Jeongtong Junghwayori Joaru - Myeong-dong Branch(정통중화요리조아루 명동) - Area information

Jeongtong Junghwayori Joaru - Myeong-dong Branch(정통중화요리조아루 명동)

2.9Km 2021-04-16

1-8, Hoehyeon-dong, 3(sam)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-779-7897

A Chinese restaurant frequented by workers in Myeong-dong. This restaurant's signature menu is noodles in black bean sauce. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Jangsu Galbi (장수갈비)

2.9Km 2021-03-26

54-1, Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-775-9292

It has been around since 1968. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Jaha Sonmandu (자하손만두)

2.9Km 2024-03-06

12 Baekseokdong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-379-2648

Jaha Sonmandu is a mandu specialty restaurant located in Buam-dong. Their signature dish is mandu guk (mandu soup), which features dumplings filled with beef, pork, mung beans, and bean curd, boiled in a clear broth. The chewy mandu skin and the clean-tasting broth, flavored with homemade soy sauce, are highlights of the dish. Housed in a renovated residential building, the restaurant offers a refined yet homey atmosphere for dining. Through the windows, diners can enjoy a refreshing view of Inwangsan Mountain.

Gentle Monster - Zeus Eyewear Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (젠틀몬스터 제우스안경 명동(위탁))

2.9Km 2024-04-18

2F, 105, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Zeus Eyewear - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (제우스안경 명동)

2.9Km 2024-04-22

2F, 105, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Sagyejinmi - Myeongdong Branch (사계진미 명동)

3.0Km 2021-09-03

37, Myeongdong8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-6939

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A restaurant where you can try Korean BBQ chicken. The representative menu is Spicy Stir-fried Chicken.

Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

3.0Km 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.

Inwangsan Mountain Chosochaekbang (인왕산 더숲 초소책방)

3.0Km 2024-03-06

172 Inwangsan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Inwangsan Mountain Chosochaekbang is a bakery and book café located along the trail of Inwangsan Mountain, remodeled from an old police station. Surrounded by glass walls within the forest, it blends seamlessly with nature, offering a panoramic view of Namsan Tower through the transparent windows. On the second floor terrace, guests can enjoy the scenic view of Seoul. Freshly baked bread and desserts are available daily, and the venue occasionally hosts book talks and music concerts.

Seoul Former Russian Legation (서울 구 러시아공사관)

3.0Km 2020-06-18

21-18, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-5882

The Russian Legation was built in a Renaissance style in 1890. Russian architect, A. J. Scredin Sabatine designed the structure. In 1895, during the Joseon dynasty, the Eulmisabyeon Incident took place as a show of force by the Japanese.

Empress Myeongseong-hwanghu was emerging as a strong figure in Korea at a time when a power struggle between Japan, China, Russia, and other powers were taking place. Japanese Minister, Miura Goro saw her as a threat and ordered her assassination. After hearing news of the Empress’s assassination, King Gojong and the Crown Prince sought refuge in the Russian Embassy for one year.

After 1945, the Soviet Union took over the embassy until it was almost completely destroyed by a fire during the Korean War [1950~1953]. The only remaining parts of the building are the tower and basement areas. The building was restored to its current condition in 1973 and is now enjoyed by many as a public park.

Seoul Namsan Gugakdang (서울 남산국악당)

3.0Km 2021-08-02

28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2261-0500

Seoul Namsan Gukakdang was established by Seoul Metropolitan Government as a representative traditional art-centered performance hall in 2007. It is comprised of one ground and two basement levels. The performance hall is located on the basement floor with 300 seats, equipped with facilities that deliver pansori sounds and gayageum music to every seat. Visitors can make a reservation at the Namsangol Hanok Village website.

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