A hidden gem in the heart of Seoul ✨ Hwangudan Altar is one of those places most people pass by without noticing—but in autumn, it becomes unforgettable. Built in 1897 for Emperor Gojong’s coronation rites, this peaceful corner glows with golden ginkgo trees and quiet history. 📍 Location: Right next to Deoksugung Palace & Seoul City Hall (황궁우·환구단) Easy to visit if you’re exploring the palace area or walking Deoksugung Stone Wall Path. Want more hidden foliage spots in Seoul? Comment “Fall” and I’ll send you my Top 30 Fall Foliage Map. #SeoulHiddenGems #Hwangudan #seoulhistory
Attraction
Deoksugung Palace
Cultural landmark
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Historic palace in the heart of Seoul offering a popular Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony.
Hwangudan (Wongudan) Altar
Historical landmark
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This 19th-century octagonal shrine was built as the site of ritual sacrifices made to heaven.