Published Date : Oct 01, 2018 / Edited Date : Jul 01, 2024
Traverse 600 years of history and see the city’s evolution from the walled city of Hanyang, to a metropolis of millions of people.
Walk along Seoullo 7017’s green pedestrian walkways and see the transformation of Seoul from Hanyang, as the city was known during the Joseon Dynasty. Experience the city’s ancient and modern history at sites such as Sungnyemun Gate and Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, and Seoul Station. Learn more about how Seoul has changed over the past 600 years to become the great city it is today.
Walking Tour Details
Route
Seoul Station Exit 2 (line 1)
Culture Station Seoul 284
Seoullo 7017
Severance Building
Sungnyemun Gate
Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall
Baekbeom Square
Ahn Jung Geun Memorial Museum
Namsan Samsoon Stairs
Hoehyeon Sibeom Apartments
Namsan Pedestrian Overpass
Hoehyeon Station Exit 5
Length of tour
2.5 hours
Meeting Place
Seoul Station Exit 2 (line 1) - In front of Culture Station Seoul 284
※ Please don't be confused with Exit 2(Airport line)
Course Tip
Experience programs are not included in the walking tour. Participation in experience programs must be done individually once the tour is over.
Seoullo 7017 is an elevated public park that is comprised of several pedestrian walkways. The Seoullo 7017 project brought about the transformation of a disused highway into a green space for pedestrians. 7017 is a nod to the highway’s foundation in 1970, and the highway’s rebirth in 2017. The 17 also refers to the number of pedestrian walkways that make up Seoullo.
Culture Station Seoul 284
Before Seoul Station was built, there was Namdaemun Station, a humble wood building that was just 33 square meters in size. In 1925, in preparation for a Japanese advance into China, the Japanese colonial government built Gyeongsong Station on thesiteof Namdaemun Station. The station was modeled after Lucerne Station in Switzerland and sold fancy Western food and coffee.
Sungnyemun Gate
Sungnyemun Gate was built in 1396 as part of the city’s 18.6 kilometer-long fortress wall. The gate’s connecting walls were demolished by the Japanese colonial powers in the early 20th century. Sungnyemun Gate is the oldest wooden structure in Seoul and as such it was designated National Treasure No. 1 in 1962.
Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall
Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, was built along the city limits during the Joseon era. Construction starting during the reign of King Taejo and initially, the construction process was simple and did not involve the use of special techniques or tools. Later, with the advancement of technology during the reigns of King Sejong, King Sukjong and King Sunjo, stones were cut and stacked.
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)
