Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House)

Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House)

It was an extremely hot day when we went to see the Blue House.

Perhaps it's the recent hot weather or the improved reservation system, but you can now reserve a ticket online for the same day.​

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

​At 4:30 p.m., we arrived at the Blue House after visiting the nearby art gallery.

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

As you make your way to Chunchumun Gate, you'll notice signs politely informing you about the tour. You can reach the Blue House by following this road with the green trees.

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

We got our tickets online in the morning, but you can also buy them at the information booth outside the main gate. Despite the hot weather, there were a lot of people.

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

Once your belongings and ticket have been checked, you'll be allowed inside the Blue House.

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

​The Blue House can be found in a peaceful setting at the base of Bukak Mountain.

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

It's easy to forget that I'm in the heart of Seoul as you stroll along the path leading to the Blue House. There is stunning natural beauty all around you.​

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

​The staircases you see on a huge cruise ship are visible as soon as you enter the Blue House.

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

There are also printed brochures with various information, such as the restoration project of the Blue House.

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

To the left of the front door were portraits of former presidents.

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

Additionally, things representing previous presidents were gathered together. The original hoop used in the 1988 Olympics was also on display.

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

Pictures of former first ladies and the spaces they had used.

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

The Blue House is filled with artwork representing the Republic of Korea, including paintings and other decorative pieces.

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

There is only one remaining blue tile from the original blue house building. The tile that inspired the name "Blue House".

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

When you reach the Blue House office on the second story, your tour of the main building will be complete.

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

When we ended our tour, an announcement was made inside the Blue House saying that time was up. Just exploring the main building took us about an hour. 

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

We had hoped to see the official residence and Chunchu Hall in addition to the main building but we had not enough time. Please enter before 4:30 p.m. if you like to tour the complete Blue House.

cheongwadae bluehouse seoul korea

As an alternative, we spent the remaining time sitting on the stairs outside the main building and taking in the sights of central Seoul. The panorama of downtown Seoul looked really stunning...

If you and your family find yourself in Jongno District, Seoul, you must visit the Blue House!

 

 

Address : 1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul OPEN GOOGLE MAP

Operation Hours : Mar-Nov : 09:00 - 18:00, Dec-Feb : 09:00 - 17:30 (Thuesday closed)

Website : opencheongwadae.kr

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Admission Fee : free

 

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cheong wa dae bluehouse seoul

 

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