Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구) - Area information - Korea travel information

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구)

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong, Da-dong and Mugyo-dong Special Tourist Zone (명동 남대문 북창동 다동무교동 관광특구)

6.0Km    2021-12-30

40, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-4622

Myeong-dong, Namdaemun, Bukchang-dong and Da-dong are widely known among international visitors as hot spots for shopping and food.

Myeong-dong is a popular destination for shopping, culture, arts and fashion. Major shopping malls such as Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Myeong-dong Migliore and Samik Fashion Town are located here. Shoppers can find a variety of products here from high-end items to relatively inexpensive clothes. There’s also no shortage of street food, traditional restaurants, coffee shops and fancy cafes.

Namdaemun Market is the biggest traditional market in Korea. Visitors can purchase souvenirs and local produce at an affordable price in the shopping complex crowded with stores and street stalls. The market sells a variety of clothes, kitchenware, toys, accessories, food, flowers and imported goods.

Bukchang-dong and Sogong-dong have high-end accommodations including Lotte Hotel Seoul and Westin Chosun Seoul, duty-free shops, and restaurants serving traditional dishes.

[Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong Special Tourist Zone]
Areas included: Myeong-dong, Bukchang-dong, Mugyo-dong and Da-dong, Seoul
Area size: 872,809 ㎡
Tourist attractions: Myeong-dong, Namdaemun Market and Bukchang-dong, Department Stores (Lotte Department and Shinsegae Department Store, etc.), Traditional Market, Duty-free Shop, Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, etc.

Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문)

Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문)

6.0Km    2024-11-27

40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure with an arched entrance in the middle. There’s a column on top of a platform, raising the roof, distinguishing the upper stories and lower stories of the building. Passageways for traffic are located at the east and west ends of the gate. Different from the other gates, Sungnyemun Gate’s tablet has its name written vertically.

On February 10, 2008, Sungnyemun was destroyed by fire. After a 5-year reconstruction work, the gate was re-opened to the public again on May 4, 2013.

Gobong Samgyetang (고봉삼계탕)

6.0Km    2024-03-12

2FL, 21, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-756-2300

Situated on Myeongdong Street, Gobong Samgyetang is renowned for samgye tang (ginseng chicken soup), which is made with plenty of invigorating Korean herbs. Patrons have the option to other delectable dishes such as dak juk (chicken porridge), jjimdak (braised chicken), and smoked duck. 

Chicken678 Myeongdong(치킨678 명동)

Chicken678 Myeongdong(치킨678 명동)

6.0Km    2020-10-30

21, Myeongdong, 7st, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-6780

A chicken specialty restaurant located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. The most famous menu is crispy fried chicken. A Korean fusion-style chicken restaurant.

OPPADAK Myeongdong(오븐에빠진닭 명동)

6.0Km    2020-10-30

1F, Myeongdong, Art, Noubeau, Centum, 21, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-5892

A chicken specialty restaurant located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A restaurant that serves grilled chicken dishes. The most famous menu is crispy baked chicken.

Wonjo namsan Wangdonkkaseu - Myeongdong Branch (원조남산왕돈까스 명동)

Wonjo namsan Wangdonkkaseu - Myeongdong Branch (원조남산왕돈까스 명동)

6.0Km    2021-03-22

21, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-319-0120

A place that sells pork cutlet, one of the must-have dishes, after visiting N Seoul Tower in Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is jumbo sized pork cutlet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Yakiniku Myeongdong X Poongmi (야끼니꾸명동풍미)

Yakiniku Myeongdong X Poongmi (야끼니꾸명동풍미)

6.0Km    2021-03-19

21, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-779-2233

A place frequented by not only Koreans but also by many foreigners as a representative restaurant serving delicious food in Myeong-dong. This restaurant's signature menu is rib eye steak. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Myeongdong Haeseon Hanubang (명동해선한우방)

Myeongdong Haeseon Hanubang (명동해선한우방)

6.0Km    2021-03-26

21, Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-5566

A great place for group dinners and gatherings. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy braised seafood. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

WIZ & MI Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (위즈앤미의원)

6.0Km    2024-04-19

21, Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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WIZ & MI Clinic (위즈앤미의원)

6.0Km    2025-07-29

#401-#403, 21 Myeongdong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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