Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival) (연등회) - Area information - Korea travel information

Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival) (연등회)

309.3M    2025-04-09

55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2011-1744~7

Started approximately 1,200 years ago during the Silla dynasty and continued through the Goryeo Yeon Deung Hoe and Joseon lantern festival, the Yeon Deung Hoe Festival is a traditional festival registered as an Intangible Cultural Heritage and UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The lanterns at Yeon Deung Hoe Festival brighten the heart and the world!

Jogeum (조금)

313.7M    2021-03-29

62-4, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-725-8400

It is a Japanese-style hot pot rice store. The best menu at this restaurant is Hot Stone Pot Rice. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

High - Anguk Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이엔드코리아 안국)

315.1M    2024-04-17

1F, 62-5, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

318.2M    2024-03-04

99, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-731-0534

Tapgol Park is the first modern park in Seoul. Having been the site of the Buddhist temple of Wongaksa Temple since 1467, the land was turned into a park in 1897. The park has a significant presence in Korean history, being the place where the March 1 Independence Movement began in 1919. One can find historical sites that hearken back to the struggle, such as the Palgakjeong Pavilion, the center of the movement; cultural heritage sites such as the Ten-story Stone Pagoda of Wongaksa Temple Site and the Stele for the Construction of Daewongaksa Temple at Wongaksa Temple Site; and monuments such as the independence movement relief plate, murals, the statue of Son Byeong-hee, and the statue of Han Yong-un.

Kumkang Land Rover - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (CL종로지점(금강 랜드로바))

320.2M    2024-06-27

81, Jongro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Ikseon-dong Hanok Street (익선동 한옥거리)

325.3M    2025-06-19

Ikseon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Ikseon-dong is a place where the harmony of alleys and hanok houses exudes beautiful charm and is a must-visit spot for tourists of all ages and genders. It is also an area that connects the younger and older generations.

Teterot Salon (때때롯살롱)

328.0M    2022-12-26

21-12 , Supyo-ro 28-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Teterot Salon is a representative hanbok brand in Seoul operated by Chima Jeogori Seoul. They boast high levels of completion by closely monitoring the process from design conception, production, and sale of products. In particular, they have their own factory that allows for high quality products and more frequent updates on new products. 

Insa Art Plaza (인사아트 프라자)

328.1M    2020-04-23

34-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-9969

Cheong Su Dang Bakery (청수당 베이커리)

332.5M    2023-08-31

31-9, Donhwamun-ro 11na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1318-8215

Cheong Su Dang Bakery is a large hanok bakery cafe that combined six hanok houses into one with a garden. Visitors can relax in a forest-like setting within the city. Various desserts are available including a special present package. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere as time moves slower with the calmness.

KYUNGBOKKUNG(경복궁)

335.2M    2020-10-29

65, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-2004

This Korean cuisine is located near Jonggak Station, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled Korean beef sirloin. Assorted specials include loin, flank steak, and top blade of beef for barbecue.