Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

8.6Km 2024-11-27

196 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors.

The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as many international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has become a popular travel destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, and leather products in particular are famous. This is a go-to place for both shopping and entertainment. The street is crowded with shops selling clothes and bags, as well as hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities and travel agencies. With about 2,000 shops and stores lining every street, visitors can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous in the district is Antique Furniture Street where more than 100 shops selling furniture and antiques stretch from Hamilton Hotel toward Bogwang-ro.

Travelers can taste authentic cuisine and experience culture from around the globe on World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants operated by foreigners. Since the late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into culturally diverse. Various performances and events are held in the area. In particular, Itaewon Global Village Festival, held every October, is a famous festival. Tourists can pay in US dollars, Japanese yen, or another currency freely. In addition, visitors can use various languages like English, Japanese, and Chinese with the sellers.

G-Cosmo - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (지코스모 이태원)

8.6Km 2024-04-23

195, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Misa Gangbyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 미사강변점)

8.6Km 2024-06-27

1F, #108, 70, Misagangbyeon-daero, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Vincent Van Gogh(빈센트 반 고흐)

8.6Km 2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 148 (혜화동)

Wiliams: Wiliam and Wiliam's Williams(윌리엄과 윌리엄의 윌리엄들)

8.6Km 2025-09-01

서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 148 (혜화동)

At That Time, Byeonhongrye(그때, 변홍례)

8.6Km 2025-10-23

서울특별시 성북구 성북로 5-7 (성북동1가)
1600-2238

Olive Young - Namyangju Donong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 남양주도농점)

8.7Km 2024-06-27

#109, and #110, 29, Donong-ro, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Seoul Namsan Gugakdang (서울 남산국악당)

8.7Km 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.

Olive Young - Daehakro Jungang Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 대학로중앙점)

8.7Km 2024-06-27

1F, 144, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Onsaemiro (온새미로)

8.7Km 2025-05-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로 144 (혜화동)

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