Published Date : Sep 11, 2017 / Edited Date : Oct 11, 2024
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Sungnyemun Gate (Namdaemun) is one of Seoul's historic Four Great Gates and it was designated National Treasure no. 1 by the Korean government in 1962. Though its official name is Sungnyemun, it is also popularly known as Namdaemun Gate due to its location at what was once the southern end of Seoul. As the centuries passed, Seoul grew in size but Sungnyemun Gate has endured through the ages.
Construction on the gate was started in 1395 and completed in 1398. In 1447, Sungnyemun saw reconstruction work carried out. The gate is the largest city gate with an arched entrance in the city, and atop the gate's wooden base stands a 2-story wooden structure. The gate is Seoul's oldest wooden structure but on Feb. 10th, 2008, much of the gate's wooden structure was destroyed by fire. Following several years of restorative work, Sungnyemun Gate can now be enjoyed in all its glory.
Phone
+82-2-779-8547
Hours of Operation
Tue-Sun 09:00-18:00
Holidays
Monday
Days of Operation
Tuesday - Sunday
Address
04528 40, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
Transportation
Subway Lines 1 & 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, Airport Railroad, Exit 4 (258m on foot, 4-minute walk)
Subway Line 4, Hoehyeon Station, Exit 5 (403m on foot, 6-minute walk)
Also known as the south gate for obvious reasons, this monumental gate was part of the now gone city walls. It's been wonderfully restored and has amazing looking dougong brackets and chiwen...
macedonboy2024-05-18
Worth a visit
This is a large, impressive, historical gate building in Downtown Seoul. The high rise buildings behind it offer an interesting contrast of the old and new of the city.
It is free to access and...
NICHOLAS T2024-04-06
National Treasure No. 1
We have previously visited Sungnyemun both in the day as well as at night. This time round, we visited it in the morning in winter. There were guards in traditional costume watching over Namdaemun...
fire-tower2024-01-26
interesting
Didn't have the chance to enter as it was just closed!
But it looks kind of interesting especially when its juxtaposed in between all the sky scrapers and traffic in down town Seoul.
thisdrinkinglife2023-10-16
Amazing gate
I live at fraser nearby so songryemun is my daily few and I am not complaining. The gate is very beautiful at night with building and street lights shining harmoniously
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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.
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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)