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Jungmyeongjeon Hall (중명전)

Jungmyeongjeon Hall (중명전)

1.7Km    2025-01-09

41-11, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-7525

Located near Deoksugung Palace, Jungmyeongjeon Hall is a red-brick modern Western-style building. It was built in 1899 as the imperial library of the Korean Empire. After Deoksugung Palace caught on fire in 1904, the place became the temporary residence of Emperor Gojong. It also witnessed the tragic part of history in which the infamous Eulsa Treaty (Japan-Korea Protectorate Treaty), an illegal treaty forced by Japan, was signed in 1905. Its exhibition hall serves as a place for historical education.

Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street (장충동 족발 골목)

Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street (장충동 족발 골목)

1.7Km    2019-09-26

176, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-9135

The phenomenon of Jangchungdong Jokbal Street started 50 years ago with the opening of two Korean jokbal (steamed pig trotters) restaurants, followed by the influx of new jokbal restaurants during the late 70s and early 80s.
Today, the jokbal restaurants continue to serve one of the most sought Korean food from the main road and the alleyways of the Jangchungdong 1(il)-ga Street area.

Tonymoly - Namdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (토니모리 남대문점)

1.7Km    2024-04-22

12, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Namdaemun Jungang Shopping Center (남대문 중앙상가)

Namdaemun Jungang Shopping Center (남대문 중앙상가)

1.7Km    2020-04-17

21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-2805

Jungang Shopping Center boasts diverse items for women. Its first floor is devoted to shops selling women's clothing and accessories with colorful designs, appealing to female customers. The second floor houses shops selling folk crafts and tradtional crafts, popular among international tourists. It also deals with bedding items, handicrafts, linen and cotton items, and tradtional wedding items.

Olive Young - Hyehwa Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 혜화역점)

1.7Km    2024-06-27

1F, 122, Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Sinuyangdon (신우양돈)

Sinuyangdon (신우양돈)

1.7Km    2021-03-18

19-8, Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-747-3779

Spicy beef ribs are also available. The best menu at this restaurant is spicy grilled spareribs. This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul.

Jinju Hoegwan (진주회관)

1.7Km    2024-06-19

26 Sejong-daero 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-5388

Jinju Hoegwan is a renowned kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup) eatery near City Hall Station. Kongguksu is a traditional Korean summer dish made by boiling and grinding soybeans into a creamy broth, served with noodles, offering a refreshing and nutty flavor. Kongguksu is available from March to November. Their staff-recommended menu includes kimchi bokkeumbap (kimchi fried rice), freshly roasted by the staff, along with kimchi jjigae and samgyeopsal (pork belly).

Gyeongbokgung Palace Jagyeongjeon Tea Ceremony (경복궁 자경전 다례체험행사)

Gyeongbokgung Palace Jagyeongjeon Tea Ceremony (경복궁 자경전 다례체험행사)

1.7Km    2020-03-12

161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3210-4683

This traditional tea ceremony experience takes place at Jagyeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace every Saturday and Sunday. Participation is by reservation on a first come, first serve basis.

The ceremony includes a tea culture demonstration and experience, making honey cakes, traditional etiquette introduction, and lectures related to tea culture. To participate in the tea ceremony, download the application form from the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation website and submit the form through email.

THE SKI & Coffee (더스키앤커피)

THE SKI & Coffee (더스키앤커피)

1.7Km    2021-03-18

63, Dongsung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-745-3343

A store well-known for waffles. The best menu at this restaurant is americano. This is a cafe located in Daehak-ro, Seoul.

Grain De Beaute [Tax Refund Shop] (그랭드보떼)

1.7Km    2024-04-19

1F, 34, Namdaemunsijang 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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