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# Gwanghwamun

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## Visit Gwanghwamun

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#### Sense the magnetism of this place with its dynamic feeling of being at the heart of the country. This important area is historic as well as contemporary.

Gwanghwamun Square with its iconic gate provides instant immersion in the history and culture of the Korean peninsula. The area has much to offer for people of all ages. Even if the weather is not perfect, the place always presents a fascinating appearance. Statues, a palace, modern architecture and a distant mountain come together to provide a pleasant synergy.

In the center of Seoul, the square has a rather large area of about 5 acres (2 hectares). The space is divided into sections focusing on aspects of Korean life. Traditional architecture is featured in the section called *Recovering the History of Gwanghwamun Gate Plaza* with its iconic structure serving as an entrance to the space. Walk a little farther to the section *Reenacting Yukjo Street Plaza* where Seoul’s original main street is preserved in a scaled-down version. 

Locate the seated statue of King Sejong the Great you’re now in the *Korean Main Plaza*. The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts and a statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin mark the boundary of the *Civil Participation Urban Culture Plaza* with its art galleries and exhibition hall.

The *Downtown Plaza* attracts children and adults with its playful ground-level fountains under the admiral’s protective stance. Go under the statue to discover a museum about Sejong the Great who created the Korean alphabet called Hangul. The many battles of undefeated Admiral Yi Sun-sin are also described here.

This maritime country’s theme of water carries throughout the plaza. A stream flows under the square’s surface from Gyeongbokgung Palace at one end to the Cheonggyecheon Stream at the other. Walk along this waterway on the pleasant Cheonggyecheon Stream Connector with Seoul’s towering buildings on both sides.

Gwanghwamun opened in 2009\. The pedestrian square often has events and public gatherings of particular importance to the country, particularly around the Admiral Yi Sun-sin statue.

## Plan a trip to see Gwanghwamun

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![Sejong Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7300/7239/22cbdc35_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Sejong Hotel

Jung-gu

£972

per person

11 Jun - 17 Jun

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

London (LON) to Seoul (ICN)

8/10 Very Good! (1,460 reviews)

We’ve been a repeat guests for Sejong. Really appreciate the hotel’s cleanliness and amenities. The room was clean, even housekeeping did a good job when we requested for our bed to be made. The only thing that didn’t change is the worker’s union protest, that seems on-going even before covid. Fortunately, they didn’t bother hotel guests but get a bit crowded when the protest at the lobby though.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

![The Stay Hue Myeongdong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101880000/101871700/101871666/0864ae21_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### The Stay Hue Myeongdong

Myeong-dong

Save 100% on your flight

£1,012

per person

11 Jun - 17 Jun

found 1 day ago

Return direct flight included

London (LON) to Seoul (ICN)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (202 reviews)

The hotel is on one single floor in a shared building with various restaurants and other hotels. Note it is on the 17th floor for reference and is located next to the royal hotel. Pros: the place was clean

Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

![HOMES Stay Myeongdong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93200000/93194300/93194274/2949aba9_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### HOMES Stay Myeongdong

Jung-gu

Save 100% on your flight

£1,394

per person

5 May - 10 May

found 22 hours ago

Return direct flight included

Birmingham (BHX) to Seoul (ICN)

8.8/10 Excellent! (330 reviews)

I booked this property for three nights, but I ended up leaving after one night. I should have known when I saw it informed me to check in via a machine... The rooms are small. The bathrooms are small and awkward, with the sink outside of the bathroom. Yes, they will refresh towels and trash daily, but actual room cleaning is only once every three days. And the elevators are absolutely atrocious. I had to wait 15-20 minutes just to get an elevator. It was a mistake to stay here, and I won't do it again.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

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10/10

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9.8/10

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10/10

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10/10

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![Seoul Hidden Trails Inwangsan Hiking and Seochon Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50878585/08547171-057c-444a-ab6a-e2f8ac05daa3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Seoul Hidden Trails Inwangsan Hiking and Seochon Walking Tour

2h

Free cancellation available

~~£33~~£26

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per adult

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### Private tour guide service in Seoul, Korea

8h

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

£338

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![Sunset view & hiking through Seoul Fortress with seafood Market](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1330385/de980a1d-6327-4fb3-9d0e-c5eb7dfb90a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Sunset view & hiking through Seoul Fortress with seafood Market

6h

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3h 30m

Free cancellation available

£38

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### Flexible Private Van Tour in Seoul by Experts

8h

10/10

3 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£165

includes taxes & fees

per adult\*

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4h

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### Shopping & fashion

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### Seoul: Hanbok Rental with Gyeongbokgung Palace Entry

1h+

9/10

93 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£5

includes taxes & fees

per adult

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2h+

Free cancellation available

£28

includes taxes & fees

per traveller

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8h

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£225

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### Popular places to visit

![Seoul South Korea 2014. National Palace Museum of Korea.; Shutterstock ID 481379578; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532770657/95f01803-63c5-45c4-8a73-ab84f776eaea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### National Palace Museum of Korea

You can study the exhibits at National Palace Museum of Korea, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Palace-Museum-Of-Korea-Jongno-gu.d553248621532770657.Attraction)

![Statue of Sejong the Great](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532770658/581acd5e-0a8a-45ed-aee2-556c7ca6fac0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Statue of Sejong the Great

A golden statue with a palace and a mountain behind highlight the importance of this individual. Stand in front of the monument to sense his significance.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Statue-Of-Sejong-The-Great-Seoul.d553248621532770658.Attraction)

![Gyeongbokgung Palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080009/35b4660d-3570-421b-969b-3ef4ab2e4a80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Gyeongbokgung Palace

4.5/5(124 reviews)

This royal palace has been destroyed on more than one occasion, but today it stands as one of Seoul’s finest examples of classic Korean architecture.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gyeongbokgung-Palace-Jongno-gu.d6080009.Attraction)

![Gwanghwamun Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635928789616/147a8371-881e-4cbf-96c4-e16511e6a2d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Gwanghwamun Square

Divided into different realms, this enormous square has a range of attractions that provide an insight into the city’s local traditions and history.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Gwanghwamun-Square-Jongno-gu.d553248635928789616.Attraction)

![Gwanghwamun gate of Gyeongbokgung palace near Gwanghwamun square during winter night at Jongno-gu , Seoul South Korea : 7 February 2023](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502736/18937314-8f18-43fb-866e-847401c38fd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sejong Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Sejong Cultural Center during your stay in Seoul. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Sejong-Cultural-Center-Seoul.d502736.Attraction)

![Jogyesa Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6080031/511a9c73-e535-4371-b12f-787a1de43d69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Jogyesa Temple

4.5/5(27 reviews)

Experience the serenity and festival atmosphere of this colorful temple, which is the spiritual heart of Zen Buddhism in Korea.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Jogyesa-Temple-Jongno-gu.d6080031.Attraction)

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