Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

5.7Km 2021-02-24

344, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Gwanghuimun Gate is said to have been originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, at the southeast of the capital city. It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate,” as funeral processions passed through this gate when exiting to the east.

During the Imjin War (1592-1598), the fortress gate was destroyed to such a degree that it made finding the original location close to impossible. Nevertheless, reconstruction efforts were started in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong) and the gate was restored together with the gate's watchtower. Gwanghuimun Gate remained intact even when the fortress walls were demolished to build tram tracks during the Japanese occupation, but it was later damaged during the Korean War and left neglected. In 1975, restoration work was carried out to relocate Gwanghuimun Gate to a site 15 meters south of its original location since it stood in the middle of the road.

SONA (소나)

5.7Km 2024-03-18

SONA 2F, 40, Gangnam-daero 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

SONA is a cozy café serving luxurious desserts. The indoor space is wide and comfortable, with plenty of seats for visitors. The café is famous for its vacherin and main desserts, and cake desserts like petit four. The signature menu of the café, Champagne Sugar Ball, skillfully weaves together fresh flowers and other ingredients into a beautiful whole.

Le Labo - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (르라보 가로수)

5.7Km 2024-04-18

1F, 28, Apgujeong-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Onitsuka Tiger - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오니츠카타이거 가로수)

5.7Km 2024-04-18

1F, 32, Apgujeong-ro 10-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Golfzon Market - Dangsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (골프존마켓 당산)

5.7Km 2024-04-23

1F, 233, Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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London Bagel Museum Anguk Main Store (런던베이글뮤지엄 안국점)

5.7Km 2024-02-20

20 Bukchon-ro 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

London Bagel Museum is a bagel specialty shop adorned with a wooden-tone interior and a garland in the shape of the British flag. The bagels are made using the traditional British method of fermenting the dough, boiling it, and then baking it in the oven. Jambon butter sandwich bagel, made with sesame bagel filled with ham and butter, is a signature menu item.

Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)

5.7Km 2025-06-19

37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon dynasty. The name Bukchon, which literally translates to "northern village," came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture. As Bukchon Hanok Village is an actual neighborhood with people's homes, visitors are advised to be respectful at all times while looking around.

Public Hanok Night Out (공공한옥 밤마실)

5.7Km 2025-06-10

37 Gyedong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-1033

Public Hanok Night Out is a special evening event that allows limited access to the nine public hanok buildings, including the Bukchon Culture Center, after sundown. The event is carefully prepared to make the hanok buildings accessible as much as possible. In addition, the event also offers a variety of programs to entertain the visitors. The event aims to raise awareness about embracing differences and diverse values during this time of ever-changing global society, as well as expand the the cultural values of hanok as something more unique.

Supply Route - Garosu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (서플라이루트 가로수)

5.7Km 2024-04-18

1F, 2F, 40-2, Gangnam-daero 162-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Hosim [Tax Refund Shop] (호심)

5.7Km 2024-04-19

1F, 33, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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