One of the 'four small gates' in Seoul's City Wall, this is also the start point for the City Wall hike up Bukaksan. If you plan on doing the hike, you'll need to show your passport at the booth by the gate in exchange for a pass, which must be worn at all times.

The current gatehouse structure dates back to 1741, making it the oldest of the four small gates in Seoul's City Wall.


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2. Seoul Museum

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The spacious modern galleries here have a variety of shows through the year. The highlight, though, is Seokpajeong, the elegant remains of a 19th-century…

3. Cheongwadae

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Security is so tight around the Blue House (so called because of its blue tiled roof) at the base of Bukaksan that even innocently walking past the…

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5. Ryugaheon

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6. Inwangsan Guksadang

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7. National Folk Museum of Korea

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8. National Children’s Museum

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Advance reservations are recommended for this interactive and guided museum for kids, as walk-in visitors are limited in number daily.