Changuimun Gate - Jahamun Gate (창의문(자하문)) - Area information

Changuimun Gate - Jahamun Gate (창의문(자하문))

13.2Km 2020-04-02

118, Changuimun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1822

Changuimun Gate was often called Jahamun Gate. It was one of four mini-gates in the north surrounding the walled city of Hanyang (Seoul) during the Joseon dynasty. After the closure of Sukjeongmun Gate, one of the four main gates, Changuimun Gate became a favorite north gate. Hence, people also called Changuimun the North Gate. It is the only gate among four mini gates that is still in its original state. Although it is small, almost 50m² in terms of size, it looks very firm and sturdy. While Dongsomun Gate, another of the four mini gates, is decorated with a phoenix, Changuimun Gate is adorned with a wooden chicken along its rafters. The reason behind the wooden chicken was that the chicken was believed to be the nemesis of the centipede. People believed that installing the wooden chicken was important to overcome the harmful spirit of the centipede.

PAULIN PANCAKE - Hongdae Branch(폴인팬케이크 홍대)

13.2Km 2021-04-15

86, Wausan-ro, 29ga-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-336-8952

Souffle pancake is a popular dessert in Korea. The representative menu is souffle pancakes. This cafe is located near Hongik Univ. Station, Seoul.

Masichaina (맛이차이나)

13.2Km 2024-03-20

68, Dongmak-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Opened by a former chef of a famous Hotel, Masichaina serves a hotel-style Chinese dining. The open kitchen style allows patrons to watch their meals being prepared. Cusotmers can choose set menus A, B, or C that include dishes such as tangsuyuk (deep-fried pork with sweet and sour sauce), cream sewoo (shrimp with cream sauce), paobochae (stir-fried seafood and vegetables), and haemul nurungji tang (scorched rice soup with seafood).

Bugaksan Mountain (북악산)

13.2Km 2024-03-04

Cheongun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-0297

Bugaksan Mountain is the mountain that one can see behind the Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Cheong Wa Dae to the north. Hanyangdoseong, the city wall that surrounded the historic capital of Hanyang, was built by connecting the ridges of this mountain. These walls can still be found today, having been preserved quite well. Different trails weave through the area along the Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall, and one can visit these trails at night as well. Bugak Skyway is a road that connects Changuimun Gate to Jeongneung Royal Tomb, and one can get a great view of Seoul’s city center from the Palgakjeong Pavilion on Bugak Skyway.

Hurato Sikdang (후라토식당)

13.2Km 2021-03-30

3-14, Dongmak-ro 15-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6053-7090

This is a place where you can enjoy gyukatsu (beef cutlet) grilled on a private brazier. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is beef cutlet.

Hongdae EyeWorld Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (홍대아이월드안경원)

13.2Km 2024-04-16

1F, 93, Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Paul&Paulina Hongik Univ.(폴앤폴리나 홍대)

13.2Km 2020-12-19

9 Wausan-ro 23-gil Mapo-gu Seoul
+82-2-333-0185

This is a bakery café where you can enjoy European-style fermented bread. This restaurant's signature menu is bread. This cafe is located in Mapo-gu, Seoul.