National Palace Museum of Korea (국립고궁박물관)

4.7Km 2023-03-24

12, Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3701-7500

The National Palace Museum of Korea displays over 40,000 relics from the Joseon dynasty. With various treasures on exhibit, the museum continues to provide information on the dignity of royal culture and the creativity of royal cultural assets.

Gogung Tteurak (고궁뜨락)

4.7Km 2020-04-17

12, Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-0486

Located on the first floor of the National Palace Museum of Korea, Gogung Tteurak consists of a museum shop and a café. It is open from 09:00 to 18:00 during the weekdays and up to 21:00 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It operates without closing days as of January 1, 2017.

Finding Mr. Destiny(김종욱 찾기)

4.7Km 2025-07-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로8길 25 (동숭동)

OHUJEONG - Daehangno Branch (오후정 대학로)

4.7Km 2021-03-29

25, Daehak-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-1747

This is a Japanese home-style restaurant where you can enjoy various Japanese fusion dishes. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pollack roe pasta.

CheongKwanJang - Cheongdam Sageori Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 청담사거리)

4.7Km 2024-04-16

#101, 511, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Hosim [Tax Refund Shop] (호심)

4.7Km 2024-04-19

1F, 33, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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CU - Cheongdam Samhwan Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu청담삼환점)

4.7Km 2024-06-27

1F, #102 and #103, 49, Hakdong-ro 77-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Mi & Mi Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (미앤미의원)

4.7Km 2024-06-27

439, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

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THE SKI & Coffee (더스키앤커피)

4.7Km 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.

Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site] (창덕궁과 후원 [유네스코 세계유산])

4.7Km 2025-07-21

99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion.

The palace gained importance starting from the time of Seongjong, the 9th king of Joseon, when a number of kings began using it as a place of residence. Unfortunately, the palace was burned down by angry citizens in 1592 when the royal family fled their abode during the Imjin War. Thanks to Gwanghaegun, the palace was restored in 1611. Even today, it houses a number of cultural treasures, such as Injeongjeon Hall, Daejojeon Hall, Seonjeongjeon Hall, and Nakseonjae Hall.

Changdeokgung Palace’s garden behind the inner hall, called the "Secret Garden," was constructed during the reign of King Taejong and served as a rest area for the royal family members. The garden had formerly been called Bugwon and Geumwon, but was renamed Biwon Garden, or Secret Garden, after King Gojong came into power. The garden was kept as natural as possible and was touched by human hands only when absolutely necessary. Buyongjeong Pavilion, Buyongji Pond, Juhamnu Pavilion, Eosumun Gate, Yeonghwadang Hall, Bullomun Gate, Aeryeonjeong Pavilion, and Yeongyeongdang Hall are some of the many attractions that occupy the garden. The most beautiful time to see the garden is during the fall when the autumn foliage is at its peak and the leaves have just started to fall.

Though it has been treasured by Koreans for centuries, Changdeokgung Palace and its complex was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Committee in December of 1997 during the committee meeting in Naples, Italy.

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