Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

3.0Km 2021-02-24

344, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Gwanghuimun Gate is said to have been originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, at the southeast of the capital city. It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate,” as funeral processions passed through this gate when exiting to the east.

During the Imjin War (1592-1598), the fortress gate was destroyed to such a degree that it made finding the original location close to impossible. Nevertheless, reconstruction efforts were started in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong) and the gate was restored together with the gate's watchtower. Gwanghuimun Gate remained intact even when the fortress walls were demolished to build tram tracks during the Japanese occupation, but it was later damaged during the Korean War and left neglected. In 1975, restoration work was carried out to relocate Gwanghuimun Gate to a site 15 meters south of its original location since it stood in the middle of the road.

Maxtyle (맥스타일)

3.1Km 2022-12-29

3, Majang-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2218-6789

Maxtyle is an exclusive fashion mall and multipurpose cultural space located in the area of Dongdaemun Fashion District. The name, “Maxtyle,” is a shortened form of the phrase “maximum style.” The mall is comprised of seven underground and eight aboveground levels. The mall aims to become the leader in both fashion and culture, providing customers with high-quality merchandise at great prices.

Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul (반얀트리 클럽 앤 스파 서울)

3.1Km 2021-06-22

60, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2250-8000

Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul is a membership club & hotel operated by Banyan Tree Hotel & Resort, Singapore’s top resort brand. The new urban resort is a place where visitors can enjoy quality spa services while taking in a panoramic view.

Located on Namsan Mountain in the center of Seoul, Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul consists of three buildings: the Club, the Hotel and the Festa. Facilities include an outdoor sports center and other luxurious amenities like an outdoor pool, 23 cabanas, a sauna, fitness center, driving range, tennis court, outdoor playing field, spa, and kids’ club. The hotel houses 34 suites with private relaxation pools, and 16 members-only club rooms. The two Presidential Suites located on the top floor offer a fantastic night view of Seoul and Namsan Mountain.

Innisfree - Ewha Womans University Branch (이니스프리 - 이대점)

3.1Km 2022-12-29

175 , Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1388-0120

Innisfree is the acronym of 'innis' (island) and 'free.' Items in Innisfree use environment-friendly ingredients. Main ingredients include green tea, tangerine, canola flowers, and cactuses along with volcanic spring water. Located right around Ewha Womans University, it is a spacious store popular among Japanese and Chinese tourists.

Innisfree - Ewha Womans Univ. Station Exit No. 1 Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 이대역1번출구)

3.1Km 2024-04-22

1F, 175, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Onnuri Pharmacy - Jongno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (온누리약국 종로)

3.1Km 2024-04-19

1F, 293, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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The Shilla Duty Free Shop - Seoul Branch (신라면세점 (서울점))

3.1Km 2022-08-05

249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-1688-1110

The Shilla Duty Free Shop Seoul Store is located inside The Shilla Seoul Hotel. The duty free shop has over 400 brand stores that sell perfume, cosmetics, clothes, bags, watches, and jewelry, all of which can be purchased at discounted prices. Convenient amenities and services such as the rooftop cafe, free valet parking, and an outdoor sculpture park are also prepared so that customers can enjoy a carefree shopping experience.

CheongKwanJang - Ewha Womans Univ. Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 이대역)

3.1Km 2024-04-22

1F, 173, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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CheongKwanJang - Edae Branch (정관장 홍삼-이대점)

3.1Km 2020-04-09

173, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-312-3304

CheongKwanJang (Edae Branch) exclusively deals with products by Korea Ginseng Corporation. It is the only CheongKwanJang store in Sinchon. CheongKwanJang is a Goryeo hongsam (red ginseng) brand that uses only high quality six-year-old ginseng roots.

Namhae Gulgukbap (남해굴국밥)

3.1Km 2021-03-18

11, Jong-ro, 46-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-4858

A restaurant that uses only fresh oysters delivered from Tongyeong every day. The representative menu is oyster and rice soup. This Korean cuisine is located near Dongdaemun Station, Seoul.

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