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Dongdaemun Shopping Complex·Dongdaemun Shopping Town (동대문 종합시장·동대문 쇼핑타운)

Dongdaemun Shopping Complex·Dongdaemun Shopping Town (동대문 종합시장·동대문 쇼핑타운)

6.0 Km    400160     2020-06-04

266, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2262-0114

Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is one of Korea’s most well-known markets. It was founded in December 1970 as the largest of its kind in Asia and has maintained that status for the last 40 years. Browsing the plethora of shops, you can find fabric and clothing following all the latest global fashion trends. Dongdaemun Shopping Complex continues to build up its reputation as a hub of international design.

Dongdaemun Shopping Complex (Hanbok Shops) (동대문종합시장 한복상가)

Dongdaemun Shopping Complex (Hanbok Shops) (동대문종합시장 한복상가)

6.0 Km    49595     2021-09-15

266, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2262-0114

As one of the largest markets in Asia, Dongdaemun Shopping Complex boasts huge hanbok shops. Most of the major hanbok and fabric distributors are located here. It offers a wide array of hanbok from traditional hanbok to modernized hanbok in addition to accessories and clothing materials. Dongdaemun Shopping Complex is a popular spot among international tourists who want to experience traditional Korean culture and purchase various souvenirs.

Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천)

Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천)

6.0 Km    442614     2024-05-16

Changsin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2290-7111

Cheonggye Plaza was built on Sejong-ro Street, where Cheonggyecheon Stream begins. It was built between Dong-A Ilbo, the starting point of the Cheonggyecheon Stream restoration, and Sindap Railroad Bridge, with a length of 160 meters, a x_width of 50 meters, and a total area of 6,962 meters squared. The plaza is decorated with fountains, waterfalls, and walking paths. It was created as a place for meetings, harmony, peace, and unification, to celebrate the significance of the restoration of Cheonggyecheon Stream. A miniaturized version of Cheonggyecheon Stream is displayed here, providing an overview of the restored stream. There are also interpretive panels about the 22 bridges that cross Cheonggyecheon stream. Fountains of various shapes create beautiful scenery. Cheonggyecheon Stream is accessible from the square through stairs on the left and Cheonggye Trail on the right. There is also an 18-meter tunnel on the Cheonggye Trail, providing a unique experience for citizens entering Cheonggyecheon Stream from the plaza. After constructing Cheonggyecheon Plaza, the Seoul Metropolitan Government made it a car-free street on public holidays so that the plaza, waterside area, and streets could be used as cultural spaces for citizens to relax. A spectacular sight is created by three-color lights illuminating the fountains and a two-tiered waterfall coming down from a x_height of four meters. Palseokdam, made of eight stones from eight provinces in Korea, was laid along the waterfall's sides.

LG Best Shop - Songpa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 송파점)

LG Best Shop - Songpa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엘지베스트샵 송파점)

6.0 Km    0     2024-04-18

476, Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi (충무로 쭈꾸미 불고기)

6.0 Km    213     2024-03-11

11, Toegye-ro 31-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-0803

Opened in 1976, Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi is Michelin-starred restaurant. Their signature dish is jjukkumi (webfoot octopus), which is marinated in hot seasoning using traditional know-how. Grilled over charcoal with pen shells, it offers a perfect dish. The spicy and sweet jjukkumi goes well with the bean sprout soup. When you're done eating, fry up some rice and enjoy a delicious meal.  

Yongdu-dong Jjukkumi (용두동쭈꾸미)

Yongdu-dong Jjukkumi (용두동쭈꾸미)

6.0 Km    59     2021-03-29

10, Muhak-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-925-3127

A restaurant frequently featured in delicious Korean dishes programs. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled webfoot octopus. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul.

Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley (서울 동대문 닭한마리 골목)

Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley (서울 동대문 닭한마리 골목)

6.0 Km    57379     2024-03-04

37-7, Jongno 5(o)-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-9135

Located near the Dongdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Dak Hanmari Alley gets its name from the restaurants serving dak hanmari (whole chicken soup) that line the alley. Dak hanmari (whole chicken soup), literally “one whole chicken” in Korean, is a dish where a whole chicken is boiled in a soup and served with the alley’s special sauce. After the diners eat the meat, the broth is used to make kalguksu (noodle soup). Because the area is home to large-scale apparel and fashion material markets of the Dongdaemun Market, the district is always lively and bustling.

Chamdaegutang (참대구탕)

Chamdaegutang (참대구탕)

6.0 Km    1020     2021-09-01

3, Hangang-daero 62-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-798-7380

This is a Korean cuisine located in Itaewon, Seoul. Clear fish soup boiled with codfish (fish). The best menu at this restaurant is codfish stew.

CheongKwanJang - Sinseol-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 신설동점)

CheongKwanJang - Sinseol-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 신설동점)

6.0 Km    0     2024-06-27

9, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari (진옥화할매원조닭한마리)

Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari (진옥화할매원조닭한마리)

6.0 Km    31705     2024-03-04

18 Jong-ro 40ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2275-9666

Jinokhwa Halmae Wonjo Dakhanmari is a renowned restaurant located in the alley of whole chicken soup near Dongdaemun Market, operating since 1978. Its specialty is dakhanmari (whole chicken soup), a whole chicken boiled in savory and rich broth. Adding finely chopped green onions enhances its refreshing flavor. The chewy rice cakes dipped in the seasoned sauce are also delightful. Additionally, it's customary to enjoy the remaining broth by mixing it with seasoning sauce and noodles, creating a delicious kalguksu (noodle soup).