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Jeongdong Guksi (정동국시)

Jeongdong Guksi (정동국시)

10.1Km    2024-06-19

5 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
02-732-0114

Jeongdong Guksi features a rich soup with a clean taste, created by carefully removing the oil dozens of times while boiling Korean beef bones for 15 hours. The restaurant uses this same beef bone broth in their mandutguk (dumpling soup), something not many restaurants do. The rich flavor of the broth combined with the soft dumplings, made in-house daily, is a must-try. The restaurant is also surrounded by many cultural and artistic spaces, making it a great addition to tours in the area.

Sajo Tuna (사조참치)

Sajo Tuna (사조참치)

10.1Km    2020-04-16

107-39, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-364-9838

Sajo Tuna is the perfect restaurant for tuna lovers. It serves fresh tuna served in varied styles to visitors. Chamdarangeo (bluefin tuna) Special Menu consists of the highest-grade tuna cuts along with unique decorations. Also, the standard menu includes gamasal gui (grilled tuna kama), braised tuna head, grilled tuna, and pan-fried tuna. In-house alcoholic drinks such as baengnyeoncho ju (perilla seed and prickly pear liquor) and insam sansuyu ju (ginseng and cornelian cherry liquor) are offered, making this restaurant more outstanding.

Hosim [Tax Refund Shop] (호심)

10.1Km    2024-04-19

1F, 33, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Tanello Jewellery [Tax Refund Shop] (타넬로(모두디자인컴퍼니))

Tanello Jewellery [Tax Refund Shop] (타넬로(모두디자인컴퍼니))

10.1Km    2024-04-16

1F, 10, Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Ilsong Kalguksu (일송칼국수)

Ilsong Kalguksu (일송칼국수)

10.1Km    2021-03-18

44, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-0880

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. A store serving dishes at low prices. The best menu at this restaurant is noodle soup with clams.

Sejong-ro Park (세종로공원)

Sejong-ro Park (세종로공원)

10.1Km    2022-08-31

jiha 189, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-9598

Sejong-ro Park is located next to Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul. Inside the park, there are wooden benches and shaded areas where people can sit and relax. Also available are water fountains, a round outdoor stage, and various sculptures. The lunch crowd from the nearby office buildings often come to the park during weekdays. On the weekends, the park is also used as a venue for outdoor weddings.

Seoul's anthem and the poem "Bulnori" by Ju Yo-han are written on a memorial stone that can be found inside the park.

Mapo Yangji Seolleongtang (마포양지설렁탕)

Mapo Yangji Seolleongtang (마포양지설렁탕)

10.1Km    2024-02-22

6 Saechang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mapo Yangji Seolleongtang, opened its doors in 1977. The distinctive feature of this seolleongtang (ox bone soup) establishment is its clear broth with minimal meat odor, showcasing the rich flavor of deeply boiled beef bones and the sweetness of beef brisket. Served in a hot pot, it is accompanied by freshly cooked rice and hot soup. In addition to the signature dish, they also offer variations like naejangtang (offal soup), kkoritang (oxtail soup), joktang (ox feet soup) and doganitang (ox knee soup).

Hanji House (한지가헌)

Hanji House (한지가헌)

10.1Km    2025-07-25

31-9 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Hanji House was founded to pass on the cultural heritage of hanji, traditional Korean paper, as well as to promote its excellence and uses in everyday life. The center is operated by Korea Craft & Design Foundation, and offers a variety of programs that consist of exhibitions, hands-on activities, classes, and marketing hanji products. On the first floor is Hanji Showroom, where various exhibitions take place to showcase hanji of the past and the present. The basement floor comprises Hanji Open Archive, Hanji Print Studio, and Hanji Workroom, where most of the hands-on activities and classes are held. Hanji House also offers a docent program for exploring the whole area.

Songhyeon Green Plaza (열린송현 녹지광장)

Songhyeon Green Plaza (열린송현 녹지광장)

10.1Km    2025-06-17

Songhyeon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Songhyeon Green Plaza, located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jongno, is a space for culture and rest. The site was formerly used as housing for Shiksan Bank during Japanese rule. After Korea’s liberation, it served as a residence for the US Embassy and military personnel. Later in 1997, it was returned to the Korean government but remained unused for years. In 2022, the ownership was transferred to the Korean House and Land Corporation and then to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, which redeveloped it into a green plaza and opened it to the public. Upon entering the plaza, visitors are greeted by a spacious lawn adorned with flowers during the blooming season. The plaza is connected to the nearby tourist attractions through shortcuts cutting through it, including Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House), Gwanghwamun Plaza, Insa-dong, and Bukchon Hanok Village.  

The Painters Season 2(페인터즈 시즌2)

The Painters Season 2(페인터즈 시즌2)

10.1Km    2025-07-21

3 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul