Cheong Wa Dae

The former presidential office and gardens beneath Bugaksan, opened to the public after 74 years.

Place information

Area

Jongno-gu

Category

Palaces & heritage

Address

1, Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Visit tip

Instead of the main building's forecourt, try the pine paths around Nokjiwon behind Sangchunjae or the route toward Chimnyugak.

Nearby sights

• Cheong Wa Dae Main Building and Yeongbingwan

  Blue-tiled main buildings reinterpret traditional Korean hipped-and-gabled roofs.

• Sangchunjae and Nokjiwon

  A traditional hanok built with fine Chunyang pine and a lawn with centuries-old spreading pines.

• Chimnyugak Pavilion

  A historic Joseon-era pavilion and clear woodland once within Gyeongbokgung's rear garden.