The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Seongbuk-gu, South Korea

December 20, 2021 Terina Blouin

Seoul is the business and cultural hub of South Korea, where skyscrapers tower over Buddhist temples. Take it all in from the N Seoul Tower, built atop a peak in Namsan Park. The teahouses and shops of Insadong give you a taste of Korean flavor, which you can further experience with a visit to the grounds and museums of Gyeongbokgung. UNESCO World Heritage Site Changdeokgung Palace is a fine example of authentic ancient architecture.
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1. Statue of Peace

11, Dongsomun-ro 3-gil, Seongbuk-gu Front of Garo Park, Seoul 02833 South Korea
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Statue of Peace

2. Samcheonggak

3, Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02822 South Korea +82 2-765-3700 http://www.samcheonggak.or.kr
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Samcheonggak

A historic site established in 1972 which held a Red Cross Korea conference feast commemorating the joint communique of 4 July. 1972 between the South and the North Korea. Samcheonggak is a place of history that wishes the oneness of North and South Koreas. tradition and modernity and Korea and the world. It has now turned under the care of Sejong Center into a traditional and cultural complex and an international tourist attraction where you can experience the class and taste of Korea's elegant tradition passed down through creative inheritance.

3. Gilsangsa Shrine

68, Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu Seongbuk-dong, Seoul 02839 South Korea +82 2-3672-5945 http://www.gilsangsa.or.kr/
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Gilsangsa Shrine

Reviewed By kpiddy - Brisbane, Australia

On our walk back to the subway after a visit to the Korea Furniture Museum we stopped in to wander around the grounds of this Buddhist temple located in Seonguk-dong. The temple was founded only recently in 1997 yet we imagined it had been here for much longer. Entering in through the front gate our eyes were immediately drawn to the rows and rows of colourful lanterns hanging over a large amount of the outside space. The grounds were very peaceful and relaxing. The temple offers a range of Buddhist programs, mediation classes and temple stays. This destination is not near the city centre, the nearest subway station is Hansung University on Line 4, take Exit 6 either walk as we did up hill for twenty minutes or I have read that there is an option to take a bus.

4. Korea University

145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841 South Korea http://www.korea.ac.kr
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Korea University

5. Jeongneung Royal Tomb

San 87-16, Jeongneung 2-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 136-876 South Korea +82 2-914-5133 http://seoul.cha.go.kr/n_seoul/index.html
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Jeongneung Royal Tomb

Reviewed By 821lauriew - Seoul, South Korea

I love history and the outdoors so this was a twofer for me. Lovely winter walk along woodsy trails with botanic specimens and birds/ wildlife PLUS beautiful Joseon Era tombs. Could not have spent a nicer afternoon though I bet the Spring is spectacular.

6. Yeongchwisa

5, Solsaem-ro 6na-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02709 South Korea +82 2-911-0005
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Yeongchwisa

7. Uireung

1-5, Seokgwan-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 136-150 South Korea +82 2-964-0579 http://eureung.cha.go.kr
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Uireung

8. Hyehwamun Gate (Honghwamun)

Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-530 South Korea +82-2-1330 http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1061567
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Hyehwamun Gate (Honghwamun)

9. Bomunsa

20, Bomunsa-gil, Seongbuk-gu Exit #1, Bumun Station, Seoul 02874 South Korea +82 2-928-3797 http://www.bomunsa.or.kr/

10. Yeongbulsa

57-102, Jeongneung-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02703 South Korea +82 2-914-7837

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