Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)
6.3Km 2024-03-18
39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to identify counterfeit notes and how money is produced and circulated. It is also a good place for children to learn about currencies from around the world. Advance reservations are required, and parking is not available. The museum can easily be reached via subway by getting off at Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and exiting through Exit 7.
Namdaemun Market Gourmand Alley (Kalguksu Alley) (남대문시장 먹자골목(칼국수 골목))
6.3Km 2023-11-06
42-1, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Namdaemun Market is a massive market in Seoul filled with history and traditions. In the market, there is a place where people can dine without worrying about time or money, in an unmistakably Korean atmosphere, and that is the Gourmand Alley (Kalguksu Alley). The alley is lined with stalls selling similar fare, and people sit down in front of them, shoulder to shoulder, to enjoy their meal. Namdaemun Market’s Gourmand Alley specializes in noodle soup and steamed barley rice sets. The latter is a mixture of rice and barley, which is then steamed together. Its call to popularity is the nutty flavor imparted by barley. It has a healthy taste like no other, so make sure to check it out. Each order often comes with two or three separate menus (noodle soup, steamed rice, cold buckwheat noodles, etc.), along with a sumptuous array of side dishes like kimchi. Because this spot is beloved by diners of all ages, one often has to wait to get one’s turn during meal hours or on weekends. Keep in mind that the alley’s age often manifests itself in its crowdedness and lower attention to hygiene.
Another thing to note is that first-time visitors often find it difficult to find the entrance to the alley. The entrance is the transparent plastic door right next to “Segye-ro Eyeglasses Shop,” which can be found right across from Exit 5 of Hoehyeon Station on Seoul Subway Line 4. The door is rather small and difficult to find, but once you enter the doorway, you will immediately see the stalls unfolding in front of your eyes.
TV program “Life Masters (2005-)”
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Sigoljeonjip (시골전집)
6.3Km 2021-03-19
123, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-742-8525
This Korean cuisine is located near Jongno 3(sam)ga Station, Seoul. The representative menu is seafood and green onion pancake. Enjoy delicious food at affordable prices.
Well-being Sujebi (웰빙수제비)
6.3Km 2021-03-26
123, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-747-2436
A hidden restaurant frequented by workers in Jongno. The best menu at this restaurant is hand-pulled dough in perilla seed soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.
KPOP HOTEL SEOUL STATAION BRANCH
6.3Km 2021-04-09
16-17, Huam-ro 60-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-10-8774-5231
K-Pop Hotel is only a 2-minute walk from Exit 10 of Seoul Station on Subway Lines 1 & 4. It’s conveniently located near a number of tourist destinations, since it’s a mere 10-minute walk from Sungnyemun Gate and only a 15-minute walk from Namsan Park. Gyeongbokgung Palace is only a 10-minute ride away, with Insa-dong located a mere 12 minutes away from the hotel. The 24-hour front desk provides express check-in and check-out services as well as a safe deposit box. Featuring Standard Double Rooms, Twin Rooms, and Family Rooms, the hotel is a great place to stay for business travelers and tourists traveling with friend or family. All the rooms are furnished with air conditioner, cable/satellite TV channels, flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi connection, and hair dryer. There is a rooftop terrace and a cafe where breakfast is served. The cafe is also furnished with kitchen, desktop computer, and washing machine, which can be shared among the guests. If you want to park your car more conveniently and quickly, notify the front desk of your arrival in advance.
Cheongja Imported Goods Shopping Center (청자 수입상가)
6.3Km 2022-12-21
29, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Cheongja Imported Goods Shopping Center offers imported utensils, household items, clothing and accessories not readily available elsewhere. Its main customers tend to be women. Its first underground floor boasts diverse utensils, women's clothing and accessories while the first floor offers children's clothing and household items. After shopping around in the center, visitors may want to visit the second and third floors, which house customer lounges and coffee shops.
Geumgang Seokkeo Jjigae (금강섞어찌개)
6.3Km 2021-03-18
20-8, Myeongdong, 7ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-779-3610
This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is meat stew with various vegetables. A third-generation family restaurant.
Namdaemun Market (남대문시장)
6.3Km 2024-05-17
21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-2805
Opened in 1964, Namdaemun Market is the largest traditional market in Korea with shops selling various goods. All products are sold at affordable prices and the stores in this area also function as wholesale markets.
Most of the goods are made directly by the storeowners. Namdaemun Market is even open overnight, from 23:00 to 04:00, and is crowded with retailers from all over the country. When day breaks, the site of busy shoppers bustling around the market creates a unique scene that attracts tourists worldwide. Namdaemun Market sells a variety of clothes, glasses, kitchenware, toys, mountain gear, fishing equipment, stationery, fine arts, accessories, hats, carpets, flowers, ginseng, and imported goods.
Namdaemun Shopping Center (남대문 종합상가)
6.3Km 2021-06-04
21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-2805
Thanks to its rich history, Namdaemun Shopping Center boasts not only an impressive array of items, but items not available elsewhere. For instance, visitors can find all kinds of hard-to-get camera parts and accessories. Local products from across the country are also readily available in Namdaemun Shopping Center.
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