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World Jewellery Museum (세계장신구박물관)

World Jewellery Museum (세계장신구박물관)

1.4Km    2023-09-21

2, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-1610

Situated in the gallery district in the back alley of Samcheong-dong (east of Gyeongbokgung Palace), the World Jewellery Museum houses 3,000 jewelry pieces from 60 countries, which have been collected over 30 years. Of which, 1,000 have been selected for display. The first floor contains an Amber Wall that goes back as far as 50 million years, the Golden Hall (El Dorado), the Necklace Hall, and the solemn Alter of the Cross. The second floor holds a mask wall, rings, beads and ivory as well as modern jewelry.

Chuseok Agricultural Specialty Products Seoul Market (추석 농수특산물 서울장터)

Chuseok Agricultural Specialty Products Seoul Market (추석 농수특산물 서울장터)

1.4Km    2024-09-04

12 Eulji-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2133-6658

Chuseok Agricultural Specialty Products Seoul Market is held at Seoul Plaza, providing Seoulites with the opportunity to purchase high-quality agricultural specialty products from across the nation in one location.

Pacific Hotel (퍼시픽 호텔)

Pacific Hotel (퍼시픽 호텔)

1.4Km    2021-06-18

2, Toegye-ro 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Pacific Hotel is situated near Namsan Mountain and N Seoul Tower, one of the most popular attractions in Seoul. The hotel is also conveniently located adjacent to Myeongdong, the heart of shopping in Seoul, and provides guests with easy access to public transportation and shopping districts such as Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, and major department stores.

In celebration of its 30th anniversary the hotel underwent renovations, updating its building and facilities in an effort to advance its image as a luxury hotel. With dedicated staff ready to welcome guests with warm hospitality, the hotel offers 139 comfortable guestrooms and a variety of subsidiary facilities such as a banquet hall, a sauna, restaurants, and more.

Sikdang Jin (식당진)

Sikdang Jin (식당진)

1.4Km    2021-03-29

5, Toegye-ro 22-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-7558

This is a Japanese home-style cuisine restaurant. The best menu at this restaurant is katsudon. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Sigoljeonjip (시골전집)

Sigoljeonjip (시골전집)

1.4Km    2021-03-19

123, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-742-8525

This Korean cuisine is located near Jongno 3(sam)ga Station, Seoul. The representative menu is seafood and green onion pancake. Enjoy delicious food at affordable prices.

Well-being Sujebi (웰빙수제비)

Well-being Sujebi (웰빙수제비)

1.4Km    2021-03-26

123, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-747-2436

A hidden restaurant frequented by workers in Jongno. The best menu at this restaurant is hand-pulled dough in perilla seed soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Halmeoni Kalguksu(할머니칼국수)

1.4Km    2021-04-14

14-2, Donhwamun-ro 11da-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-569-9900

It is a place where you can enjoy Korean noodles with hot soup. The best menu at this restaurant is noodle soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Tongin Market (통인시장)

Tongin Market (통인시장)

1.4Km    2025-06-19

18 Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Tongin Market dates back to June 1941, as a public market set up for Japanese residents near the Hyoja-dong neighborhood when Korea was still under Japanese rule. After the Korean War, the nation experienced a swift rise in population, which led to a natural increase in consumption and demand. As a result the area’s street vendors and stores used the former Tongin Market area as their marketplace. Now, Tongin Market consists of 75 stores, most of which are restaurants and grocery stores. There are also some shops selling manufactured goods like underwear and shoes.

Daiso - Myeong-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 명동역)

Daiso - Myeong-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 명동역)

1.4Km    2024-04-22

B2F, 124, Singomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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The Children’s Museum of the National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관&국립민속박물관 어린이박물관)

1.4Km    2025-06-19

37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Children’s Museum of the National Folk Museum of Korea, located within Gyeongbokgung Palace, showcases artifacts related to Korean traditional culture. This interactive museum allows children to experience and learn about various aspects of Korean traditional clothing, food, society, culture, and games firsthand. Especially catering to children from Asian countries, there is a service for renting items, and reservations are required for admission.