Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문) - Area information

Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun Gate (흥인지문)

9.4Km 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.

Jongno Cheonggye Special Tourist Zone (종로 청계 관광특구)

9.4Km 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.

Look Optical - Hanyang Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (룩옵티컬 한양대)

9.4Km 2024-04-17

1F, 17, Majo-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Junggok-dong Furniture Street (중곡동 가구거리)

9.4Km 2025-03-17

Cheonho-daero, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
010-5508-0089

Junggok-dong Furniture Street stretches between Achasan Subway Station and Gunjagyo Bridge, hosting a concentration of furniture stores on either side of the main road. This area accommodates a diverse range of furniture stores, featuring well-known domestic and international brands alongside smaller and medium-sized furniture shops. It serves as a convenient destination for customers to compare and purchase various furniture items, including beds, sofas, dining tables, wardrobes, chairs, and interior accessories, all within close proximity. The accessibility to Gunja Subway Station makes it easily reachable via public transportation.

Yennal Yeongil Naengmyeon (옛날연길냉면)

9.4Km 2021-03-18

31, Jong-ro, 46-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-747-8898

This is a Korean cuisine located in Dongdaemun Gate, Seoul. A restaurant run by a Chinese. The best menu at this restaurant is cold buckwheat noodles.

Olive Young - Gunja Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 군자역)

9.4Km 2024-04-23

548, Cheonho-daero, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Jinkwang Sports [Tax Refund Shop] (진광스포츠)

9.4Km 2024-06-27

298, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Hoeryong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 회룡역)

9.4Km 2024-04-17

1F, 99, Oemi-ro, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Olive Young - Hanyang Univ. Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 한양대)

9.5Km 2024-04-17

11, Majo-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Dongdaemun Shopping Complex - Accessory Shops (동대문종합시장 악세사리상가)

9.5Km 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.

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