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Korea Travel/Cheong Wa Dae Tour Guide

One of today's chartered itinerary: Cheong Wa Dae The driver-guide has already made a reservation for tourists on the official platform in advance, just show the reservation QR code at the entrance and you can go in! Cheong Wa Dae consists of the main building located in the center, the guesthouse, the green garden, the Infinity Flower Garden, and the Seven Palaces. All buildings are constructed in the traditional Korean architectural style, and they look very beautiful. The blue tiles of the main building and the curved design of the roof are the most representative features of Cheong Wa Dae, which has a total of 150,000 sound tiles, each of which can be used for over 100 years. Some also call Cheong Wa Dae the 'Blue House'; it is the official residence of the President of the Republic of Korea and the political center. The main building of Cheong Wa Dae is backed by Bukhansan Mountain, and the blue tiles and the curved roof complement each other, which is very beautiful. The green grassland and the Infinity Flower Garden here are great places for walking, and also where presidents throughout the ages have planted commemorative trees, among which the most famous is a pine tree with a history of about 300 years. In addition, be sure not to forget to visit the Seven Palaces, which are seven traditional-style palaces of the Joseon era and their elegant courtyards. The winding paths of Cheong Wa Dae add a bit of beauty to the whole area. This path extends from Gyeongbokgung Palace all the way to Cheong Wa Dae, with the stone wall of Gyeongbokgung Palace on the left side of the path and art galleries and high-rise buildings on the right. The path on the side of Gyeongbokgung Palace is lined with stone walls and towering ancient trees, making it indeed a great place for a walk.
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Posted: Apr 8, 2024
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