๐ Sungnyemun (Namdaemun Gate)
Seoul ยท Jung-gu ยท History
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The main south gate of old Seoul, a national treasure beside Namdaemun Market.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- NovemberโFebruary 09:00โ17:30; MarchโMay and SeptemberโOctober 09:00โ18:00; JuneโAugust 09:00โ18:30. Last entry is shortly before closing.
- Closed days
- Mondays.
- Admission
- Free.
- Area
- Seoul, Jung-gu
- How to get there
- Hoehyeon Station (Line 4)
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
The main south gate of old Seoul, a national treasure beside Namdaemun Market.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: The wooden gate lit in the evening, near Namdaemun Market
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
Hoehyeon Station (Line 4).
Nearby attractions
- Namdaemun Market ยท 0.2 km away
- Myeongdong Nanta Theater ยท 0.8 km away
- Namsan Cable Car ยท 0.9 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-24. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.