Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산]) - Area information - Korea travel information

Jongmyo Shrine [UNESCO World Heritage] (종묘 [유네스코 세계유산])

13.7Km    2024-07-05

157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-765-0195

Jongmyo Shrine was the primary place of worship for kings and their queens throughout the Joseon dynasty. The shrine was built at the same time as Gyeongbokgung Palace, under the orders of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty. The shrine is the site of the royal memorial service, called Jongmyo Jaerye, a national event that has been passed down since the Three Kingdoms period. During the Joseon dynasty, the ritual was held on the first month of a seasonal change and the twelfth month of the lunar year.

Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone (종로 청계 관광특구)

13.7Km    2021-12-30

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1861

Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone stretches from Seorin-dong to Changsin-dong between Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jong-ro. It includes Youth Street, Gwangjang Market, Sewoon Electronics Department Store, lighting stores, pharmacy & medical device stores, badge stores, Stamp Street, Stationery · Toy Market, Aquarium Street, Shoes Market, and other markets totalling to approximately 14,000 shops. Nearby attractions include modern high-story buildings as well as Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, and Unhyeongung Palaces, Jongmyo Shrine, and Insa-dong, merging traditions, modernism, culture, and markets alike.

Thought to be at the heart of Seoul, Cheonggyecheon Stream is located in the dense cultural area of Seoul where various press networks, organizations, bookstores and other major corporations are situated. Walking along Cheonggyecheon Stream is a famous activity for tourists. Also, the area is the venue for the Seoul Lantern Festival every winter. Keeping its traditional scene including narrow alleys, old-fashioned hanok buildings and various stores still fully intact, the tourist zone has enough fun places for sightseeing as well as tasty restaurants in every corner for a more enjoyable visit.

Park Habio Water Kingdom Water Park & Jjimjil Spa (파크하비오 워터킹덤&스파)

13.7Km    2024-11-04

111 Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Hotel Sunshine Seoul (서울 선샤인호텔)

13.7Km    2021-05-25

205, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-548-8222

Hotel Sunshine Seoul is situated in the heart of Gangnam, located only 10 minutes away from the bustling business district of Taeheran-ro, the trendy area of Apgujeong, Central City, and the Korea City Air Terminal, conveniently meeting all of its guests' business accommodation needs and cultural interests as well. The hotel is also a mere 15-minute car ride away from the shopping districts of Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, and the fashionable streets of Myeong-dong. Also nearby is the COEX Mall, housing a spectacular international exhibition hall, trade center, movie theater, and a wide variety of internationally renowned restaurants throughout the impressive building. Lotte World, one of Korea's best amusement parks, is a short distance away from COEX. Popular among foreign tourists for its great variety of amusement rides, the theme park is a great getaway for children.

Homeplus - Namyangju Jinjeop Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (홈플러스 남양주진접)

13.7Km    2024-04-23

1447, Geumgang-ro, Jinjeop-eup, Namyangju-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Evita Clinic (에비타흉부외과의원)

13.7Km    2025-07-29

(5th Floor, Burda Moon Building), 815 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

In 2009, Evita Clinic launched healthcare services combining cosmetic procedures and surgeries with traditional thoracic surgery.
With the number of English-speaking patients gradually increasing, all staff members have come to speak English as a common language. We are evolving into a multinational clinic committed to raising awareness of Korea's advanced medical technology across the world.
Our director is a board-certified cardiothoracic expert with extensive experience of treating heart, vascular, and pulmonary diseases, thoracic deformities, and other severe illnesses at a university hospital. Building on the experience, His private practice, established in 2008, combines more than a decade of experience in dexterously suturing micro vessels with cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, perfecting his skills even further.

Mine Plastic Surgery (마인성형외과의원)

13.7Km    2025-07-29

(3rd-6th Floors, Yeongseok Building), 813 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

MINE Plastic Surgery is an integrated beauty medical center comprising plastic surgery, dermatology, and cosmetic treatments. It features cutting-edge medical facilities equivalent to the level of university and offers personalized patient care.
For international patients, it provides interpretation and airport pickup and send-off services. The facility is equipped with exclusive VIP consultation and operating rooms. Our dedicated medical staff oversees all aspects of care, from consultation and surgery to hospitalization and postoperative management.
Also, we have observation rooms where, with prior consent, guardians of patients can monitor the surgical process. This ensures that the procedure is performed by the designated surgeon, preventing concerns about any substitution of the performing physician, contributing to achieving a safe and satisfactory outcome.

Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site] (창덕궁과 후원 [유네스코 세계유산])

13.7Km    2025-07-21

99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion.

The palace gained importance starting from the time of Seongjong, the 9th king of Joseon, when a number of kings began using it as a place of residence. Unfortunately, the palace was burned down by angry citizens in 1592 when the royal family fled their abode during the Imjin War. Thanks to Gwanghaegun, the palace was restored in 1611. Even today, it houses a number of cultural treasures, such as Injeongjeon Hall, Daejojeon Hall, Seonjeongjeon Hall, and Nakseonjae Hall.

Changdeokgung Palace’s garden behind the inner hall, called the "Secret Garden," was constructed during the reign of King Taejong and served as a rest area for the royal family members. The garden had formerly been called Bugwon and Geumwon, but was renamed Biwon Garden, or Secret Garden, after King Gojong came into power. The garden was kept as natural as possible and was touched by human hands only when absolutely necessary. Buyongjeong Pavilion, Buyongji Pond, Juhamnu Pavilion, Eosumun Gate, Yeonghwadang Hall, Bullomun Gate, Aeryeonjeong Pavilion, and Yeongyeongdang Hall are some of the many attractions that occupy the garden. The most beautiful time to see the garden is during the fall when the autumn foliage is at its peak and the leaves have just started to fall.

Though it has been treasured by Koreans for centuries, Changdeokgung Palace and its complex was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Committee in December of 1997 during the committee meeting in Naples, Italy.

Sewoon Plaza (세운전자상가(세운전자플라자))

13.7Km    2023-11-23

159 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2271-2344

Sewoon Plaza, also known as Sewoon Electronics Plaza, was famous for electronic goods as the sole electronics shop before Yongsan Electronics Department Store was built. The scale doesn’t meet that of Yongsan Mall but its location in the heart of downtown Seoul as well as their 10 years of fame have worked to keep a strong customer base.

The department store is divided into two buildings along Cheonggyecheon-ro. Most of the electornics are available on the first building. On the first floor, home and lifestyle electronic goods including irons, hair dryers, telephones, razors as well as gas stoves, various heaters, kitchen tools and more are sold. On the second floor, visitors can find televisions, fridges, laundry machines, audio & video devices. On the third floor, newlyweds can buy their electronic goods and appliances for the kitchen. Also, computers and related devices and parts are available on the fourth floor. The price range here is relatively cheaper than the regular consumer price.

Seogyeong Dorak Nonhyeon(서경도락 논현)

13.7Km    2020-12-24

208 Dosan-daero Gangnam-gu Seoul
+82-2-512-1092

You can enjoy it with Pyongyang-style naengmyeon (Korean cold noodles). This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is charcoal-grilled beef.