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Hanok Essay Seochon (한옥에세이 서촌)

Hanok Essay Seochon (한옥에세이 서촌)

7.3Km    2024-06-04

12 Pirundae-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The area of Seochon features both traditional elements as well modern, showing the changes over time. A stay in one of the hanok houses here is the perfect way to feel this unique ambiance. Hanok Essay Seochon provides this experience, open to visitors of all ages.

GS25 - Junggu Toegye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25중구퇴계점)

7.3Km    2024-06-27

180, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Sejong Village Food Street (세종마을 음식문화거리)

7.3Km    2025-06-17

Chebu-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Previously known as Geumcheongyo Market, it was officially named Sejong Village Food Street in 2011, as King Sejong was born in this village. The street is full of lively energy and features both long-standing restaurants, also known as nopo in Korean, and recently established trendy eateries. Its convenient location and inviting atmosphere make it a popular place to visit.

A Moment in Time - Live Caricature & Gallery (시간을 담다)

A Moment in Time - Live Caricature & Gallery (시간을 담다)

7.3Km    2021-03-25

20-1, Samil-daero 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-10-8895-3368

A Moment in Time adds in aspects of Korean traditions, customs, and landmarks like hanbok, Gwanghwamun Gate, and Korean mystical animals into caricature artworks, serving as an excellent souvenir for both locals and travelers. The gallery also offers hands-on programs like coloring caricature and traditional folk art. In addition, original design products from A Moment in Time are also available, making great gifts.

STAY dayoff (스테이 데이 오프)

STAY dayoff (스테이 데이 오프)

7.3Km    2024-12-23

6 , Jahamun-ro 1da-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-504-0904-2406

Stay Day Off is a hanok stay just off Jahamun-no - known locally as ‘Food Street’ - in Seochon Village to the west of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. It’s a 5-minute walk from Gyeongbokgung Station on Subway Line 3, so transport access is good. The main building comprises two bedrooms with queen-size bed, a living room and kitchen, and two bathrooms. The annex building is rather special: it has a bath and sauna behind a window wall with a fine view of the hanok garden. There’s a 10% discount for guests staying more than two nights during the week.

Homeplus - Gangseo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 강서)

Homeplus - Gangseo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 강서)

7.3Km    2024-04-22

398, Hwagok-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Homeplus Gangseo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홈플러스강서)

Olive Young - Homeplus Gangseo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홈플러스강서)

7.3Km    2024-04-18

1F, 398, Hwagok-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Central City (센트럴시티)

Central City (센트럴시티)

7.3Km    2025-03-28

176, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6282-0114

Connected to the Express Bus Terminal Station, Central City is a large lifestyle cultural complex. With in the City are a department store, movie theater, bus terminal, hotel, and shopping malls. Especially, Familie Station & Garden is home to beauty salons, restaurants and coffe shops that are famous and unique. One can also explore attractions such as the Express Bus Terminal Underground Shopping Mall and Banpo Wholesale Flower Market, enriching the experience of the area.

Tosokjeong (토속정)

Tosokjeong (토속정)

7.3Km    2021-03-19

4-1, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-2192

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul. The representative menu is skate, pork, and kimchi combo. A traditional Jeollanam-do food restaurant serving more than 10 side dishes.

Samseongsan Holy Ground (삼성산성지)

Samseongsan Holy Ground (삼성산성지)

7.3Km    2021-08-17

454-16, Hoam-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-875-2271

During the Gihae Persecution of 1839, three French Catholic priests were sentenced to death for spreading Catholicism in Korea. Saint Laurent Joseph Marius Imbert (Bishop), Saint Pierre Philibert Maubant (Priest), and Saint Jacques Honore Chastan (Priest) were beheaded on September 21, 1839 at Saenamteo, currently known as the Saenamteo Catholic Holy Place of the Martyrs, and their bodies were buried at Samseongsan Mountain and later transferred to the grotto of Myeondong Cathedral.