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Gwanghwamun-Hyehwamun
Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Gwanghwamun-Hyehwamun

Length7.6 mi
Elev. Gain810.2 ft
Est. Steps17000
City walk
Created by deepuple

Gwanghwamun-Hyehwamun Introduction

Gwanghwamun-Hyehwamun is a 7.6 mile (17,000-step) route located near Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. This route has an elevation gain of about 810.2 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

Attractions Near Gwanghwamun-Hyehwamun

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Bukchon Hanok Village

Place
Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village in Seoul with a long history located on the top of a hill between Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace and Jongmyo Royal Shrine. The traditional village is composed of lots of alleys, hanok and is preserved to show a 600-year-old urban environment.

Gwangjang Market

Place
Gwangjang Market, previously Dongdaemun Market, is a traditional street market in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The market is one of the oldest and largest traditional markets in South Korea, with more than 5000 shops and 20,000 employees in an area of 42,000 square metres (450,000 square feet). Approximately 65,000 people visit the market each day.

Gwanghwamun

Place
Gwanghwamun (Korean: 광화문; Hanja: 光化門) is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is located at a three-way intersection at the northern end of Sejongno. As a landmark and symbol of Seoul's long history as the capital city during the Joseon Dynasty, the gate has gone through multiple periods of destruction and disrepair.

Catholic University of Korea

Place
The Catholic University of Korea (hangul : 가톨릭대학교 hanja : 天主教大學校) is a private Roman Catholic institution of higher education in South Korea. It was established in 1855 and is the oldest university in South Korea. The Catholic University of Korea operates campuses in Seoul and in the neighboring Bucheon City.

Japanese General Government Building, Seoul

Place
The Japanese General Government Building (Korean: 조선총독부 청사, Joseon-chongdokbu Cheongsa), also known as the Government-General Building and the Seoul Capitol, was a building located in Jongno District of Seoul, South Korea, from 1926 to 1996.The Government-General Building was constructed by Imperial Japan on the site of the Gyeongbokgung complex, the royal palace of the Joseon, and was the largest government building in East Asia.

Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency

Place
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA; Hangul: Korean: 서울지방경찰청; Hanja: 서울地方警察廳) is the primary police force for the South Korean capital city of Seoul; it is not an independent police force in of itself, but is one of 16 provincial sub-divisions of the National Police Agency. The SMPA is headquartered along with the National Police Headquarters in Seoul itself.

National Palace Museum of Korea

Place
The National Palace Museum of Korea is a national museum of South Korea located in Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul.

Jongno 3-ga station

Place
Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station is an underground station on lines 1, 3 and 5 of the Seoul Subway in South Korea.In December 2010 the station is recorded as having the fifth highest WiFi data consumption of all the Seoul Metropolitan Subway stations, following Express Bus Terminal Station, Sadang Station, Dongdaemun Station and Jamsil Station.

Tongin Market

Place
Tongin Market is a traditional market in Tongin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Established in 1941, the market originally catered for local needs. Today it is home to around 75 stalls and shops such as sit-in restaurants, take-away street food and vendors of every-day goods.

Tapgol Park

Place
Tapgol Park, formerly Pagoda Park, is a small (19,599 m²/23,440 yd²/4.84 acre) public park located at 97 Jongno (street), Seoul, South Korea. This park was once a site of Wongaksa (Buddhist Temple). The word tap means "pagoda", and the park gets its name from the Wongaksa Pagoda, a 10 storied stone pagoda (National Treasure No.2) located in the park.
Last updated: Jan 1, 2026

Route Details

Length

7.6 mi

Elev. Gain

810.2 ft

Est. Steps

17000
Created by
deepuple
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