Blue House
청와대 · 종로구
Presidential residence of South Korea
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Cheongwadae (The Blue House)2:47
Welcome to Cheongwadae, commonly known as the Blue House, a site that has pulsed at the very heart of South Korean history, politics, and power for nearly eight decades. Nestled at the foot of the majestic Mount Bugaksan, this…
Listen in the app2Yeongbingwan — The State Guest House2:44
As we approach the western side of the complex, you will find yourself standing before the imposing stone facade of Yeongbingwan, the State Guest House. Completed in the nineteen seventies, this monumental structure was designed…
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Moving eastward from the grand halls of the State Guest House, we arrive at a cluster of buildings that feel entirely different in their atmosphere and architectural intent. This is Yeomingwan, also historically known as…
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As we follow the gently sloping path upward, we finally arrive at the absolute centerpiece of the complex, Bongwan, the Main Presidential Building. Against the dramatic, forested backdrop of Mount Bugaksan, the brilliant blue…
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Stepping through the massive wooden doors of the Main Building, you are immediately enveloped in an atmosphere of hushed reverence and immense scale. You are standing in the grand central hall, where a plush red carpet leads your…
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Returning to the central hall, we now ascend the grand, red carpeted staircase toward the absolute apex of power within Cheongwadae, the President's Office on the second floor. As you climb, cast your eyes upward to the…
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Leaving the heavy, solemn atmosphere of the Main Building behind, we follow the gentle sound of rustling leaves down a winding path to discover the most breathtaking natural space within the complex, Nokjiwon, the Green Garden.…
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Just a short walk from the open expanse of Nokjiwon, tucked away alongside a murmuring stream, you will encounter a structure of exquisite traditional beauty, Sangchunjae, the Pavilion of Everlasting Spring. As you approach, the…
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Journeying deeper into the secluded, easternmost reaches of the complex, we arrive at the most heavily guarded and intensely private area of Cheongwadae, the Gwanjeo, or the Presidential Residence. For over thirty years, this was…
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As our journey through the blue tiled pavilions and ancient gardens of Cheongwadae draws to a close, we find ourselves walking back toward the main gates, returning to the vibrant pulse of modern Seoul. The sheer scale of what…
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What is Blue House?
Blue House is a place in 종로구 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 종로구 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 27 min 49 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.5867, 126.9749 |
| Last updated |
