P’yŏngch’ang-dong in Seoul
Destination Guide South Korea

Blue House

The Blue House (Korean: 청와대 Cheong Wa Dae) is the executive office and official residence of the South Korean head of state, the President of the Republic of Korea and located in the capital city of Seoul. The Korean name literally translates to "pavilion of blue tiles. " The Blue House is in fact a complex of buildings, built largely in the traditional Korean architectural style with some modern elements.

Located at 37.5865, 126.975 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Official residences in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Presidential palaces, Buildings and structures completed in 1991

Gansong Art Museum

Gansong Art Museum is the first modern private museum of Korea and was founded by Jeon Hyeongpil (전형필 全鎣弼) in 1938. The museum was named after the pen name of the founder, Gansong (간송 澗松). The aim of the foundation was to prevent Japanese removal of Korean cultural properties, during the Japanese occupation. At times, numerous Korean cultural properties were taken to Japan, such as Goryeo porcelains, statues of Buddha made in Silla kingdom, documents and books made in Joseon dynasty.

Located at 37.5942, 126.997 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Gansong Art Museum, 1938 establishments in South Korea, Art museums established in 1938

Han Sang Soo Embroidery Museum

The Han Sang Soo Embroidery Museum is an art museum specializing in Korean embroidery located in Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, central of Seoul, South Korea. It was established by Han Sang Soo (한상수, born c. 1934) who holds a title as a jasujang (자수장, embroidery artisan) of the 80th Important Intangible Cultural Property designated by the Cultural Heritage Administration of South Korea.

Located at 37.5828, 126.985 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Seoul, Embroidery, Textile museums, Art museums established in 2006, 2006 establishments in South Korea

Total Museum of Contemporary Art

The Total Museum of Contemporary Art (TMCA) is a non-profit museum in Seoul, South Korea. The museum, previously named the Total Outdoor Museum, was the first private art institute in South Korea.

Located at 37.612, 126.976 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Seoul, Museums in Seoul, Jongno District

Whanki Museum

The Whanki Museum is a private art museum located in Jongno-gu, in central Seoul, South Korea. It was established by the Whanki Foundation mainly to exhibit and commemorate the art world of Whanki Kim, a representative abstract painter in Korean art history. The museum was first planned in 1988 in Buam-dong, located close to Seongbuk-dong, Seongbuk-gu, which Kim Whanki had many attachments to. The atmosphere and environment of the two places have much in common.

Located at 37.5944, 126.966 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Seoul, Art museums established in 1992, 1992 establishments in South Korea, Biographical museums in South Korea

Bukchon Hanok Village

Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village with a long history located between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment. Now it is used as a traditional culture center and hanok restaurant, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the Joseon Dynasty.

Located at 37.5831, 126.984 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Folk villages in South Korea, Jongno District, Joseon Dynasty, Korean architecture, Neighbourhoods of Seoul

Sukjeongmun

Sukjeongmun (Hangul 숙정문, Hanja 肅靖門; also known as North Gate) is one of the The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon Dynasty. The gate is also known as Bukdaemun (북대문, “North Big Gate”).

Located at 37.5956, 126.981 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul, History of Seoul, 1390s architecture

Changuimun

Changuimun (Hangul 창의문, Hanja 彰義門; also known as Northwest Gate) is one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon Dynasty. The gate is also known as Buksosomun (북소문, “North Small Gate”), and Jahamun (자하문).

Located at 37.5926, 126.967 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gates in Korea, Gates in South Korea, Buildings and structures in Seoul, Visitor attractions in Seoul, History of Seoul