- Take the bus from the closest subway station: Chungmuro Station (Seoul Subway Line 3, 4), Exit 2 (in front of Daehan Cinema) or Dongguk University Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6.
2. Namsan Circular Shuttle Bus No. 03
- Take the bus from the closest subway station: Seoul Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 4), Exit 9, Itaewon Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 4 or Hangangjin Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 2.
3. Namsan Circular Shuttle Bus No. 05
- Take the bus from the closest subway station: Myeong-dong Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 3 or Chungmuro Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2 (in front of Daehan Cinema).
[Cable Car]
Get off at Myeong-dong Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and Exit 3.
Walk for about 15 minutes following the street on the right side of the Pacific Hotel. The cable car boarding place will be seen ahead.
Operating Hours
10:30-22:00 (Excludes some shops.)
19:00-22:00
Dongdaemun Design Plaza
(동대문디자인플라자 (DDP))
- walking and have dinner
-then comeback to hotel
281, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 중구 을지로 281 (을지로7가)
Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, 4 ,5) and Exit 1.
From Incheon International Airport, take AREX (Airport Railroad):
Go to Gimpo International Airport Station → Transfer to Gongdeok Station (Seoul Subway Line 5) → Get off at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, Exit 1.
From Gimpo International Airport, take AREX (Airport Railroad):
Go to Gimpo International Airport Station → Transfer at Dangsan Station (Seoul Subway Line 2) → Get off at Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, Exit 1.
Adults (ages 19-64): 3,000 won / Groups (10 people or more): 2,400 won
[Integrated Palace Ticket]
- Four Palaces (Changdeokgung Palace (including Huwon, Secret Garden), Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace) and Jongmyo Shrine: Ticket is 10,000 won and is valid for use for three month after purchase.
* Visitors may take a combined tour of Changdeokgung Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace. (Additional ticket must be purchased at Hamyangmun Gate)
Interpretation Services Offered
Tours depart from in front of the information center at Heungnyemun Gate (흥례문).
- Duration: About 1 hr-1 hr 30 min
- Tour Schedule
English: 11:00, 13:30, 15:30
11:00
Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon (창덕궁과 후원) [UNESCO World Heritage]
-have lunch @Tosokchon
99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 종로구 율곡로 99 (와룡동)
Type
Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
[Subway]
Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 3.
Walk straight from the exit (towards east) for about 5-min to arrive at the palace entrance.
[Bus]
Take any of the following buses and get off at Changgyeonggung Palace Bus Stop.
- Blue Bus No. 100, 102, 104, 106, 107, 108, 140, 143, 150, 151, 160, 162, 301, 710
- Airport Bus No. 6011
Operating Hours
09:00 -
18:00
* Last admission: 1 hour before closing.
* Huwon Course (Guided Tour only)
Admission Fees
[International Visitors]
Adults (ages 19-64): Regular 3,000 won / Huwon 5,000 won
Interpretation Services Offered
(* The tour time and route are subject to change due to weather conditions.)
English: 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 (Feb-Oct)
Admission to Huwon is limited to 100 people per session. (On-line reservations of 50 people, on-site purchases of 50 people on a first-come, first served basis). Therefore, integrated ticket holders are also required to exchange tickets for separate admission either on-line or in person.
13:30
Samcheongdong-gil Road (삼청동길)
Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu ~ Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
서울 종로구 삼청동 ~ 성북구 성북동
[Subway]
Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 1.
Go straight 100m and turn right onto the alleyway next to Pungmun Girl's High School.
- Continue straight along the road.
[Bus]
Get off at Jeongdok Public Library Bus Stop.
- Maeul Bus (Village Bus) – Jongno 11
Get off at Anguk Station, Jongno Police Office, Insa-dong Bus Stop.
- Green Bus: 7025
- Blue Bus: 171, 272
Samcheongdong-gil Road stretches from Gyeongbokgung Palace to Samcheong Tunnel. At the end of the walkway just past the tunnel, you’ll find Samcheong Park - a park famous for its thick forest and scenic views.
14:00
Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)
-can be check Namsangol Hanok Village
37, Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 종로구 계동길 37 (계동)
Type
Old Houses/ Birth houses/Folk Villages
[Subway]
Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 1 or 2.
- Go straight for about 300m to arrive at Bukchon Hanok Village.
[Bus]
Get off at Bukchon Hanok Village Bus Stop.
- Maeul Bus Jongno 02
17:00
Gwangjang Market (광장시장)
-have dinner
88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 종로구 창경궁로 88 (예지동)
[Subway]
Jongno 5-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 8.
Euljiro 4-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 2 & 5), Exit 4.
The Gwangjang Market is the nation’s first market and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The second floor of the market provides all of your silk, satin, and linen bed-sheet stores, which are the largest and most famous in Seoul.
Many of the stores in the area even have their own factories supplying fabrics to the Namdaemun Market, Pyoung Hwa Market, and even to some department stores. Even though the goods are not brand-name products, the wide selection of high quality goods at inexpensive prices makes it an enjoyable shopping experience.
