Buam dong Walking Tour Art, History and Parasite in Seoul Discount Tickets

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Get your discount tickets for the Buam-dong Walk: Parasite Filming Site, Art & History in Seoul, save up to 9% !

Overview

One of the hillside alleys in Buam-dong shows up as a filming location in Parasite, though most visitors walk right past it without knowing. This 2.5-hour walk through the neighborhood covers a lot more than that one scene. You'll start at the Choi Gyu-sik Memorial Statue, tied to the 1968 Blue House Raid and a piece of Cold War history most guests have never heard of. From there it's on to Cheongun Literature Library, Seoul's first Hanok library, before climbing the Hill of Poet Yoon Dong-ju for views across Bugaksan, Inwangsan, and Bukhansan. The route passes a stretch of the Seoul City Wall and Changuimun Gate, then wraps up at Mugyewon, a Hanok cultural space where you can sit for a minute before heading back down. Good fit for anyone who wants art, literature, and real history mixed with mountain scenery, minus the crowds you'd hit in Bukchon or Insadong.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Gyeongbokgung Station, exit 3

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Buam-dong
Take a 10-minute bus ride to Buam-dong. As you travel, your guide will provide insights into the history of the area and explain why Buam-dong is such a special part of Seoul.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Chungwoon Literature Library
Visit the Cheongun Literature Library, Seoul’s first Hanok library, a peaceful spot surrounded by traditional architecture. Take a moment to absorb the atmosphere of artistic Seoul.
Duration: 20 mins
3. Seoul City Wall
Explore the Seoul City Wall and Changuimun Gate, key historical landmarks. Learn how these structures played an important role in Seoul’s defense and heritage.
4. Changuimun Gate (Jahamun Gate)
Explore the Seoul City Wall and Changuimun Gate, key historical landmarks. Learn how these structures played an important role in Seoul’s defense and heritage.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Mugyewon
Finish your tour with a visit to Mugyewon, a traditional Korean house that once served as the villa of Grand Prince Anpyeong. This cultural space is an example of old-world elegance amidst the modern world.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

All Fees and Taxes

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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