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Seoul City Wall Museum (한양도성박물관)

4.6Km    2023-12-22

283, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-724-0243

Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, built in 1396, was the city fortress wall that protected the capital city Seoul for over 600 years. The fortress wall was built along the terrains and although it became partially damaged during the modernization process, its original form remains well to this day, making it a cultural heritage that coexists with the modern city. The Seoul City Wall Museum, located in Heungjinjimun Park, is a museum containing the history and culture of city wall from the Joseon dynasty to the present. It is a cultural space with a permanent exhibition hall, special exhibition hall, city wall information center, and study room.

Olive Young - Sinnonhyeon Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신논현역점)

4.6Km    2024-06-28

B2, B102, Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Insa-dong (인사동)

4.6Km    2024-05-17

62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-0222

Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes.

The galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries in the area offering every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center.

The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect complement to the galleries. They are hidden deep within the twisting alleyways, making it feel like a treasure hunt. The shops in Insa-dong are very popular among all age groups, because each one is unique.

Every Saturday from 14:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, the main street is blocked to vehicular traffic and it becomes a cultural space. Stores set up booths outside and Korean candy merchants and fortune teller stalls can easily be found; there are traditional performances and exhibits as well. Insa-dong is especially popular among international tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture first-hand, and also purchase pieces of fine art.

High - Anguk Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이엔드코리아 안국)

4.6Km    2024-04-17

1F, 62-5, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Insa Art Plaza (인사아트 프라자)

4.6Km    2020-04-23

34-1, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-9969

Mingles (밍글스)

4.6Km    2017-02-03

1F, 757, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-515-7306

Mingles creates a new taste based on traditional Korean cuisine. It offers various selections depending on one’s favorite flavors through a tasting guide introduced on the menu board.

MyungBo Inc. - Cheongdam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (명보INC 청담)

4.6Km    2024-04-18

828, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Kyobo Book Centre - Gangnam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (교보문고 강남점)

4.6Km    2024-04-23

465, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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Hwanghak-dong Flea Market (Dokkaebi Market / Manmul Market) (황학동 벼룩시장 (도깨비시장/만물시장))

4.6Km    2025-04-11

11-7 Majang-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Hwanghak-dong Flea Market was named after the way how merchants travel from one place to another all over the country, as if like fleas hopping around from one spot to another, to collect rare and valuable items. This market was once a haven of antiques and collectibles, but with the formation of old-fashioned art street in 1983 in Janganpyeong, many classic art shops had moved out, leaving only used item and general goods stores. Now, visitors can find stores selling antiques, used furniture, electronics, clocks, jewelry, musical instruments, camera, and machinery – pretty much anything one can name. Hwanghak-dong Flea Market is also referred to as Dokkaebbi Market, to describe how even the most rundown items become just like new, as if like the work of a dokkaebi (Korean folk goblin).

Jinmi Pyeongyang Naengmyeon (진미평양냉면)

4.6Km    2024-02-22

305-3 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Jinmi Pyeongyang Naengmyeon is a renowned Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles) specialty restaurant run by Chef Im Sekwon, who has accumulated years of experience in Jangchung-dong. Its signature dish is the naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), offering a clean broth and chewy noodles. Additionally, they offer menu items such as jeyuk (spicy stir-fried pork), mandu, and bulgogi that complement the noodles perfectly. Renowned to the extent of long queues, it was selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023.