Hwangudan Altar (환구단)

4.0Km 2020-05-07

112, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-5842

Hwangudan Altar, also called Hwandan Altar, refers to an altar complex for the rite of heaven. The rites were first performed in the Goryeo dynasty by King Seongjong in the first month of 983 (2nd year of his reign), but was repeatedly adopted and abolished, and eventually stopped at the start of the Joseon dynasty.

Then in 1456 (2nd year of King Sejo), the practice was temporarily standardized and the rites were performed at Hwangudan Altar again in 1457. However, rites were again abolished in 1464 (10th year of King Sejo). It wasn’t until 1897 (34th year of King Gojong) when the Joseon dynasty was renamed as the Korean Empire and King Gojong ascended to emperor, that the rite was revived.

Now, Hwangungu Shrine and three stone drums stand at the location of the former altar complex. The three stone drums symbolize the instruments used for the rites. The shrine was completed in 1899, two years after the altar was started in 1897. Today, the Hwangungu Shrine still stands within the hotel grounds of the Westin Chosun Hotel.

Olive Mart [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브마트)

4.0Km 2024-04-22

229-3, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Mart [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 올리브마트)

4.0Km 2024-04-16

1F, 229-3, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Ibis Ambassador Myeongdong (이비스 앰배서더 명동)

4.0Km 2021-05-18

78, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6361-8888

Ibis Ambassador Myeongdong is located in the center of downtown Seoul in Myeong-dong, the heart of the city’s business and shopping district. Its location and reasonable rates make it a good choice for business travelers, and its proximity to the shopping district also attracts tourists. The hotel has a lobby on the building's highest floor, offering a panoramic view of the bustling city. All rooms are equipped with an LCD TV, personal safe, free Internet service, a spacious work desk, and a 24-hour reception service.

Miseongok (미성옥)

4.0Km 2021-03-25

25-11, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-8929

It is a store that has been around since 1966. The best menu at this restaurant is ox bone soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Daiso - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 명동)

4.0Km 2024-04-18

43, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Zen - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ZEN 명동)

4.0Km 2024-04-16

5-8F, 62, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Lens Town - Myeong-dong Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (렌즈타운 명동중앙점)

4.0Km 2024-04-22

1F, 49, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Korea Beauty Festival (코리아뷰티페스티벌)

4.0Km 2024-05-23

35 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6000-4356

The Korea Beauty Festival is a full-on K-beauty festival geared towards international visitors, with participation of many tourism and beauty organizations. Visitors can enjoy K-beauty experiences and discounts ranging from hair and make-up to fashion and even medical and wellbeing themes.

Le Mans Eyewear - Cheonggyecheon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (르망안경콘택트 청계천)

4.0Km 2024-04-18

B2 E-MART, Lotte Castle Venezia, 400, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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