Published Date : Dec 16, 2019 / Edited Date : Aug 31, 2023
Jongmyo Shrine and Changgyeonggung Palace are UNESCO World Heritage-listed cultural heritage sites where you can witness the dynasty’s hundreds of years of history and understand the underlying sentiments of Koreans. Right in the center of Seoul, you can relish the history and architecture of the Joseon Dynasty in the beautiful Jongmyo Shrine and Changgyeonggung Palace. The stone wall road connecting the two places is set to be completed in December 2019. When it snows this winter, you will be able to walk along the romantic walkway while viewing snow piled up on the wall and the walkway.
Jongmyo Shrine
Jongmyo Shrine is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the frequent performance of royal ancestral rites for the deceased kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty whose tablets are enshrined here. The shrine is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage. Contrary to ornate palaces, you can witness another aspect of Korean architectural beauty characterized by calm and elegance in Jongmyo. Once inside, you can see how royal ancestral rituals have been held for centuries. Should you be interested in history and culture, visiting Jongmyo would be a great choice. A guided tour is offered to visitors in four languages. Please check in advance when the guided tour of your preferred language is given. A self-guided tour is possible on Saturdays, the last Wednesday of the month, and national holidays.
Jongmyo Shrine
Address
157, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Tel
+82-2-765-0195
Hours
It is operated in two parts: viewing with interpreters at set times and general viewing where you can freely enter. (Refer to the website for detailed operating hours)
A spacious and pleasant park adorned with lush trees and flowers, Jongmyo Square Park is a perfect place to relax or stroll for a while. Inside the park is a royal well where the kings of the Joseon Dynasty drank water on their way to and from Jongmyo.Registered as a tangible cultural heritage with the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the royal well is the only well preserved within the city’s four major gates. Be sure to check it once you are in the park.
Jongmyo Square Park
Address
Jongmyo Park, 157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Tel
+82-2-731-0575
Changgyeonggung Palace
One of the five largest palaces in Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was built by King Seongjong (r. 981-997) of the Joseon Dynasty for the former monarch’s queens in eastern Seoul. It was almost burned down during the Imjin War (1592-98). Through a long restoration period, the palace has recovered its original beauty as a beautiful cultural heritage of the Joseon Dynasty. Together with Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces, this palace is also open at night. To make your evening tour of the palace more romantic, we recommend renting a Cheongsa chorong lantern to use it as Koreans did during the dynasty.
Inside Changgyeonggung Palace are a number of outstanding buildings. Myeongjeongjeon Hall was the official venue for government officials to pay homage to the monarch or hold official functions for foreign emissaries. Gyeongchunjeon Hall, meaning a clearwarmspring day, served as the residence of the former monarch’s queen, the current queen, and the crown prince’s wife. The kings of the Joseon Dynasty were born in the palace. Tongmyeongjeon Hall was used as royal quarters. Known for its graceful and colorful Korean architectural beauty, the palace has been recognized as the best among royal residential halls. Changgyeonggung has many more attractions to offer you. Please take the time to tour the palace and have a lot of fun learning about the Joseon Dynasty.
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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.
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The course is for tourists with mobility problems (Senior, people with disability, stroller user).
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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.
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