Outside, everyone is now wearing winter apparel. Due to the unpredictable recent weather, it was unable to straighten up clothing. Sadly my favorite season autumn has disappeared. Some may recall 2023 as one of the years without the autumn season.

Although it was the weekend, I was busy from the morning instead of lazing around at home. It was because of an article I read last night. The Jeongdong Observatory has reopened.

It was during the COVID-19 pandemic that I first heard about this observatory. However, during that period, entry was restricted due to the damn virus. Now, it is reopening after being closed for three years.

Even as I walked along the Deoksugung Palace wall road leading to the observatory, I still wasn't sure about the reopening. What if I read something wrong or it's still closed?

Fortunately, when I arrived, I could see people entering and exiting the building. Their reopening was obvious.

On the 13th floor of the Seosomun Building, you'll find the observatory. Just a short distance from Deoksugung Palace's Daehanmun Gate.

It is closed during the week, so entry is only possible on weekends (9:00 -  17:30). No admission fee.

The way to get to the 13 floor is quite easy. All you have to do is follow the directions carefully.

I heard the line is quite long when it opens in the morning. But today wasn't as busy as I thought. Maybe, not many people know about the reopening.

 

Deoksugung Palace

From above, you can see Deoksugung Palace.

 

Seokjojeon (left) / Junghwajeon (right)

​You can see Junghwajeon, which is Deoksugung Palace's main throne hall, and Seokjojeon, which was the first palace built in the Western style.

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Deoksugung location) is right next to it.

 

Dondeokjeon

You can see Dondeokjeon behind Seokjojeon. It has just finished renovation and reopened.​

 

Hamnyeongjeon

Hamnyeongjeon, the residence of King Gojong, is right next to it. I thought it was big every time I saw it, but I never thought it would be this big.

 

Seoul city hall

Both the location and the scenery of this observatory are excellent. Amazingly, there is no admission fee. 

The sky brightened up slightly and this allowed me to snap some breathtaking landscapes.

If you want to enjoy it quietly, it is best to go before lunchtime. Around noon, a lot of people start to show up.

Among the many facilities it offers is a café. This cafe is only open one day a week, Saturday.

Luckily, it's Saturday. Thus, I placed an order for an Americano. Seoul city runs it, so beverages are inexpensive.

Scones are 1,800 won and cheesecakes are 3,000 won. I don't believe I've ever seen prices this low. Plus, it tastes delicious.

It is a place that offers picturesque scenery, delicious coffee at reasonable prices, and an opportunity to relax. I'll probably stop by more often from now on. This beautiful place deserves to be used a lot.

It was the Jeongdong Observatory, one of Seoul's must-see attractions.

 

 

Address : 15 Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul OPEN GOOGLE MAP

Operation Hours : Saturday-Sunday : 09:00 - 17:30

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