Tapgol Park (탑골공원)

8.1Km 2024-03-04

99, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-731-0534

Tapgol Park is the first modern park in Seoul. Having been the site of the Buddhist temple of Wongaksa Temple since 1467, the land was turned into a park in 1897. The park has a significant presence in Korean history, being the place where the March 1 Independence Movement began in 1919. One can find historical sites that hearken back to the struggle, such as the Palgakjeong Pavilion, the center of the movement; cultural heritage sites such as the Ten-story Stone Pagoda of Wongaksa Temple Site and the Stele for the Construction of Daewongaksa Temple at Wongaksa Temple Site; and monuments such as the independence movement relief plate, murals, the statue of Son Byeong-hee, and the statue of Han Yong-un.

57 Myeongdong Hostel [Korea Quality] / 57명동호스텔 [한국관광 품질인증]

8.1Km 2024-07-30

57 , Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-8835, +82-10-3262-3503

Located in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, 57 Myeongdong Hostel is easy to remember because its name is the same as its address! Just a 5-minute walk from an airport bus-stop, and a 3-minute walk from Myeongdong metro station, the hostel offers single rooms with ensuite bathrooms, and is popular with single travelers or those on business trips. Breakfast, coffee and tea are provided free, and a mini washing machine can be used without charge. The hostel is close to the Myeongdong shopping district, and is also convenient for nearby tourist attractions. Tourist information and reservation services are provided at the front desk.

Sisamdal (시샘달)

8.1Km 2021-03-18

2, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-310-9116

This is a cafe located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A store selling Korea’s representative summer dishes. The representative menu is shaved ice with red bean topping.

Seonbiok (선비옥)

8.1Km 2021-03-19

32, Jong-ro 17-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-2214

This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul. A restaurant located near Tapgol Park. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled spareribs.

CAFE COIN (카페코인)

8.1Km 2021-03-19

10, Myeongdong, 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-1667

A café featured in a popular Korean drama. This is a cafe located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is tiramisu.

Ikseon-dong (익선동)

8.1Km 2024-10-29

Ikseon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Ikseon-dong is a place where the harmony of alleys and hanok houses exudes beautiful charm and is a must-visit spot for tourists of all ages and genders. It is also an area that connects the younger and older generations.

Hillhouse Hotel / 힐하우스 호텔

8.1Km 2025-03-18

42 , Sogong-ro 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-8135

Hill House Hotel is a business hotel at the foot of Namsan Mountain in Seoul. Free internet is available in all rooms, and there is a shared microwave on the first floor. A free luggage storage service is provided for customers’ convenience. Nearby transport links include Hoehyeon subway station, Seoul Station, and Myeongdong subway station, so this is a good base for exploring downtown Seoul. Namsan Park, N Seoul Tower and Namdaemun Market are all within walking distance.

Etude house myeongdong chungmuro [Korea Quality] / 에뛰드하우스(명동충무로점) [한국관광 품질인증]

8.1Km 2020-09-10

24-1, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-1704

Etude House is a cosmetics brand that sells makeup, hair, and fragrance products. The Etude House Myeongdong Chungmuro Branch, located in the heart of a major shopping district, carries a wide selection of cosmetics that customers may test before purchasing. Moreover, the brightly lit store interior, designed with a princess bedroom decor, adds fun to the experience.

It is visited largely by foreign customers from Japan, Thailand, China and other East Asian countries. To facilitate an easy shopping experience, the shop always has foreign staff available to assist. The most popular items include creams made using snail extract, lipsticks and eye shadows. Etude House also has many sales on facial mask packs, and tax refunds are available.

Wondang Gamjatang Myeongdong (원당감자탕 명동)

8.1Km 2024-03-11

1F, 35, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-7612

Located in Myeongdong, a central and tourist area of Seoul, Wondang Gamjatang offers gamja tang (pork backbone stew) as their signature dish. Patrons have the option to other delectable menu such as bulgogi, jokbal bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with braised pigs' feet). It's popular with both Koreans and foreigners. As it's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, one can visit anytime.

JUNG SUNG BON SHABU SUKI (정성본샤브수끼칼국수)

8.1Km 2021-03-20

23-3, Myeongdong, 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-4800

A good place to visit when you want to eat hot soup. This restaurant's signature menu is shabu-shabu. This shabu-shabu restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

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