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Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문)

Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문)

5.9Km    2024-11-27

40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure with an arched entrance in the middle. There’s a column on top of a platform, raising the roof, distinguishing the upper stories and lower stories of the building. Passageways for traffic are located at the east and west ends of the gate. Different from the other gates, Sungnyemun Gate’s tablet has its name written vertically.

On February 10, 2008, Sungnyemun was destroyed by fire. After a 5-year reconstruction work, the gate was re-opened to the public again on May 4, 2013.

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구)

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구)

5.9Km    2021-12-30

40, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-4622

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong and Da-dong are widely known among international visitors as hot spots for shopping and food.

Myeong-dong is a popular destination for shopping, culture, arts and fashion. Major shopping malls such as Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore and Samik Fashion Town are located here. Shoppers can find a variety of products here from high-end items to relatively inexpensive clothes. There’s also no shortage of street food, traditional restaurants, coffee shops and fancy cafes.

Namdaemun Market is the biggest traditional market in Korea. Visitors can purchase souvenirs and local produce at an affordable price in the shopping complex crowded with stores and street stalls. The market sells a variety of clothes, kitchenware, toys, accessories, food, flowers and imported goods.

Bukchang-dong and Sogong-dong have high-end accommodations including Lotte Hotel Seoul and Westin Chosun Seoul, duty-free shops, and restaurants serving traditional dishes.

[Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong Special Tourist Zone]
Areas included: Myeong-dong, Bukchang-dong, Mugyo-dong and Da-dong, Seoul
Area size: 872,809 ㎡
Tourist attractions: Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong, Department Stores (Lotte Department and Shinsegae Department Store, etc.), Traditional Market, Duty-free Shop, Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, etc.

Seoul Drone Show (한강 불빛 공연(드론 라이트 쇼))

Seoul Drone Show (한강 불빛 공연(드론 라이트 쇼))

5.9Km    2024-10-11

Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
+82-120 (Dasan Call Center)

The Seoul Drone Show uses 1,000 drones to brighten the night sky in this vibrant evening entertainment. Located over the Hangang River, the drones create a plethora of unique designs and images.

AL MATTO (알마또)

AL MATTO (알마또)

5.9Km    2021-03-30

41-1, Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-794-4616

It is a place that sells Italian-style oven pizzas. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is wood-fired pizza.

E-Mart Traders - Wolgye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트트레이더스 월계)

E-Mart Traders - Wolgye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트트레이더스 월계)

5.9Km    2024-04-17

15, Madeul-ro 3-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart - Wolgye Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 월계)

5.9Km    2024-04-22

15, Madeul-ro 3-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

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Soul (소울)

5.9Km    2024-02-26

B1, 35 Sinheung-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Soul is a fine-dining located in Hannam-dong. It presents reinterpretations of Korean cuisine, drawing inspiration from traditional dishes. The menu is structured into lunch and dinner courses. Known for its ability to artistically express familiar flavors encountered in daily life, Soul was selected for the 2023 Michelin Guide Seoul. Operating on a reservation-only basis, bookings can be made via phone.

The Face Dental [Tax Refund Shop] (더페이스치과의원)

The Face Dental [Tax Refund Shop] (더페이스치과의원)

5.9Km    2024-06-27

840, Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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GOGHI (고희)

GOGHI (고희)

5.9Km    2021-03-26

17, Jahamun-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-4907

A good café to have a meal as it has a brunch menu as well as drinks. This cafe is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is americano.

GlassApgujeong [Tax Refund Shop] (안경 압구정)

GlassApgujeong [Tax Refund Shop] (안경 압구정)

5.9Km    2024-06-27

8, Apgujeong-ro 18-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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