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Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

14.3Km    2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Dongnimmun stands at the location originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go out through this door to greet. In 1898, to announce the independence from Japan, Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. The traces of the past still remain on Dongnimmun with two pillars in front of Dongnimmun being the remains of Yeongeunmun.

The Arc de Triomphe in France can be recalled in comparison to Dongnimmun. Dongnimmun was built using granite with a passageway x_height of 14.28 meters. On the top it is written ‘Dongnimmun’ in Korean with the national flag drawn on each side. On the inner-left side there are stone stairs leading to the attic. The national flower Mugunghwa are planted around Dongnimmun. Now it is surrounded by roads and it is eye-catching to view when passing by.

CAOLION Cosmetics (카오리온)

CAOLION Cosmetics (카오리온)

14.3Km    2025-01-06

8, Apgujeong-ro 50-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-70-4632-4420

Established in 1995, CAOLION Cosmetics has been making hypoallergenic cosmetics for sensitive skin for 18 years. The company launched natural cosmetics for the first time with a 3-free principle: pigment-free, fragrance-free, and alcohol free. At the present, the company has developed products that are exclude up to 17 adverse ingredients such as preservatives and mineral fibers.

CAOLION was the first Korean brand to enter into LVMH (Louis Vuitton Monët Hennessy) Group's global cosmetics retail chain SEPHORA after being recognized as a quality natural cosmetic product for senstive skin after over two years of quality control. It is loyal customers as well.

Seoul Royal Hotel (서울 로얄호텔)

14.3Km    2021-05-07

61, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Seoul Royal Hotel, nicknamed 'Oasis in the City,' is located in central Seoul in the famous Myeong-dong area. It has more than 300 rooms along with banquet halls, restaurants, a business center, spa and more. The hotel's location, in particular, is ideal for shopping, and also traveling to other parts of the city by public transportation.

Digital Pavilion (디지털 파빌리온)

Digital Pavilion (디지털 파빌리온)

14.3Km    2021-02-01

396, World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2132-1179

Digital Pavilion is a space for IT companies to market their company and product. I City is a futuristic city that has streets, schools, culture, and lifestyle of the future. In the ICT center, visitors can learn about the fundamentals of ICT in a fun way. In particular, the VR Developing Bed offers many programs, although reservations are required.

Olive Young - Yangcheon Hyanggyo Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 양천향교역)

Olive Young - Yangcheon Hyanggyo Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 양천향교역)

14.3Km    2024-04-18

344, Yangcheon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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Piyangkong Halmani (피양콩 할마니)

Piyangkong Halmani (피양콩 할마니)

14.3Km    2017-02-01

30, Samseong-ro 81-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-508-0476

Piyangkong Halmani serves dishes made with Korean bean ground in a traditional stone grinder by a grandmother from Pyeongyang.

Apgujeong Rodeo Street (압구정 로데오거리)

Apgujeong Rodeo Street (압구정 로데오거리)

14.3Km    2024-03-18

Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3445-0111

Apgujeong Rodeo Street is a cultural street in Apgujeong full of luxury brands and multi-shops. It is a popular destination with significant foot traffic thanks to its convenient shopping opportunities, famous cafés and restaurants, and shops with unique interior design. This street is the place to experience Korean fashion and cultural trends. Nearby tourist sites include Cheongdam Fashion Street and Garosu Street of Sinsa-dong.

Beauty Play Myeongdong (뷰티플레이 명동)

Beauty Play Myeongdong (뷰티플레이 명동)

14.3Km    2024-12-27

73 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Beauty Play is a K-beauty experience center operated by the Korea Cosmetics Industry Institute and supported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It offers a wide variety of sample Korean beauty products for testing  as well as diverse beauty experience programs such as makeup touch-up service (choice of base, eyes, or lips), personal color test, and skin evaluation. Visitors can also ask for product recommendation based on their skin type or skincare concerns. Beauty Play also frequently hosts beauty seminars and one-day classes, which are announced online via its official website. International tourists can apply for a full makeup service with an advance reservation free of charge. 

Beauty Play has two branches in Seoul: one in Myeong-dong, which is located across from Myeongdong Cathedral; and one in Hongdae. Beauty Play experience programs are avilabe from 10:00 to 18:00 everyday except Sundays. 

Ilbeonji Yang Daechang Myeongdong Branch (일번지양대창 명동)

Ilbeonji Yang Daechang Myeongdong Branch (일번지양대창 명동)

14.3Km    2024-03-15

2F, 33 Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-773-3150

Ilbeonji Yang Daechang is a specialty restaurant for grilled beef or pork small intestines located on Myeongdong Street. Its main menu features various intestines of beef or pork, including large and small intestines, grilled in the Korean barbecue style. Additionally, they offer options like grilled beef and pork galbi, as well as small intestine hot pot.

Minsokchon (민속촌)

Minsokchon (민속촌)

14.3Km    2021-08-06

33, Myeongdong, 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-779-8371

A place where you can try various Korean dishes. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled strip loin. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.