Jongno travel guide: palaces and historic streets in Seoul

Who this trip suits

Choose Jongno for royal palaces, crafts and historic streets. Give one palace enough time rather than rushing through several in a day.

Getting around

Start at Gyeongbokgung, Gwanghwamun or Anguk subway station, depending on your first stop. Allow for walking inside the palace as well as between neighborhoods.

Suggested stops

A flexible order of stops. Transfers, tickets and reservations are not included; choose fewer stops if your travel time is limited.

1. Gwanghwamun Square

   Get your bearings at the square before heading toward the palace.

   Korean place name: 광화문광장

   Korean address: 서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 172

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2. Gyeongbokgung Palace

   Explore the palace buildings at your own pace. Check closing days and access to individual areas.

   Korean place name: 경복궁

   Korean address: 서울특별시 종로구 사직로 161 (세종로)

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3. Insadong

   Finish with craft shops, side streets and a meal or tea break.

   Korean place name: 인사동

   Korean address: 서울특별시 종로구 인사동길 62 (관훈동)

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If it rains

Shorten outdoor walks during heavy rain and look for exhibitions in Insadong or museums around Gwanghwamun. Check each venue's opening days before going.

Before you go

• Changdeokgung's palace grounds and Secret Garden have different admission arrangements. Check garden reservations separately.
• Bukchon is a residential neighborhood. Follow posted visiting hours and permitted areas, and keep noise down.

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