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Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)

Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을)

1.7Km    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.

Gahoe Museum (가회민화박물관)

Gahoe Museum (가회민화박물관)

1.7Km    2024-10-22

52 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-0466

Opened in 2002, Gahoe Museum exhibits folk paintings and amulets reflecting the lifestyle and wishes of the Korean people from ancient times. Inside the Hanok gallery, visitors can immerse themselves in the traditions of Korea, including old paintings depicting people's lifestyle in the past and religious beliefs, and roof tiles in the shape of humans or goblins. Visitors will also find folding screens and religious objects used in the past that show skills and knowledge of Korean ancestors.

Mir Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (미르안경)

Mir Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (미르안경)

1.7Km    2024-04-23

Store #5, #6 of Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Kakao Friends - Young Plaza Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 영플라자명동)

Kakao Friends - Young Plaza Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 영플라자명동)

1.7Km    2024-04-18

1F Lotte Department Store Main Branch, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Lego - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (레고 롯데영플라자)

Lego - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (레고 롯데영플라자)

1.7Km    2024-04-18

2F, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Uniqlo - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 롯데영플라자)

Uniqlo - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 롯데영플라자)

1.7Km    2024-04-18

6F, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Muji - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MUJI 롯데영플라자)

Muji - Lotte Young Plaza Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (MUJI 롯데영플라자)

1.7Km    2024-04-19

5F, 67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Harvad Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (하버드안경)

Harvad Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (하버드안경)

1.7Km    2024-06-27

67, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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NOBIZIB (너비집)

NOBIZIB (너비집)

1.7Km    2021-03-24

37-8, Myeongdong, 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-756-4084

This restaurant is famous for spicy Galbijjim (braised short ribs). This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy braised short ribs.

Jjamppong Zizon Jongno (짬뽕지존 종로)

Jjamppong Zizon Jongno (짬뽕지존 종로)

1.7Km    2024-03-15

25 Samil-daero 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-725-5161

Jjamppong Zizon is a Chinese restaurant located near Cheonggyecheon Stream. Their signature dish, zizon jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup), combines fresh seafood with a spicy broth enhanced with smoky flavors. They also offer zizon jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles). For those craving extra heat, there are options like jiok jjamppong (extra spicy seafood noodle soup) and jiok jjajang (spicy black bean sauce noodles). Additionally, they serve chapssal tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork in sweet rice batter with sweet and sour sauce), coating pork in chewy sweet rice batter.