PHOTOS: Aju hosts walkathon through royal palaces, ex-presidential complex

SEOUL, October 21 (AJP) - The 3rd Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul took place on Saturday, offering participants a tour of the city's historic sites.

Hosted by The Aju Business Daily, the 13-kilometer route included the former presidential office complex of Cheongwadae and the five royal palaces: Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung, and Deoksugung.

Participants begin the Walking Festival for Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct 19 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Participants start at the Walking Festival for Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct. 19, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Participants begin the Walking Festival for Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct 19 2024 AJP Yoo Dae-gil — Participants start at the Walking Festival for Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct. 19, 2024. AJP Yoo Dae-gil

Participants pose for a photo before the start of the Walking Festival for Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct 19 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Participants pose for a photo at the Walking Festival for Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct. 19, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Peruvian Ambassador to Korea Paul Duclos delivers a congratulatory speech at the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct 19 2024 AJP NG — Peruvian Ambassador to Korea Paul Duclos delivers a congratulatory speech at the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct. 19, 2024. AJP NG

Participants warm up before the start of the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct 19 2024 AJP NG — Participants warm up before the start of the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct. 19, 2024. AJP NG

Participants warm up before the start of the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct 19 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Participants warm up before the start of the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct. 19, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Participants wait before the start of the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct 19 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Participants wait for the start of the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct. 19, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Participants set off at the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct 19 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Participants start at the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct. 19, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Participants set off at the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct 19 2024 AJP Yoo Dae-gil — Participants start at the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct. 19, 2024. AJP Yoo Dae-gil

Participants walk along the course at the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct 19 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Participants walk at the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct. 19, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

Participants collect stamp marks at the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct 19 2024 AJP Kim Dong-woo — Participants collect stamp marks at the Walking Festival for the Blue House and Five Royal Palaces in Seoul on Oct. 19, 2024. AJP Kim Dong-woo

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PHOTOS: Aju hosts walkathon through royal palaces, ex-presidential complex

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