Hwanghakjeong Pavilion (황학정)

8.7Km 2020-04-02

15-32, Sajik-ro 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-738-5785

Hwanghakjeong Pavilion was built in 1898 by decree of King Gojong’s. It was originally set up close to the northern wall of Hoesangjeon in Gyeonghuigung Palace for archery practice. In 1922 when the Japanese colonial government sold buildings of Gyeonghuigung Palace to the public to build Gyeongseong Middle School in the location, the Hwanghakjeong Pavilion was bought and restored at the current location, which is an old site of Deunggwajeong Pavilion located to the North of Sajik Park.

It is relatively large for a pavilion, but the structure is plain and simple. There is a well behind the pavilion to the southwest. A rock behind the well has an engraved poem about eight beautiful scenes of Hwanghakjeong. Located to the right of the pavilion building (northeast of the building) is Hancheongak Pavilion, which has unique roof. To the west of the pavilion is Sauhoegwan Hall that was built with reinforced concrete.

Nike - Munjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (나이키 문정)

8.7Km 2024-04-17

1F, 127, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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Seongbukro (성북로)

8.7Km 2024-02-15

1-2F, 10 Seongbuk-ro 28-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Seongbukro is a café located 15 minutes away from the UNESCO World Heritage site Changdeokgung Palace. With an elegant atmosphere, the café is structured with three floors and a rooftop. The signature menu is the mandarin latte, featuring a refreshing taste with plenty of tangerines in milk. Additionally, the café is known for making desserts on-site, following the principle of selling them on the same day they are produced. Signature desserts include croissants with milk cream and mont blanc.

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street (문정동 로데오거리)

8.8Km 2025-03-29

10, Dongnam-ro 4-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-400-1633

Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is a large shopping district containing over 200 brand-name discount stores. The street is T-shaped, with a 1-kilometer-long main street connected to a 400-meter-long alley, and the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center located at the center. For shoppers’ convenience, there is a public parking lot (if visitors purchase goods at Rodeo Street, they can park here for free) and a parking lot for foreign tourists only (free of charge). Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street is one of Korea’s major shopping streets with customers ranging from teenagers to adults, since discount stores stocking sports wear, casual wear, shoes, men’s and ladies’ suits, and golf wear are all located on this street. Moreover, this is a great place to find deals on famous brands, at prices lower than at a department store. On some items you can get discounts of up to 70-80%.

Since most of the goods are stock from previous seasons, it might be better to purchase the more classic styles rather than the trendy fashions. In some cases, the goods might have been slightly crumpled or stained during the transfer from warehouse storage, but taking them to the dry-cleaners should fix most problems. However you should be careful when looking at the sewing quality, and check for missing buttons.

One more thing to bear in mind is the shopping season. Even discount stores have periods when stock runs low. The best time to shop is immediately after the stores in Rodeo Street restock their merchandise. This is done at about the same time as department stores. There is also an enormous variety of goods to choose from during the Rodeo Festivals in May and September. The purchased goods are exchangeable but non-refundable, so check the quality of the products carefully before purchasing.

In addition, Munjeong-dong Rodeo Street has a wide selection of restaurants and entertainment facilities. There are a number of pizza places, coffee shops, and food courts, as well as internet cafes and game rooms in the alleys behind the stores. Visitors can also relax in the surrounding parks. There’s a park with a 600-year-old zelkova tree right behind the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center. Munjeong Rodeo Street is not just a shopping district; it’s a cultural area. The ‘Munjeong-dong Cultural Festival’ takes place every year in May, and the ‘Munjeong-dong Rodeo Festival’ takes place in May every other year. During these festivals, visitors can watch traditional Korean performances, traditional wedding ceremonies, international fashion parades, hip-hop dancing, and more. A charity sale is held on weekends and national holidays on the open-air stage of the Munjeong 1-dong Resident Center, and merchandise is sold for even bigger discounts.

Hansarang Pharmacy - Ewha Womans Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (한사랑약국 이대)

8.8Km 2024-04-23

183, Sinchon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Daeheung Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 대흥역)

8.8Km 2024-04-16

91, Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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OKIN PIZZA (옥인피자)

8.8Km 2021-03-19

26, Ogin-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-9944

This is a Western cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is pizza. You can eat delicious pizza at hanok, a Korean traditional house.

Gobundari Market (고분다리 전통시장)

8.8Km 2023-12-22

8 Gucheonmyeon-ro 34-gil, Gangdong-gu, Seoul

Gobundari Market is a traditional market that takes care of food, clothing, and shelter for residents in Cheonho-dong. Because it is located in the center of the neighborhood, it is also a market where one can get a closer look into the daily lives of locals. One characteristic that stands out from this traditional market is none other than the murals. Murals of various themes that decorate the market area add eclectic energy to the quaint neighborhood. Like any other traditional markets, there are stores where visitors can purchase Koreans’ all-time favorite snacks.

Kolon Sport - Munjeong Branch (코오롱스포츠 (문정직영점))

8.8Km 2020-04-14

128, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
+82-2-402-1594

Kolon Sport Munjeong Branch is a three-story large-scale direct store that sells outdoor and camping goods. It is conveniently located near Police Hospital Station on Seoul Subway Line 3 and or Munjeong Station on Seoul Subway Line 8.

Kolon Sport - Munjeong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (코오롱 스포츠 문정 [사후면세점])

8.8Km 2024-04-18

Chukbok Bldg., 128, Dongnam-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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