Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문) - Area information

Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문)

12.9Km 2024-10-10

288, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1842

Heunginjimun Gate was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed essential government facilities. Heunginjimun Gate was the gate on the east side of the outer wall of Seoul Fortress among eight gates. It is referred to as Dongdaemun Gate as well. The gate was constructed during King Taejo’s 5th year in 1396, remodeled during the reign of King Danjong in 1453, and was newly built in 1869 during the sixth year of King Gojong’s reign in 1869.

The gate features a hipped roof with five front and two side compartments on a two-storied building. The thin and weak bracket system supports the eaves and is excessively decorated, reflecting the construction features of the late Joseon period. Also, outside of the fortress is the half-circle-shaped Ongseong, a small wall, to protect the gate.

One of the unique factors of Heunginjimun Gate is that it is the only gate among Seoul’s eight to have Ongseong, further exhibiting the style of construction used during the late Joseon period.

Mayfield Hotel [Tax Refund Shop] (메이필드관광호텔)

12.9Km 2024-04-16

94, Banghwa-daero, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

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BLT STEAK (JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul)(비엘티스테이크(JW메리어트동대문스퀘어서울))

13.0Km 2021-03-18

279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2276-3330

This Western cuisine is located near Dongdaemun Station, Seoul. The representative menu is steak. One of the top 3 steak restaurants in New York.

The Lounge (JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul)(더라운지(JW 메리어트 동대문스퀘어서울))

13.0Km 2021-03-18

279, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2276-3336

This Western cuisine is located near Dongdaemun Station, Seoul. Different menus are provided each season. The representative menu is dessert.

Olive Young - Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대)

13.0Km 2024-04-18

19, Cheongpa-ro 45-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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Dream Forest (북서울 꿈의숲)

13.0Km 2023-10-19

173 Wolgye-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2289-4000

Dream Forest, previously known as Odong Neighborhood Park, is located in Gangbuk-gu, Seoul. The park is surrounded by cherry blossom trees, and the northern section is filled with maple trees, making the park especially attractive in spring and fall. The Changnyeongwigung Ritual House (Registered Cultural Heritage) has been restored with traditional landscaping such as a pond, pavilion and waterfall created nearby to double the genuine beauty of a traditional Korean park. Major attractions of the park include Wolyeongji Pond, Grass Square, Wolgwangpokpo Falls, Aewoljeong Pavilion, Chilbokji Falls, Event Garden, Children’s Gallery, Wild Grass Garden, Deer Ranch, Exploring Path, Forest Rest, and a water park. The slanted hillside which served as sledding slopes is now a complex cultural space with Buk-Seoul Art Center that houses a fantastic-looking observatory, performance hall, book café, gallery, restaurant, jumping fountain, and children’s playground.

Dongdaemun Shopping Complex - Accessory Shops (동대문종합시장 악세사리상가)

13.0Km 2020-06-19

266, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2262-0114

As one of the largest markets in Asia, Dongdaemun Shopping Complex boasts huge accessory shops. Most of the handmade accessories in Korea are distributed here. Colorful accessories with unique designs are available at inexpensive prices.

Pildong Myeonok (필동면옥)

13.0Km 2024-03-07

26, Seoae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2266-2611

Pildong Myeonok specializes in authentic pyeongyang naengmyeon (pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles). Their signature dish is Pyeongyang naengmyeon (Pyeongyang cold buckwheat noodles), which has a light and refreshing broth and chewy noodles. Mandu and Mandut guk (Mandu soup) are also popular dishes to go with it. Having been selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, this restaurant is a favorite among locals and tourists alike for its flavorful noodles.

Hanguk Sundae Yeongdeungpo-gu Office(한국순대 영등포구청)

13.0Km 2020-12-07

3 Dangsan-ro 38-gil Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul
+82-2-2632-7770

It is a dish made of boiled pork bone broth with Sundae. This restaurant's signature menu is blood sausage soup. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul.

Sojeongdam (소정담)

13.0Km 2021-03-25

16, Dangsan-ro, 40-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2675-0305

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of gimbap. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is gimbap.

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