As you set your eyes upon this palatial entity, it makes perfect sense to learn that it is the official residence of South Korea’s President and has been so since 1948 when it was then called Gyeongmudae. The Blue House, currently known as the Cheong Wa Dae, in Seoul is set with the Bugaksan Mountain in its background, and is a complex comprising of buildings constructed in the Korean traditional style of architecture. As its name suggests, the signature blue tiles are the main draw of this monument, gently curving on the elegant roof. Completed in the 20th century and spanning an area of a whopping 250,000m², the buildings are interspersed with gardens, perfectly complementing the calm blue with bursts of lush greenery. When is Seoul, do not forget to book a tour on these magnificent grounds and stand where the distinguished rulers of this nation once stood before you.