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The Blue house (Cheong Wa Dae)

1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 110-820, South Korea
Ranked #26 of 182 attractions in Seoul
4.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Government Buildings
Traveler Description: Visit to the Blue House requires registration in advance. Send an email to tour@president.go.kr 10 days prior to your visit. Include your name... more »
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

lucky me i was there while the head of Korea is inside the Blue house. I can see guard, security, police (you named it!) all over the places.. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012

if you're in the general area. . . which is kind of fun and chic and worth a look. More

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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2011
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Take this tour if you are interested in the compound surrounding the Blue House, and if you have about 3 hours to spare in your trip. Security checks are tight here, so make sure you don't bring any sharps with you. They also give out free gifts when you enter, they gave me a Blue House mug. Nice gardens and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 24, 2011
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A rare opportunity to see The President's Office compound and its beautiful garden. Of course, you will not access the Restricted Area within the compound. As a traveller, I rate this attraction very good and educational. An audio-visual presentation is launched in the mini auditorium to start-off the visit programme. Non korean visitors may request for a audio guide. Onsite... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011
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