Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산])

Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산])

- Homepage
tour.jongno.go.kr

- Tel
+82-2-765-0195

Jongmyo Shrine was the primary place of worship for kings and their queens throughout the Joseon dynasty. The shrine was built at the same time as Gyeongbokgung Palace, under the orders of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty. The shrine is the site of the royal memorial service, called Jongmyo Jaerye, a national event that has been passed down since the Three Kingdoms period. During the Joseon dynasty, the ritual was held on the first month of a seasonal change and the twelfth month of the lunar year.

- Address : 157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Information and Guides
Jongmyo Shrine Maintenance Office: +82-2-765-0195 Docent/Interpretation: +82-2-2174-3636

- Parking
Not available (Use paid parking lot of park in front of shrine)

- Day Off
Tuesdays

- Operating Hours
February-May, September-October 09:00-18:00
June-August 09:00-18:30
November-January 09:00-17:30
* Last admission 1 hour before closing



- Restrooms
Available

- Admission Fees
1,000 won

- Available Facilities
Benches, public telephone, wheelchair & stroller rental

- Interpretation Services Offered
[English Guided Tours] 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00

* Reservation required via official website, except for Saturdays; up to 300 people per session

* Korean nationals may join a foreign language guided tour when accompanying international visitors.

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Seosulla-gil Road (서순라길)

- Homepage
tour.jongno.go.kr

Seosulla-gil Road is a road that was used by the nightguards during the Joseon dynasty. The road is on the west of Jongmyo Shrine with various attractions nearby including Ikseon-dong, Insa-dong, Bukchon, and Samcheong-dong, as well as restaurants, cafes, and handicraft workshops. The road is also a beautiful date course with flowers in spring and fall foliage in autumn.

⊙ GAMMEEOK (감미옥)

- Tel
+82-2-2269-6933

A restaurant specializing in seolleongtang (ox bone soup) for over 30 years now. The best menu at this restaurant is ox bone soup. This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Gyerim Sikdang (계림식당)

- Tel
+82-2-2266-6962

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is spicy braised chicken. Try Korean spicy chicken dishes.

⊙ Sewoon Plaza (세운전자상가(세운전자플라자))

- Homepage
sewoonplaza.com

- Tel
+82-2-2271-2344

Sewoon Plaza, also known as Sewoon Electronics Plaza, was famous for electronic goods as the sole electronics shop before Yongsan Electronics Department Store was built. The scale doesn’t meet that of Yongsan Mall but its location in the heart of downtown Seoul as well as their 10 years of fame have worked to keep a strong customer base.

The department store is divided into two buildings along Cheonggyecheon-ro. Most of the electornics are available on the first building. On the first floor, home and lifestyle electronic goods including irons, hair dryers, telephones, razors as well as gas stoves, various heaters, kitchen tools and more are sold. On the second floor, visitors can find televisions, fridges, laundry machines, audio & video devices. On the third floor, newlyweds can buy their electronic goods and appliances for the kitchen. Also, computers and related devices and parts are available on the fourth floor. The price range here is relatively cheaper than the regular consumer price.

⊙ Sewoon Plaza (세운상가)

- Homepage
http://sewoonplaza.com/

Makercity Sewoon is Korea's first comprehensive electronics market, established in 1968 and has a 40-year history. As a mecca in the urban electronics industry area located in Jongno, the center of Seoul, you can purchase various electronic products here.

Since 2014, Seoul's urban regeneration project has been underway, and a pedestrian overpass, rooftop observatory, plaza, and Makers Cube, where you can experience the 4th industrial revolution, have been created to provide unique attractions.

⊙ Happy Jewerly [Tax Refund Shop] (해피쥬얼리)

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⊙ Rawrow - Kwangjang Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로우로우 광장시장)

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⊙ Manboseong (만보성)

- Tel
+82-2-766-8488

It is a place where you can eat a variety of Chinese dishes at reasonable prices. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is sweet and sour pork.

⊙ Seusiya (스시야)

- Tel
+82-2-2268-8775

A restaurant that sells various Japanese dishes from sashimi course meal to stew. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is assorted sushi.



This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 24 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto