Tour A cultural trip along the Samcheong-dong street of South Korea

 

You can find Samcheongdong-gil Street from the stone-walled road from Gyeongbokgung Palace to Samcheong-dong, which presents a variety of interesting backgrounds. This location is highly recommended to visit in autumn, when the ginkgo trees decorate the area with their bright yellow color.

Tourists can enjoy the palace area, visit the National Folk Museum of Korea, and walk the streets with a pleasant autumn atmosphere. This street also features mini galleries and shops selling paintings and accessories. With so much to see, a journey along Samcheongdong-gil will feel as if it has ended before it even started.

This street is just off the walls of the historic Gyeongbokgung Palace. Here there are gingko leaves that turn yellow in autumn, as well as a unique wall of cafes to be used as a selfie backdrop. Besides that, you can also enjoy the beauty of various paintings that are beautifully displayed in the gallery, while enjoying the autumn atmosphere in South Korea.

Address: Area around Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Directions: Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 1. Walk approx. 6 min.


Photos used in this article belong to KOREAN TOURISM ORGANIZATION residing in Indonesia (KTO) and have obtained permission to use these photos      

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