Donhwamun Gate stands as the oldest surviving main gate among the five royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. It is a two-story wooden structure that functions as the primary entrance to Changdeokgung Palace. The name originates from a…
Changdeokgung Palace Wall Walk
This peaceful walk follows the scenic stone walls of Changdeokgung Palace through the quiet neighborhoods of Wonseo-dong and Gyedong, stopping at historic laundry sites, modernist masterpieces, and local craft studios.
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1. Donhwamun Gate
2. Arario Museum in Space
The Arario Museum in Space is defined by its exterior walls of black brick, which are frequently covered in thick, seasonal ivy. This building originally served as the office and home of the prominent Korean architect Kim Swoo-geun, who…
3. Wonseo-dong Public Laundry Site
The Wonseo-dong Public Laundry Site is marked by a small, stone-lined stream that flows directly beneath the western stone wall of Changdeokgung Palace. You can identify this spot by the two-span stone bridge built over the narrow…
4. House of Go Huidong in Wonseo-dong
The House of Go Huidong is a square-shaped building characterized by its mixture of traditional Korean and modern architectural styles, identifiable by long glass corridors and a layout that departs from standard historical patterns. Go…
5. Bukchon Traditional Crafts Center
The Bukchon Traditional Crafts Center is defined by its deep, tiled eaves and the quiet inner courtyards of a traditional Korean house, or hanok. Set within the winding alleys of the Bukchon area, this center occupies a building designed…
6. Bukchon Traditional Culture Center
The Bukchon Traditional Culture Center is a sprawling hanok residence marked by a sequence of courtyards and wooden structures that include a main building, outer quarters, and an annex. It sits in Gye-dong as a preserved example of the…