will be canceled in the event of a weather warning being issued. (e.g. heatwave, typhoon, heavy rain, fine dust, etc.) (Cancellation will be processed immediately upon implementation)
※ Please always check the weather warning on the day of the reservation on the site below.
(https://www.accuweather.com/en/kr/seoul/226081/weather-forecast/226081)