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Jeongdong Observatory (정동전망대)

11.3Km    2022-08-11

15, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Jeongdong Observatory is located on the 13th floor of Seoul City Hall Seosomun building. The observatory has a cafe inside where visitors can enjoy a drink while gazing upon the magnificent view of Deoksugung Palace from above. In addition, the walls of the cafe are decorated with photos of old Jeongdong.

Seoul Global Cultural Center (서울글로벌문화체험센터)

11.3Km    2019-03-18

27, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-7961~3

Seoul Global Cultural Center is located in the heart of Myeong-dong, Seoul's major shopping district. It is more than just an information center. It is an inviting space for global cultural exchange between residents and visitors.

The center not only offers information in English, Chinese, and Japanese, but also facilities such as free internet and coin-operated lockers. Moreover, the center regularly hosts cultural programs.

Yongma Land (용마랜드)

11.3Km    2024-10-16

118 Mangu-ro 70-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

Yongma Land, a private amusement park, was opened at the foot of Yongmasan Mountain in 1983, and closed its doors in 2011.  Having spent some time as a derelict building, it has now been repurposed as a nostalgia-filled space. It was made famous as the filming location of Crayon Pop’s "Bar Bar Bar" music video. Since then, it has become a renowned destination for photography, thanks to its unique atmosphere created by the combination of lush greenery and derelict amusement rides. Entry may be restricted in the case of filming or space rentals, so make sure to check with the management before you head to the amusement park. Yongma Land is located next to Bonghwa Middle School, at Exit 1 of Mangu Station, Gyeongui–Jungang Line.

THE SIC-DDANG - Myeongdong Branch (더식당 명동)

THE SIC-DDANG - Myeongdong Branch (더식당 명동)

11.3Km    2021-03-20

36, Myeongdong, 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-2234

A store where you can enjoy both Korean and Western dishes as a restaurant frequently featured in Korean gourmet programs. The best menu at this restaurant is lobster. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Jeju Mihang (제주미항)

Jeju Mihang (제주미항)

11.3Km    2021-03-19

30-1, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-319-1213

A place where you can enjoy dishes using well-known materials on Jeju Island. The best menu at this restaurant is braised cutlassfish. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Samdaein [Tax Refund Shop] (삼대인)

Samdaein [Tax Refund Shop] (삼대인)

11.3Km    2024-04-16

1F, #101, 301, Samil-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Myeongdonggil Sinsin (명동길신신)

Myeongdonggil Sinsin (명동길신신)

11.3Km    2021-03-18

64, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-772-9489

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. Bulgogi with green onion is another famous offering. The representative menu is spicy braised beef short ribs.

Jejuga (제주가)

Jejuga (제주가)

11.3Km    2021-08-04

64, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-5959

You can enjoy a large amount of delicious grilled Korean beef. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled Korean beef rib eye steak.

Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street (장충동 족발 골목)

Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street (장충동 족발 골목)

11.3Km    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.

The King's (더 킹스)

11.3Km    2020-04-24

287, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2270-3121

The King’s is a premium buffet offering live music and top-quality, fresh dishes. Serving up “à la minute” cuisine in which food is cooked fresh to order, the restaurant is particularly known for its live seafood. In addition to the live seafood corner, The King’s buffet boasts 150 international foods in 10 different sections, including a Chinese food corner with dim sum, grilled Peking duck, stir-fry, and other authentic Chinese dishes prepared by Chinese chefs.