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Seowon (서원)

2.7Km    2024-03-11

141, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-0214

Located in Myeongdong Street, Seowon focuses on porridge. It boasts a wide variety of porridge made with abalone, chicken, samgye (chicken and ginseng) mushrooms, oysters, shrimp, vegetables, etc. They also have Korean-style juices made with ginseng, fruits, and vegetables that goes well after finishing porridge. The restaurant opens early in the morning, so it's a great place to grab a quick breakfast.

Daiso - Myeong-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 명동역)

Daiso - Myeong-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 명동역)

2.8Km    2024-04-22

B2F, 124, Singomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Samdaein [Tax Refund Shop] (삼대인)

Samdaein [Tax Refund Shop] (삼대인)

2.8Km    2024-04-16

1F, #101, 301, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Seodaemun Museum of Natural History (서대문자연사박물관)

2.8Km    2021-07-02

51, Yeonhui-ro 32-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-330-8899

Nestled at the foothills of Ansan Mountain, a natural resting area in the city, Seodaemun Museum of Natural History is the first natural history museum in the nation to be established by a government agency. Opened on July 10, 2003, the museum offers various opportunities to experience and learn about the environment. It also provides the chance to interact with animals and plants, teaching the value of life.

Culture Station Seoul 284 (문화역 서울 284)

Culture Station Seoul 284 (문화역 서울 284)

2.8Km    2025-10-23

1 Tongil-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Culture Station Seoul 284 opened in 2011 by restoring the old Seoul Station. The complex holds various programs including exhibitions, performances, cultural events and workshops. It holds over 100 years of history with Namdaemun Station being the original name of the station in 1900 and changing to Gyeongseong Station, Seoul Station, and now Culture Station Seoul 284. The look of 1925 Gyeongseong Station offers visitors a flashback to the past, providing a fun and special experience.

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This is where Mok-ha (played by Park Eun-bin) waited for Ki-ho (played by Chae Jong-hyeop) with flowers in the TV series "Castaway Diva." As the restored historic Seoul Station, it also appeared in "Reply 1994" as the location where Samcheonpo (played by Kim Sung Kyun) first arrived in Seoul.

Myeongdongjeong Royal Cuisine Restaurant (명동정)

Myeongdongjeong Royal Cuisine Restaurant (명동정)

2.8Km    2024-03-12

1F, 299, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-5132

Located on Myeongdong Street, Myeongdongjeong Royal Cuisine Restaurant serves Korean traditional dishes. They offer Korean traditional dishes that were once prepared for Korean royalty and nobility, using premium ingredients such as blue crab, abalone, beef, shrimp, and pumpkin. Their Korean table d'hote menus feature youngran sang (weekday lunch special), myeongdong jeongsik (bulgogi and other traditional dishes), gwibin sang (abalone & beef rib stew with traditional various dishes), and haesin sang (high-quality seafood dishes). With various rooms and halls, the venue also has space for organizing simple parties.

A Moment in Time - Live Caricature & Gallery (시간을 담다)

A Moment in Time - Live Caricature & Gallery (시간을 담다)

2.8Km    2021-03-25

20-1, Samil-daero 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-10-8895-3368

A Moment in Time adds in aspects of Korean traditions, customs, and landmarks like hanbok, Gwanghwamun Gate, and Korean mystical animals into caricature artworks, serving as an excellent souvenir for both locals and travelers. The gallery also offers hands-on programs like coloring caricature and traditional folk art. In addition, original design products from A Moment in Time are also available, making great gifts.

Tonymoly - Euljiro 3(sam)-ga Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 을지로3가역점)

2.8Km    2024-06-27

B3-14, 131, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Lloyd - Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (로이드 대학로)

2.8Km    2024-04-17

1F, 31, Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Myeong-dong Ttungttungi Jokbal (명동뚱뚱이족발)

Myeong-dong Ttungttungi Jokbal (명동뚱뚱이족발)

2.8Km    2024-10-15

9, Toegye-ro, 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-8998

One of the old restaurants in Myeong-dong featured in Korean gourmet programs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is braised pigs' feet.