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Sinheung Yukga (신흥육가)

Sinheung Yukga (신흥육가)

15.9Km    2021-03-19

15, Samil-daero 20-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2273-1123

A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Jongno, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly. Try the iberian secret (or secreto ibérico).

Gwanghwamun Deungsim (광화문등심)

Gwanghwamun Deungsim (광화문등심)

15.9Km    2021-07-20

34, Jong-ro, 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-2020

A restaurant that’s popular among workers for group dinners, it sells grilled meat. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled boneless ribs.

Jogui Hansu (족의한수)

Jogui Hansu (족의한수)

15.9Km    2024-10-15

93-1, Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2261-0310

A pig's trotter(s) specialty restaurant located in Jongno, Seoul. This restaurant's signature menu is braised pigs' feet. A restaurant serving both charcoal-grilled jokbal (pig's trotter) and spicy jokbal.

Haniljang (한일장)

Haniljang (한일장)

15.9Km    2021-03-19

94, Supyo-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2265-7707

A bulgogi specialty restaurant located in Jongno, Seoul. The most famous menu is Korean beef bulgogi set menu. Experience bulgogi, a Korean traditional dish.

Jongno 3 (sam)-ga Pocha Street (종로3가 포장마차 거리)

Jongno 3 (sam)-ga Pocha Street (종로3가 포장마차 거리)

15.9Km    2025-03-15

12-1, Gwan-su-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

It is one of Seoul's representative Pocha Streets boasting history and tradition. When you come out of Jongno 3-ga Station, exit 6 (toward the Nakwon Music Mall), you will find a lot of food stalls with a crowded atmosphere. There are vinyl covered areas and open areas, so you can choose according to your taste. It is a heaven for snacks such as Chicken feet, Octopus, Udon Kimchi Pancakes, and Rolled Omelet.

Seoul Sajik Park (사직공원(서울))

Seoul Sajik Park (사직공원(서울))

15.9Km    2021-11-12

89, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-4149

Sajik Park is one of the three most popular parks in Jongno-gu along with Tapgol Park and Samcheong Park. Located west of the Government Complex-Seoul on the southeastern foothills of Inwangsan Mountain, the park measures an impressive 188,710 m².

The name of the park dates back to 1395 when Taejo Yi Sung-gye made Sajik Altar (altar to the State deities) at the center of the park. "Sa" refers to the deity of the earth while "jik" refers to the deity of the five grains. Rites wishing for a good harvest were held regularly at Sajik Altar.

In the park are several playgrounds, statues of Sin Saimdang, Hwanghakjeong, and Yulkog Yi I, and the Municipal Children's Library. Dangun Shrine and Jongno Library are situated nearby. By following the path next to Sajik Park for approximately 5 minutes, travelers can reach the Inwangsan hiking path with relative ease.

Inwangsa Temple (인왕사 (서울))

Inwangsa Temple (인왕사 (서울))

15.9Km    2020-04-02

16-1, Tongil-ro 18ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-4434

Inwangsa Temple refers to the entire cluster of small Buddhist temples located on Inwangsan Mountain (alt. 338m) in the heart of Seoul. The eastern foot of the mountain has many scenic spots with its distinctively cozy and tasteful atmosphere, and the northern area called Mugye-dong also offers beautiful scenery. Inwangsa Temple was established in the early Joseon period (1392-1910) to guard the national palace Gyeongbokbung. The temple is comprised of 11 shrines from five different Buddhist orders. The unique design of each shrine adds pleasure to hikers on their way up to Seonbawi, an unusual rock formation that is a site of many folk beliefs and shamanist rites.

The Oreum (디오름)

The Oreum (디오름)

15.9Km    2024-02-21

136-10 Yongdu-ro 47beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Oreum presents various spatial concepts on each floor, ranging from reed-themed to black or white-themed spaces. The café boasts dedicated sections for media art enthusiasts and a rooftop area ideal for photography sessions. Their standout offerings include the Truffle spänner, a delightful blend of creamy sweetness infused with truffle essence, and the Jeju matcha crumble, featuring smooth cream and savory crumbles. The aromatic americano crafted from Geisha coffee beans is also one of the patrons' favorites. 

Gwanghwamun Plaza (광화문 광장)

Gwanghwamun Plaza (광화문 광장)

15.9Km    2025-03-13

172 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

Gwanghwamun Plaza was opened to the public in August 2022 after renovation. Sejong-ro, the main street of Seoul with 600 years of history, has been reborn as a space for historical and cultural experiences by restoring Yukjo Street. Woldae (Elevated Ceremonial Stage) was reconstructed at the entrance of the "Plaza that Recovers the History of Gwanghwamun," and the statue of Haetae, an imaginary animal that judges good and evil, has been restored. In addition, traces of Yukjo Street, the main street of Hanyang in the past, were restored in the ‘Plaza that recreates the scenery of Yukjo Street’ near Sejong-ro Park, with a scale model installed. This is an excellent place for a stroll with beautiful scenery, including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bugaksan Mountain.

Mary Jane [Tax Refund Shop] (메리제인)

Mary Jane [Tax Refund Shop] (메리제인)

15.9Km    2024-04-22

236-1, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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