CHEONGWADAE, A Presidential Experience with Stringent Security

1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The government office is really nice

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Introduction

Blue House, the presidential office and political center of South Korea, gets its name from its unique blue tiled roof. Located in a beautiful area, Blue House is highly regarded among foreign tourists. To visit Blue House, one must apply in advance on the website and once approved, visitors must follow the staff's instructions. Photography is only allowed in designated areas and visitors are not allowed to bring food or record videos. Additionally, foreign tourists must carry their passports when visiting Blue House.

Address

1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Opening hours

Tuesday to Friday at 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, and 15:00
during summer from July 1 to September 19, the afternoon tours are at 15:00 and 16:00. (The second and fourth Saturdays of each month are also open, but only for individual/family tourists of 10 people or less.)

Transportation

You can take subway line 3 and get off at Gyeongbokgung Station, then take exit 5 and walk 70 meters to the meeting point (located on the east side parking lot of Gyeongbokgung Palace).

Phone +82-2-7305800

Website http://www.president.go.kr