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Olive Young - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 명동점)

3.4Km    2024-06-26

14, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Namsi Glasses [Tax Refund Shop] (남시안경)

Namsi Glasses [Tax Refund Shop] (남시안경)

3.4Km    2024-06-27

8-3, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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PAIK's NOODLE Myeongdong (홍콩반점0410(명동점))

3.4Km    2024-03-08

13, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
02-778-0410

Located in Myeongdong Street, PAIK's NOODLE is a Chinese restaurant that serves Korean-style Chinese cuisine. The price is affordable so that both Koreans and foreigners can easily enjoy chinese dishes. The restaurant focus on jjajang myeon (black bean sauce noodles) and jjamppong (Spicy seafood noodle soup). It's a great place to grab a bite to eat when you're hungry while sightseeing in Myeongdong.

Alpha Stationery - Namdaemun Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (알파문구 남대문본점)

3.4Km    2024-04-23

6-2, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Ojang-dong Hamheung Naengmyeon (오장동 함흥냉면)

Ojang-dong Hamheung Naengmyeon (오장동 함흥냉면)

3.4Km    2024-02-22

108 Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Ojang-dong Hamheung Naengmyeon originated when grandma Han Hyesun, who migrated from Hamgyeongnam-do to Seoul during the Korean War, began selling Hamheung-style "nongma guksu (starch noodles)," eventually naming it Hamheung naengmyeon (Hamheung cold buckwheat noodles). Its signature dish, bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles), features chewy noodles infused with a tangy-sweet seasoning, showcasing the expertise behind its preparation. Alongside the flavorful broth served as a base, the menu also includes variations like hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), mul laengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), suyuk (boiled pork slices) and mandu.

Modern Nulang Central City Branch (모던눌랑 센트럴시티점)

Modern Nulang Central City Branch (모던눌랑 센트럴시티점)

3.4Km    2025-12-02

205 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6282-5005

Setting a romantic and modern atmosphere, Modern Nulang is a Chinese restaurant inspired by the "New Woman" concept from Shanghai's modern history. The restaurant’s design reflects Shanghai’s modern culture in the 1930s, portraying itself as a place that sets trends and is frequented by intelligent, sophisticated women. Decorative elements like a train platform, murals, and antique décor are scattered throughout the space, capturing the aesthetic essence of that era. Even the food served here stays true to the concept, presented in an elegant and romantic fashion. Signature menu items include Modern Nulang Shanghai Roll Platter, Braised Pork Belly with Chinese Buns, and Mint Lime Shrimp.

Texas de Brazil Central City Branch (텍사스 데 브라질 센트럴시티점)

Texas de Brazil Central City Branch (텍사스 데 브라질 센트럴시티점)

3.4Km    2025-12-02

205 Sapyeong-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6282-5000

Located in Seocho-gu, Texas de Brazil Central City Branch offers 15 different types of churrasco—traditional Brazilian steak barbecue—and 50 varieties of Brazilian dishes. Churrasco refers to meat skewered on a 1.2-meter-long stick and grilled over hard charcoal, making it tender and juicy. The carver also comes to the guest’s table to slice—or "carve"—the meat portions according to the guest’s request. Not only is the food served here a treat for the palate, but for the eyes as well.

Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

3.4Km    2024-03-18

39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to identify counterfeit notes and how money is produced and circulated. It is also a good place for children to learn about currencies from around the world. Advance reservations are required, and parking is not available. The museum can easily be reached via subway by getting off at Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and exiting through Exit 7. 

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)

3.4Km    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.

Bang & Olufsen - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (뱅앤올룹슨 압구정)

Bang & Olufsen - Apgujeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (뱅앤올룹슨 압구정)

3.4Km    2024-04-18

1F, 865, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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