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Jangchungdan Park (장충단공원)

Jangchungdan Park (장충단공원)

9.1Km    2020-03-18

261, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Jangchungdan Park is located on the northeastern foot of Namsan Mountain. On August 20th, 1895, Empress Myeongseong was killed by Japanese soldiers in Gyeongbokgung Palace and many Korean soldiers such as Yi Gyeong-jik and Hong Gye-hun died while trying to hold back the intruders. In memory of these soldiers, Emperor Gojong built the Jangchungdan Shrine in November 1900 at the current site of the Shilla Hotel guesthouse. The shrine was lost during the Korean War and the area was renovated into a park in 1919.

On September 22, 1984, Jangchungdan Park was designated the 374th neighborhood park of Korea and part of the park was merged with Namsan Park. The remaining area retained the name “Jangchungdan Park” and is still home to cultural assets such as the Jangchungdan Memorial Stone, Supyogyo, Seungjeongjeon, Gwanseongmyo, and Waryongmyo. The park is considered a landmark of patriotism since it contains the 1919 Independence Movement of Korea Memorial Stone and other monuments dedicated to people such as Han Yong-un, Yu Gwan-sun, and Gim Yong-hwan who fought for the independence of Korea.

CheongKwanJang - Seonghaengdang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 성행당)

CheongKwanJang - Seonghaengdang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 성행당)

9.1Km    2024-04-18

1F, 465, Gosanja-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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National Theater of Korea (국립극장)

9.2Km    2024-03-06

59, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2280-4114

The National Theater of Korea opened in 1950 as the first national theater in Asia. It is the only production theater that takes traditional arts to recreate them as contemporary art. It offers various types of theaters, such as Haeoreum Grand Theater, Daloreum Theater (middle-size), Immersive Studio ByeolByeol (small-size), and Haneul Round Theater with a circular stage structure. In addition, the Museum of Performing Arts, Cultural Plaza, and other convenience stores and coffe shops offer pleasure and relax to its visitors. 

Yongsan Family Park (용산가족공원)

9.2Km    2022-12-15

185, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-792-5660

Visitors to Yongsan Family Park can enjoy a relaxing time at a big grassy field beside a refreshing pond and well-organized walking paths. Yongsan Family Park spans an area of roughly 89,256.20 ㎡ in what was a section of the former golf course of the Eighth US Army Division. The park is comprised of various facilities such as a 2km-walking path, a natural education site, and Taegeukgi Park. Visitors can watch and feed pigeons and wild pheasants living at the park.

Himart - Sujin Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 수진점)

Himart - Sujin Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 수진점)

9.2Km    2024-04-22

229, Sanseong-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Sinheung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신흥역)

Olive Young - Sinheung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신흥역)

9.2Km    2024-04-19

1F, 257-1, Sanseong-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Pyeongando Jokbal (평안도족발집)

Pyeongando Jokbal (평안도족발집)

9.2Km    2021-03-30

174-6, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-9759

Pyeongando Jokbal has a history of over 50 years, and is very popular among all the jokbal (pig's trotter) restaurants in the Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street area. The taste is outstanding, making this hard-to-find restauant a favorite among jokbal lovers.

Wonjo 1ho Jangchungdong Halmeonijip(원조1호장충동할머니집)

Wonjo 1ho Jangchungdong Halmeonijip(원조1호장충동할머니집)

9.2Km    2020-11-17

174, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-9979, +82-2-2275-1064

Following his mother’s footsteps, the son of the previous owner is now managing the family business. Opened during the early years of Jokbal Street, the delicious meat at this restaurant is fondly remembered by customers. While the meat itself has almost no fat, the fat portion is extremely soft and savory. This restaurant is also different from the others in that it provides kongnamul-guk (bean sprout soup) with the jokbal (steamed pork hock). Pyeongyang-style naengmyeon (cold noodles) and tteok-mandu-guk (rice cake-dumpling soup) are also delicious. Pyeongyang naengmyeon is cooked to suit South Korean tastebuds. Besides, the noodles and dumplings are hand-made. Despite the restaurants long history, the building of the restaurant is clean and well-maintained as it was being rebuilt after a fire in the 1980s. There are plenty of tables on the first and second floors to accommodate customers, and the third floor is reserved for large groups. Especially noticeable is the clean appearance both inside and out, despite the restaurant’s long history; probably because the building was rebuilt after a fire in the 1980s. Plenty of tables on the first and second floors accommodate customers, and the third floor is reserved for large groups.

Buddhasbelly - Itaewon Branch(부다스벨리 이태원)

Buddhasbelly - Itaewon Branch(부다스벨리 이태원)

9.2Km    2021-04-20

48, Noksapyeong-daero 40-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-796-9330

It is a Thai food specialty store located in Itaewon. This restaurant's signature menu is som tam. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

buddhasbelly Itaewon(부다스벨리 이태원)

buddhasbelly Itaewon(부다스벨리 이태원)

9.2Km    2020-12-24

48 Noksapyeong-daero 40-gil Yongsan-gu Seoul
+82-2-796-9330

It is a Thai food specialty store located in Itaewon. This restaurant's signature menu is som tam. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.