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The Great Full Moon Festival  (정월대보름 한마당)

The Great Full Moon Festival (정월대보름 한마당)

1.4Km    2025-02-05

37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3704-3106

The National Folk Museum is celebrating the first full moon of the Lunar new year, Jeongwol Daeboreum. A variety of experiences are prepared to eliminate bad luck and pray for prosperity and health. The event provides a chance for locals and tourists alike to learn more about the traditional culture of Korea.

Unhyeongung Royal Residence (서울 운현궁)

Unhyeongung Royal Residence (서울 운현궁)

1.4Km    2024-03-04

464, Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-766-9090

Located near the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Unhyeongung Palace was a residence of royalty in Joseon period. It was the place where Gojong (1582-1919, reign 1864-1907), king of Joseon (1392-1897) and emperor of the Korean Empire (1897-1910), was born in, as well as the place where Heungseon Daewongun (1821-1898), his father, had resided in. Buildings include Noandang Hall, Norakdang Hall, and Irodang Hall. The Royal Residence offers programs like traditional weddings and traditional culture experiences, while the exhibition hall showcases Joseon-era artifacts. 

Myeongdong Cathedral (서울 명동성당)

Myeongdong Cathedral (서울 명동성당)

1.4Km    2022-12-27

74, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Myeongdong Cathedral is the Church for Archdiocese of Seoul and was also the birthplace for the Roman Catholic Church community in Korea. The church houses the remains of several individuals: Bishop Laurent Joseph Marie Imbert (1796-1839), and priests Peter Simon (1803-1839), James (Jacques Honor Chastan, 1803-1839) and Pourthie Jean Antoine Charles (1830-1866) and four martyrs.

Myeongdong Cathedral is located in downtown Seoul and tourists frequently come and visit the place. Near the cathedral are other tourism spots such as Namsangol Hanok Village preserving Korean traditional houses, N Seoul Tower overlooking Seoul and Namdaemun Market, a traditional market with a wide variety of food and goods.

World Jewellery Museum (세계장신구박물관)

World Jewellery Museum (세계장신구박물관)

1.4Km    2023-09-21

2, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-1610

Situated in the gallery district in the back alley of Samcheong-dong (east of Gyeongbokgung Palace), the World Jewellery Museum houses 3,000 jewelry pieces from 60 countries, which have been collected over 30 years. Of which, 1,000 have been selected for display. The first floor contains an Amber Wall that goes back as far as 50 million years, the Golden Hall (El Dorado), the Necklace Hall, and the solemn Alter of the Cross. The second floor holds a mask wall, rings, beads and ivory as well as modern jewelry.

Z.I.Gallery (지아 衣 갤러리)

Z.I.Gallery (지아 衣 갤러리)

1.5Km    2020-04-11

76, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-762-1241

Z.I.Gallery is a boutique shop by the renowend designer, Zia Kim. Her works have appeared in Seoul Collection, Paris Pretaporter, department stores, and shops abroad. Visitors can purchase items with unique designs and cutomized items. It directly runs two brach stores in Gahoe-dong and Hyoja-dong. These handmade items go through meticulous quality management.

Bunni Studios Optical - Myeongdong Branch (바니스튜디오 안경(명동역점))

Bunni Studios Optical - Myeongdong Branch (바니스튜디오 안경(명동역점))

1.5Km    2024-04-02

21 Myeongdong 8ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Bunni Studios is an optical store geared toward the younger generation, offering quality glasses and color contact lenses. The staff are able to provide service in a range of foreign languages, including English, Japanese, and Chinese. Bunni Studios collaborates with popular lens producers, and offers over 500 types of lenses. Shoppers can also have products delivered to their hotel within Seoul if they shop does not have the item in stock. International tourists can make tax-free purchases.

Wellness Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (웰리스약국)

1.5Km    2024-04-19

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

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Wellness Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (웰니스약국)

Wellness Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (웰니스약국)

1.5Km    2024-06-27

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

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Cook&Beer (쿠캔비어)

Cook&Beer (쿠캔비어)

1.5Km    2021-03-22

108, Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-1056

A place where you can enjoy various chicken dishes and Korean snacks. This restaurant's signature menu is fried chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Harmony Mart Myeong-dong Station Branch (하모니마트 명동역점)

Harmony Mart Myeong-dong Station Branch (하모니마트 명동역점)

1.5Km    2024-12-23

58 , Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-2269

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.