Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

5.8Km 2023-01-17

196, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-7319

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors.

The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as many international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has become a popular travel destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, and leather products in particular are famous. This is a go-to place for both shopping and entertainment. The street is crowded with shops selling clothes and bags, as well as hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities and travel agencies. With about 2,000 shops and stores lining every street, visitors can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous in the district is Antique Furniture Street where more than 100 shops selling furniture and antiques stretch from Hamilton Hotel toward Bogwang-ro.

Travelers can taste authentic cuisine and experience culture from around the globe on World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants operated by foreigners. Since the late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into culturally diverse. Various performances and events are held in the area. In particular, Itaewon Global Village Festival, held every October, is a famous festival. Tourists can pay in US dollars, Japanese yen, or another currency freely. In addition, visitors can use various languages like English, Japanese, and Chinese with the sellers.

SEVEN LUCK CASINO - Seoul Dragon City Branch (세븐럭카지노(서울드래곤시티점))

5.8Km 2023-07-21

95, Cheongpa-ro 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

A special experience at the center of Seoul
Seven Luck Casino in Seoul Dragon City is located in Yongsan, Seoul, the center of Korean tradition and culture. This casino branch presents a grand x_height and wide space, decorated with a sensual interior design for elegance and comfort on a site of 3,146.96 m2. It is full of up-to-date casino facilities, such as Baccarat, Blackjack, Roulette, Tai-Sai, Seven Luck Poker, Casino War, Electronic Table Games (ETG), and slot machines. There are many famous hotels, tourist sites, and cultural heritage sites nearby Seven Luck Casino in Seoul Dragon City. Besides the casino, visitors can experience various traditional and contemporary cultures of South Korea.

* Seven Luck Casino is exclusively for the use of foreigners.
* Must be 19 years of age or older to enter.
* Passports are required to verify the age and nationality of patrons.
* Metal detectors are used as an added safety precaution.

Cloche Jewelry - Yongsan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (클로체 용산점)

5.8Km 2024-04-16

95, Cheongpa-ro 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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SANRIO LOVERS CLUB(산리오 러버스 클럽)

5.8Km 2024-10-22

18, Wausan-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

'BLACKPINK HOUSE' filming location
In the past, it was a Hello Kitty cafe, but it was renovated and used as accommodation when BLACKPINK's first reality content, 'BLACKPINK HOUSE' was filmed. Currently, it is operated as an exhibition experience and cafe for Sanrio characters. The inside and outside of the two-story building in pastel colors are full of Sanrio characters. You must make a reservation in advance to enter the cafe on the second floor. You can visit and purchase at the MD Shop on the 1st floor without a separate reservation.

Himart - Yongdu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 용두점)

5.8Km 2024-04-18

414, Gosanja-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Monday Edition [Tax Refund Shop] (주식회사 먼데이에디션)

5.8Km 2024-04-23

1F, Store #1, Store#2 (Hannam-dong), 57, Daesagwan-ro 11-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Davich Optical - Mia Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 미아사거리)

5.8Km 2024-04-22

1F, 3, Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Gyeongdong Market (서울 경동시장)

5.8Km 2020-05-07

147, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-967-8721

As the nation began to recover from the aftermath of the Korean War, farmers from the northern Gyeonggi-do region and Ganwon-do gathered around the old Seongdong Station (renamed ‘Hansol Donguibogam’) to sell their produce and wares. The farmers’ impromptu gathering on the fallow farmland to make their transactions soon led to the birth of a new marketplace.

Gyeongdong Market is located around Jegi-dong, Yongdu-dong and Jeonnong-dong at Dongdaemun-gu and consists of the Gyeongdong Oriental Medicine Market, the Gyeongdong New Market, the Gyeongdong Old Market, the Gyeongdong Building, Hansol Donguibogam, and more.
Currently, renovations are underway to reinvent the out-dated market environment into an updated shopping experience that still preserves the area’s innate charm. In 2004, Hansol Donguibogam was built and opened on the spot where the Midopa Department Store used to stand. Hanbang Cheonha, Donguibogam Tower-Tel and other areas are now undergoing renovations.

Ttobogetji Tteokbokki (또보겠지 떡볶이)

5.8Km 2024-03-20

34-5, Jandari-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Also referred to as “Tto-tteok,” Ttobogetji Tteokbokki is a popular tteokbokki restaurant with many branches in Seoul. Upon order, tteok (rice cake), egg, eomuk (fish cake), and three different vegetables are served together. Additional menu such as noodles, fried potatoes, and fried rice are also delectable. The butter garlic gamja twigim (butter garlic french fries) is also a must-try. The store is decorated with dolls and figurines that are pleasing the eye.

Nemamdaero Hongdae Branch(내맘대로폰케이스 홍대점)

5.8Km 2024-10-24

21 Wausan-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

JENNIE and JISOO’s phone case
This is where JENNIE and JISOO made mobile phone cases on V LIVE. It has a huge number of parts, and you can choose the color and shape of the bond. The advantage is that you can use all parts as much as you want without restrictions. You can follow JENNIE and JISOO’s design, or you can make your own case. Decorating top loaders for photo cards and making slime are also popular. It is the perfect for travel souvenirs or gifts.

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