5.4Km 2025-05-21
Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seongdong-gu, Seúl
5.4Km 2024-07-18
Seolleung-ro 100-gil 1, Gangnam-gu, Seúl
En estas tumbas reales descansan los restos de Seongjong, el noveno rey de Joseon, y de la reina Jeonghyeon. También se encuentra la tumba correspondiente a Jungjong, el undécimo rey de Joseon. Seongjong fue el nieto del rey Sejo y segundo hijo de Deokjong (designado “Chujon”, término que se le atribuía a aquellos que fallecían antes de llegar al trono). Seongjong nació en el tercer año del reinado de Sejo (1457), y asumió el poder a los 13 años de edad (1469). Durante sus veinticinco años de reinado, se lograron grandes avances científicos. Falleció a los 38 años de edad (1494). La reina Jeonghyeon fue la hija de Buwongun Yunho, un funcionario de la corte de alto rango, y fue proclamada como reina en el undécimo año de reinado de Seongjong (1480). Falleció en 1530, en el vigesimoquinto año de reinado de Jungjong. Por otra parte, el rey Jungjong fue el segundo hijo de Seongjong, nacido en el decimonoveno año de reinado de Seongjong (1488). Llegó al trono en el año 1506 y falleció a los 57 años de edad (1544). A pesar de que las tumnbas encuentran ubicadas en el centro de la ciudad, presentan un ambiente tranquilo, ideal para las caminatas.
5.4Km 2024-04-18
Samcheong-ro 37, Jongno-gu, Seúl
5.4Km 2023-04-07
28-3, Jahamun-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-010-3345-9680
Seochon Guest House is located in Seochon, which is becoming a hot place for tourists in Seoul, and precisely on the road to Suseong Valley, whichis filled with interesting stores and is also well-known for Park Nosoo Art Gallery and the House of Yun Dong-ju (poet). Seochon Guest House is nicknamed ‘Jaeminangol (interesting village)’ after Baekseok’s poem ‘Yeowunangol’, with the aim of providing a visit full of interesting experiences. Passing through a garden and entering the main building, the unique charm of this hanok building, the staircase to get to the first floor from daecheong (main floored room), catches the eye of the visitors. In addition, the building is decorated with various stylish objects including paintings and Korean musical instruments. The terrace situated on the first floor offers an open view of the surrounding area including roof tiles of hanok structures and alleyways in Seochon. It is said that Korean novelist Yoon Hu-myeong also appreciated the structure of the guesthouse, saying, “It is an interesting place.” Built in the 1930s, the house, which has many storage places, was taken by the owner couple in spring 2014 as they were attracted by the house during their trip to Seochon. After the repair work, the ground floor of the house was opened for guests from January 2016, hoping that guests could share their daily experiences and stories with each other. The guestrooms and the main floored room on the ground floor are open to guests, with the exception of the first floor, which is used by the owner couple. The living room is equipped with books, a curved TV, and a table. The tasty meal, which is served in the kitchen, consists of rice and soup with six side dishes and is much loved by guests. The guesthouse offers a total of four rooms – Jae Room, which is the most Korean-style room; Mi Room, which has a combined style of a Korean-style room and Western-style room; Nan Room, which is an ideal room for meditation with a beautiful paper window; and Ahn Room, which is equipped with a veranda and a pretty flowerbed. Every room has its separate charm with various comfortable bedding to provide a quiet and cozy bedroom for guests in the middle of the city. Furthermore, the guesthouse holds a pansori (epic chant) performance twice a year. The owner started learning how to sing pansori to promote the Korean culture and tradition to foreigners. When a pansori performance is held, the owner offers traditional Korean snacks and drinks including sikhye (sweet rice punch), sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch), traditional sweets and cookies, and tteok (rice cakes) to visitors, tourists, and performers. Moreover, it provides cultural programs such as a Gukak (Korean classical music) experience, Korean traditional clothes experience, and making Korean food experience, as well as other activities with guests, such as trip to the city wall between Inwangsan Mountain and Bugaksan Mountain, and the Royal Palace Tour to Gyeongbokgung Palace, etc., as well as a trip to a traditional market.
5.4Km 2020-09-10
152, Changdeokgung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-3253-8751
Bukchonmaru Hanok Guesthouse is located between “Bukchon Views 2 and 3” on a hill in Bukchon Village in Seoul. This two-storied hanbok building with a terrace, which is rarely found among other hanok structures in the area, offers a splendid view of Seoul. In particular, the summit of a hill next to the main gate of Choong Ang High School where the guesthouse is situated is known as the filming location for the famous Korean TV series Winter Sonata (2002). When you open the main gate and go up to the first floor, a small yard is seen with a group of jars on one side. After entering the sliding door through the yard, there is daecheong maru (main floored room) that features the doors opening in all directions and a high ceiling with rafters, making the space open and cozy. The hanok building consists of two floors – the ground floor is equipped with special furniture, a jar table and a log chair made by the owner, and on the first floor are guestrooms comprised of one large room and two small rooms. The neat and clean rooms are designed in a simple way and have lovely bedding with the pattern of five cardinal colors. Its staff members can speak English and Chinese to communicate with guests from other countries. Every morning, guests engage in animated conversation while enjoying a Korean home-style breakfast prepared by the owner in a friendly atmosphere. After having breakfast, if guests want, they can try on traditional Korean clothes (hanbok) and take photographs inside and around the guesthouse to create interesting memories. The guesthouse also provides a hanbok rental service (KRW 30,000 for a day) and tourists wearing traditional Korean clothes can enter both Changdeokgung Palace and Gyeongbokgung Palace, which can be reached on foot within 10 to 15 minutes, free of charge. Moreover, guests can enjoy an open view of the area including Gahoe-dong, Gye-dong and even the lights of the Namsan Seoul Tower at night from the roof top.
5.5Km 2021-03-18
136, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-70-7543-3313
A restaurant serving Korean-style western dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is house-made pork loin cutlet. This is a Japanese cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul.
5.5Km 2021-04-15
136, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-332-8952
Souffle pancake is a popular dessert in Korea. The best menu at this restaurant is souffle pancakes. This is a cafe located in Daehak-ro, Seoul.
5.5Km 2021-03-29
11-1, Pirundae-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
This hanok (traditional Korean house) is located in Seochon Village near Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is a modern C-shaped hanok centered around the inner courtyard, which is the first thing that the guests see after entering through the gate. While it is not expansive, white pebbles and a foot bath make this hanok a unique one. One can enjoy a foot bath while sitting on the porch.
The bedroom, which is located beyond the living room, is furnished with a queen-sized bed. Opening the screen doors brings one to the view of the kitchen area beyond the inner courtyard. A large table, plush sofa, and a small bookcase make the space ideal for books and discussions. Climbing the wooden ladder to the side of the kitchen brings one to the attic, which also doubles as a Korean-style room with a skylight. The kitchen is furnished with a refrigerator, microwave oven, gas stove, electric kettle, toaster, pots, utensils, wine glasses, and bottled water. There is a restroom with a bathtub. The standard occupancy of the house is 4 people.
5.5Km 2021-03-30
258-10, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-745-7878
It is a place that not only office workers but also college students often visit. The best menu at this restaurant is spicy pork shoulder shabu-shabu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
5.5Km 2021-03-22
11, Jahamun-ro, 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-733-0831
A store featured in Korean gourmet programs. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is dim sum.