Food & a break
Korean barbecue, noodle shops and casual dining are found around the commercial lanes. Opening times and queues vary, especially at lunchtime and after work.
Famous streets · SEOUL
Jonggak: Bosingak & evening lanes
Begin at Bosingak, then choose a short walk through Jongno’s food lanes or along Cheonggyecheon. Jonggak is close to Insadong but is a different station and meeting point from Jongno 3-ga.
- Allow
- 2–3 hours
- Arrival
- Jonggak · Line 1
What to see
- Bosingak bell pavilion and its street-facing architecture
- Jonggak’s restaurant lanes after office hours
- Cheonggyecheon for a streamside extension
How to get there
Take Line 1 to Jonggak and follow signs for Bosingak. Set the pavilion as your meeting point; do not select Jongno 3-ga simply because the names look similar.
A practical walking order
Suggested route and time allowance; check live transport and venue notices for your visit.
- 1
Start outside Bosingak
View the pavilion from the public space and check any posted access or ceremony information.
- 2
Explore the restaurant streets
Walk into the Jonggak food lanes, checking menus and opening times rather than relying on a particular restaurant being open.
- 3
Choose stream or crafts
Head south for Cheonggyecheon or north for Insadong. Each is a better short extension than rushing both.
- 4
Return by a clear landmark
Save Jonggak Station or the station at your chosen finish before your evening walk.
Before you go
The New Year bell ceremony is a special event, not a daily attraction. Stream access may close during heavy rain; stay on the street if barriers are in place.
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Editorial guide reviewed 20 September 2026. Photographs may show earlier dates or seasonal displays.