- Address: Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Phone: + 82-2-730-5800
- E-mail: president.go.kr
The Blue House in Korea is called the Presidential Residence of Cheon Wa Dae. This is due to the fact that the roof of the building is lined with blue ceramic tiles, and this is the first thing that catches your eye. The blue finish and smooth roof perfectly blend with the Bugaxan mountain in the background.
Cheon Wa Dae Complex
The unique buildings of Chong Wa Dae consist of the Main Office, the Guest House, the Spring and Autumn Pavilions, the Nokiwon, the Mugunkhwa Valley and the Seven Palaces. Interestingly, these buildings have distinctive shapes. They are unique and beautifully decorated, built in traditional Korean style. Thanks to the high-quality laid out blue tiles, the roofs of the buildings have a very elegant appearance. About 150 thousand plates make up the roof of the Blue House. Each of them was baked individually, which makes them strong enough. If you turn right, you can see the Spring and Autumn Pavilions. Their roofs are also made of ceramics. President's press conferences are held here. There is a guest house on the left side of the main office. It was designed to hold major conferences and official events for foreign guests.
If you walk along the Nokiwon and the Mugunkhwa Valley, you can see a number of trees planted by the presidents in memory of historical events. One of them is 310 years old. In the Mugunwa Valley, there are bright flowers, a fountain and a phoenix statue, which makes it an ideal place for shooting. It is best to visit the residence between July and October, when the flowers of Mugunkhwa are in blossom.
Walking along the paths right outside the Blue Palace in Seoul is a great pleasure for lovers of a peaceful and beautiful nature. The tracks are laid along the Gyeongbokgung Palace in the Blue House and in the Samcheon-dong Park, the first part being the most beautiful. The stone wall of the Gyeongbokgung Palace adjoins beautiful old trees.
Nearby Attractions
Across the street are the Hyundai and Geumho galleries, stylish cafes. There are many good restaurants here, among which tourists mark as the most attractive institution with a simple name "Restaurant". Its interior is modern, and the panoramic window allows you to enjoy the scenery during lunch. To the right of the Blue House is the Samchon-dong park.
How to get there?
If you look at the map, you can see that the Blue House is in Seoul on the very outskirts, right at the foot of Bugaksan Mountain. You can get to the place by metro . To do this, go to Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 5. Then you need to go to the Gyeongbokgung Palace and walk 600 m to the East Gate parking lot. Information stand Cheong Wa Dae Tour is in the parking lot. If you go by bus number 171, 272, 109, 601, 606, you need to get off at the Gyeongbokgung stop.