Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

11.3Km 2021-02-24

344, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Gwanghuimun Gate is said to have been originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, at the southeast of the capital city. It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate,” as funeral processions passed through this gate when exiting to the east.

During the Imjin War (1592-1598), the fortress gate was destroyed to such a degree that it made finding the original location close to impossible. Nevertheless, reconstruction efforts were started in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong) and the gate was restored together with the gate's watchtower. Gwanghuimun Gate remained intact even when the fortress walls were demolished to build tram tracks during the Japanese occupation, but it was later damaged during the Korean War and left neglected. In 1975, restoration work was carried out to relocate Gwanghuimun Gate to a site 15 meters south of its original location since it stood in the middle of the road.

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11.4Km 2024-04-23

244, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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11.4Km 2024-04-22

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11.4Km 2025-09-24

11, Seongchon 4-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Heidi Haus is a private club that offers a premium wellness and lifestyle in the heart of the city. Its customized programs are designed not only for restoring health but also for achieving peace of mind. With a spa using natural bedrock water, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and restaurants and cafés that guarantee comfortable relaxation, Heidi Haus provides everything for a well-balanced life. The highlight is its spa, themed around 12 motifs such as rose, lavender, and beauty. It uses mineral-rich bedrock water drawn from 1,000 meters underground, which is known to help with skin hydration, blood circulation, fatigue recovery, and immunity strengthening. The spa also features a sauna zone with five distinct styles, including far-infrared, steam, and Finnish saunas.

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11.4Km 2024-04-18

251, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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11.4Km 2024-12-23

322-10 , Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-743-1294

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11.4Km 2024-04-18

241, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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