Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문)

4.7Km 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)

4.7Km 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.

Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony & Experience (숭례문 파수의식 / 원데이! 파수군)

4.7Km 2024-03-12

40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
010-2802-2133

The Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony is a reenactment of the changing of the guards who protected the fortress walls around the capital city during the Joseon dynasty. During this change, the gates would be opened for the off-duty guards to go out and replace those finishing their shift of walking along the walls.

Hangangsoo Hospital [Tax Refund Shop] (한강수병원)

4.7Km 2024-04-23

83, Yeongdeungpo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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CheongKwanJang - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 광화문)

4.7Km 2024-04-22

20, Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Eungam Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 응암역)

4.7Km 2024-04-17

475, Jeungsan-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

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Jeonju Sikdang (전주식당)

4.7Km 2021-03-25

5-6, Yeouidaebang-ro, 61-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-843-6652

It is a dish made by steaming, seasoning, and braising Pollack with various vegetables. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is braised half-dried pollack.

Kumho Art Hall (금호아트홀)

4.7Km 2021-05-28

76, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6303-1977

Kumho Art Hall was built in 2000 exclusively for classical music concerts, with 390 seats, the perfect structure for chamber concerts. All seats are recital hall chairs and the wide spacing between rows of chairs helps the audience to have a pleasant time. Upon entering the theater, all cell phones will turn off automatically. This helps all visitors to enjoy the concert without being interrupted by ringing cell phones. The interior is cozy and luxurious, and the stage is made of maple.

4CUS - Lotte Yeongdeungpo Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (4CUS 롯데 영등포점)

4.7Km 2024-04-23

846, Gyeongin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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LOTTE Department Store - Yeongdeungpo Store [Tax Refund Shop] (롯데백화점 영등포점)

4.7Km 2024-04-18

846, Gyeongin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

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