Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House) (청와대) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House) (청와대)

Explanation

The signature markings of the Presidential Residence of Cheong Wa Dae are its blue tiles on the Main Office; it is the first thing to catch one's attention upon viewing the premises. Approximately 150 thousand tiles compose the roof of the Main Office. Each tile was baked individually to make them strong enough to last for hundreds of years. The blue tiles and the smoothly curving roofline blend beautifully with Bugaksan Mountain in the backdrop.

Cheong Wa Dae is comprised of the Main Office, Yeongbingwan (State Guest House), Chunchugwan (Spring and Autumn) Hall, Nokjiwon Garden, Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon) Hill, and Chilgung Palace. It is interesting to see that all the buildings are unique and beautifully designed, built in the traditional Korean style. Just outside the premises is Cheongwadae Sarangchae, an exhibition hall showing the history of Cheong Wa Dae and the Korean presidency, as well as gifts received by heads of State over the years. The hall is open and free to all visitors.

Inquiry

+82-2-1330

Homepage

www.opencheongwadae.kr

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Parking facilities : Available (Gyeongbokgung Palace paid parking lot)
* Inquiries: +82-2-720-7595

Day off : Tuesdays

Hours : 09:00-18:00

More information

Admission Fees
Free

Restrooms
Available

Reservation Info. for Foreigners
Online reservation required

Location

1, Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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