57 Myeongdong Hostel [Korea Quality] / 57명동호스텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

12.8Km 2024-07-30

57 , Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-8835, +82-10-3262-3503

Located in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, 57 Myeongdong Hostel is easy to remember because its name is the same as its address! Just a 5-minute walk from an airport bus-stop, and a 3-minute walk from Myeongdong metro station, the hostel offers single rooms with ensuite bathrooms, and is popular with single travelers or those on business trips. Breakfast, coffee and tea are provided free, and a mini washing machine can be used without charge. The hostel is close to the Myeongdong shopping district, and is also convenient for nearby tourist attractions. Tourist information and reservation services are provided at the front desk.

Deoksugung Stone Wall Path (덕수궁 돌담길)

12.8Km 2025-01-10

24 Sejong-daero 19-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Deoksugung Stone Wall Path runs along the wall of Deoksugung Palace. It is beautifully lit and landscaped, giving it a romantic atmosphere even at night. There are street performances and flea markets, and the area boasts many famous cafes and restaurants along Jeongdong street. In autumn, the ginkgo trees and walls form a stunning scene. Close to major cultural facilities such as the Seoul Museum of Art and Seoul Museum of History, it attracts numerous visitors come for a stroll.

Gyeonghuigung Palace (경희궁)

12.8Km 2024-07-09

45 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-724-0274

Gyeonghuigung Palace, a designated Historic Site, was originally called the large palace by Saemun Gate, or the Western Palace, for its location within the city. It was not until the eighth year of Gwanghaegun (1616) that the palace was used as a royal residence for the king, changing the name to Gyeongdeokgung Palace. The name later changed again to the current Gyeonghuigung Palace in 1760. The palace grounds included many halls but they were mostly all burned down in a fire in 1829. After the Japanese occupation began, all remaining buildings on the site were torn down and the palace grounds were turned into Gyeongseong Middle School (now Seoul High School). The school moved to Gangnam area in 1987, afterwhich the previous location was turned into a park. The palace grounds currently hold Seoul Museum of Art and walking paths, as well as a restoration of Heunghwamun Gate, the main gate of the palace, and Sungjeongjeon Hall, the main hall, completed in November 1994.

Gwangnaru Hangang Park (광나루한강공원)

12.8Km 2021-12-25

83-66, Seonsa-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0501

Hangang Citizen's Park, composed of 12 areas including Jamsil, Ttukseom and Jamwon, is an eco-friendly park providing areas for sports and leisure. The park is equipped with various cultural and recreational facilities and also has an ecological park. Gwangnaru Hangang Park formed naturally through rich silt that flowed in from the upper Hangang River that was then filled with reeds, creating an ideal habitat for groups of migratory birds.

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

12.8Km 2024-04-18

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

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

12.8Km 2024-04-22

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

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Gana Art Park (가나아트파크)

12.8Km 2024-02-07

117 Gwonyul-ro, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

Gana Art Park is a park featuring an art museum, playground, performing stage, art shop, restaurant, and more. The park includes the Gana Children’s Art Museum, showcasing artworks by Korean and international contemporary art masters. There is also the Blue Space, where a work of Picasso is displayed, the Red Space dedicated to artworks of contemporary masters, and the Yellow Space, which is a playground equipped with nets

Korea Postage Stamp Museum (우표박물관(구.우표문화누리))

12.8Km 2024-03-06

B2, 70, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6450-5600

The Korea Postage Stamp Museum was established to promote stamp culture. Here, visitors can explore the history of stamps throughout the ages, with a wide variety of subjects and types. Its main facilities include Postal Service History, Hands-on Postage Stamp Experience, Informative Postage Stamps, and Philately Classroom. Reservations are required for weekend tours and can be made on the website.

Inwangsan Mountain (인왕산)

12.8Km 2024-03-04

San 2-1, Muak-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-2834

Inwangsan Mountain is a rocky mountain located to the northwestern side of Seoul. It stands 338m tall. The Seoul City Wall is built along its ridge, connecting to the Baegak Mountain Trail. From the summit, one can see the three mountains of Naksan Mountain, Namsan Mountain, and the Bugaksan Mountain surrounding the historical center of Hanyang, the historical name for Seoul in Joseon period, with the Gyeongbokgung Palace at the center. There are five hiking trails, all taking about two hours to complete. It takes about three hours if you want to visit all the peaks of the mountain.

Deoksugung Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (덕수궁 왕궁수문장교대의식)

12.8Km 2025-07-11

99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-737-6444

Deoksugung Palace has held a guard changing ceremony since 1996 after thorough historical research by leading historians. The ceremony, which is held in front of Daehanmun Gate of Deoksugung Palace, is a tradition similar to the Changing of the Guards at Buckingham Palace and offers a rare opportunity to experience royal culture. The royal gate is opened and closed at pre-determined times, and the gatekeepers in charge of guard duty and patrols hold a shift ceremony three times a day.

The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is a highly recommended event for tourists. It is held three times a day, with each ceremony following the same procedure and lasts for forty minutes to an hour, and the ceremony is free of charge. There are no ceremonies on Mondays as well as on severely cold or hot days.

As the ceremony begins, the changing of the guards commences replete with traditional musical instruments, and exchanges a password for verification. An eight-minute guard ceremony ensues, followed by a seven-minute change ceremony, and finally a patrol that completes the ceremony. The procedure takes a dramatic turn when 18 guards in six official positions beat a drum and bellow some orders.

The Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is a great opportunity to experience a rare traditional scene. The guards’ splendid costumes, with their brilliant primary colors, are a pleasure to view. Once the ceremony is over, visitors can take pictures with the gatekeepers.

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