Olens - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 광화문) - Area information

Olens - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 광화문)

7.9Km 2024-04-18

1F, 82, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Starbucks Byuldabang (스타벅스 별다방)

7.9Km 2024-12-27

100 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Byuldabang is a cozy space in the city, where the present and future of Starbucks coexist

Byuldabang is a special name. It combines the Korean words byul, which means stars, and dabang, which means a traditional space where people gather and talk over tea or drink. Byuldabang is the nickname Koreans generally use for Starbucks. Starbucks Byuldabang store opened in appreciation of customers of Starbucks Korea, celebrating its 22nd anniversary. This particular store is a Starbucks Reserve store with new concept food items, and is the first among Starbucks stores worldwide to have digital art wall decorations. The images projected to the art wall are “The Journey of Siren.” It is a surreal journey of Siren, who delivers coffee messages around the ocean, day and night. Customers love the story.

THE HALAL GUYS - Itaewon Branch (할랄가이즈 이태원)

7.9Km 2021-03-30

187, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-794-8308

As a place that sells American Halal foods, it is recognized even in Itaewon, where there are many foreigners. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is sandwich.

Maeumeul Damanaemyeon (마음을담아내면)

7.9Km 2021-03-19

79, Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-732-7768

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul. Also well-known for steak and stir-fried ingredients over rice. The best menu at this restaurant is noodles.

Bukchon Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (북촌약국)

7.9Km 2024-06-27

71, Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Bukchon Museum (북촌생활사박물관)

7.9Km 2022-08-30

90, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-736-3957

The Bukchon Museum displays items that have been collected from Bukchon, a historical village that was once home to the nation’s nobility. The museum was founded to observe urban development that took place in the recent decades through collected and preserved veryday household items that were used by Bukchon residents. Visitors are even allowed to touch items on display to better be able to imagine life in Korea before industrialization.

KATSUYA (가쯔야)

7.9Km 2021-03-18

46, Dadong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-772-9023

This Japanese cuisine is located near Euljiro 1(il)ga Station, Seoul. The representative menu is pork cutlet. A restaurant serving Japanese-style pork cutlet.

Nodokilcheo (노독일처)

7.9Km 2021-09-28

59, Naruteo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-517-4552

Nodokilcheo stands for 'a one of a kind place'. Keeping true to its name, the establishment caters to the extravagant tastes of China. The special Pocheongcheongaebong dumplings are filled with a spoonful of savory beef broth that arouses your taste buds once you take a bite. The orange extract adds a delicately subtle flavor, unique from other dumplings. Aside from the Pocheongcheon dumplings, there are also Korean leek dumplings, suta dumplings, glutinous rice cake soup, and dim sum.

HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)

7.9Km 2025-08-29

40 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Located inside the Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center, HiKR Ground is a Korean tourism publicity center where visitors can experience K-pop and view media art at the same time. The name "HiKR Ground" embodies the meaning that Korea (KR) will greet ("Hi") global tourists and become a playground. Notably, it provides Korean tourism content in multiple ways for the younger generation to enjoy. On the first floor, there is a space to enjoy various media arts through the large media screen HiKR Wall, where visitors can see "Landscape of the New City" by media artist Lee Lee-nam, and Korean tourism videos submitted by global hallyu fans. On the second floor, visitors can make their own K-pop music videos using the XR Live Studio. At the window facing the restored Cheonggyecheon Stream, there is a mesmerizing artwork called ''North Wall'' by installation artist Suh Do-ho. On the third and fourth floors, visitors can get immersed in Korean local tourism through various arts, experiences, and exhibitions.

[Notice of Full-day Closure and Program Suspension]
Due to ongoing construction at HiKR Ground, all floors are closed as follows:
- Period: September 1 – 4, and 15, 2025
- The information desk, which operates year round, is closed during this period
- Café Knotted on 5F operates as usual
- From September 1 to 15, all programs are suspended due to space rental (including regular programs, experience programs, and docent tours).
- From September 5, Game Culture Festival is taking place at HiKR Ground. Visitors are encouraged to join.

We Ride (위라이드)

7.9Km 2023-07-28

40 , Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

"The best way to tour Seoul"
With WeRide's certified tour guides, travelers can experience unforgettable memories by riding an electric bicycle to attractions hidden all over Seoul. The tour takes 2 hours and 30 minutes, and participants can safely tour around Seoul with a professional guide. The fun of electric bicycles adds to the joy of the guide's story of Korean culture. If there are guests who cannot ride bicycles, they can use electric rickshaws. There is also a bicycle rental service for bicycle riders traveling in Korea.

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