Seoul Light Gwanghwamun Square

If you are heading to Seoul now don’t miss out the 2024 Seoul Light Gwanghwamun. This is to celebrate the beginning of 2024 with light and music at Gwanghwamun Square. Dont miss out this spectacular light show in you happen to be in Seoul now till 21st. Period: Jan 2, 2024 (Tue) ~ Jan 21, 2024 (Sun) # Every Monday to Thursday, only the 'Gwanghwamun Light Show' will be screened (starts on the hour, and lasts for approximately 8 minutes).* Every Friday to Sunday, the 'Gwanghwamun Media Façade Show' will be screened (starts on the hour, and lasts for 35 minutes). #Seoul #winterlights #2024 #hiddengems

Last Summer Beach Festival in Seoul

#localescapes Here the last 2023 Seoul Summer Beach Festival! It's opened from late July and runs through mid-August at the Gwanghwamun Square and Sejongno Park in downtown Seoul. Both locations can be accessed using exits 7 and 9 of Gwanghwamun Station on line 5. The festival offers up a variety of fun from a large swimming pool and slide, food trucks, booths selling handcrafted goods, and more. The festival also features a collab with Hyundai Department Store where Seoul Summer Beach-goers can take in the sight of a 15-meter tall character display.

Gwanghwamun Square

#seoultrip Gwanghwamun Plaza is, 555 metre long and 34 metre wide, public square, located in the central business district of Seoul, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is serving as a public space and at time road for centuries of Korean history. It was also historically significant as for the location of royal administration buildings. Also it features King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun Shin statues standing in the center of the square. Underneath the statue, a small exhibition hall and museum about the two historical figures depicted the status. #Gwanghwamun #seoultrip #urbanexplorers #境外遊 #passionpassport #tripblazer #yuppijetrip2018 #yuppijeinseoul2018

Seoul Friendship Festival, Seoul meets the world

#visitseoul Fancy getting to know the world without flying overseas? The Seoul Friendship Festival features booths showcasing both their culture and food in different sections. Seoul is a very multicultural city whereby people from all around the world resides in Seoul, either working or due to other missions. That's why this is also an opportunity for people from all around the world stationing in Seoul to introduce their country to the Seoulites. Besides getting to know the culture, I am extremely interested at the food booth being a food lover myself. There are numerous booths offering their local delicacies and we just feel like having them all, thus we just get a little of each from each booth and savour them bit by bit. This is indeed a very nice festival to foster friendship among countries and induce harmony through culture and food.

The Statue and Surroundings

#seoul The 555 meters long and 34 meters wide Gwanghwamun Square is a public square with over 600 years of history, located at the center of Sejong-ro Road, with Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bugaksan Mountain in the background. Taking the subway to Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) exit via 1, 2 and 8. The area was once Yukjo-geori ( Avenue of Six Ministries ), the center of Hayang, which was the capital city during Joseon Dynasty. Nowadays, it is home to the Government's major administrative departments. The bronze Statue of King Sejong the Great of Joseon measuring 6.2 meters height and 20 ton. In front of the statue there are small models of a celestial globe, a rain guage and a sundial. The 17 meters high bronze statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin is a 16th century Korean war hero holding a sword on his right hand, with a mini turtle ship in front, which a type of Korean war vessel. Gwanghwamun Square isn't just a historical destination, it's is home to diverse cultural events, concerts and exhibitions like Buddha's Birthday and Lantern Festival.

Scumptous Dinner at Gwanghwamun Seokgalbi

Galbi, which also means ribs in Korean language, is always a favourite among the locals and is best consumed them marinated. The tenderness and juicy flavour of the ribs after grilled is hard to resist. This restaurant at D-Tower Jongno, Seoul, serves grilled ribs course meals for dinner. There are choices of beef or pork to be chosen and each course is served with salad, beef tartare, korean side dishes, fermented bean soup etc. The grilled meat is then served after grilling for 10 minutes on hot stone with spread of onions and chives. The experience is really good especially having the meal with a party of several person.

Fine quality Shabu Shabu in Seoul

#seoul In this cold weather many would like to enjoy a nice hot pot of shabu shabu to keep oneself warm. This shop in Gwanghwamun, called Ilpumdang serves this hotpot dish paired with locally produced high quality beef. The 3 storey building is good for those who likes hot dishes in this winter season. They also have individual rooms for those who would like to host private parties or functions. Paired with vegetables fresh from the farm, the soup broth is meaty but with the sensation of freshness from the vegetables. Truly enjoyable to have this nice dish during winter.

One of the top Attraction in Seoul

#seoul This Square is very accessible as it connected with subway station Gwanghamun. Before or after you visit the palace I recommend stopping by here . The great naval admiral & King Sejong’s statues are prime photography spots.There is also a museum about King Sejong right behind his statue and the entrance is free.It is also bigger than you think and you will be surprised by the large buildings surrounding the area.

Amazing place to celebrate new year

#yearofrabbit Gwanghwamun Square is located right in front of the Gyeongbokgung palace. It is one of the places that must be visited in Seoul, where there are different sculptures from each other. Since 2023 is the year of rabit, you can see rabbit figures everywhere in the current concept. Wishing you a year full of longevity, peace and prosperity! #newyear #rabbit #koreatravel #seoultravel #asiatrip #travelinspiration

Korean style Chinese restaurant, Sandong

When talking about Chinese restaurant in Korea, many will think off Black Soilsauce noodles and Seafood noodles. This Chinese restaurant in Gwanghwamun called Sandong, serves a variety of Chinese food well liked by the locals. In lunchtime people will flock in to enjoy various dishes. My personal favourite is Jaengban Jjajang (plated Soilbean paste noodles). It usually comes in minimum 2 portions and this upgraded version of Jjajangmyeon comes with pork slices, squid, shrimp and mushrooms. Their specialty dishes such as Dried chilli chicken, Dongpo pork, fried shrimp is also a hit. Do expect some waiting timw during lunch time. #tripblazers

Christmas Market at Gwanghwamun Square

#2023travelwish This year 2022 is the first Christmas whereby reopened Gwanghwamun Square hosted Christmas event, and this year they organized a Christmas Market. There are around 30 stalls selling different items and ornaments and visitors from around the city flocked in to enjoy the lights and decorations. There is a huge Christmas Tree situated in the middle of the square and you also see overseas visitors visiting as year end is also the season of traveling. Though weather is freezeing and frightful but this doesn't stop visitors from flocking in. My 2023 wish is to visit a Christmas Market in England.

Cast park event in gwanghamun square

to CAST PARK, a space where you can see the unique and attractive products of the CAST business, K-POP performances, and various events at once, which is celebrating its 3rd year this year! TA CAST PARK Period & Venue Event Period | October 22, 2022 (Sat) - October 23, 2022 (Sun) Venue | Gwanghwamun Square Amusement Centre & Yukjo Madang ICAST PARK program CAST PARK STAGE KPoP performance pounding the heart 2 CAST PARK BOOTH Hallyu Icons and Corporate Cooperation Idea Product Exhibition 3 CAST PARK EVENT Exciting experience and gift bomb with Hallyu Icons CAST PARK prepared by 16 companies and Hallyu Icons! #celebratewithtrip

Felt Coffee: Good Coffee in downtown Seoul

Felt Coffee is found in the basement of the KT Gwanghwamun East building. The staff are kind, polite and cheerful and the coffee is prepared quickly. There is an open space to have your coffee on site but I prefer taking it out and having it along the stream, especially when the weather is good. The decor of the store is very open and airy, with dark subtle tones that remind you of the boldness of their coffee. Their coffee is refreshing, tasty and bold, especially when it comes to their americano. Stop by for a higher than normal priced coffee albeit a tastier and stronger blend than usual! #coffee #explore #cafe #seoul #korea

Gwanghwamun Square

Gwanghwamun Square is located in 172 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. There are attractions can be found here like The Statue of Sejong the Great, National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Seoul, Gwanghwamun Gate, Sejong Center, Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin, Seoul Musuem of History, National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, National Folk Museum of Korea, and many more. It is a cultural space for all which linking the past and present. Gwanghwamun Square features a waterway of 630-year history flowing from 1392 when Joseon was founded. The square, which has been expanded and partially refurbished into a park, opened to the public at 11 a.m., according to the Seoul city government. Construction began in November 2020 to expand the square with new historical and cultural attractions. The square is now 2.1 times larger than before at 40,300 square meters after an adjacent road that had been located to its west was covered. Over 5,000 trees have been planted across the square, with around a quarter of it covered by greenery. A performance spot has also been installed in front of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. The square also includes a new 40-meter-long tunnel fountain as well as a 53-meter media wall near the Sejong Center. #fallingforfall #tripblazers #nationalpark #urbanexplorer

Gwanghwamun Square, remodeled and better

Many who previously visited Seoul will definitely drop by Gwanghwamun Square as it is a symbol of heritage and culture of Korea, with the statue of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Shun Shin, but the City Hall has decided to remodel it to extend the pedestrian walkway and adding many amenities. After a 2 year long refurbishment work, the plaza was finally reopened to the public, and it is much more cozy and comfortable to hang out with much more spaces, benches and tables for vositors to hang out. There are alsoany events taking place every weekend to showcase the Korean culture to visitors and tourists, and the walkway to Gyeongbokgung is also fascinating. #fallingforfall#tripblazers#seoultour#MeetSeoul

🇰🇷 Gwanghawmun Gyeongbokgung

In Gyeongbokgung, there are too many places and gates but this Gwanghawmun is the first and main entrance located on the south side. It is also the largest gate and you can witness guards changing ceremony here too. If you know a little bit about Korean history or from K-drama, The King Sejong is represented as a statue at Gwanghawmun.So be sure to be there to witness the guards changing ceremony and it is free of charge. It is only when you want to enter Gyeongbokgung that you will have to pay. Otherwise, wear your hanbok and enter for free. Have a seoul-prise in South Korea. #bucketlistreboot #southkorea #seoul #liveyourdreams #takethattrip

Gwanghwamun Square is in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Very easy to get there. During October, The Arirang Festival is held here. #holidayvacation #tripmoments #tripinspired #happynewyear

The Gwanghwamun (or Gwang-Hwa-Mun) Plaza One cannot help but to compare the Gwanghwamun Plaza of Seoul with the Trafalgar Square of London, where The Nelson’s Column was erected to commemorate Admiral Horatio who died in the battle Trafalgar. The imposing status of Admiral Yi Sun Sin, a highly decorated and much revered, or even worshipped Korean naval commander, a legendary national hero, stands majestically at southern end of Gwanghwamun Plaza.  #GiveThanks

The symbols of Korea are present - the most brilliant monarch, with a copper statue of King Sejong the Great, as well as a statue of the loyal admiral Yi Sunshin, which are located in the center of Seoul, in Gwanghwamun Plaza. This was the front gate of the Gyeongbokgung royal palace during the reign of King Taejo of Korea, and is the national gate. Gwanghwamun “illuminates all and civilizes all” and the directly opposite Gwanghwamun Square area is one of Seoul’s most flourishing districts. The city gate tower of Gwanghwamun is clearly in the Chinese style, since over hundred of years, the buildings, writing, culture, and customs have all been heavily influenced by China, and thus received the name of “little China.” Several hundred years have passed quickly for Gwanghwamun Square, which has clearly become a bustling district. Here, we saw an open-air Korean band, using traditional Korean and Western instruments in their performance, which is an entirely different interesting matter.

A date with King Sejong the Great in Seoul

#travelanywhere Am always fascinated by history and so was definitely excited to see King Sejong’s Statue at Gwanghawmun Square in Seoul…. The statue commemorates King Sejong the Great (1397-1450, reign 1418-1450), the fourth king of Joseon (1392-1897). He is said to be the greatest king in Korean history, for he is responsible for great developments in science and technology, expansion of Joseon’s territory, and the creation of the Korean script, Hangeul… The statue which was unveiled in 2009, has been called "South Korea's most iconic statue." Address - 172 Sejong-daero, Sejongno, Jongno District, Seoul #kingsejongthegreat #gwanghwamun #gwanghwamunsquare #seoul #awesomepic #southkorea

A nice set lunch of Ori Bossam and Sundubu Sambap

#travelanywhere In Seoul, the concept of fusion and contemporary sprouts uo everywhere as they gained popularity especially among the young generations. This restaurant, located at Gwanghwamun, called aino kitchen garden, has a very modern setting and offers traditional Korean cuisine. We ordered their most famous Duck Ssambap which comes with a plate of roast duck, kimchi, salad, vegetablds and soft tofu stew. The taste is awesome and the price is also very reasonable too, at 38000 per set of 2 person. The interior is decorated with modernism and you feel very comfortable when dining there. We will definitely visit this awesome restaurant again. Aino Garden Kitchen Address: 10 Gyeonghuigung 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03175.

The best pork soup and pork slices

#travelanywhere Dwaeji Gukbap (Pork slices with soup) or Sundae Gukbap (Blood sausage with soup), is very famous among the locals in Korea and is regarded as a comfort food especially during cold weather. We encountered this nice place which serve a very good bowl of pork slices and pork bone soup, called Tamla Sundaeguk Gamjatang. The pork slices are very big and the portion is very generous. We also ordered a medium portion of assorted pork slices consisting different parts of the pork, and we had a great time enjoying them at night. The pork are flown from Jeju Island which is very famous of its Black Pig, which explains the marvelous taste of the delicacy. This will be the place where I will dine when I visit Gwanghwamun.

Gwanghwamun Office Workers' Lunch Hotspot: Kang Moon Soon Tofu

Located between Jonggak Station and Gwanghwamun Station, this is a popular lunch spot for Gwanghwamun office workers. You can enjoy a hearty meal with steaming hot soon tofu stew, bibimbap, and tteokgalbi. ▪️Tteokgalbi 2-person set (₩30,000) 🏷️Kang Moon Soon Tofu 📍Address: Tower 8, 7 Jong-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 🕖Hours: Daily 10:00~22:00

Seoul's Five Grand Palaces Pilgrimage

I spent two days touring the five grand palaces of Seoul, not looking too closely, because they are not as small as I imagined. 🚶🏻 Gyeongbokgung Palace, which I have visited too many times, has had many buildings reconstructed compared to a few years ago, and its scale remains the largest. 🚶🏻 Changdeokgung Palace, a World Cultural Heritage site, is the best-preserved palace architecture in Seoul. It served as a substitute for Gyeongbokgung Palace for over two hundred years when it was damaged, and it is also the best place for photography. The Gwanghwamun Square in front of the gate is worth visiting. 🚶🏻 Deoksugung Palace, once used as a detached palace, is now a park, and the interior is not open to the public. 🚶🏻 Deoksugung Palace, opposite Seoul City Hall, is a park next to a busy street. 🚶🏻 Changgyeonggung Palace is connected to Changdeokgung Palace, with many garden plants. 🚶🏻 Changgyeonggung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace were once part of the same complex as the Jongmyo Shrine. During the occupation, they were damaged and divided into two parts, and now the Jongmyo Shrine is also a World Cultural Heritage site.

Gwanghwamun Gate | The Symbol of South Korea's 'National Gate'

⏳ Brief History: Gwanghwamun is the national gate of South Korea. Originally a wooden structure built on a stone base, it is considered one of the greatest gate structures in Korean history due to its exquisite craftsmanship, ingenious structure, and magnificent appearance, ranking first among the five major palace gates of Korea. Its tumultuous history is a reflection of Korea's humiliating colonial past. 🌟 Highlights: Starting from Gwanghwamun Square, to the north is the Emperor's Palace, Gyeongbokgung, with the current presidential residence, Cheong Wa Dae, behind it. To the east of Gyeongbokgung is Samcheong-dong, famous for its coffee shops. East of Samcheong-dong, through the alleys, is Bukchon Hanok Village, which has countless traditional Korean houses. Further east is Changdeokgung, representative of Korean traditional courtyards, with the royal ancestral shrine Jongmyo directly south of it. To the west of Jongmyo is Insadong, where various traditional items are sold. Back at Gwanghwamun Square and heading south past the beautiful Cheonggyecheon Stream, you can reach Deoksugung, which combines eastern and western courtyards. In terms of touring time, it is quite challenging to finish all the attractions in this area in one day, and two days are definitely needed. However, if you only want to choose representative buildings, then one day is sufficient. Interested friends can also take the time to visit Gwangjang Market or Tongin Market, which are representative traditional markets of Korea, where you can experience the traditional Korean atmosphere and taste authentic cuisine. ❤ Recommended Reason: Gwanghwamun Square, as the iconic landmark of Seoul and the forecourt of the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, features statues of General Yi Sun-sin, King Sejong the Great, and the Seoul mascot Haechi. The Sejong·Chungmugong Story Exhibition Hall is also located in the semi-basement of the square. The figure depicted on the 10,000 won note is King Sejong, and the Korean script seen today was invented by him to help commoners who could not understand Chinese characters. 📍 Detailed Address: 172 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul Special City 🚉 Transportation Guide: Take the subway line 5 to Gwanghwamun Station and exit from Exit 9 🕙 Business Hours: All day, recommended for night views 💰 Ticket Price: Free 📝tips: Gwanghwamun, as the symbol of South Korea's national gate, is a must-visit tourist attraction and is well worth the trip!

Gwanghwamun Book Market

#dreamdestination The Gwanghwamun Book Market is held in Gwanghwamun, Seoul. If you want to know more about the book market, please visit Gwanghwamun. It is also a great place to do with family😊😍

Christmas market held at Gwanghwamun Square

#dreamdestination This is a photo of the Christmas market held at Gwanghwamun Square. There are many events held at Gwanghwamun Square. If you come to Seoul, visit Gwanghwamun Square!

Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul

#dreamdestination This is Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. You can see a very nice night view at night. Visit with family and friends. You can make good memories!

Seoul Special City| Gwanghwamun One Day Full Guide

| Gwanghwamun One Day Full Guide. ⛰【Attraction Guide】 Gwanghwamun (Korean: 광화문; English: Gwanghwamun), the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the last unified dynasty in the history of the Korean Peninsula, the Joseon Dynasty (1392~1910), is a three-arch brick and stone structure city gate, symbolizing 'light illuminating all directions, educating all directions'. The city gate has been destroyed and rebuilt several times, and the last reconstruction was in 2010, located near the old site of the city gate. 📍Detailed address: 172 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul Special City 🚗Transportation Guide: 🚇Take the subway to Gwanghwamun Station Exit 2 or 5, and walk after exiting 🚕Take a taxi to Gwanghwamun Square 🕙Opening hours: March to October 9:00-18:00 (entry before 17:00) November to February: 9:00-17:00 (entry before 16:00) May to August: Open until 19:00 on weekends/public holidays 💰Ticket price: Free 🌟Highlights: Gwanghwamun is the national gate of Korea. Gwanghwamun was originally a wooden structure on a stone base. Because of its exquisite craftsmanship, ingenious structure and magnificent appearance, it is considered one of the greatest gate buildings in Korean history, ranking first among the five major palace gates in Korea. Its own ups and downs are the best reflection of Korea's humiliating blood and tears colonial history. 📌Small Tips: The scenic area provides explanations in various languages. Those interested in Korean culture can ask for a guide on the right side of the main gate.

What’s now in Seoul

It was fantastic to witness such dynamics in the historic part of the city. There were so many people to check out the public light exhibition and the media show in the evening at the central plaza in Gwanghuamun, even with the cold and wet weather conditions. I loved it!