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Jongno 5(o)-ga Seoul This article is recommended for those looking for a special outing spot in the city, those who want to experience the hot places of Seosulla-gil introduced on MBC’s ‘I Live Alone’, and those who want to enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery at Jongmyo Shrine, a historic space of the Joseon Dynasty.
Overall Review
Seosulla-gil and Jongmyo Shrine offer a charming course where you can feel the diverse charms of downtown Seoul. Seosulla-gil is filled with unique shops and cafes, having emerged as a hot place for the MZ generation, while Jongmyo Shrine offers a tranquil atmosphere with its grand history and beautiful nature. Especially during the autumn foliage season, the red maple trees of Jongmyo Shrine create a spectacular view. However, since many places in Seosulla-gil become more lively in the evening, it’s best to choose your visiting time wisely.
Travel tips
- Many shops in Seosulla-gil are lively in the evening, so consider visiting in the late afternoon or evening.
- Jongmyo Shrine has an affordable entrance fee, and you can enjoy beautiful scenery especially when visiting during the autumn foliage season.
- A course that explores the walking trail around Jongno 5(o)-ga and the interior of Jongmyo Shrine together is great for a leisurely stroll.
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Seosulla-gil, which has emerged as a hot place for the MZ generation after being introduced by Jeon Hyun-moo on MBC’s ‘I Live Alone’, is a path created along Jongmyo Shrine. This area is home to charming shops selling accessories, jewelry, and handmade products, as well as atmospheric hanok cafes. In particular, the taco restaurant ‘Biteulbiteul’ and the traditional folk pub ‘Daramjwi’, which Hyun-moo enjoyed, are popular spots attracting visitors. Even on a somewhat cloudy day, the street began to liven up after 5 PM, so you can feel a more vibrant atmosphere by visiting in the evening.
Ascending the stairs at the northern end of Seosulla-gil leads you to the walking trail of Jongmyo Shrine. Here, you can see preserved sites of old fortress walls and enjoy a beautiful landscape full of autumn ambiance. Upon purchasing an admission ticket at the east gate of Jongmyo Shrine and entering, you can encounter various plants such as red maple trees ablaze with color, giant pagoda trees, and persimmon trees. Inside Jongmyo Shrine, there are the main sanctuaries like Jeongjeon and Yeongnyeongjeon, which enshrine the ancestral tablets of the Joseon royal family, and their simple and restrained architectural style is impressive. In particular, the red maple leaves reflected in the pond are considered one of the most beautiful sights to behold in autumn.
Upon entering the main gate of Jongmyo Shrine, you will see a T-shaped path with a slightly raised center, divided into the Sinhyang-ro, Eoro, and Seja-ro, which were used for rituals. Even for first-time visitors to Jongmyo Shrine, it is a pleasant course for a leisurely stroll from Seosulla-gil to the Jongmyo Shrine walking trail and then to the main buildings of Jongmyo Shrine. In addition, various shops and attractions are introduced in more detail in the original article, so you can plan a more fulfilling outing by referring to it before your visit.
