Hongjimun Tunnel

Hongjimun Tunnel is a road tunnel in Seoul, Gyeonggi. Hongjimun Tunnel is situated nearby to the quarter Buam-dong, as well as near Whanki Museum.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Cheong Wa Dae and Changuimun Gate.

Cheong Wa Dae

Government office

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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 has served as the center of presidential administration and state… Cheong Wa Dae is situated 1½ km southeast of Hongjimun Tunnel.

Changuimun Gate

City gate

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Changuimun 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 Buksomun and Jahamun. Changuimun Gate is situated 750 metres south of Hongjimun Tunnel.

Whanki Museum

Museum

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The Whanki Museum is a private art museum in Jongno-gu, in central Seoul, South Korea. It was established by the Whanki Foundation mainly to exhibit and commemorate the art of Whanki Kim, one of Korea's foremost abstract painters. Whanki Museum is situated 550 metres south of Hongjimun Tunnel.