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

Changuimun Gate - Jahamun Gate (창의문(자하문))

10.0Km 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.

Look Optical - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (룩옵티컬 신촌)

10.0Km 2024-04-18

1F, 2, Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Sigonggan - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (엔컴21지점 신촌(신))

10.0Km 2024-04-22

1F, and 2F, 3, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Nature Collection - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처컬렉션 신촌)

10.0Km 2024-04-18

14, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Yeonsero (Yonsei University Street) (연세로)

10.0Km 2022-10-25

Area of Yeonse-ro, Sedaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

This road takes you from Sinchon Subway Station right to Yonsei University. Like branching tree roots, the numerous side streets diverge off the main road. In 1999 Yonsei College Street was designated as “The Road One Wants to Walk.” Since then, this famous street has been improved upon even more, placed on tourist maps and promoted by businesses. A visitor to this area can eat at a plethora of restaurants, coffee shops and stores. In the afternoon hours, you can also enjoy the taste of small food stands that line the sidewalks.

Bugaksan Mountain (북악산)

10.0Km 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.

CU - Mapo IVY Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu마포아이비점)

10.0Km 2024-06-27

1F, #B101, 136, Seogang-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul,

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Sinchon Sisters Hostel (신촌 시스터즈)

10.0Km 2024-12-23

24 , Baekbeom-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4354-1613

Sinchon Sisters is a friendly guesthouse in Mapo-gu, Seoul, that caters for young travelers. Rooms are for two, three or four people, and each room has its own bathroom. There is no separate dining area, but you can bring food into your room and there’s a microwave for visitors’ use. Washing machines and dryers are also provided (payment needed). Transport is convenient: Sinchon Station and Sogang University Station are a 5 minutes’ walk away, and there are bus stops nearby - including for the airport express bus service. The Hongdae, Hapjeong, Mangwon, and Sangsu areas are all nearby.

Canceled: Sinchon Water Gun Festival (신촌물총축제)

10.0Km 2022-09-20

18-63, Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-70-8670-2182

Sinchon Water Gun Festival started as a fun festival in Sinchon. Visitors can enjoy fun activities reflecting unique ideas, various artists' participation, and local features to cool off from the summer heat. People of all ages and all nations gather to join in this fun festival through the simple water gun.

Sinchon World Youth Festival (신촌글로벌대학문화축제)

10.0Km 2024-07-25

Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-330-6714

The Sinchon World Youth Festival celebrates the identity of global university culture and is a representative festival in the Seodaemun District. The festival features a range of programs and events where visitors can feel the youthful vibe.

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