Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 선릉과정릉) [유네스코 세계유산] - Area information - Korea travel information

Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs [UNESCO World Heritage] (서울 선릉과정릉) [유네스코 세계유산]

16.6Km    2024-07-05

1 Seolleung-ro 100-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-568-1291

Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs are located near COEX in Gangnam. It comprises two tombs: Seolleung Royal Tomb, which houses the remains of King Seongjong (1457-1495, r. 1470-1495) and his wife Queen Jeonghyeon (1462-1530) of the Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), and Jeongneung Royal Tomb, which houses King Jungjong (1488-1544, r. 1506-1544), Seongjong’s son. The Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tombs History Center details the historical significance of the tomb, while the complex also serves as a park within the city.

Soul (소울)

16.6Km    2024-02-26

B1, 35 Sinheung-ro 26-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Soul is a fine-dining located in Hannam-dong. It presents reinterpretations of Korean cuisine, drawing inspiration from traditional dishes. The menu is structured into lunch and dinner courses. Known for its ability to artistically express familiar flavors encountered in daily life, Soul was selected for the 2023 Michelin Guide Seoul. Operating on a reservation-only basis, bookings can be made via phone.

Whoo (后) SPA (후(后)스파)

Whoo (后) SPA (후(后)스파)

16.6Km    2017-07-22

52, Hakdong-ro 21-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Whoo SPA is loved by celebrities throughout Asia. The spa uses advanced spa facilities and techniques for a powerful and peaceful healing experience. The treatments range from targeted areas to full body. Each treatment package comes with an expert spa therapist and a 1:1 spa consultation to provide the best service for each individual. Homecare samples may also be given for certain after-service treatments.

Daesungjip (대성집)

Daesungjip (대성집)

16.6Km    2021-03-27

5, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-735-4259

Daejungjip has specialized in Dogani tang (ox knee joint soup) for 60 years. Customers can feel a simple and familiar ambience at the restaurant.

Isshou (잇쇼우)

Isshou (잇쇼우)

16.6Km    2024-02-15

109 Daelim Acrotel, 524 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Isshou is a Japanese restaurant specializing in sanuki udon, strategically situated around Seolleung and Jeongneung Royal Tomb, the UNESCO World Heritage. The standout offering is the Isshou jeongsik (pork cutlet with rice and udon set menu), featuring handcrafted udon, deep-fried pumpkin, and a stir-fried beef with rice. The restaurant includes a section where fresh noodles are made, allowing customers to purchase them on the spot. Conveniently located, nearby attractions encompass COEX, Bongeunsa Temple, and the Seoul Arts Center.

Ben's Cookies Itaewon(벤스쿠키 이태원)

16.6Km    2021-01-08

203 Itaewon-ro Yongsan-gu Seoul
+82-2-556-3275

It is a store specializing in British handmade cookies directly baked every day. This restaurant's signature menu is cookies. This cafe is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Olive Young - Hak-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 학동역)

Olive Young - Hak-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 학동역)

16.6Km    2024-04-17

177, Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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AL MATTO (알마또)

AL MATTO (알마또)

16.6Km    2021-03-30

41-1, Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-794-4616

It is a place that sells Italian-style oven pizzas. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is wood-fired pizza.

Hyunudon (현우동)

Hyunudon (현우동)

16.6Km    2024-02-22

53 Nonhyeon-ro 149-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Hyunudon is a specialty udon restaurant and noodle factory near Sinsa Station, led by Chef Park Sanghyun, renowned for his mastery of udon. The restaurant gained fame for its deep-fried dish and cold udon with bonito soy sauce, showcased as a delicious dish on various TV programs. Their main offerings include mentaiko ankake tamagotoji udon (pollack roe and egg udon) and tempura bukkake udon (cold udon with bonito soy sauce). Additionally, popular choices include curry deopbap (curry with rice), ebiten mochi bukkake udon (deep-fried shrimp, rice cake and cold udon with bonito soy sauce), toriten bukkake udon (deep-fried chicken drumsticks and cold udon with bonito soy sauce), and tenzaru udon (tempura and zaru udon).

Seosomun Historical Park (서소문역사공원)

Seosomun Historical Park (서소문역사공원)

16.6Km    2023-08-11

5, Chilpae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Seosomun Gate area, which is located outside Seosomun Gate, was used as a persecution site in the 19th century before it turned into the local park of today. Many Catholics were suppressed and martyred here, making the area a holy site for Korean Catholics. Seosomun Gate was a gateway to Chilpae Market located near Namdaemun Gate. It was always busy with passerbys and the persecution site was established outside the gate to set an example of crime punishment to all the witnesses.

On May 15, 1999, a memorial tower was raised at the center of the park in honor of the martyrs. In 2013, Seoul's Jung-gu district also founded Seosumun Holy Shrine History Museum with a memorial exhibition hall in their honor.