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Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천)

Cheonggyecheon Stream (청계천)

2.0Km    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.

Jaws Basket (조스바스켓)

Jaws Basket (조스바스켓)

2.0Km    2021-03-24

86, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-744-0701

You can enjoy brunch in the spacious space and on the outdoor terrace. This restaurant's signature menu is spaghetti. This cafe is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Pizzeria O Main Branch (핏제리아오 대학로 본점)

Pizzeria O Main Branch (핏제리아오 대학로 본점)

2.0Km    2023-12-22

86 Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

A restaurant in Daehak-ro that recreates the original taste of pizza from Naples, Italy, the home of pizza. All classic pizzas, starting with the Margherita Bufala Pizza, are baked in a wood-fired oven. Pasta and salads are also made personally by the chef, so customer satisfaction is guaranteed. The chef of this branch had won first place at the 2019 World Pizza Championship in Rome. He gained public attention by appearing in various variety shows, such as “Kang's Kitchen Season 3 (2019)” and “Running Man (2010-),” which made him more recognized by the public. Pizzeria O’s pizza dough is characterized by chewy yet light texture.

Pildong Myeonok (필동면옥)

Pildong Myeonok (필동면옥)

2.0Km    2024-03-07

26, Seoae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-2611

Pildong Myeonok specializes in authentic pyeongyang naengmyeon (pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles). Their signature dish is Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles), which has a light and refreshing broth and chewy noodles. Mandu and Mandut guk (Mandu soup) are also popular dishes to go with it. Having been selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, this restaurant is a favorite among locals and tourists alike for its flavorful noodles.

Hillhouse Hotel / 힐하우스 호텔

Hillhouse Hotel / 힐하우스 호텔

2.0Km    2025-03-18

42 , Sogong-ro 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-8135

Hill House Hotel is a business hotel at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Seoul. Free internet is available in all rooms, and there is a shared microwave on the first floor. A free luggage storage service is provided for customers’ convenience. Nearby transport links include Hoehyeon subway station, Seoul Station, and Myeongdong subway station, so this is a good base for exploring downtown Seoul. Namsan Park, N Seoul Tower and Namdaemun Market are all within walking distance.

CU - Dongsoong Art Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu동숭아트점)

2.0Km    2024-06-26

114, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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CheongKwanJang - Dongdaemun Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동대문시장)

CheongKwanJang - Dongdaemun Market Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동대문시장)

2.0Km    2024-04-19

252, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Tongdwaeji Duruchigi (통돼지두루치기)

Tongdwaeji Duruchigi (통돼지두루치기)

2.0Km    2021-03-18

252-6, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-9290

This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. It is also famous for uruchigi (Korean bouillabaisse) made by stir-frying pork and vegetables in gochujang (red pepper paste) sauce. The best menu at this restaurant is pork and kimchi stew.

Seosomun Historical Park (서소문역사공원)

Seosomun Historical Park (서소문역사공원)

2.0Km    2023-08-11

5, Chilpae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Seosomun Gate area, which is located outside Seosomun Gate, was used as a persecution site in the 19th century before it turned into the local park of today. Many Catholics were suppressed and martyred here, making the area a holy site for Korean Catholics. Seosomun Gate was a gateway to Chilpae Market located near Namdaemun Gate. It was always busy with passerbys and the persecution site was established outside the gate to set an example of crime punishment to all the witnesses.

On May 15, 1999, a memorial tower was raised at the center of the park in honor of the martyrs. In 2013, Seoul's Jung-gu district also founded Seosumun Holy Shrine History Museum with a memorial exhibition hall in their honor.