P’algak-chŏng
P’algak-chŏng is a historical site in Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi. P’algak-chŏng is situated nearby to the city gate Sukjeongmun Gate, as well as near the peak Bugaksan.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Cheong Wa Dae and Sukjeongmun Gate.
Cheong Wa Dae
Government office
Photo: Kallerna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Cheong Wa Dae, also known as the Blue House, is the executive office and residence of the president of South Korea. Located in Seoul's Jongno District, directly behind Gyeongbokgung Palace, it served as the center of presidential administration and state receptions from 1948 until 2022. Cheong Wa Dae is situated 1½ km south of P’algak-chŏng.
Sukjeongmun Gate
City gate
Photo: Mark Froelich, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Sukjeongmun is one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon period. The gate is also known as Bukdaemun. Sukjeongmun Gate is situated 710 metres south of P’algak-chŏng.
Bugaksan
Peak
Photo: rabble, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Bugaksan is a mountain in the north of Seoul, South Korea. It famously overlooks the former royal palace Gyeongbokgung as well as the former presidential residence, the Blue House.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Samcheong-dong and Buam-dong.
Samcheong-dong
Quarter
Samcheong-dong is a dong of Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It lies north of Jongno and east of Gyeongbokgung. This hilly neighborhood is characterized by numerous small art galleries, shops, and restaurants.
P’algak-chŏng
- Type: Historical site
- Also known as: “P’algak-chong” and “팔각정”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno, Seoul, Gyeonggi, South Korea, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
37.6019° or 37° 36′ 7″ northLongitude
126.9802° or 126° 58′ 49″ eastElevation
289 metres (948 feet)Open location code
8Q98JX2J+Q3GeoNames ID
6801104
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