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Seoul Museum of Art (서울시립미술관(서소문본관))

3.9Km    140222     2024-06-19

61 Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2124-8800

The Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA) is a space for all to meet and experience the joy of art. Located in the center of Jeong-dong, a district that retains traces of Seoul’s modern and contemporary history, the museum integrates the historical facade of the former Supreme Court with modern architecture. In addition to various programs―encompassing exhibitions, educational outreach initiatives, screenings, workshops, performances, and talks, communal spaces including SeMA Cafe, the artbook store, the open space lobby, and the outdoor sculpture park SeMA WALK provide a rich range of ways for visitors to experience art.

Daebak Ssambap duruchigi (대박쌈밥두루치기)

Daebak Ssambap duruchigi (대박쌈밥두루치기)

3.9Km    63     2021-03-27

7, Eungam-ro 9-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-303-3090

It is a place where you can enjoy fresh Ssam vegetables and various cuts of beef and pork. This restaurant's signature menu is leaf wraps and meat set menu. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul.

Jinju Hoegwan (진주회관)

3.9Km    17524     2024-06-19

26 Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-5388

Jinju Hoegwan is a renowned kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup) eatery near City Hall Station. Kongguksu is a traditional Korean summer dish made by boiling and grinding soybeans into a creamy broth, served with noodles, offering a refreshing and nutty flavor. Kongguksu is available from March to November. Their staff-recommended menu includes kimchi bokkeumbap (kimchi fried rice), freshly roasted by the staff, along with kimchi jjigae and samgyeopsal (pork belly).

Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문)

Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문)

3.9Km    100859     2023-02-23

40, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-779-8547

Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure with an arched entrance in the middle. There’s a column on top of a platform, raising the roof, distinguishing the upper stories and lower stories of the building. Passageways for traffic are located at the east and west ends of the gate. Different from the other gates, Sungnyemun Gate’s tablet has its name written vertically.

On February 10, 2008, Sungnyemun was destroyed by fire. After a 5-year reconstruction work, the gate was re-opened to the public again on May 4, 2013.

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구)

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구)

3.9Km    15563     2021-12-30

40, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-4622

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong and Da-dong are widely known among international visitors as hot spots for shopping and food.

Myeong-dong is a popular destination for shopping, culture, arts and fashion. Major shopping malls such as Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore and Samik Fashion Town are located here. Shoppers can find a variety of products here from high-end items to relatively inexpensive clothes. There’s also no shortage of street food, traditional restaurants, coffee shops and fancy cafes.

Namdaemun Market is the biggest traditional market in Korea. Visitors can purchase souvenirs and local produce at an affordable price in the shopping complex crowded with stores and street stalls. The market sells a variety of clothes, kitchenware, toys, accessories, food, flowers and imported goods.

Bukchang-dong and Sogong-dong have high-end accommodations including Lotte Hotel Seoul and Westin Chosun Seoul, duty-free shops, and restaurants serving traditional dishes.

[Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong Special Tourist Zone]
Areas included: Myeong-dong, Bukchang-dong, Mugyo-dong and Da-dong, Seoul
Area size: 872,809 ㎡
Tourist attractions: Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong, Department Stores (Lotte Department and Shinsegae Department Store, etc.), Traditional Market, Duty-free Shop, Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, etc.

Mensyu (멘슈)

Mensyu (멘슈)

3.9Km    66     2021-03-29

394, Yeouidaebang-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-761-5285

It is a ramen specialty store where you can enjoy Japanese ramen dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is instant noodles. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Golfzon Market - Dangsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (골프존마켓 당산)

3.9Km    0     2024-04-23

1F, 233, Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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Jangmee Rasa - Taepyeong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (장미라사 태평로점)

Jangmee Rasa - Taepyeong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (장미라사 태평로점)

3.9Km    0     2024-04-22

55, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Hope See Channel Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (호프씨채널안경)

3.9Km    0     2024-06-27

Store #103, 383, Yeouidaebang-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu

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Seogeulleongtang (서글렁탕)

Seogeulleongtang (서글렁탕)

3.9Km    16135     2021-04-20

394, Yeouidaebang-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-780-8858

This is a restaurant serving pork belly soaked in a special sauce. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled pork belly.