Gwanghwamun Square

Category: Attraction - Other
Nearest Subway Station: Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5)
Distance from Subway Station: 100 meters (Exit 2)
District (gu): Jongno-gu
Description:

Gwanghwamun Square is a 20,000 m² stretch of public area that is located near the Gwanghwamun Gate and Cheonggyecheon Stream. There are two statues in this area: one of King Sejong the Great, the creator of Hangul scripts and the other one is of the naval commander Admiral Yi Sun Shin. There are also water fountains in the square, making the place a very pleasant place for a visit. Gwanghwamun Square is located in the middle of Gyeongbok Palace and Cheonggyecheon Stream, it is a good idea to group the square for a visit together with the other two places. More information on the square can be found on Seoul Government website.

 source: visitkorea.or.kr

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Cheonggyecheon Stream

Category: Attraction - Nature
Nearest Subway Station: Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5)
Distance from Subway Station: 149 meters (Exit 5)
District (gu): Jongno-gu
Description:

Cheonggyecheon stream was a heavily polluted stream running in the middle of stream until the Korean government covered the stream and built an elevated highway on top of it. The government of Seoul decided to restore the stream and it reopened in 2005. The stream has now become a popular spot for both tourists and Seoulites. There is free a walking tour provided by KTO for tourists who would like to know more about the historical significance of the stream. Arrangement can be made by referring to KTO Website.

source: visitkorea.or.kr

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Bibigo - Gwanghwamun

Category: Restaurant - Vegetarian Friendly Restaurant
Nearest Subway Station: Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5)
Distance from Subway Station: 106 meters (Exit 6)
District (gu): Jongno-gu
Description:

Bibigo restaurant serves customized bibimbap (rice with vegetable side-dishes) where diners can choose their own combination of rice type, topping and sauce. Customers can choose to not have topping for a vegetarian experience or to choose from a selection of toppings which includes tofu and shrimp. Price starts from 7,500 W. (source)

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