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Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone (종로 청계 관광특구)

Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone (종로 청계 관광특구)

2.0Km    2021-12-30

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1861

Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone stretches from Seorin-dong to Changsin-dong between Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jong-ro. It includes Youth Street, Gwangjang Market, Sewoon Electronics Department Store, lighting stores, pharmacy & medical device stores, badge stores, Stamp Street, Stationery · Toy Market, Aquarium Street, Shoes Market, and other markets totalling to approximately 14,000 shops. Nearby attractions include modern high-story buildings as well as Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, and Unhyeongung Palaces, Jongmyo Shrine, and Insa-dong, merging traditions, modernism, culture, and markets alike.

Thought to be at the heart of Seoul, Cheonggyecheon Stream is located in the dense cultural area of Seoul where various press networks, organizations, bookstores and other major corporations are situated. Walking along Cheonggyecheon Stream is a famous activity for tourists. Also, the area is the venue for the Seoul Lantern Festival every winter. Keeping its traditional scene including narrow alleys, old-fashioned hanok buildings and various stores still fully intact, the tourist zone has enough fun places for sightseeing as well as tasty restaurants in every corner for a more enjoyable visit.

Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

Namsan Octagonal Pavilion (남산 팔각정)

2.0Km    2021-06-19

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3783-5900

Originally known as Unamjeong Pavilion, the pavilion was built in 1959 to commemorate Rhee Syngman. It was demolished by the 4.19 movement in 1960 and was rebuilt on November 11, 1968. This pavilion now sits atop Namsan Mountain, with views covering the entirety of Seoul below. As it is a prime spot to view the first sunrise of the year, the annual sunrise festival takes place every New Year's Day.

Yeonji-dong Sundubu (연지동순두부)

Yeonji-dong Sundubu (연지동순두부)

2.0Km    2021-03-22

10, Daehak-ro, 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-0593

This place sells a variety of soft tofu dishes. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is seafood and soft bean curd stew.

Travelodge Dongdaemun (트레블로지 동대문 호텔)

Travelodge Dongdaemun (트레블로지 동대문 호텔)

2.0Km    2021-07-13

359, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2160-8888

Travelodge Dongdaemun is located in the heart of Seoul, surrounded by popular tourist attrctions. The hotel provides services that suit the needs of both leisure and business travelers alike at an affordable price. Dongdaemun is a popular fashion district where tradition and modern cultures meet. Several tourist attractions are located within 10 to 15 minutes via public transportation from the hotel, such as Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Heunginjimun Gate, Insa-dong and the royal palaces.

Four Points by Sheraton Josun Seoul Station (포포인츠 바이 쉐라톤 조선 서울역)

Four Points by Sheraton Josun Seoul Station (포포인츠 바이 쉐라톤 조선 서울역)

2.0Km    2022-06-09

366 , Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6070-7000

Four Points by Sheraton Josun Seoul Station is a modern and casual hotel for travelers. This business hotel has various types of rooms, a restaurant, fitness center, meeting room, coin laundry, business corner, and more. It is connected to Seoul Station Exit 12 and located near the Airport Railway, KTX, and Seoul Subway Lines 1 and 4.

Olive Young - Twin City Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 트윈시티)

Olive Young - Twin City Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 트윈시티)

2.0Km    2024-04-18

Store #B109, #B110, GF Twin City Bldg., 366, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Jungbu Market (서울중부시장)

Seoul Jungbu Market (서울중부시장)

2.0Km    2022-09-13

35, Eulji-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-5617

At Jungbu Market, a wide assortment of dried food such as laver, seaweed, anchovies, yellow corbinas, squid, pollack, and dried filefish fillets are available at low prices. Known for both wholesale and retail sales, Jungbu Market offers goods at prices 20-30% lower than those found at other markets.

Each store only sells one or two types of seafood products, allowing for easy price comparison and top quality goods. Popular products include dried filefish fillets, laver, and Pollack. As of late, processed food has also started to make its way into the market.

Seoureseo Duljjaero Jalhaneunjip (서울서둘째로잘하는집)

Seoureseo Duljjaero Jalhaneunjip (서울서둘째로잘하는집)

2.0Km    2024-03-15

122-1 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-5302

Seoureseo Duljjaero Jalhaneunjip is a sweet red bean porridge and traditional tea house near Gyeongbokgung Palace. Sweet red bean porridge is a sweet and smooth dish typically containing chewy rice cakes and chestnuts. In Korea, it's a traditional food eaten during dongji (the shortest day and longest night of the year). They also offer traditional teas like ssanghwatang (herbal tonic tea), which contains seven medicinal herbs, sujeonggwa (cinnamon punch) with a blend of cinnamon and ginger flavors, and sikhye (sweet rice punch), a drink known for aiding digestion.

5F N Gift [Tax Refund Shop] (5F N기프트)

5F N Gift [Tax Refund Shop] (5F N기프트)

2.0Km    2024-04-18

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Tower Plaza (서울타워 플라자)

Seoul Tower Plaza (서울타워 플라자)

2.0Km    2016-08-18

105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

N Seoul Tower used to be the tower for broadcasting transmission and the bottom levels of the tower have restricted access to authorized staff only. Since the remodeling to the Seoul Tower Plaza in 2015, these levels are now opened the public. Visitors to the Seoul Tower Plaza building can also enjoy the terrace that is installed to serve as a walking trail for leisure walks. A beautiful panoramic view of Seoul can also be seen from 243m in x_height. at the summit of Namsan Mountain.