Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문)

2.0Km 2023-02-23

40, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-779-8547

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.

Regal Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (리갈안경)

2.0Km 2024-04-19

Store #123, Section Ra-3 of Myeongdong Underground Shopping Center, 2, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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

2.0Km 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.

JUNG SUNG BON SHABU SUKI (정성본샤브수끼칼국수)

2.0Km 2021-03-20

23-3, Myeongdong, 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-4800

A good place to visit when you want to eat hot soup. This restaurant's signature menu is shabu-shabu. This shabu-shabu restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

PhoDUCK (포덕)

2.0Km 2021-03-18

7, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-5233

This Korean cuisine is located near Myeongdong Station, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled Korean beef rib eye steak. It sells pork, duck meat, and beef.

BBANDAK BBANDAK Myeong-dong(빤닭빤닭 명동)

2.0Km 2020-11-25

7 Myeongdong 10-gil Jung-gu Seoul
+82-2-778-1084

It is a place where you can enjoy a variety of toppings for Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken), which is popular in Korea. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy stir-fried chicken.

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

2.0Km 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.

Converse - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 명동점)

2.0Km 2024-06-27

16-1, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Seusiya (스시야)

2.0Km 2021-03-22

43, Supyo-ro, 20-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2268-8775

A restaurant that sells various Japanese dishes from sashimi course meal to stew. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is assorted sushi.

Myeongdong Haemultang Eomeonijip (명동해물탕어머니집)

2.0Km 2021-03-26

11-6, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-3896

This restaurant specializes in seafood soup based on 40 years’ tradition. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy seafood stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

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