The Main Office Building consists of the official working headquarters and guest reception of the President. The buiding has an impressive roof made with 150,000 blue tiles from which the name Cheong Wa Dae(Blue House) was derived. The President's office and guest reception are located on the second floor, while the First Lady's office and guest reception are located on the first floor.

The official residence consists of the main building, annex, and sarangchae. The President and family lived here. The area was rarely revealed on mass media as it was the most personal space in all of Cheong Wa Dae. The residential area consists of the main building, which is the living quarters: annex, used for guest reception and events; sarangchae, the guest room; and garden.

Built in 1978, Yeongbingwan is the oldest among the modern-style buildings in Cheong Wa Dae. Yeongbingwan was used to hold large-scale meetings and official events for diplomatic guests.

Sugungteo was the site where the palace guards stayed during the Joseon dynasty

Sangchunjae was built to demonstrate the beauty of traditional Korean architecture to the diplomatic guests who visit Cheong Wa Dae. The building was building was built using 200-year old pine trees from Chunyang-myeon, known to be the finest materials for building hanok. Sangchunjae has one living roon and two ondol(floor heating system) bedrooms.

Nokjiwon Garden is praised to be the most beautiful garden in Cheong Wa Dae. Approximately 120 types of trees are planted centered around 170-year-old umbrella pine trees that are native to Korea. Anniversary trees that were personally planted by the former presidents can also be found here. In spring, Nokjiwon Garden held annul enents in recognition of special occasions such as Childres's Day, Parents' Day, and Disability Day.

Chimnuygak Pavilion, a Seoul Tangible Culture Heritage, is located between Chunchumun Gate and the main office building. This traditional building was built in the early 1900s to host banquets at the back garden of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Chimnyugak Pavilion is speculated to be used as a subsidiary facility of Gyeongbokgung Palace since the palace was orginally situated at the current site of Cheong Wa Dae before relocation.

Chunchugwan Press Center is where Cheong Wa Dae press conferences were held and accredited journalists resided. The name was derived from the organizations that were responsible for keeping historical records during the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. The pathway to the left of Chunchugwan is a panel of detailed historical records of Cheong Wa Dae.