Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문)

4.8Km 2024-11-27

40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure with an arched entrance in the middle. There’s a column on top of a platform, raising the roof, distinguishing the upper stories and lower stories of the building. Passageways for traffic are located at the east and west ends of the gate. Different from the other gates, Sungnyemun Gate’s tablet has its name written vertically.

On February 10, 2008, Sungnyemun was destroyed by fire. After a 5-year reconstruction work, the gate was re-opened to the public again on May 4, 2013.

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구)

4.8Km 2021-12-30

40, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-4622

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong and Da-dong are widely known among international visitors as hot spots for shopping and food.

Myeong-dong is a popular destination for shopping, culture, arts and fashion. Major shopping malls such as Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore and Samik Fashion Town are located here. Shoppers can find a variety of products here from high-end items to relatively inexpensive clothes. There’s also no shortage of street food, traditional restaurants, coffee shops and fancy cafes.

Namdaemun Market is the biggest traditional market in Korea. Visitors can purchase souvenirs and local produce at an affordable price in the shopping complex crowded with stores and street stalls. The market sells a variety of clothes, kitchenware, toys, accessories, food, flowers and imported goods.

Bukchang-dong and Sogong-dong have high-end accommodations including Lotte Hotel Seoul and Westin Chosun Seoul, duty-free shops, and restaurants serving traditional dishes.

[Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong Special Tourist Zone]
Areas included: Myeong-dong, Bukchang-dong, Mugyo-dong and Da-dong, Seoul
Area size: 872,809 ㎡
Tourist attractions: Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong, Department Stores (Lotte Department and Shinsegae Department Store, etc.), Traditional Market, Duty-free Shop, Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, etc.

Hangugeseo Dubeonjjae Yangpyeong Haejangguk Jeonmun (한국에서두번째양평해장국전문)

4.8Km 2021-03-25

189, Dosin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-845-3400

It is a dish made with special pork parts. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is hangover soup.

Suseongdonggyegok Valley (수성동계곡)

4.8Km 2023-08-17

185-3, Ogin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 종로구 옥인동

Suseong-dong Valley's stream runs down from Inwangsan Mountain and joins Cheonggyecheon Stream, and it is said that the name of the village was called Suseong-dong during the Joseon dynasty due to the loud and clear sound of the flowing water. It appears in the painting "Jangdong Palgyeongcheop," which is Jangdong Eight Scenic Views, that depicts the eight scenic views of Bugaksan Mountain and Inwangsan Mountain as well as in other historical books of the Joseon dynasty as a place of scenic beauty. The valley was so famous for its beauty, that Prince Anpyeong of the Joseon dynasty built his house "Bihaedang" to fully enjoy the view, and the valley and its stone bridge were designated as a cultural property of Seoul in 2010.

Nolbu Budaejjigae&Cheolpangui(놀부부대찌개&철판구이)

4.8Km 2020-12-21

775 Gyeongin-ro Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul
+82-2-6309-5432

Budaejjigae (spicy sausage stew) is a soup dish made with various types of ham and Korean broth and sauces. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is sausage stew.

Chwimallu (취만루)

4.9Km 2021-03-25

187, Dosin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-844-8899

It is a place where you can enjoy various Chinese dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is sweet and sour pork. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Ran (란)

4.9Km 2021-04-12

12, Yeouidaebang-ro, 53ga-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-848-1884

It is a soup that has been boiled for a long time and is good for the body. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is oxtail soup.

TUBAn [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 투바앤)

4.9Km 2024-04-23

1955, Goyang-daero, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony & Experience (숭례문 파수의식 / 원데이! 파수군)

4.9Km 2024-03-12

40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
010-2802-2133

The Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony is a reenactment of the changing of the guards who protected the fortress walls around the capital city during the Joseon dynasty. During this change, the gates would be opened for the off-duty guards to go out and replace those finishing their shift of walking along the walls.

Olive Young - CJ THE CENTER Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 씨제이남산더센터)

4.9Km 2024-04-18

12, Sowol-ro 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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