After walking around the bustling Hongik University business district for many days, take the Seoul Metro Line XNUMX to Ewha Womans University to enjoy a more tranquil and elegant women’s university atmosphere. The business district in front of the campus gathers shops selling trendy small items and features The coffee shop is also a good place for treasure hunting after a walk on campus, which is very suitable for best friends who travel together.
Basic introduction to Ewha Womans University
Ewha Womans University (Ewha Womans University) was established in 1886. It was originally named Ewha School, named after Gojong of North Korea. It was officially renamed Ewha Womans University in 1948 and became the first women’s university in South Korea. The campus retains many historical buildings. There are also elementary schools, junior high schools and high schools attached.
In response to the large number of visiting tourists, the Ewha Welcome Center was set up at the entrance of the school in 2013, with an information counter, an exhibition center, a tourist lounge, and a souvenir shop. The two buildings near the entrance of the school, the lecture hall and the Grand Canyon, became The most representative landmark building.
▲ The visit area of Ewha Womans University is limited to the area between the entrance of the school and the ECC campus. (source:Ewha Welcome Center)
Visiting Ewha Womans University
Ewha Womans University is open to the public to visit the area, which is limited to the area between the Ewha Reception Center at the entrance of the school and the ECC Ewha Campus Complex. It is open until 100 pm, and the XNUMXth Anniversary Museum, Natural History Museum, Ewha History Museum and other exhibition halls Although it is open to the public, guided tours and visits must be booked in advance by the group.
Ewha Womans University is a fusion of many European style and modern style buildings. The European style building is representative of the large lecture hall. The modern building is the ECC park commonly known as the Grand Canyon. It is a place near the school gate and where tourists can take pictures. Although the area is open It only occupies a small part of the campus, but the wide open space is suitable for walking.
▲ On the left of the school entrance is the well-known Pear Flower Wall. Tourists come here to take pictures and check in.
▲ At the entrance of Ewha Women's University, there is a legend that you can marry and give birth as soon as possible by taking pictures here.
▲ The ECC Ewha Campus Complex is a landmark building of Ewha Womans University and has the title of Grand Canyon.
▲ The ECC Ewha Campus Complex produced by French architect Dominique Perrault combines classrooms, convenience stores and cafes.
▲ The museum of Ewha Womans University. Groups can book a guided tour in advance.
▲ The Welch-Ryang Auditorium (Welch-Ryang Auditorium) is the venue for many well-known events. It was originally a historic building of a Christian church.
Ewha Womans University’s Transportation and Itinerary Recommendations
Ewha Women’s University is next door to Yonsei University. There are two subway stations, Ewha University Station (Seoul Subway Line 2) and Sinchon Station (Gyeongui Jungang Line) near the school gate. You can walk 300 meters from the subway station to the school gate. , There are many bus routes passing by.
Starting from the BOXQUARE container market in front of Exit XNUMX of Sinchon Station, it is the popular shopping district in front of Ewha University. There are many clothing, accessories and trendy shops, and there are also many cafes and restaurants. It is a good place to come after a walk at Ewha Womans University. This foraging and shopping.
▲ There is a roadside stall selling chicken cakes and fried chicken in the area in front of the school gate.
Ewha Womans University. 이화여자대학교
- Phone: +82 2 32772114
- Official website: http://www.ewha.ac.kr/
- Address: 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
