Published Date : Sep 11, 2019 / Edited Date : Jun 13, 2023
BTS RM
Old But New
BTS RM recommends these cultural and traditional experiences shown in his "Old But New" video.
Come discover a traditional, yet modernized Seoul!
#1
Tolling of the Bosingak
Located in Jongno-gu, the center of Seoul, Bosingak is a place with a lot of foot traffic. The bell is rung 33 times every year at midnight of New Year’s Eve (New Year's Eve Bosingak Bell-Ringing Ceremony) to welcome in the new year and rung 12 times every day at noon (tolling the Bosingak Bell). Be sure to make a wish as the sounds of the bell reverberate through the air.
Address 54, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Bosingak Pavilion)
Hours Open year round (Closed Mondays, Mar 1, Aug 15, Dec 31, & other SMG-designated dates)
Visitors who would like to participate in the daily bell ringing ceremony do not need to make reservations prior to visiting as long as they arrive on the 2nd floor of Bosingak Pavilion no later than 11:40 AM.
#2
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace was the first and largest of the royal palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. At the palace, visitors can enjoy the hanbok experience or enjoy seeing the palace under the moonlight during its nighttime hours. Visitors should not miss out on the chance to enjoy the clear blue skies at the palace this fall!
Address 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Tel +82-2-3700-3900
Admission KRW 3000 (Free for seniors ages 65 & up, young adults ages 24 & under, the disabled, and hanbok wearers)
Literally meaning “north village” located north of Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno-gu, Bukchon is a traditional hanok village nestled between Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Jongmyo Shrine. Walk through the alleyways packed with hanoks to feel the beauty of Korean tradition and culture.
Located in the heart of Namsan Mountain, Namsangol Hanok Village is made up of five hanok buildings, the Gugakdang (traditional theater), Traditional Garden, and Seoul Millennium Time Capsule Square. Featuring various events like Namsangol Night Picnic and Namsangol Vacance throughout the year, this place is designated as one of Seoul’s major cultural attractions. Visitors can also partake in other traditional experiences like falconry or traditional games like Yut Nori during their visit here.
Address 28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Tel +82-2-2261-0517
Hours Apr - Oct 09:00 - 21:00 / Nov - Mar 09:00 - 20:00 (Closed Mondays)
Taekyun is a traditional Korean martial art requiring flexible, dance-like arm and leg movements and techniques to take down an opponent. Time will fly by for visitors as they view one of the oldest martial art form of Korea.
Kyulyun Taekyun is a type of tournament where competitors are separated into teams, comprised of anywhere from 5 to 15 people, in order to fight for the honor of their village.
본 코스는 보행약자(거동이 불편한 고령자, 장애인, 유모차 이용자 등)를 위한 코스입니다.
보호자를 동반하지 않을 시 이용이 불가능 합니다.※ 보행약자 1명당 보호자 최소 1인 이상 동반 ※ 전동보장구(전동휠체어, 전동스쿠터 등) 사용자의 경우 보호자 1인당 보행약자 최대 4인까지 동반 가능
희망하시는 날짜 및 코스에 활동가능한 해설사가 없는 경우 예약은 취소될 수 있습니다.
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.
해설 진행 시 발생하는 안전사고에 대해서 도보관광 사무국과 서울문화관광해설사는 책임을 지지 않습니다.
미세먼지 비상저감조치 발령 및 기타 기상악화(폭염, 태풍, 폭우 등)로 인해 도보관광 운영이 어려운 경우 모든 예약은 일괄 취소됩니다. (관광일 전날 기준)
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)