Guide to the National Folk Museum and Art Museum, and Jogyesa Temple in Jongno

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✦ Travel Route Guide ✦

1. National Folk Museum of Korea🍁
• Location: 37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (inside Gyeongbokgung Palace)
• Highlights:
Various exhibition halls themed on Korean life and culture.
Experience traditional houses, weddings, first birthday parties, and holiday customs.
• The outdoor exhibition hall features old farming tools and replicas of traditional houses, making for great photo opportunities.

📍Tip: Located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, it's a great place to visit during a palace walk.

2. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art🦋
• Location: 30 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• Highlights:
Exhibitions of contemporary art, special exhibitions by renowned domestic and international artists.
A blend of traditional architecture and modern exhibition spaces.
Enjoy a variety of inspiring installations and paintings.
Tip: Exhibition schedules change frequently, so it's recommended to check the current exhibition schedule on the website before your visit.

3. Jogyesa Temple 🔮
• Location: 55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
📍Points of Interest:
• A representative Korean Buddhist temple, boasting spacious grounds and elegant halls.
• A beautiful ambiance created by the lanterns, seasonal flowers, and lotus pots.
• Temple stay programs, prayer, and meditation programs are also available.

📌Tip: There are various photo spots within the temple grounds, and the scenery is especially spectacular around Buddha's Birthday, when the lanterns are in full bloom.

✦ Recommended Itinerary ✦
• Morning: Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace and the National Folk Museum of Korea → Understand traditional culture and lifestyle
• Lunch: Enjoy Korean food in Jongno Hanok Village or Insadong
• Afternoon: Appreciate contemporary art at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
• Evening: Stroll through Jogyesa Temple → Relax in a tranquil atmosphere

✦ Travel Highlights ✦
• A balanced itinerary that allows you to experience both traditional and contemporary culture, as well as art and religion.
• Convenient access by foot and public transportation allows for a full day of exploration.
• A comprehensive cultural destination perfect for photography, reflection, and relaxation.

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