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Dosan Park (도산공원)

4.2Km    2022-12-16

20, Dosan-daero 45-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Located in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, Dosan Park, a neighborhood park, was built in 1973 to pay tribute to Dosan Ahn Chang-ho’s patriotism. Dosan Ahn Chang-ho’s tomb was moved here from Manguri Public Cemetery as well as his wife, Lee Hyeryen, whose tomb was moved from Los Angeles. The tribute was extended by naming the boulevard from Cheongdam-dong to Nonhyeon-dong, as Dosan-daero. Visitors can find a bronze statue, monument with quotations, epitaph headstone and more within the park. Commemoration event is held on March 10th of every year.

Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

4.2Km    2024-03-04

99, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Tapgol Park is the first modern park in Seoul. Having been the site of the Buddhist temple of Wongaksa Temple since 1467, the land was turned into a park in 1897. The park has a significant presence in Korean history, being the place where the March 1 Independence Movement began in 1919. One can find historical sites that hearken back to the struggle, such as the Palgakjeong Pavilion, the center of the movement; cultural heritage sites such as the Ten-story Stone Pagoda of Wongaksa Temple Site and the Stele for the Construction of Daewongaksa Temple at Wongaksa Temple Site; and monuments such as the independence movement relief plate, murals, the statue of Son Byeong-hee, and the statue of Han Yong-un.

Tteulan Teahouse (뜰안)

4.2Km    2024-12-10

Tteulan Teahouse is a cafe that really allows one to feel the tradition and flair of Korea. Tteulan has two entrances: one facing the wide alley and the other facing the smaller one. The smaller entrance is decorated like a garden, so it feels as if one is stepping into a land of fairy-tales. The café has a floor seating tables with traditional items like gadari soban (a table with legs that curve like a dog's legs), and jogakbo (a textile woven from several pieces of scrap cloth), all of which add to the traditional Korean aesthetic. The menu features ssanghwacha (medicinal herb tea known to help the immune system), a favorite among middle-aged and elderly Koreans; omija tea (omija is a tart berry that grows in East Asia known to be good for lung and bronchial health and boosts immunity); citrus tea (usually made with yuzu which is rich in vitamin C and said to help mitigate fatigue); and pour-over coffee. Traditional desserts include mugwort rice cake (rice cake with mugwort added for herbal flavor, best enjoyed with malt syrup), pumpkin rice cake, and roasted grain powder (a nutritious beverage made with a variety of powdered grain). It can be hard to find seating in the afternoon, so visitors are advised to avoid these hours if they seek to enjoy their drink in peace.

Beauty Play (뷰티플레이)

4.2Km    2025-11-14

73 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Beauty Play is a K-beauty experience center operated by the Korea Cosmetics Industry Institute and supported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It offers a wide variety of sample Korean beauty products for testing  as well as diverse beauty experience programs such as makeup touch-up service (choice of base, eyes, or lips), personal color test, and skin evaluation. Visitors can also ask for product recommendation based on their skin type or skincare concerns. Beauty Play also frequently hosts free one-day classes, which are announced online via its official website. It also hosts a variety of sample product giveaway events and the exhibited products get changed every two months, allowing visitors to get familiarized with lesser known quality products as well.

GONGGAM HL MANAGEMENT Co., Ltd. ((주)공감에이치엘 매니지먼트)

4.2Km    2025-11-06

#B119, 59 Donhwamun-ro 11ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

JDI International is a company engaged in international patient attraction business.
We welcome patients from the United States, Europe, China, Russia, and Southeast Asia.

We provide foreign patients with reliable medical care in Korea and provide information on medical products that combine personalized care and tourism. 

We specialize in providing customized medical services to foreign patients through partnership with various hospitals in Korea.

Myeong-dong Ttungttungi Jokbal (명동뚱뚱이족발)

4.3Km    2024-10-15

9, Toegye-ro, 20-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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.

Evita Clinic (에비타흉부외과의원)

4.3Km    2025-10-23

(5th Floor, Burda Moon Building), 815 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

In 2009, Evita Clinic launched healthcare services combining cosmetic procedures and surgeries with traditional thoracic surgery.
With the number of English-speaking patients gradually increasing, all staff members have come to speak English as a common language. We are evolving into a multinational clinic committed to raising awareness of Korea's advanced medical technology across the world.
Our director is a board-certified cardiothoracic expert with extensive experience of treating heart, vascular, and pulmonary diseases, thoracic deformities, and other severe illnesses at a university hospital. Building on the experience, His private practice, established in 2008, combines more than a decade of experience in dexterously suturing micro vessels with cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, perfecting his skills even further.

Theatre Changdeokgung (창덕궁 소극장)

4.3Km    2021-12-07

88-1, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Theatre Changdeokgung is located across from Changdeokgung Palace in the Gugak-ro Special Cultural Zone of Seoul. To recreate the traditional Korean entertainment setting and offer a better view of the stage, the theater is designed with floor seatings facing a platform stage. The theater offers a wide array of performances including samulnori (traditional Korean percussion quartet), traditional Korean music, and madanggeuk (a play infused with traditional music and performances). First time visitors often find the creative and cozy experience create a lasting memory of Korean culture and arts. Also nearby the theater are a number of tourist attractions including Changdeokgung Palace, Unhyeongung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, and Insa-dong.

Harmony Mart Myeong-dong Station Branch (하모니마트 명동역점)

4.3Km    2024-12-23

58 , Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Harmony Mart Myeongdong Station Branch is a discount supermarket specializing in Korean products popular with foreign tourists. It’s on the 1st basement floor of the Shinil Building annex, just a minute's walk from Exit 8 of Myeongdong Subway Station, Jungu, Seoul. Shop here for kimchi, seaweed, ginseng products, tea, ramen, handicrafts, daily necessities and souvenirs. English, Chinese, and Japanese are spoken, and payments can be made in yen and yuan. With purchases of KRW 50,000 or more, there’s free delivery to accomodations within a 5km radius.

Reberry Clinic Myeongdong (리베리의원 명동점)

4.3Km    2025-11-28

#201, 2nd Floor & #301, 3rd Floor, 58 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

1. A dedicated medical director is personally assigned to each client, ensuring responsible and individualized care.
2. We go beyond consultation — every session is a professional medical treatment.
3. With our LifeBiz AI-powered 3D analysis camera, we provide an objective and precise facial assessment.
4. Our treatments are guided by a scientific skin-type classification system for accurate and tailored results.
5. Through 3D facial analysis, pigmentation diagnosis, and skin-type classification, we design a fully customized treatment pathway.
6. At Libery Clinic Aesthetic, we offer not only advanced medical procedures, but also warm décolleté and therapeutic massage care for a holistic experience.