Jongno District Seoul Guide: Palaces, Markets and Traditional Neighbourhoods

13. Juli 2026 1 Min. Lesezeit

A practical guide to Jongno, Seoul’s historic core, including palaces, Bukchon, markets and transport connections.

Jongno-gu is Seoul’s historic centre. It combines royal palaces, traditional neighbourhoods, museums, food streets and modern transport links in a compact area.

What to see

Start with Gyeongbokgung or Changdeokgung, then walk through nearby hanok streets such as Bukchon. Insadong is suited to crafts, tea houses and galleries, while Gwangjang Market is a practical stop for Korean street food. Cheonggyecheon and the Ikseon-dong lanes offer easier evening walks.

Planning the day

Palace grounds are best visited early, before tour groups and summer heat. Wear comfortable shoes: the district mixes paved streets with hills and uneven traditional lanes. Check each palace’s closing day and ticket rules before travelling.

Getting around

Jongno is served by several Seoul Subway lines and dense bus routes. Use a Korean map app for the most precise walking directions, especially around Bukchon’s narrow lanes. A Seoul Tourism Plaza information centre is located in Jongno-gu and can provide current visitor information.

Official reference: Visit Seoul—Seoul Tourism Plaza.

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