Sookmyung Women's University Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum (숙명여자대학교 정영양자수박물관 (서울)) - Area information - Korea travel information

Sookmyung Women's University Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum (숙명여자대학교 정영양자수박물관 (서울))

Sookmyung Women's University Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum (숙명여자대학교 정영양자수박물관 (서울))

7.5Km    2019-11-15

100, Cheongpa-ro 47-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-710-9134

Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum was founded in May 2004 to enhance public awareness and appreciation of embroidery art with ample facilities including exhibition hall, library, conservation center, learning center, embroidery study room, education and research rooms. The museum emphasizes on the variety of textiles and embroidery and also features collections from various Northeast Asian countries. The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum stresses the importance of embroidery as an evolving form of art through changes in technology, social and cultural environment. In addition, the learning center also aims to become a learning center for scholarship in embroidery and other textile arts that can be appreciated by a wide audience.

Shinsegae Duty Free Shop - Myeong-dong Branch (신세계면세점 명동점)

Shinsegae Duty Free Shop - Myeong-dong Branch (신세계면세점 명동점)

7.6Km    2017-06-13

77, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Opened in May 2016, the Shinsegae Duty Free Store in Myeong-dong offers culture, tourism, and shopping on the 8-12 floors of the main branch of Shinsegae Department Store. The shops sell famous international brands as well as top Korean brands for a global shopping experience. The store is located nearby popular tourist attractions N Seoul Tower and Namdaemun Traditional Market, making it easy to enjoy tourism and shopping in one location.

Shinsegae Duty Free Shop - Myeong-dong Branch Handicraft Store (신세계면세점 명동점 수공예품 매장)

Shinsegae Duty Free Shop - Myeong-dong Branch Handicraft Store (신세계면세점 명동점 수공예품 매장)

7.6Km    2016-10-11

77, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Korea Craft and Design Foundation Handicraft Store located within the giftshop of Shinsegae Duty Free Shop Myeong-dong Branch sells handcrafted everyday props and cultural crafts. Dedicated to the concept of "Artisans, and Artists," the store introduces young artists as well as famous handicraft masters along with their masterpieces of diverse genre in the world of Korean arts and craft.

Nolbu Budaejjigae Myeongdong (놀부부대찌개 명동)

Nolbu Budaejjigae Myeongdong (놀부부대찌개 명동)

7.6Km    2024-03-11

16-1, Myeongdong, 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-0110

Situated in Myeongdong, Nolbu Budaejjigae in Myeongdong is exclusively dedicated to budae jjigae (sausage jjigae). Budae jjigae is a typical Korean fusion food consisting of ham, sausage, kimchi, extra instant noodles, tiny rice cakes, glass noodles, and spicy seasonings. They use selected ham and sausage in a bone broth, and fresh noodles that are not fried, giving the dish a light and refreshing flavor. Patrons have the option to spicy stir-fried small intestine and shrimp hot pot. The seasoned spicy stir-fried webfoot octopus or spicy stir-fried chicken cooked on an iron plate is also a must-try.

Cheonggyesan Mountain (청계산)

7.6Km    2024-03-20

Makgye-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
+82-2-2155-6870

Standing at 618 meters above sea level, Cheonggyesan Mountain boarders the area of Yangjae-dong, Seoul and Gwacheon-si, Seongnam-si, and Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do. From the top, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Seoul's city center and Gyeonggi-do. The mountain is well-maintained with various hiking trails, making it easy to climb even for beginners. In the fall, the mountain is known for its stunning fall foliage, attracting numerous visitors.

James Cheese Deunggalbi Myeongdong (제임스치즈등갈비 명동)

James Cheese Deunggalbi Myeongdong (제임스치즈등갈비 명동)

7.6Km    2024-03-11

13, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-0192

Situated on Myeongdong Street, James Cheese Deunggalbi specializes in deunggalbi (grilled pork galbi). The main dish here is grilled back ribs with cheese, which is characterized by the harmonious combination of Korean food and cheese. Served with bokkeum bap (fried rice) and gyeran jjim (steamed eggs) riceballs, the dish has a richer flavor with less spiciness. The best part is that customers can choose the amount of cheese and the spiciness of the dish, so they can personalize it to their liking.

L’Escape Hotel (레스케이프 호텔)

L’Escape Hotel (레스케이프 호텔)

7.6Km    2022-06-08

67 , Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-317-4000

L’Escape Hotel has multiple branches in Seoul and is a boutique hotel by Josun Hotel and Resort. It was listed on Forbes Travel Guide recommended hotels for three years in a row since 2020. The guest rooms were designed by world famous interior designer Jacques Garcia. Facilties include a fitness center, spa, and small banquet hall. The hotel is located a quick two minute walk from Shinsegae Mall.

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

7.6Km    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.

Jinhyang Jokbal (진향족발)

Jinhyang Jokbal (진향족발)

7.6Km    2024-10-15

231-1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-745-5533

A pig's trotter(s) specialty restaurant located near Jongno 5(o)ga Station in Seoul. One of the top 5 jokbal (pig's trotter) restaurants in Seoul. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pigs' feet.

Myeongdong Haemultang Eomeonijip (명동해물탕어머니집)

Myeongdong Haemultang Eomeonijip (명동해물탕어머니집)

7.6Km    2021-03-26

11-6, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-3896

This restaurant specializes in seafood soup based on 40 years’ tradition. This restaurant's signature menu is spicy seafood stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.