Royal Culture Festival (궁중문화축전)

15.4Km 2024-07-17

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-1522-2295

The Royal Culture festival is held at the five Royal Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine. The festival first began in 2014 and provides visitors with first-hand knowledge of these important cultural heritages through unique performances, exhibitions, experiences and programs. The festival expanded in 2021 to be hosted twice a year, in spring and in fall.

Rawrow - Kwangjang Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로우로우 광장시장)

15.4Km 2024-04-19

Store #239, Gwangjang Market, 88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Cheong Su Dang Bakery (청수당 베이커리)

15.4Km 2023-08-31

31-9, Donhwamun-ro 11na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1318-8215

Cheong Su Dang Bakery is a large hanok bakery cafe that combined six hanok houses into one with a garden. Visitors can relax in a forest-like setting within the city. Various desserts are available including a special present package. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere as time moves slower with the calmness.

CK Globalnet [Tax Refund Shop] (씨케이글로벌네트)

15.4Km 2024-06-26

379, Jeungsan-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Songhyeon Green Plaza (열린송현 녹지광장)

15.4Km 2025-06-17

Songhyeon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Songhyeon Green Plaza, located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jongno, is a space for culture and rest. The site was formerly used as housing for Shiksan Bank during Japanese rule. After Korea’s liberation, it served as a residence for the US Embassy and military personnel. Later in 1997, it was returned to the Korean government but remained unused for years. In 2022, the ownership was transferred to the Korean House and Land Corporation and then to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, which redeveloped it into a green plaza and opened it to the public. Upon entering the plaza, visitors are greeted by a spacious lawn adorned with flowers during the blooming season. The plaza is connected to the nearby tourist attractions through shortcuts cutting through it, including Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House), Gwanghwamun Plaza, Insa-dong, and Bukchon Hanok Village.

GS25 - Dongdaemun Fashion Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (GS25동대문패션점)

15.4Km 2024-06-27

#101, 254, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Oncheonjip Ikseon (온천집 익선)

15.4Km 2023-08-07

31-8 , Donhwamun-ro 11na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

A restaurant with a pond and garden in the courtyard for the feel of old hanok style architecture, visitors can enjoy a meal with a view of the pond anywhere in the restaurant. The white gravel floor looks like a snow covered ground, and the brazier that burns wood daily gives off the mood of real hot springs motel.

Nolbu Budaejjigae Cheolpangui Eulji-ro 6ga(놀부부대찌개 철판구이 을지로6가)

15.4Km 2020-11-25

6 Eulji-ro 44-gil Jung-gu Seoul
+82-2-2264-7738

It is the largest chain of Budaejjigae (spicy sausage stew) franchises in Korea. The best menu at this restaurant is sausage stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Africa Museum of Art (아프리카미술관)

15.4Km 2022-10-26

24-1, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-2430

The Africa Museum of Art was established with the purpose of hosting various art festivals and providing the grounds for researching various art themes. A major principle of the gallery is to promote works of art that actively attempt to explore the human mind.

The Hanok Smith Likes (스미스가 좋아하는 한옥)

15.4Km 2024-03-11

22-7 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-7003

The Hanok Smith Likes is a restaurant located near Gyeongbokgung Palace, housed in a renovated hanok. It offers a fusion of Korea's traditional beauty with Italian cuisine. Specializing in oven-baked pizza and pasta, it also features a variety of Italian dishes. The oven-baked pizzas are particularly popular, known for their chewy crusts and generous toppings. In 2023, it was selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul.

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