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HiKR Ground

하이커 그라운드

Korea Tourism Organization's free K-content and travel-information hub beside Cheonggyecheon. Floors 1–4 and floor 5 use different weekly schedules, the Tourist Information Center closes earlier, and paid programmes may operate separately, so check the exact floor and activity before travelling. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

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Jung-gu · Seoul
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Korean map search · 서울특별시 중구 청계천로 40 하이커 그라운드
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    PLAN THE VISIT

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    RegionJung-gu · Seoul
    Korean map search서울특별시 중구 청계천로 40 하이커 그라운드
    Floor 5Monday–Sunday · 10:00–20:00

    Last admission is 20 minutes before closing; live notices can still override the baseline.

    Tourist Information CenterDaily · 10:00–19:00
    AdmissionGeneral admission is free

    Some programmes can require a reservation or separate payment.

    Exact address40 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul · Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center
    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift access and any programme-specific route

    A floor being open does not mean every installation or activity is available.

    Photo scopeThe current hero shows the real signed glass entrance of HiKR Ground at the Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center

    It does not prove today's exhibitions, programme capacity, waiting time, floor access or information-desk availability.

    Map pinAudited official destination coordinate

    The place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.

    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.

    DAY-OF PLAN

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    1. 01
      Check the exact floor and programme

      Floors 1–4 close on Monday, floor 5 and the Tourist Information Center use separate schedules, and reserved or paid programmes can differ.

    2. 02
      Enter the experience floors before final admission

      Floors 1–4 and floor 5 are published to 20:00, with last admission 20 minutes before closing.

    3. 03
      Use the Tourist Information Center first

      The information desk closes earlier than the main visitor floors, so handle route and travel questions before exploring longer exhibits.

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    TRAVELER FAQ

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    Is HiKR Ground free?

    General admission is published as free, but some programmes can require a reservation or separate payment.

    Is all of HiKR Ground open on Monday?

    No. The current official guide lists floors 1–4 as Tuesday–Sunday while floor 5 remains open daily.

    Can I arrive just before 20:00?

    No. The published last admission is 20 minutes before closing, and a specific programme may stop earlier.

    Is the Tourist Information Center open as late as the exhibits?

    No. Its published daily schedule ends at 19:00, earlier than the 20:00 visitor-floor close.

    Are the operating details for HiKR Ground live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 8, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

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    ABOUT · KOREA ERA WIKI

    About HiKR Ground

    Korea Tourism Organization's free K-content and travel-information hub beside Cheonggyecheon. Floors 1–4 and floor 5 use different weekly schedules, the Tourist Information Center closes earlier, and paid programmes may operate separately, so check the exact floor and activity before travelling. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.Recheck the official source before visiting.
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    HiKR Ground

    하이커 그라운드A reviewed foundation built from official sources. Traveler edits are checked before publication.
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    Contents
    1. 1Overview
    2. 2Key facts and visitor information
    3. 3Visit flow
    4. 4Traveler tips
    5. 5Nearby places
    6. 6Frequently asked questions
    7. 7Sources and revision history

    1. Overview

    Korea Tourism Organization's free K-content and travel-information hub beside Cheonggyecheon. Floors 1–4 and floor 5 use different weekly schedules, the Tourist Information Center closes earlier, and paid programmes may operate separately, so check the exact floor and activity before travelling. This catalogue page connects the stop to traveller ratings, current field reports, nearby regional anchors and sourced community corrections.

    2. Key facts and visitor information

    RegionJung-gu · Seoul
    Korean map search서울특별시 중구 청계천로 40 하이커 그라운드
    Floors 1–4Tuesday–Sunday · 10:00–20:00Closed Monday; last admission is 20 minutes before closing.
    Floor 5Monday–Sunday · 10:00–20:00Last admission is 20 minutes before closing; live notices can still override the baseline.
    Tourist Information CenterDaily · 10:00–19:00
    AdmissionGeneral admission is freeSome programmes can require a reservation or separate payment.
    Exact address40 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul · Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center
    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift access and any programme-specific routeA floor being open does not mean every installation or activity is available.
    Photo scopeThe current hero shows the real signed glass entrance of HiKR Ground at the Korea Tourism Organization Seoul CenterIt does not prove today's exhibitions, programme capacity, waiting time, floor access or information-desk availability.
    Current official guideKorea Tourism Organization HiKR Ground visitor guideChecked September 8, 2026; recheck the official page before a dedicated visit.
    Current official guideKorea Tourism Organization · HiKR Ground official visitor guideChecked September 8, 2026. Recheck current hours, admission, closures and transport before travel.
    Map pinAudited official destination coordinateThe place coordinate is exact; use the named gate, parking area or accessible entrance for the final route.
    Mobility checkConfirm the current step-free entrance, lift availability, rest areas and accessible toilets with the venue.

    Approved current facts

    Transit
    Korean map search · 서울특별시 중구 청계천로 40 하이커 그라운드Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Admission & prices
    General admission is free Some programmes can require a reservation or separate payment.Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source
    Official links
    Korea Tourism Organization · HiKR Ground · catalogue checked August 26, 2026Checked 1/1/2026 · Korea Era editors · source

    3. Visit flow

    1. 01
      Before travel

      Check the exact floor and programme

      Floors 1–4 close on Monday, floor 5 and the Tourist Information Center use separate schedules, and reserved or paid programmes can differ.

    2. 02
      10:00–19:40

      Enter the experience floors before final admission

      Floors 1–4 and floor 5 are published to 20:00, with last admission 20 minutes before closing.

    3. 03
      Before 19:00

      Use the Tourist Information Center first

      The information desk closes earlier than the main visitor floors, so handle route and travel questions before exploring longer exhibits.

    4. Traveler tips

    • Save 하이커 그라운드 and 서울특별시 중구 청계천로 40 for Korean map and taxi use.
    • If travel advice matters, visit the Tourist Information Center before its 19:00 close, then continue through the experience floors.
    • Do not assume Monday means the entire building is unavailable: floor 5 remains on the published daily schedule while floors 1–4 close.
    • Check the official programme notice before travelling for a specific K-pop, media or hands-on activity.
    • Treat the exterior photograph as arrival identification, not evidence that every floor or installation is open today.
    • Search “서울특별시 중구 청계천로 40 하이커 그라운드” in Naver Map or Kakao Map and confirm the exact entrance and return route.
    • Hours, admission, closures and programme schedules can change; use the official source before departure.
    • The audited coordinate identifies the named destination, but the final gate, parking area and step-free entrance still need a live route check.

    5. Nearby places

    Nearby in the same area

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    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Culture Station Seoul 284

    The restored former Seoul Station building hosts dated exhibitions, performances and architecture tours rather than operating as a continuously open concourse. It is closed for exhibition preparation on August 29, 2026 and the next exhibition is announced for September 17–November 1, so check the live programme before crossing the active station precinct.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Shindang-dong Tteokbokki Town

    A compact lane of long-running tteokbokki restaurants where diners cook rice cakes, noodles, dumplings and optional toppings at the table; every shop sets its own hours and flavour, so compare queue, spice level, portion, allergens, minimum order and card payment before sitting down, and confirm parking rather than assuming the alley entrance is the car entrance.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same area

    Jangchung-dong Jokbal Alley

    The Seoul alley most closely associated with jokbal, where veteran restaurants serve sliced braised pig's trotters with wraps and side dishes; opening days, waits and portions vary by shop and there is no dedicated alley parking, so choose the exact restaurant, confirm pork and shrimp-paste allergens, price and last order, and use transit for the simplest return.

    Check live transit before combining    Nearby in the same region

    Ikseon-dong Hanok Street

    A lived-in web of narrow hanok lanes where small cafés, restaurants and shops occupy adapted traditional houses. There is no single gate or shared opening time: choose a named business, expect queues at busy periods, keep resident doorways clear and never treat a private hanok as a public photo set.

    Check live transit before combining

    6. Frequently asked questions

    Is HiKR Ground free?

    General admission is published as free, but some programmes can require a reservation or separate payment.

    Is all of HiKR Ground open on Monday?

    No. The current official guide lists floors 1–4 as Tuesday–Sunday while floor 5 remains open daily.

    Can I arrive just before 20:00?

    No. The published last admission is 20 minutes before closing, and a specific programme may stop earlier.

    Is the Tourist Information Center open as late as the exhibits?

    No. Its published daily schedule ends at 19:00, earlier than the 20:00 visitor-floor close.

    Are the operating details for HiKR Ground live?

    The displayed guidance was checked September 8, 2026, but it is not a live operator feed. Open the linked official guide and a Korean map again on the day because hours, closures, tickets and transport can change.

    Can a traveller correct this page?

    Yes. Submit a sourced community wiki correction or a current field report; proposed facts are reviewed before becoming canonical information.

    7. Sources and revision history

    Foundation sourceKorea Tourism Organization · HiKR Ground · catalogue checked August 26, 2026 ↗Recheck time-sensitive hours, prices and reservation rules on the official page.
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