Introduction:
There are ancient palaces well-matched with modern buildings in Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone. Not only cultural assets from Joseon Dynasty, such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, but a number of

 
Information:
Information Introduction There are ancient palaces well-matched with modern buildings in Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone
Not only cultural assets from Joseon Dynasty, such as Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, but a number of museums are also located in this zone
Those who visit this zone can encounter diverse streets like Insa-dong Culture Street, Gwancheol-dong Street of Youth, Jewelry Shopping Street, Seun Electronics Market, Lighting Store, Gwangjang Market and Stationary Store Street
Besides these areas, there is still more to see in this zone
Today, the zone is a must-visit place for foreign tourists
Visitors can experience Korean culture and traditions at Sancheong-dong, Bukchon and Insa-dong
Bukchon offers Hanok (Korean traditional house) stays and cultural experiences, and visitors can feel the aesthetic essence of Korean culture
Restaurants around Insa-dong and Samcheong-dong serve fusion cuisine as well as traditional dishes
Along the streets are galleries of various sizes where one can spend some quiet time
Gwanghwamun Gate, where newspaper companies, government and public agencies and bookstores are located, is a great place to learn about the lifestyle and culture of people in Seoul
The trail along Cheonggyecheon Stream is well-managed
In the area around Jongno there are more than 14,000 shops and stores dedicated to fashion, including clothing and footwear, jewelry, electronics, stationary goods and accessories
There are many unique things to see
Many of them are old and have stood witness to the ups and downs of the area for decades
Various festivals take place in the area around Jongno and Cheongyecheon Stream, and it is worthwhile to take a look at the narrow alleys that hold on to the atmosphere of an old neighborhood
It is also near Cheongwadae, the presidential residence
For a Cheongwadae tour, it is required to submit an application in advance
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Current:
State Jongno & Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone 1) Districts Covered: Gwanghwamun Building~ Sungin-dong Intersection (

Area:
s around Seorin, Gwancheol, Gwansu, Jangsa and Yeji-dong, parts of Sinmunno 1(il)-ga, Jongno 1 (il) to 6 (yuk)-ga, Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul) 2)

Area:
: 540,602㎡ * Tourist Attractions palaces, art galleries, museums, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine (UNESCO World Heritage)

Telephone: +82-2-2148-1862

Current:
Status Special Tourist Zone designation date: March 22, 2006 Parking Facilities 27 parking lots are available at ancient palaces, arts galleries and around Cheonggyecheon Stream
Available Facilities Tourist information center, interpretation center, luxury hotel, tourist hotel, duty-free shop, tourist restaurant, etc
Amenities including restaurant and tourist information centers are available near Cheonggyecheon Stream
Restrooms Public restrooms are available at ancient palaces, arts galleries, hotels and Cheonggyecheon Stream
Interpretation Services Offered Ancient palaces provide culture and tourism guides in English, Chinese and Japanese at certain hours of the day
Moving tourist information center provides multilingual tour guides and travel handbooks
Multilingual handbooks including English, Chinese and Japanese are available at the tourist information centers, ancient palaces and museums
Pets Pets are allowed on the streets and in parks, but not in the ancient palaces, museums and art galleries

 
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