Unhyeongung Royal Residence (서울 운현궁)

2.8Km 2024-03-04

464, Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-766-9090

Located near the Gyeongbokgung Palace, Unhyeongung Palace was a residence of royalty in Joseon period. It was the place where Gojong (1582-1919, reign 1864-1907), king of Joseon (1392-1897) and emperor of the Korean Empire (1897-1910), was born in, as well as the place where Heungseon Daewongun (1821-1898), his father, had resided in. Buildings include Noandang Hall, Norakdang Hall, and Irodang Hall. The Royal Residence offers programs like traditional weddings and traditional culture experiences, while the exhibition hall showcases Joseon-era artifacts.

Hangukgwan (한국관)

2.8Km 2021-03-18

40, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-6953

A great restaurant for group dinners. The best menu at this restaurant is Grilled Beef Ribs. This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Jeju Mihang (제주미항)

2.8Km 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.

Banila CO. - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (바닐라코 명동점)

2.8Km 2024-04-22

38, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Too Cool for School - Myeongdong Branch (투쿨포스쿨 - 명동점)

2.8Km 2020-06-15

17-1, Myeongdong 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2231-2710

The unique cosmetic brand TooCoolforSchool was introduced in 2009 and is a division of TODACOSA, the first chain cosmetic store in Korea. The name TooCoolforSchool reflects originality, experimentation, artistic sensibilities and the fresh, rebellious sprit of those in their teens, twenties, and thirties. The 3-story building in Myeongdong offers a cozy place for a little rest, entertainment and shopping spree for the fashion-minded cosmeholics.

Olive Young - Myeongdongdaero Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 명동대로)

2.8Km 2024-04-18

1F, 120, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Nature Republic - Myeongdong World Branch (네이처 리퍼블릭 - 명동월드점)

2.8Km 2020-05-08

52, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-0123

Opened in March 2009, Nature Republic is a cosmetic brand that focuses on promoting a healthy lifestyle to modern customers through its organic and natural products. It offers diverse products ranging from skin care to body and hair care. All products contain ingredients derived from nature.

Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone (종로 청계 관광특구)

2.8Km 2021-12-30

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1861

Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone stretches from Seorin-dong to Changsin-dong between Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jong-ro. It includes Youth Street, Gwangjang Market, Sewoon Electronics Department Store, lighting stores, pharmacy & medical device stores, badge stores, Stamp Street, Stationery · Toy Market, Aquarium Street, Shoes Market, and other markets totalling to approximately 14,000 shops. Nearby attractions include modern high-story buildings as well as Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, and Unhyeongung Palaces, Jongmyo Shrine, and Insa-dong, merging traditions, modernism, culture, and markets alike.

Thought to be at the heart of Seoul, Cheonggyecheon Stream is located in the dense cultural area of Seoul where various press networks, organizations, bookstores and other major corporations are situated. Walking along Cheonggyecheon Stream is a famous activity for tourists. Also, the area is the venue for the Seoul Lantern Festival every winter. Keeping its traditional scene including narrow alleys, old-fashioned hanok buildings and various stores still fully intact, the tourist zone has enough fun places for sightseeing as well as tasty restaurants in every corner for a more enjoyable visit.

Åland - Myeong-dong Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에어랜드 명동본점)

2.8Km 2024-06-27

40, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Converse - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스 명동점)

2.9Km 2024-06-27

16-1, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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