Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

617.8M 2024-11-27

196 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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.

Kwangjuyo - Hannam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (광주요 한남)

637.3M 2024-06-27

28, Hannam-daero 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Hannam Ogeori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 한남오거리)

640.4M 2024-04-16

1F, 65-1, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Kervan Turkish Restaurant (케르반레스토랑)

649.5M 2025-03-15

192 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Kervan is a Turkish restaurant located in Itaewon, offering authentic kebab, pidé, and Turkish desserts. It faithfully recreates the Turkish culture and food through its interior, decorated with traditional tiles, and dishes prepared by a chef from Türkiye. Main menus include Chicken steak, Rich pidé, and Chicken shish kebab.

Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden (남산 야외식물원)

655.9M 2022-12-16

323, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-3771

Namsan Outdoor Botanical Garden opened its doors on February 18, 1997 in Hannam-dong, where the residential complex for foreigners once stood before it was demolished in 1994. Covering an area of around 59 ㎡, it is divided into 13 themed gardens with a total 117,132 plants from 269 species. Among this diversity, 60,912 plants from 129 species are tree types and 56,220 plants from 140 species are grass types.

Suitsupply - Gyeongnidangil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (수트서플라이 경리단길점)

658.9M 2024-04-18

89, Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Lush Korea - Gyeongnidangil Spa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 경리단길 스파)

676.3M 2024-04-23

2F, 10, Hoenamu-ro 42-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Lush Korea - Gyeongnidangil Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 경리단길점)

676.3M 2024-04-19

1F, 10, Hoenamu-ro 42-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Soseoul Hannam (소설한남)

681.0M 2024-02-22

B-B1, 21-18 Hannam-daero 20-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Soseoul Hannam is a Korean fine-dining located in Hannam-dong. It offers modern interpretations of traditional Korean cuisine. The menu consists of lunch and dinner courses. Popular dishes include sliced raw fish served with fischer’s ragwort and aged kimchi, as well as charcoal-grilled spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus and chicken dishes. It's also known for its diverse selection of traditional liquors for pairing. In 2023, it was selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul.

Lush Korea - Itaewon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 이태원역점)

759.1M 2024-04-19

179, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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