Unhyeongung Palace: A Glimpse into Korea's Royal Heritage

Getting There

• Public Transport

  If you're starting from Suwon Station, take Line 1 (the blue line) towards Seoul. Get off at the last stop, which is Seoul Station. From Seoul Station, transfer to Line 4 (the light blue line) and head towards Dongdaemun. Get off at the City Hall Station (2 stops). Once you exit, follow the signs to the Seoul Plaza and head towards the direction of the Deoksugung Palace. Walk straight for about 10 minutes until you reach the intersection where you will see the entrance to Unhyeongung Palace on your left at 464 Samil-daero.

• Bus

  From Suwon, you can take Bus 3000 which goes directly to the Seoul City Hall area. Get on the bus at the Suwon Bus Terminal and enjoy the ride (approximately 1 hour). Once you arrive at the City Hall bus stop, walk towards the City Hall building, cross the road towards Deoksugung Palace, and then continue walking straight for about 10 minutes until you reach Unhyeongung Palace located at 464 Samil-daero on your left.

• Taxi

  You can also take a taxi from Suwon to Unhyeongung Palace. The taxi ride will take approximately 1 hour depending on traffic. Simply tell the driver to take you to 'Unhyeongung Palace' or provide the address: 464 Samil-daero, Jongno District, Seoul. The fare may vary but expect to pay around 50,000 KRW.

• Walking

  If you are already in central Seoul, you can walk to Unhyeongung Palace. From the nearest subway station, Anguk Station (Line 3), take Exit 1. Walk straight and turn left at the first intersection onto Samil-daero. Continue walking for about 15-20 minutes and you will see Unhyeongung Palace on your right at 464 Samil-daero.