Changuimun Gate - Jahamun Gate (창의문(자하문)) - Area information

Changuimun Gate - Jahamun Gate (창의문(자하문))

4.9Km 2020-04-02

118, Changuimun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1822

Changuimun Gate was often called Jahamun Gate. It was one of four mini-gates in the north surrounding the walled city of Hanyang (Seoul) during the Joseon dynasty. After the closure of Sukjeongmun Gate, one of the four main gates, Changuimun Gate became a favorite north gate. Hence, people also called Changuimun the North Gate. It is the only gate among four mini gates that is still in its original state. Although it is small, almost 50m² in terms of size, it looks very firm and sturdy. While Dongsomun Gate, another of the four mini gates, is decorated with a phoenix, Changuimun Gate is adorned with a wooden chicken along its rafters. The reason behind the wooden chicken was that the chicken was believed to be the nemesis of the centipede. People believed that installing the wooden chicken was important to overcome the harmful spirit of the centipede.

Mine Plastic Surgery (마인성형외과의원)

4.9Km 2025-07-29

(3rd-6th Floors, Yeongseok Building), 813 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

MINE Plastic Surgery is an integrated beauty medical center comprising plastic surgery, dermatology, and cosmetic treatments. It features cutting-edge medical facilities equivalent to the level of university and offers personalized patient care.
For international patients, it provides interpretation and airport pickup and send-off services. The facility is equipped with exclusive VIP consultation and operating rooms. Our dedicated medical staff oversees all aspects of care, from consultation and surgery to hospitalization and postoperative management.
Also, we have observation rooms where, with prior consent, guardians of patients can monitor the surgical process. This ensures that the procedure is performed by the designated surgeon, preventing concerns about any substitution of the performing physician, contributing to achieving a safe and satisfactory outcome.

Emerald Pharmacy - Sinsa Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에메랄드약국 신사)

4.9Km 2024-04-18

1F, 122, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Bugaksan Mountain (북악산)

4.9Km 2024-03-04

Cheongun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-0297

Bugaksan Mountain is the mountain that one can see behind the Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Cheong Wa Dae to the north. Hanyangdoseong, the city wall that surrounded the historic capital of Hanyang, was built by connecting the ridges of this mountain. These walls can still be found today, having been preserved quite well. Different trails weave through the area along the Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, and one can visit these trails at night as well. Bugak Skyway is a road that connects Changuimun Gate to Jeongneung Royal Tomb, and one can get a great view of Seoul’s city center from the Palgakjeong Pavilion on Bugak Skyway.

Bareun Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (바른약국)

4.9Km 2024-04-19

1F, 157, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Club Espresso (클럽에스프레소)

5.0Km 2024-02-20

132 Changuimun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Club Espresso is a café that opened in 1990, constructed with red bricks. They roast their own coffee beans, offering a diverse coffee menu. The Moon Blend, a blend of Colombian, Brazilian, Ethiopian, and Guatemalan beans, is a favorite among regulars and is made with the coffee bean ratio favored by former President Moon Jae-in. Nearby attractions include the Yun Dongju Hill (Cheongun Park) and the Yun Dong-ju Literary Museum, dedicated to the poet beloved by Koreans.

Babi Line Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (바비라인 성형외과)

5.0Km 2024-04-18

12F, 134, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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PR Plastic Surgery [Tax Refund Shop] (PR 성형외과의원)

5.0Km 2024-06-26

13F, 134, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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K-medi Spring (한강애봄)

5.0Km 2025-09-23

6th Floor, 63 Dongsomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

HanGang AeBom is a certified agency specializing in attracting international patients, offering customized programs that combine Korea’s advanced medical services with tourism. The agency collaborates with medical institutions to arrange consultations, interpretation, accommodation, and travel itineraries.

Exabra (엑사브라)

5.0Km 2024-05-16

132, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6085-9017

Exabras are handmade under garments specialized for functional bridal wear. Exbaras’ product “Grow Night,” an industry first, is a line of sleeping bras to help the reshaping process for breast implant patients.

The store located in Nonhyeon-dong provides consultations, fitting services, as well as refreshments. Reservation is advised since the store has been drawing lots of visitors after featured in the cable TV show “Get it Beauty.”

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