[South Korea / Seoul] The former presidential palace is open to the public! We went to the Blue House!
by CHIAKI / 韓国トラベルライター
May 30, 2023
#TravelItinerary #BlueHouse
🌿 Recommended Points Explanation
📍Visiting the Blue House (Advance Reservation Required)
• Admission is free, but advance reservations on the Blue House website or Government24 are required.
• Be sure to bring your ID when entering, and sneakers that are comfortable to walk in are recommended.
• You can view the conference room, official residence, and Sangchunjae that the president actually used from outside!
📸 Best Places to Take a Photo
• Green grass in front of the main building + Bukaksan Mountain in the background
• Memorial gate in front of Sarangchae
• Quiet tree-lined path in Nokjiwon
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🍽 Recommended Places for Lunch (Samcheong-dong)
• Cafe Rosso (Brunch) – Emotional interior and pasta
• Duri Hanok House – Clean Korean set meal
• On the Border Samcheong Branch – Mexican with a great atmosphere
• Tokkijeong – Japanese home-style, great atmosphere!
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☕ Dessert Time Recommendations
• Hanok Cafe ‘Second Best House in Seoul’ – Injeolmi + Patbingsu
• Tea Garden – Quiet Traditional Tea Space
• Abequel Cafe – Representative Cafe of Samcheong-dong Emotion
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💡 Date Tips
• After the morning tour, a light coat or hat is essential (there is little shade)
• On a nice day, walking to Bukchon Hanok Village is recommended
• Advance reservations fill up quickly, so check in advance!
• Sneakers are essential because the walking time is long 👟
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