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Hottracks - Mok-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (핫트랙스 목동점)

7.2Km    2024-04-23

159-1, Mokdongseo-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대입구역)

7.2Km    2024-04-17

1F, 285, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site] (창덕궁과 후원 [유네스코 세계유산])

7.2Km    2025-07-21

99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion.

The palace gained importance starting from the time of Seongjong, the 9th king of Joseon, when a number of kings began using it as a place of residence. Unfortunately, the palace was burned down by angry citizens in 1592 when the royal family fled their abode during the Imjin War. Thanks to Gwanghaegun, the palace was restored in 1611. Even today, it houses a number of cultural treasures, such as Injeongjeon Hall, Daejojeon Hall, Seonjeongjeon Hall, and Nakseonjae Hall.

Changdeokgung Palace’s garden behind the inner hall, called the "Secret Garden," was constructed during the reign of King Taejong and served as a rest area for the royal family members. The garden had formerly been called Bugwon and Geumwon, but was renamed Biwon Garden, or Secret Garden, after King Gojong came into power. The garden was kept as natural as possible and was touched by human hands only when absolutely necessary. Buyongjeong Pavilion, Buyongji Pond, Juhamnu Pavilion, Eosumun Gate, Yeonghwadang Hall, Bullomun Gate, Aeryeonjeong Pavilion, and Yeongyeongdang Hall are some of the many attractions that occupy the garden. The most beautiful time to see the garden is during the fall when the autumn foliage is at its peak and the leaves have just started to fall.

Though it has been treasured by Koreans for centuries, Changdeokgung Palace and its complex was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Committee in December of 1997 during the committee meeting in Naples, Italy.

Wellness Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (웰리스약국)

7.3Km    2024-04-19

51, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Wellness Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (웰니스약국)

7.3Km    2024-06-27

51, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Myeong-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 명동역)

7.3Km    2024-04-22

127, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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PAULIN - Myeongdon Branch (폴인 명동)

7.3Km    2021-03-19

127, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-888-8957

Souffle pancake is a popular dessert in Korea. The representative menu is souffle pancakes. This is a cafe located in Myeong-dong, Seoul.

Bunni Studios Optical - Myeongdong Branch (바니스튜디오 안경(명동역점))

7.3Km    2024-04-02

21 Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Bunni Studios is an optical store geared toward the younger generation, offering quality glasses and color contact lenses. The staff are able to provide service in a range of foreign languages, including English, Japanese, and Chinese. Bunni Studios collaborates with popular lens producers, and offers over 500 types of lenses. Shoppers can also have products delivered to their hotel within Seoul if they shop does not have the item in stock. International tourists can make tax-free purchases.

Ojugine (오죽이네)

7.3Km    2024-12-10

Ojugine is a restaurant that specializes in dak maeuntang, a spicy chicken stew that is different from dak bokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken), as the former has more soup than the latter. The stew is served whilst boiling, so one just needs to let it sit for a bit on the table before digging in. The spicy sauce and chicken are a match made in heaven, and the same goes for this dish. Interestingly, Ojugine uses smaller chickens to prepare their dishes, so the flesh braises in the stock faster. The resulting combination is sure to offer a memorable meal. Any remaining soup can be reused as a sauce for fried rice after the main meal, so visitors are advised to leave some space in their stomach.

Ai Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (아이약국)

7.3Km    2024-06-27

20, Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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