A charming traditional café with tiled roof in a Seoul street setting.Landmarks

Cheong Wa Dae

청와대

Jongno, Seoul · 서울

The former presidential residence behind Gyeongbokgung — blue-tiled halls, formal gardens and a mountain path behind, all closed to ordinary visitors until 2022.

Why it’s worth it

Seventy years of Korean politics happened in these rooms and you can now walk through them. Reserve a free slot online; walk-ups are limited.

CategoryLandmarks
AreaJongno
Hours09:00–18:00 · closed Tuesday
blue housegroundsnewly open

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