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Dongdaemun Fashion Town
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~3.3km
[Department Store/Shopping Mall]
Seoul Jung-gu Euljiro 6(yuk)-ga
Dongdaemun Fashion Town is valuable as the tourist attraction so that it is designated as Special Tourist Zone, not only as the commerce place of fashion town. It provides spectacular sightseeing to tourists and invites buyers and shoppers at home and abroad, contributing to activation of commercial activities and resourcing of tourism. Various programs are prepared for this festival to show unique feature of Dongdaemun fashion town.
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13311
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Insa-dong Traditional Culture Street
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~2.3km
[Tourist Sites]
Insa-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
One of the Seoul’s most visited places among foreign travelers, Insa-dong is often regarded as a museum in which modern and tradition coexist in a harmonious manner. The district contains historical sites and its roads and alleys are lined with traditional tea houses, restaurants, calligraphy shops, antique shops, art galleries and craft workshops. Its main road turns into a pedestrian zone every Saturday afternoon and Sunday, offering a venue for exciting street performances including traditional folk performances.
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Changgyeonggung (Palace)
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~3.3km
[Tourist Sites]
Waryong-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
Changgyeonggung (Palace) was built in 1483 by King Seongjong (the ninth king of the Joseon Dynasty) to take care of the wives of the preceding kings. Compared to other palaces, the size of the palace is compact and simple. Changgyeonggung is connected with Changdeokgung (Palace). It's located east of the primary palace of Gyeongbokgung, so it is also referred to as "Donggwol," the "East Palace." Myeongjeongjeon is the main hall of the palace, where state affairs were held, such as meetings with officials and the reception of foreign envoys. In particular, Myeongjeongjeon represents an outstanding example of seventeenth century Joseon architectural style and is the oldest main hall of any palace. While visiting Changgyeonggung, it is recommended you visit nearby Changdeokgung as well. Most of the palace buildings were destroyed by the Japanese during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592. The main buildings such as Myeongjeongjeon, Munjeongjeon (council hall), Hwangyeongjeon (Hall), Inyangjeon (Hall), Gongsacheong, and Honghwamun (Gate) were rebuilt by King Gwanghaegun (the fifteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty). Additional buildings: Geongeukdang, Jagyeongjeon, Wolgeunmun were constructed by subsequent kings of the Joseon Dynasty. During the Japanese occupation, the Japanese built a zoo on the site and renamed the palace "Changgyeongwon," meaning "Changgyeong Garden." Since 1987, the palace has been reconstructed and now resembles its original form.
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Gwanghwamun Square
~2.0km
[Tourist Sites]
Sejongno Jongno-gu Seoul
Gwanghwamun Square is divided into six sections. At its center stands a statue of King Sejong the Great, the fourth and most respected king of the Joseon Dynasty and creator of Hangeul, Korea's alphabet; and a statue of Admiral Yi Sunshin, a naval commander noted for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598) and a hero among Koreans. Other attractions include the popular 12·23 Fountain, a sculpture of Haechi (the symbol of Seoul), a flower carpet, and Yeoksamulgil ( or the "Waterway of History") on either side of the square. Gwanghwamun Square stretches out from Gwanghwamun (Gate), once the main gate of Gyeongbokgung (Palace), to Sejongno Sageori (Crossroads). This area was once Yukjo-geori (Avenue of Six Ministries), the center of Hanyang, which was the capital city during the Joseon Dynasty. Nowadays it is home to the Government’s major administrative departments. Originally the area was a 16-lane roadway but in 2009, Seoul Metropolitan Government decided to create a landmark national square by transforming 10 lanes of the roadway into a public space where Seoulites could rest and socialize.
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Cheonggukjang and Barley Rice
~8.4km
[Korean Food]
Cheongdam-dong Gangnam-gu Seoul
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9213
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Baby Octopus Street
~1.7km
[Korean Food]
Jongno 1(il)-ga Jongno-gu Seoul
It was around 1960s when the octopus shops started gathering into the present location and there were about 60 shops then. However, due to the city development plan in 1990s, many shops moved out of the area for the last 10 years or so, and there are now only about 15 ~ 16 shops left in business in the street of Cheongjin-dong and nearby Seoulin Hotel. It is not a collective village like it was in the old days, but they have not lost the taste to be called “Octopus Street” in Mugyo-dong. Roasted octopus shops anywhere in the country have its business name with “Mugyo-dong,” and many aged men and women come to this area to feel the nostalgia of the past. The Octopus Street located between Jongno Kyobo Books and Jonggak has an amazing history to tell. Cooking of the roasted octopus is completed when octopus is cut into small slices, boiled in a round fry pan, and then added with spices and condiments and vegetables, and roasted till steam rises up in thick clouds. Roasted octopus in red color, cooked with octopus in thick slices, green onion and garlic, is something that one has to see and taste. The chubby octopus legs sliced into small pieces looks very tasty. Eating yellow-colored bean sprouts with roasted octopus on the silver-colored bowl will give you the tangy smell of garlic assailing nostrils. Eating the chubby octopus legs will make the grinding sound. The dark red spices will make the people hot, and some people cry as it is too spiced.
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Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Honam Line
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~6.3km
[Plain/Train/Boat/Bus]
Banpo 4(sa)-dong Seocho-gu Seoul
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13286
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N Seoul Tower
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~1.5km
[Tourist Sites]
Seoul Yongsan-gu Yongsan-dong 2(i)-ga
N Seoul Tower was built in 1969 as Korea’s first integrated transmission tower beaming television and radio broadcasts across the capital. Since opening to the public in 1980, it has become a much-loved Seoul landmark. The tower’s main attractions include multi-colored digital art projected onto the tower at night, a digital observatory, a roof terrace, the HanCook restaurant, the n.Grill restaurant, and the Haneul (Sky) Restroom. N Seoul Tower’s mountain surroundings on Namsan (Mt.) have made it a popular place to unwind for locals and tourists alike.
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Deoksugung (Palace)
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~1.1km
[Tourist Sites]
Jeong-dong Jung-gu Seoul
Deoksugung (Palace) is unique among Korean palaces in having a modern seal engraving and a western style garden and fountain. Medieval and modern style architecture exists together in harmony in Deoksugung. The Changing of the Royal Guard can be seen in front of Daehanmun (Gate) and is a very popular event for many visitors. During the Joseon Dynasty, the royal guard was responsible for opening and closing the palace gate as well as patrolling around the gate area. Outside the palace is a picturesque road flanked by a stone wall which is much loved by visitors. Originally, Deoksugung was not a palace. The Imjin War (the Japanese invasions in 1592) left all the palaces in Korea severely damaged. When King Seonjo (the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty) returned to Seoul from his evacuation, the primary palace Gyeongbokgung had been burnt to the ground and other palaces were also heavily damaged. A temporary palace was chosen from among the houses of the royal family. This is the origin of Deoksugung. King Gwanghaegun (the fifteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty) named the palace Gyeongungung, formalizing it as a royal palace. Since then it has been used as an auxiliary palace by many Joseon kings. In 1897, Emperor Gojong (the twenty-sixth king of the Joseon Dynasty) stayed here and expanded it. The modern buildings such as Seokjojeon (Hall) were constructed during this period. In 1907, the palace was renamed Deoksugung.
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Daehakro
~3.9km
[Tourist Sites]
Myeongnyun-dong 4-ga Jongno-gu Seoul
This “college street” where Seoul University had once had its College of Liberal Arts, is now one of Seoul’s cultural centers and home of over 50 theaters of various sizes, cinemas, arts center and Marronnier Park. It was during the 1980s that the district turned itself into the Seoul’s Broadway with little theaters moved from the Gwanghwamun Area to avoid soaring rents. The district also has in and around it prestigious educational institutions such as the SNU Medical School, SKK University, Korea National Open University and the IDAS, arts institutions such as the Munye Theater Complex and the FACO, exhibition halls, art galleries, restaurants and cafes with elaborately decorated interiors.
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Korea City Air Terminal
~9.3km
[Airport]
Samseong-dong Gangnam-gu Seoul
The Korea City Air Terminal in Gangnam district, Seoul, is one of South Korea's Airport terminals. It is part of the COEX complex. The Korea City Air Tower is a public transportation facility in which travellers on certain flights can check in their luggage at the terminal before leaving for the airport as well as going through immigration for expedited entry once at the airport. As of June, 2012, the Korea City Air Terminal supports flights for Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Air Canada.
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Insa-dong Traditional Tea houses
~2.3km
[Korean Food]
Gwanhun-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
Insa-dong is a place where the tradition and the modern, and the old and the new generation. are mingled together, and the center of the representative cultural arts in Seoul, together with Daehangno. Insa-dong, where traditional tea house, antique shops, galleries and old arts shops are gathered together, is the place to feel the traditional culture and latitude of mind and a place to show the Korean styles to foreigners. Sunday is designated as the “Day without car” and holds various cultural events to be the center of culture for the youth. One should have the feeling of having a cup of traditional tea in this traditional cultural street. Traditional tea house will be a place to find peace for those who cannot find a time to go to the outskirts of the city or a quiet place. Traditional tea house will play a role for those who meet friends and want some peaceful moment. Traditional tea house is managed not only for the purpose of profit making but also for distributing the traditional culture. That is why traditional tea house is a good tourism place to visit with foreign tourists and a place for rest. One can enjoy our old culture and sentiment with a cup of traditional tea in Insa-dong, where tradition and culture are still alive,
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Seoul Express Bus Terminal
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~6.4km
[Plain/Train/Boat/Bus]
Banpo 4(sa)-dong Seocho-gu Seoul
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Myeong-dong 1(il)-ga
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~1.4km
[Local Government]
Myeong-dong 1(il)-ga Jung-gu Seoul
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20816
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Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon [UNESCO World Heritage]
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~3.1km
[Tourist Sites]
Seoul Jongno-gu Waryong-dong
Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbukgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon Dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion. The palace gained importance starting from the time of Seongjong, the 9th king of Joseon, when a number of kings began using it as a place of residence. Unfortunately, the palace was burned down by angry citizens in 1592 when the royal family fled their abode during the Japanese invasion of Korea. Thanks to Gwanghaegun, the palace was restored in 1611. Even today, it houses a number of cultural treasures, such as Injeongjeon Hall, Daejojeon Hall, Seonjeongjeon Hall, and Nakseonjae. Changdeokgung Palace’s rear garden was constructed during the reign of King Taejong and served as a resting place for the royal family members. The garden had formerly been called Bukwon and Geumwon, but was renamed Biwon after King Kojong came into power. The garden was kept as natural as possible and was touched by human hands only when absolutely necessary. Buyongjeong, Buyongji, Juhabru, Eosumun, Yeonghwadang, Bullomun, Aeryeonjeong, and Yeongyeongdang are some of the many pavilions and fountains that occupy the garden. The most beautiful time to see the garden is during the fall when the autumn foliage is at its peak and the leaves have just started to fall. Though it has been treasured by Koreans for centuries, Changdeokgung Palace was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Committee in December of 1997 during the committee meeting in Naples, Italy. Changdeokgung Palace was one of the places visited by the first ladies of the Seoul G20 summit during the G20 conference in Seoul in November 2010. It is one of the most historically significant attractions that represent the beauty of Korea. **Click here for more information on Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Telephone +82-2-3668-2300 Fax +82-2-762-2070 Closed Mondays Operating Hours Feb-May, Sep-Oct 09:00-18:00 Jun-Aug 09:00-18:30 Nov-Jan 09:00-17:30 * Last admission: 1 hour before closing. * Huwon Course (Guided Tour only) Parking Facilities Available (26 mid-size spaces, 2 small car spaces, 2 spaces for people with disabilities, 2 business spaces, 2 bus spaces, 3 vans (max 25 people)spaces) Admission Fees [Korean Citizens] * Changdeokgung Palace Adults (ages 25-64): 3,000 won / Group (over 10): 2,400 won Children and Teenagers (ages 24 and under): Free Long-term admission: 30,000 won (For regular tour only) - Admission hours: 09:00 - 17:30 / Expires one month after date of purchase / Portrait photo must be submitted to receive pass Lunch hour admission: 5,000 won (For regular tour only) - Admission hours: 12:00 - 13:00 / Limited to 10 times for use anytime during 3 months after date of purchase. (Applicants are limited to office workers near the palace or residents in the area.) * People in the following categories may enter free of charge: - Children (age 6 & below) accompanying a guardian Seniors (ages 65 & over) - Teachers and/or guides on an educational purpose for nursery, elementary, middle, or high school groups - People wearing hanbok - People with disabilities - Children and Teenagers (ages 24 and under) - Holders of important intangible cultural properties. * Huwon Tour (Secret Garden) Adults (ages 19 and over): 5,000 won Children and Teenagers (ages 7-18): 2,500 won * To participate in the Huwon tour, both regular admission (3,000 won) and admission to Huwon (5,000 won) must be purchased. * Seniors are required to purchase tickets to enter Huwon. * The following people may enter free of charge: Children (age 6 & below), people with disabilities. [International Visitors] Adults (ages 19-64): Regular 3,000 won / Huwon 5,000 won Children and Teenagers (ages 18 and under): Regular 1,500 won / Huwon 2,500 won Group (over 10): 20% discount offered for regular tickets only. [Integrated Admission] - Admission to the Four Palaces (Changdeokgung Palaces (including Huwon, Secret Garden), Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace) and Jongmyo Shrine. - Ticket price: 10,000 won per person (Valid for 1 month after date of purchase) - Refunds are not available after the ticket has been used at the first site. - Visitors may go on a combined tour of Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung Palaces. (Separate tickets must be purchased at Hamyangmun Gate.) - The Jongmyo Shrine tour will be offered only at specific times of the day, except on Saturdays, when visitors may tour at their leisure. During this time, the passage connecting Jongmyo Shrine and Changgyeonggung Palace will be closed to the public. - Closed on Mondays: Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, and Changgyeonggung Palaces - Closed on Tuesdays: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine. Available Facilities Benches, water fountain, shaded rest areas, snack bar Interpretation Services Offered Palace General Tour (Duration: 60 min) English: 10:30, 14:30 Japanese: 12:30 Chinese: 10:00 Changdeokgung Palace (Duration: 60 min) Korean: 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 16:30 / Route: Donhwamun Gate - Injeongjeon Hall - Seonjeongjeon Hall - Huijeongdang House - Daejojeon Hall - Nakseonjae (* The tour time and route are subject to change due to weather conditions.) English: 10:30, 14:30 Japanese: 12:30 Chinese: 10:00 Huwon (Duration: 90 min) Korean: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 16:00, 16:30 / Route: Hamnyangmun Gate - Buyongji Pond - Bullomun, Aeryeonji Pond - Gwanramji Pond - Ongnyucheon - Yeongyeongdang House - Bingcheon-gil - Donhwamun Gate (* The tour time and route are subject to change due to weather conditions.) English: 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 (Feb-Oct) Japanese: 10:30 Chinese: 12:30 * Admission to Huwon is limited to 100 people per session. (On-line reservations of 50 people, on-site purchases of 50 people on a first-come, first served basis). Therefore, integrated ticket holders are also required to exchange tickets for separate admission either on-line or in person. Reservation Info. for Foreigners Online or on-site reservations (on a first-come, first served basis) are required for the Huwon Tour (Secret Garden area). * There are only 100 tickets available for each tour. 50 for internet booking in advance and the remaining 50 are sold at a ticket office on the day. * Please make an online reservation (max. 50 people). (Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese) * On-site reservations start at 09:00. Baby Stroller Rentals 8 strollers available at Donhwamun Gate Pets Not permitted
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49780
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SEOYOUNG e&t
~8.5km
[General Company]
Seoul Seocho-gu Seocho-dong
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9888
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Rice Cake Street
~2.4km
[Korean Food]
Nagwon-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
The district of Nagwon-dong still maintains the tradition of making rice cakes fpr the royal households of Joseon. Located beside Nagwon Arcade, Nagwondong Tteokgolmok (“Rice Cake Alley of Nagwon-dong”) has long been the oldest, the largest and the most prosperous market specialized in a variety of tteok (rice cakes) and hangwa (traditional Korean cookies). The shops in the market meet the demand from individuals and business owners with products not just for daily consumption but for special occasions including family celebrations, birthdays and wedding. The market has been significantly dwindled recently but its reputation has never been weakened. The most famous shop would be Nagwon Tteokjip which was established over 70 years ago and has been prospered through three generations. Products for special occasions need to be ordered usually five days before delivery, but the demands for small amounts may be met on the same day. The specialties of the shops in the market include songpyeon (“pine cake”), gyepitteok (“cinnamon cake”), injeolmi (“bean-powdered cake”) and yaksik (“medicinal cake”). The pinnacle of duteoptteok (“The multi-layered rice cake”) is particularly famous.
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Dahangno Food Alley
~3.9km
[Korean Food]
Myeongnyun-dong 4-ga Jongno-gu Seoul
As we get off at Hyehwa subway station, we will be faced with the alleys to Marronnier Park, street of riotous eating, and Dongseong Art Center. As we walk cross the crosswalks of Hyehwa subway station. We will be faced with Daemyeong street crowded with road shops and restaurants, which is the street to Sungkyunkwan University from Hyehwa-dong office. This is a rather smaller than Marronnier Park, but many elegant shops are gathered next to each other. Comparing with the opposite side where prices are quite expensive, the food in this area is cheap and tasty. That is why many visitors to Daehangno come to Daemyeong street. Powdered food shops are lined up on the street and Sundae (sausage made of beef and bean-curd stuffed in pig intestine) street is also something to be proud of.
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10115
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Seoul Station (train station)
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~0.2km
[Train Station]
Dongja-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul
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690667
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Gyeongbokgung (Palace)
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~2.6km
[Tourist Sites]
Haengchon-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
Gyeongbokgung was the first royal palace built by the Joseon Dynasty, three years after the Joseon Dynasty was founded. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung was located at the heart of newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces (the others being Gyeonghuigung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Changdeokgung), Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty.
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Jongmyo (Royal Shrine)
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~2.8km
[Tourist Sites]
Jongno 3(sam)-ga Jongno-gu Seoul
Jongmyo is a royal shrine dedicated to the performance of ancestral rites for the deceased kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty. Being the place where the royal ancestral tablets are enshrined, Jongmyo's atmosphere is solemn and sacred rather than splendid like the royal palaces. The simple and elegant buildings of this shrine have faithfully kept their original forms since the 16th century. Jongmyo's main hall, Jeongjeon is where the royal ancestral rites are performed. The main hall is an outstanding example of traditional Korean architecture. Jongmyo was designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site together with Jongmyo Jerye and Jongmyo Jeryeak. Jongmyo Jerye is the royal ancestral ritual and has been performed for 600 years. The court music performed during the ritual is the Jongmyo Jeryeak.
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Namhansanseong
~20.3km
[Tourist Sites]
Jungbu-myeon Gwangju-si Gyeonggi-do
Namhansanseong (literally "South Han Mountain Fortress") is a major park and UNESCO World Heritage Site located at an elevation of 480m above sea level, immediately to the southeast of Seoul. It stands on the Namhansan ("South Han Mountain"), containing fortifications that date back to the 17th century, and a number of temples. It can be accessed easily from Seoul through Namhansanseong Station of Seoul Subway Line 8.
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Agujjim Street
~2.3km
[Korean Food]
Nagwon-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
A small area behind Nagwon Arcade between Jongno 2-ga and 3(sam)-ga contains eateries displays “Agujjim” signs in red and blue. These seafood eateries are lined up with each other on both sides of a narrow alley which is hidden from the main street but has already established a citywide reputation for the dish they serve. The specialty of these restaurants is Agujjim, literally “Steamed Angler Fish” but in fact a spicy fish stew boiled with, in addition to angler fish, various seafood and vegetables, soybean sprouts in particular. Most of the eateries open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, attracting office workers during the weekdays and family customers during weekends.
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Gugidong Hikers’ Restaurants
~6.7km
[Korean Food]
Gugi-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
A hiking to Bukhansan Mountain from Gidong-gil has normally two routes, one walking across the mountain (9.5km) and other circulating it (approx. 5km). The routes are then divided into several sub-routes, and more favored are that linking Yeonhwasa Temple and Bibong Peak, that leading to Seunggasa Temple and one along Gugi Valley. A road leading to the Bukhansan hiking routes at Gugi-dong has a number of restaurants serving pleasantly simple and palatable palatable home-style dishes. The restaurants are where hikers end their day before coming home. Currently, about 15 restaurants are in brisk business along the road between the bus stop and Gugidong ticket office with menus ranging from Korean rural style to Japanese dishes .
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Dongdaemun Fashion Town
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~3.3km
[Department Store/Shopping Mall]
Seoul Jung-gu Euljiro 6(yuk)-ga
Dongdaemun Fashion Town is valuable as the tourist attraction so that it is designated as Special Tourist Zone, not only as the commerce place of fashion town. It provides spectacular sightseeing to tourists and invites buyers and shoppers at home and abroad, contributing to activation of commercial activities and resourcing of tourism. Various programs are prepared for this festival to show unique feature of Dongdaemun fashion town.
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13311
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Seoul Station (train station)
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~0.2km
[Train Station]
Dongja-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul
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690667
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Myeong-dong 1(il)-ga
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~1.4km
[Local Government]
Myeong-dong 1(il)-ga Jung-gu Seoul
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20816
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Deoksugung (Palace)
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~1.1km
[Tourist Sites]
Jeong-dong Jung-gu Seoul
Deoksugung (Palace) is unique among Korean palaces in having a modern seal engraving and a western style garden and fountain. Medieval and modern style architecture exists together in harmony in Deoksugung. The Changing of the Royal Guard can be seen in front of Daehanmun (Gate) and is a very popular event for many visitors. During the Joseon Dynasty, the royal guard was responsible for opening and closing the palace gate as well as patrolling around the gate area. Outside the palace is a picturesque road flanked by a stone wall which is much loved by visitors. Originally, Deoksugung was not a palace. The Imjin War (the Japanese invasions in 1592) left all the palaces in Korea severely damaged. When King Seonjo (the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty) returned to Seoul from his evacuation, the primary palace Gyeongbokgung had been burnt to the ground and other palaces were also heavily damaged. A temporary palace was chosen from among the houses of the royal family. This is the origin of Deoksugung. King Gwanghaegun (the fifteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty) named the palace Gyeongungung, formalizing it as a royal palace. Since then it has been used as an auxiliary palace by many Joseon kings. In 1897, Emperor Gojong (the twenty-sixth king of the Joseon Dynasty) stayed here and expanded it. The modern buildings such as Seokjojeon (Hall) were constructed during this period. In 1907, the palace was renamed Deoksugung.
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Gwanghwamun Square
~2.0km
[Tourist Sites]
Sejongno Jongno-gu Seoul
Gwanghwamun Square is divided into six sections. At its center stands a statue of King Sejong the Great, the fourth and most respected king of the Joseon Dynasty and creator of Hangeul, Korea's alphabet; and a statue of Admiral Yi Sunshin, a naval commander noted for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598) and a hero among Koreans. Other attractions include the popular 12·23 Fountain, a sculpture of Haechi (the symbol of Seoul), a flower carpet, and Yeoksamulgil ( or the "Waterway of History") on either side of the square. Gwanghwamun Square stretches out from Gwanghwamun (Gate), once the main gate of Gyeongbokgung (Palace), to Sejongno Sageori (Crossroads). This area was once Yukjo-geori (Avenue of Six Ministries), the center of Hanyang, which was the capital city during the Joseon Dynasty. Nowadays it is home to the Government’s major administrative departments. Originally the area was a 16-lane roadway but in 2009, Seoul Metropolitan Government decided to create a landmark national square by transforming 10 lanes of the roadway into a public space where Seoulites could rest and socialize.
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Namhansanseong
~20.3km
[Tourist Sites]
Jungbu-myeon Gwangju-si Gyeonggi-do
Namhansanseong (literally "South Han Mountain Fortress") is a major park and UNESCO World Heritage Site located at an elevation of 480m above sea level, immediately to the southeast of Seoul. It stands on the Namhansan ("South Han Mountain"), containing fortifications that date back to the 17th century, and a number of temples. It can be accessed easily from Seoul through Namhansanseong Station of Seoul Subway Line 8.
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Rice Cake Street
~2.4km
[Korean Food]
Nagwon-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
The district of Nagwon-dong still maintains the tradition of making rice cakes fpr the royal households of Joseon. Located beside Nagwon Arcade, Nagwondong Tteokgolmok (“Rice Cake Alley of Nagwon-dong”) has long been the oldest, the largest and the most prosperous market specialized in a variety of tteok (rice cakes) and hangwa (traditional Korean cookies). The shops in the market meet the demand from individuals and business owners with products not just for daily consumption but for special occasions including family celebrations, birthdays and wedding. The market has been significantly dwindled recently but its reputation has never been weakened. The most famous shop would be Nagwon Tteokjip which was established over 70 years ago and has been prospered through three generations. Products for special occasions need to be ordered usually five days before delivery, but the demands for small amounts may be met on the same day. The specialties of the shops in the market include songpyeon (“pine cake”), gyepitteok (“cinnamon cake”), injeolmi (“bean-powdered cake”) and yaksik (“medicinal cake”). The pinnacle of duteoptteok (“The multi-layered rice cake”) is particularly famous.
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Insa-dong Traditional Tea houses
~2.3km
[Korean Food]
Gwanhun-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
Insa-dong is a place where the tradition and the modern, and the old and the new generation. are mingled together, and the center of the representative cultural arts in Seoul, together with Daehangno. Insa-dong, where traditional tea house, antique shops, galleries and old arts shops are gathered together, is the place to feel the traditional culture and latitude of mind and a place to show the Korean styles to foreigners. Sunday is designated as the “Day without car” and holds various cultural events to be the center of culture for the youth. One should have the feeling of having a cup of traditional tea in this traditional cultural street. Traditional tea house will be a place to find peace for those who cannot find a time to go to the outskirts of the city or a quiet place. Traditional tea house will play a role for those who meet friends and want some peaceful moment. Traditional tea house is managed not only for the purpose of profit making but also for distributing the traditional culture. That is why traditional tea house is a good tourism place to visit with foreign tourists and a place for rest. One can enjoy our old culture and sentiment with a cup of traditional tea in Insa-dong, where tradition and culture are still alive,
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Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Honam Line
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~6.3km
[Plain/Train/Boat/Bus]
Banpo 4(sa)-dong Seocho-gu Seoul
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13286
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Insa-dong Traditional Culture Street
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~2.3km
[Tourist Sites]
Insa-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
One of the Seoul’s most visited places among foreign travelers, Insa-dong is often regarded as a museum in which modern and tradition coexist in a harmonious manner. The district contains historical sites and its roads and alleys are lined with traditional tea houses, restaurants, calligraphy shops, antique shops, art galleries and craft workshops. Its main road turns into a pedestrian zone every Saturday afternoon and Sunday, offering a venue for exciting street performances including traditional folk performances.
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Gyeongbokgung (Palace)
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~2.6km
[Tourist Sites]
Haengchon-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
Gyeongbokgung was the first royal palace built by the Joseon Dynasty, three years after the Joseon Dynasty was founded. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung was located at the heart of newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces (the others being Gyeonghuigung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Changdeokgung), Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty.
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Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon [UNESCO World Heritage]
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~3.1km
[Tourist Sites]
Seoul Jongno-gu Waryong-dong
Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbukgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon Dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion. The palace gained importance starting from the time of Seongjong, the 9th king of Joseon, when a number of kings began using it as a place of residence. Unfortunately, the palace was burned down by angry citizens in 1592 when the royal family fled their abode during the Japanese invasion of Korea. Thanks to Gwanghaegun, the palace was restored in 1611. Even today, it houses a number of cultural treasures, such as Injeongjeon Hall, Daejojeon Hall, Seonjeongjeon Hall, and Nakseonjae. Changdeokgung Palace’s rear garden was constructed during the reign of King Taejong and served as a resting place for the royal family members. The garden had formerly been called Bukwon and Geumwon, but was renamed Biwon after King Kojong came into power. The garden was kept as natural as possible and was touched by human hands only when absolutely necessary. Buyongjeong, Buyongji, Juhabru, Eosumun, Yeonghwadang, Bullomun, Aeryeonjeong, and Yeongyeongdang are some of the many pavilions and fountains that occupy the garden. The most beautiful time to see the garden is during the fall when the autumn foliage is at its peak and the leaves have just started to fall. Though it has been treasured by Koreans for centuries, Changdeokgung Palace was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Committee in December of 1997 during the committee meeting in Naples, Italy. Changdeokgung Palace was one of the places visited by the first ladies of the Seoul G20 summit during the G20 conference in Seoul in November 2010. It is one of the most historically significant attractions that represent the beauty of Korea. **Click here for more information on Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Telephone +82-2-3668-2300 Fax +82-2-762-2070 Closed Mondays Operating Hours Feb-May, Sep-Oct 09:00-18:00 Jun-Aug 09:00-18:30 Nov-Jan 09:00-17:30 * Last admission: 1 hour before closing. * Huwon Course (Guided Tour only) Parking Facilities Available (26 mid-size spaces, 2 small car spaces, 2 spaces for people with disabilities, 2 business spaces, 2 bus spaces, 3 vans (max 25 people)spaces) Admission Fees [Korean Citizens] * Changdeokgung Palace Adults (ages 25-64): 3,000 won / Group (over 10): 2,400 won Children and Teenagers (ages 24 and under): Free Long-term admission: 30,000 won (For regular tour only) - Admission hours: 09:00 - 17:30 / Expires one month after date of purchase / Portrait photo must be submitted to receive pass Lunch hour admission: 5,000 won (For regular tour only) - Admission hours: 12:00 - 13:00 / Limited to 10 times for use anytime during 3 months after date of purchase. (Applicants are limited to office workers near the palace or residents in the area.) * People in the following categories may enter free of charge: - Children (age 6 & below) accompanying a guardian Seniors (ages 65 & over) - Teachers and/or guides on an educational purpose for nursery, elementary, middle, or high school groups - People wearing hanbok - People with disabilities - Children and Teenagers (ages 24 and under) - Holders of important intangible cultural properties. * Huwon Tour (Secret Garden) Adults (ages 19 and over): 5,000 won Children and Teenagers (ages 7-18): 2,500 won * To participate in the Huwon tour, both regular admission (3,000 won) and admission to Huwon (5,000 won) must be purchased. * Seniors are required to purchase tickets to enter Huwon. * The following people may enter free of charge: Children (age 6 & below), people with disabilities. [International Visitors] Adults (ages 19-64): Regular 3,000 won / Huwon 5,000 won Children and Teenagers (ages 18 and under): Regular 1,500 won / Huwon 2,500 won Group (over 10): 20% discount offered for regular tickets only. [Integrated Admission] - Admission to the Four Palaces (Changdeokgung Palaces (including Huwon, Secret Garden), Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace) and Jongmyo Shrine. - Ticket price: 10,000 won per person (Valid for 1 month after date of purchase) - Refunds are not available after the ticket has been used at the first site. - Visitors may go on a combined tour of Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung Palaces. (Separate tickets must be purchased at Hamyangmun Gate.) - The Jongmyo Shrine tour will be offered only at specific times of the day, except on Saturdays, when visitors may tour at their leisure. During this time, the passage connecting Jongmyo Shrine and Changgyeonggung Palace will be closed to the public. - Closed on Mondays: Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, and Changgyeonggung Palaces - Closed on Tuesdays: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine. Available Facilities Benches, water fountain, shaded rest areas, snack bar Interpretation Services Offered Palace General Tour (Duration: 60 min) English: 10:30, 14:30 Japanese: 12:30 Chinese: 10:00 Changdeokgung Palace (Duration: 60 min) Korean: 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 16:30 / Route: Donhwamun Gate - Injeongjeon Hall - Seonjeongjeon Hall - Huijeongdang House - Daejojeon Hall - Nakseonjae (* The tour time and route are subject to change due to weather conditions.) English: 10:30, 14:30 Japanese: 12:30 Chinese: 10:00 Huwon (Duration: 90 min) Korean: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 16:00, 16:30 / Route: Hamnyangmun Gate - Buyongji Pond - Bullomun, Aeryeonji Pond - Gwanramji Pond - Ongnyucheon - Yeongyeongdang House - Bingcheon-gil - Donhwamun Gate (* The tour time and route are subject to change due to weather conditions.) English: 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 (Feb-Oct) Japanese: 10:30 Chinese: 12:30 * Admission to Huwon is limited to 100 people per session. (On-line reservations of 50 people, on-site purchases of 50 people on a first-come, first served basis). Therefore, integrated ticket holders are also required to exchange tickets for separate admission either on-line or in person. Reservation Info. for Foreigners Online or on-site reservations (on a first-come, first served basis) are required for the Huwon Tour (Secret Garden area). * There are only 100 tickets available for each tour. 50 for internet booking in advance and the remaining 50 are sold at a ticket office on the day. * Please make an online reservation (max. 50 people). (Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese) * On-site reservations start at 09:00. Baby Stroller Rentals 8 strollers available at Donhwamun Gate Pets Not permitted
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Daehakro
~3.9km
[Tourist Sites]
Myeongnyun-dong 4-ga Jongno-gu Seoul
This “college street” where Seoul University had once had its College of Liberal Arts, is now one of Seoul’s cultural centers and home of over 50 theaters of various sizes, cinemas, arts center and Marronnier Park. It was during the 1980s that the district turned itself into the Seoul’s Broadway with little theaters moved from the Gwanghwamun Area to avoid soaring rents. The district also has in and around it prestigious educational institutions such as the SNU Medical School, SKK University, Korea National Open University and the IDAS, arts institutions such as the Munye Theater Complex and the FACO, exhibition halls, art galleries, restaurants and cafes with elaborately decorated interiors.
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Cheonggukjang and Barley Rice
~8.4km
[Korean Food]
Cheongdam-dong Gangnam-gu Seoul
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Agujjim Street
~2.3km
[Korean Food]
Nagwon-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
A small area behind Nagwon Arcade between Jongno 2-ga and 3(sam)-ga contains eateries displays “Agujjim” signs in red and blue. These seafood eateries are lined up with each other on both sides of a narrow alley which is hidden from the main street but has already established a citywide reputation for the dish they serve. The specialty of these restaurants is Agujjim, literally “Steamed Angler Fish” but in fact a spicy fish stew boiled with, in addition to angler fish, various seafood and vegetables, soybean sprouts in particular. Most of the eateries open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, attracting office workers during the weekdays and family customers during weekends.
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Dahangno Food Alley
~3.9km
[Korean Food]
Myeongnyun-dong 4-ga Jongno-gu Seoul
As we get off at Hyehwa subway station, we will be faced with the alleys to Marronnier Park, street of riotous eating, and Dongseong Art Center. As we walk cross the crosswalks of Hyehwa subway station. We will be faced with Daemyeong street crowded with road shops and restaurants, which is the street to Sungkyunkwan University from Hyehwa-dong office. This is a rather smaller than Marronnier Park, but many elegant shops are gathered next to each other. Comparing with the opposite side where prices are quite expensive, the food in this area is cheap and tasty. That is why many visitors to Daehangno come to Daemyeong street. Powdered food shops are lined up on the street and Sundae (sausage made of beef and bean-curd stuffed in pig intestine) street is also something to be proud of.
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Seoul Express Bus Terminal
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~6.4km
[Plain/Train/Boat/Bus]
Banpo 4(sa)-dong Seocho-gu Seoul
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N Seoul Tower
F
~1.5km
[Tourist Sites]
Seoul Yongsan-gu Yongsan-dong 2(i)-ga
N Seoul Tower was built in 1969 as Korea’s first integrated transmission tower beaming television and radio broadcasts across the capital. Since opening to the public in 1980, it has become a much-loved Seoul landmark. The tower’s main attractions include multi-colored digital art projected onto the tower at night, a digital observatory, a roof terrace, the HanCook restaurant, the n.Grill restaurant, and the Haneul (Sky) Restroom. N Seoul Tower’s mountain surroundings on Namsan (Mt.) have made it a popular place to unwind for locals and tourists alike.
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Changgyeonggung (Palace)
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~3.3km
[Tourist Sites]
Waryong-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
Changgyeonggung (Palace) was built in 1483 by King Seongjong (the ninth king of the Joseon Dynasty) to take care of the wives of the preceding kings. Compared to other palaces, the size of the palace is compact and simple. Changgyeonggung is connected with Changdeokgung (Palace). It's located east of the primary palace of Gyeongbokgung, so it is also referred to as "Donggwol," the "East Palace." Myeongjeongjeon is the main hall of the palace, where state affairs were held, such as meetings with officials and the reception of foreign envoys. In particular, Myeongjeongjeon represents an outstanding example of seventeenth century Joseon architectural style and is the oldest main hall of any palace. While visiting Changgyeonggung, it is recommended you visit nearby Changdeokgung as well. Most of the palace buildings were destroyed by the Japanese during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592. The main buildings such as Myeongjeongjeon, Munjeongjeon (council hall), Hwangyeongjeon (Hall), Inyangjeon (Hall), Gongsacheong, and Honghwamun (Gate) were rebuilt by King Gwanghaegun (the fifteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty). Additional buildings: Geongeukdang, Jagyeongjeon, Wolgeunmun were constructed by subsequent kings of the Joseon Dynasty. During the Japanese occupation, the Japanese built a zoo on the site and renamed the palace "Changgyeongwon," meaning "Changgyeong Garden." Since 1987, the palace has been reconstructed and now resembles its original form.
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15130
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Jongmyo (Royal Shrine)
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~2.8km
[Tourist Sites]
Jongno 3(sam)-ga Jongno-gu Seoul
Jongmyo is a royal shrine dedicated to the performance of ancestral rites for the deceased kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty. Being the place where the royal ancestral tablets are enshrined, Jongmyo's atmosphere is solemn and sacred rather than splendid like the royal palaces. The simple and elegant buildings of this shrine have faithfully kept their original forms since the 16th century. Jongmyo's main hall, Jeongjeon is where the royal ancestral rites are performed. The main hall is an outstanding example of traditional Korean architecture. Jongmyo was designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site together with Jongmyo Jerye and Jongmyo Jeryeak. Jongmyo Jerye is the royal ancestral ritual and has been performed for 600 years. The court music performed during the ritual is the Jongmyo Jeryeak.
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SEOYOUNG e&t
~8.5km
[General Company]
Seoul Seocho-gu Seocho-dong
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Korea City Air Terminal
~9.3km
[Airport]
Samseong-dong Gangnam-gu Seoul
The Korea City Air Terminal in Gangnam district, Seoul, is one of South Korea's Airport terminals. It is part of the COEX complex. The Korea City Air Tower is a public transportation facility in which travellers on certain flights can check in their luggage at the terminal before leaving for the airport as well as going through immigration for expedited entry once at the airport. As of June, 2012, the Korea City Air Terminal supports flights for Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Air Canada.
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Baby Octopus Street
~1.7km
[Korean Food]
Jongno 1(il)-ga Jongno-gu Seoul
It was around 1960s when the octopus shops started gathering into the present location and there were about 60 shops then. However, due to the city development plan in 1990s, many shops moved out of the area for the last 10 years or so, and there are now only about 15 ~ 16 shops left in business in the street of Cheongjin-dong and nearby Seoulin Hotel. It is not a collective village like it was in the old days, but they have not lost the taste to be called “Octopus Street” in Mugyo-dong. Roasted octopus shops anywhere in the country have its business name with “Mugyo-dong,” and many aged men and women come to this area to feel the nostalgia of the past. The Octopus Street located between Jongno Kyobo Books and Jonggak has an amazing history to tell. Cooking of the roasted octopus is completed when octopus is cut into small slices, boiled in a round fry pan, and then added with spices and condiments and vegetables, and roasted till steam rises up in thick clouds. Roasted octopus in red color, cooked with octopus in thick slices, green onion and garlic, is something that one has to see and taste. The chubby octopus legs sliced into small pieces looks very tasty. Eating yellow-colored bean sprouts with roasted octopus on the silver-colored bowl will give you the tangy smell of garlic assailing nostrils. Eating the chubby octopus legs will make the grinding sound. The dark red spices will make the people hot, and some people cry as it is too spiced.
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Gugidong Hikers’ Restaurants
~6.7km
[Korean Food]
Gugi-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
A hiking to Bukhansan Mountain from Gidong-gil has normally two routes, one walking across the mountain (9.5km) and other circulating it (approx. 5km). The routes are then divided into several sub-routes, and more favored are that linking Yeonhwasa Temple and Bibong Peak, that leading to Seunggasa Temple and one along Gugi Valley. A road leading to the Bukhansan hiking routes at Gugi-dong has a number of restaurants serving pleasantly simple and palatable palatable home-style dishes. The restaurants are where hikers end their day before coming home. Currently, about 15 restaurants are in brisk business along the road between the bus stop and Gugidong ticket office with menus ranging from Korean rural style to Japanese dishes .
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Dongdaemun Fashion Town
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~3.3km
[Department Store/Shopping Mall]
Seoul Jung-gu Euljiro 6(yuk)-ga
Dongdaemun Fashion Town is valuable as the tourist attraction so that it is designated as Special Tourist Zone, not only as the commerce place of fashion town. It provides spectacular sightseeing to tourists and invites buyers and shoppers at home and abroad, contributing to activation of commercial activities and resourcing of tourism. Various programs are prepared for this festival to show unique feature of Dongdaemun fashion town.
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13311
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Seoul Express Bus Terminal
C
~6.4km
[Plain/Train/Boat/Bus]
Banpo 4(sa)-dong Seocho-gu Seoul
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Insa-dong Traditional Culture Street
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~2.3km
[Tourist Sites]
Insa-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
One of the Seoul’s most visited places among foreign travelers, Insa-dong is often regarded as a museum in which modern and tradition coexist in a harmonious manner. The district contains historical sites and its roads and alleys are lined with traditional tea houses, restaurants, calligraphy shops, antique shops, art galleries and craft workshops. Its main road turns into a pedestrian zone every Saturday afternoon and Sunday, offering a venue for exciting street performances including traditional folk performances.
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Myeong-dong 1(il)-ga
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~1.4km
[Local Government]
Myeong-dong 1(il)-ga Jung-gu Seoul
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Changgyeonggung (Palace)
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~3.3km
[Tourist Sites]
Waryong-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
Changgyeonggung (Palace) was built in 1483 by King Seongjong (the ninth king of the Joseon Dynasty) to take care of the wives of the preceding kings. Compared to other palaces, the size of the palace is compact and simple. Changgyeonggung is connected with Changdeokgung (Palace). It's located east of the primary palace of Gyeongbokgung, so it is also referred to as "Donggwol," the "East Palace." Myeongjeongjeon is the main hall of the palace, where state affairs were held, such as meetings with officials and the reception of foreign envoys. In particular, Myeongjeongjeon represents an outstanding example of seventeenth century Joseon architectural style and is the oldest main hall of any palace. While visiting Changgyeonggung, it is recommended you visit nearby Changdeokgung as well. Most of the palace buildings were destroyed by the Japanese during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592. The main buildings such as Myeongjeongjeon, Munjeongjeon (council hall), Hwangyeongjeon (Hall), Inyangjeon (Hall), Gongsacheong, and Honghwamun (Gate) were rebuilt by King Gwanghaegun (the fifteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty). Additional buildings: Geongeukdang, Jagyeongjeon, Wolgeunmun were constructed by subsequent kings of the Joseon Dynasty. During the Japanese occupation, the Japanese built a zoo on the site and renamed the palace "Changgyeongwon," meaning "Changgyeong Garden." Since 1987, the palace has been reconstructed and now resembles its original form.
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Changdeokgung Palace and Huwon [UNESCO World Heritage]
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~3.1km
[Tourist Sites]
Seoul Jongno-gu Waryong-dong
Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbukgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon Dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion. The palace gained importance starting from the time of Seongjong, the 9th king of Joseon, when a number of kings began using it as a place of residence. Unfortunately, the palace was burned down by angry citizens in 1592 when the royal family fled their abode during the Japanese invasion of Korea. Thanks to Gwanghaegun, the palace was restored in 1611. Even today, it houses a number of cultural treasures, such as Injeongjeon Hall, Daejojeon Hall, Seonjeongjeon Hall, and Nakseonjae. Changdeokgung Palace’s rear garden was constructed during the reign of King Taejong and served as a resting place for the royal family members. The garden had formerly been called Bukwon and Geumwon, but was renamed Biwon after King Kojong came into power. The garden was kept as natural as possible and was touched by human hands only when absolutely necessary. Buyongjeong, Buyongji, Juhabru, Eosumun, Yeonghwadang, Bullomun, Aeryeonjeong, and Yeongyeongdang are some of the many pavilions and fountains that occupy the garden. The most beautiful time to see the garden is during the fall when the autumn foliage is at its peak and the leaves have just started to fall. Though it has been treasured by Koreans for centuries, Changdeokgung Palace was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Committee in December of 1997 during the committee meeting in Naples, Italy. Changdeokgung Palace was one of the places visited by the first ladies of the Seoul G20 summit during the G20 conference in Seoul in November 2010. It is one of the most historically significant attractions that represent the beauty of Korea. **Click here for more information on Changdeokgung Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Telephone +82-2-3668-2300 Fax +82-2-762-2070 Closed Mondays Operating Hours Feb-May, Sep-Oct 09:00-18:00 Jun-Aug 09:00-18:30 Nov-Jan 09:00-17:30 * Last admission: 1 hour before closing. * Huwon Course (Guided Tour only) Parking Facilities Available (26 mid-size spaces, 2 small car spaces, 2 spaces for people with disabilities, 2 business spaces, 2 bus spaces, 3 vans (max 25 people)spaces) Admission Fees [Korean Citizens] * Changdeokgung Palace Adults (ages 25-64): 3,000 won / Group (over 10): 2,400 won Children and Teenagers (ages 24 and under): Free Long-term admission: 30,000 won (For regular tour only) - Admission hours: 09:00 - 17:30 / Expires one month after date of purchase / Portrait photo must be submitted to receive pass Lunch hour admission: 5,000 won (For regular tour only) - Admission hours: 12:00 - 13:00 / Limited to 10 times for use anytime during 3 months after date of purchase. (Applicants are limited to office workers near the palace or residents in the area.) * People in the following categories may enter free of charge: - Children (age 6 & below) accompanying a guardian Seniors (ages 65 & over) - Teachers and/or guides on an educational purpose for nursery, elementary, middle, or high school groups - People wearing hanbok - People with disabilities - Children and Teenagers (ages 24 and under) - Holders of important intangible cultural properties. * Huwon Tour (Secret Garden) Adults (ages 19 and over): 5,000 won Children and Teenagers (ages 7-18): 2,500 won * To participate in the Huwon tour, both regular admission (3,000 won) and admission to Huwon (5,000 won) must be purchased. * Seniors are required to purchase tickets to enter Huwon. * The following people may enter free of charge: Children (age 6 & below), people with disabilities. [International Visitors] Adults (ages 19-64): Regular 3,000 won / Huwon 5,000 won Children and Teenagers (ages 18 and under): Regular 1,500 won / Huwon 2,500 won Group (over 10): 20% discount offered for regular tickets only. [Integrated Admission] - Admission to the Four Palaces (Changdeokgung Palaces (including Huwon, Secret Garden), Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace) and Jongmyo Shrine. - Ticket price: 10,000 won per person (Valid for 1 month after date of purchase) - Refunds are not available after the ticket has been used at the first site. - Visitors may go on a combined tour of Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung Palaces. (Separate tickets must be purchased at Hamyangmun Gate.) - The Jongmyo Shrine tour will be offered only at specific times of the day, except on Saturdays, when visitors may tour at their leisure. During this time, the passage connecting Jongmyo Shrine and Changgyeonggung Palace will be closed to the public. - Closed on Mondays: Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, and Changgyeonggung Palaces - Closed on Tuesdays: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine. Available Facilities Benches, water fountain, shaded rest areas, snack bar Interpretation Services Offered Palace General Tour (Duration: 60 min) English: 10:30, 14:30 Japanese: 12:30 Chinese: 10:00 Changdeokgung Palace (Duration: 60 min) Korean: 09:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 16:30 / Route: Donhwamun Gate - Injeongjeon Hall - Seonjeongjeon Hall - Huijeongdang House - Daejojeon Hall - Nakseonjae (* The tour time and route are subject to change due to weather conditions.) English: 10:30, 14:30 Japanese: 12:30 Chinese: 10:00 Huwon (Duration: 90 min) Korean: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 16:00, 16:30 / Route: Hamnyangmun Gate - Buyongji Pond - Bullomun, Aeryeonji Pond - Gwanramji Pond - Ongnyucheon - Yeongyeongdang House - Bingcheon-gil - Donhwamun Gate (* The tour time and route are subject to change due to weather conditions.) English: 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30 (Feb-Oct) Japanese: 10:30 Chinese: 12:30 * Admission to Huwon is limited to 100 people per session. (On-line reservations of 50 people, on-site purchases of 50 people on a first-come, first served basis). Therefore, integrated ticket holders are also required to exchange tickets for separate admission either on-line or in person. Reservation Info. for Foreigners Online or on-site reservations (on a first-come, first served basis) are required for the Huwon Tour (Secret Garden area). * There are only 100 tickets available for each tour. 50 for internet booking in advance and the remaining 50 are sold at a ticket office on the day. * Please make an online reservation (max. 50 people). (Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese) * On-site reservations start at 09:00. Baby Stroller Rentals 8 strollers available at Donhwamun Gate Pets Not permitted
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Gwanghwamun Square
~2.0km
[Tourist Sites]
Sejongno Jongno-gu Seoul
Gwanghwamun Square is divided into six sections. At its center stands a statue of King Sejong the Great, the fourth and most respected king of the Joseon Dynasty and creator of Hangeul, Korea's alphabet; and a statue of Admiral Yi Sunshin, a naval commander noted for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598) and a hero among Koreans. Other attractions include the popular 12·23 Fountain, a sculpture of Haechi (the symbol of Seoul), a flower carpet, and Yeoksamulgil ( or the "Waterway of History") on either side of the square. Gwanghwamun Square stretches out from Gwanghwamun (Gate), once the main gate of Gyeongbokgung (Palace), to Sejongno Sageori (Crossroads). This area was once Yukjo-geori (Avenue of Six Ministries), the center of Hanyang, which was the capital city during the Joseon Dynasty. Nowadays it is home to the Government’s major administrative departments. Originally the area was a 16-lane roadway but in 2009, Seoul Metropolitan Government decided to create a landmark national square by transforming 10 lanes of the roadway into a public space where Seoulites could rest and socialize.
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SEOYOUNG e&t
~8.5km
[General Company]
Seoul Seocho-gu Seocho-dong
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Cheonggukjang and Barley Rice
~8.4km
[Korean Food]
Cheongdam-dong Gangnam-gu Seoul
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Rice Cake Street
~2.4km
[Korean Food]
Nagwon-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
The district of Nagwon-dong still maintains the tradition of making rice cakes fpr the royal households of Joseon. Located beside Nagwon Arcade, Nagwondong Tteokgolmok (“Rice Cake Alley of Nagwon-dong”) has long been the oldest, the largest and the most prosperous market specialized in a variety of tteok (rice cakes) and hangwa (traditional Korean cookies). The shops in the market meet the demand from individuals and business owners with products not just for daily consumption but for special occasions including family celebrations, birthdays and wedding. The market has been significantly dwindled recently but its reputation has never been weakened. The most famous shop would be Nagwon Tteokjip which was established over 70 years ago and has been prospered through three generations. Products for special occasions need to be ordered usually five days before delivery, but the demands for small amounts may be met on the same day. The specialties of the shops in the market include songpyeon (“pine cake”), gyepitteok (“cinnamon cake”), injeolmi (“bean-powdered cake”) and yaksik (“medicinal cake”). The pinnacle of duteoptteok (“The multi-layered rice cake”) is particularly famous.
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Baby Octopus Street
~1.7km
[Korean Food]
Jongno 1(il)-ga Jongno-gu Seoul
It was around 1960s when the octopus shops started gathering into the present location and there were about 60 shops then. However, due to the city development plan in 1990s, many shops moved out of the area for the last 10 years or so, and there are now only about 15 ~ 16 shops left in business in the street of Cheongjin-dong and nearby Seoulin Hotel. It is not a collective village like it was in the old days, but they have not lost the taste to be called “Octopus Street” in Mugyo-dong. Roasted octopus shops anywhere in the country have its business name with “Mugyo-dong,” and many aged men and women come to this area to feel the nostalgia of the past. The Octopus Street located between Jongno Kyobo Books and Jonggak has an amazing history to tell. Cooking of the roasted octopus is completed when octopus is cut into small slices, boiled in a round fry pan, and then added with spices and condiments and vegetables, and roasted till steam rises up in thick clouds. Roasted octopus in red color, cooked with octopus in thick slices, green onion and garlic, is something that one has to see and taste. The chubby octopus legs sliced into small pieces looks very tasty. Eating yellow-colored bean sprouts with roasted octopus on the silver-colored bowl will give you the tangy smell of garlic assailing nostrils. Eating the chubby octopus legs will make the grinding sound. The dark red spices will make the people hot, and some people cry as it is too spiced.
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Dahangno Food Alley
~3.9km
[Korean Food]
Myeongnyun-dong 4-ga Jongno-gu Seoul
As we get off at Hyehwa subway station, we will be faced with the alleys to Marronnier Park, street of riotous eating, and Dongseong Art Center. As we walk cross the crosswalks of Hyehwa subway station. We will be faced with Daemyeong street crowded with road shops and restaurants, which is the street to Sungkyunkwan University from Hyehwa-dong office. This is a rather smaller than Marronnier Park, but many elegant shops are gathered next to each other. Comparing with the opposite side where prices are quite expensive, the food in this area is cheap and tasty. That is why many visitors to Daehangno come to Daemyeong street. Powdered food shops are lined up on the street and Sundae (sausage made of beef and bean-curd stuffed in pig intestine) street is also something to be proud of.
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Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Honam Line
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Banpo 4(sa)-dong Seocho-gu Seoul
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Seoul Station (train station)
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[Train Station]
Dongja-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul
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N Seoul Tower
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~1.5km
[Tourist Sites]
Seoul Yongsan-gu Yongsan-dong 2(i)-ga
N Seoul Tower was built in 1969 as Korea’s first integrated transmission tower beaming television and radio broadcasts across the capital. Since opening to the public in 1980, it has become a much-loved Seoul landmark. The tower’s main attractions include multi-colored digital art projected onto the tower at night, a digital observatory, a roof terrace, the HanCook restaurant, the n.Grill restaurant, and the Haneul (Sky) Restroom. N Seoul Tower’s mountain surroundings on Namsan (Mt.) have made it a popular place to unwind for locals and tourists alike.
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Gyeongbokgung (Palace)
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[Tourist Sites]
Haengchon-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
Gyeongbokgung was the first royal palace built by the Joseon Dynasty, three years after the Joseon Dynasty was founded. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung was located at the heart of newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces (the others being Gyeonghuigung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Changdeokgung), Gyeongbokgung served as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty.
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Deoksugung (Palace)
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[Tourist Sites]
Jeong-dong Jung-gu Seoul
Deoksugung (Palace) is unique among Korean palaces in having a modern seal engraving and a western style garden and fountain. Medieval and modern style architecture exists together in harmony in Deoksugung. The Changing of the Royal Guard can be seen in front of Daehanmun (Gate) and is a very popular event for many visitors. During the Joseon Dynasty, the royal guard was responsible for opening and closing the palace gate as well as patrolling around the gate area. Outside the palace is a picturesque road flanked by a stone wall which is much loved by visitors. Originally, Deoksugung was not a palace. The Imjin War (the Japanese invasions in 1592) left all the palaces in Korea severely damaged. When King Seonjo (the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty) returned to Seoul from his evacuation, the primary palace Gyeongbokgung had been burnt to the ground and other palaces were also heavily damaged. A temporary palace was chosen from among the houses of the royal family. This is the origin of Deoksugung. King Gwanghaegun (the fifteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty) named the palace Gyeongungung, formalizing it as a royal palace. Since then it has been used as an auxiliary palace by many Joseon kings. In 1897, Emperor Gojong (the twenty-sixth king of the Joseon Dynasty) stayed here and expanded it. The modern buildings such as Seokjojeon (Hall) were constructed during this period. In 1907, the palace was renamed Deoksugung.
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Jongmyo (Royal Shrine)
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[Tourist Sites]
Jongno 3(sam)-ga Jongno-gu Seoul
Jongmyo is a royal shrine dedicated to the performance of ancestral rites for the deceased kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty. Being the place where the royal ancestral tablets are enshrined, Jongmyo's atmosphere is solemn and sacred rather than splendid like the royal palaces. The simple and elegant buildings of this shrine have faithfully kept their original forms since the 16th century. Jongmyo's main hall, Jeongjeon is where the royal ancestral rites are performed. The main hall is an outstanding example of traditional Korean architecture. Jongmyo was designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site together with Jongmyo Jerye and Jongmyo Jeryeak. Jongmyo Jerye is the royal ancestral ritual and has been performed for 600 years. The court music performed during the ritual is the Jongmyo Jeryeak.
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Daehakro
~3.9km
[Tourist Sites]
Myeongnyun-dong 4-ga Jongno-gu Seoul
This “college street” where Seoul University had once had its College of Liberal Arts, is now one of Seoul’s cultural centers and home of over 50 theaters of various sizes, cinemas, arts center and Marronnier Park. It was during the 1980s that the district turned itself into the Seoul’s Broadway with little theaters moved from the Gwanghwamun Area to avoid soaring rents. The district also has in and around it prestigious educational institutions such as the SNU Medical School, SKK University, Korea National Open University and the IDAS, arts institutions such as the Munye Theater Complex and the FACO, exhibition halls, art galleries, restaurants and cafes with elaborately decorated interiors.
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Namhansanseong
~20.3km
[Tourist Sites]
Jungbu-myeon Gwangju-si Gyeonggi-do
Namhansanseong (literally "South Han Mountain Fortress") is a major park and UNESCO World Heritage Site located at an elevation of 480m above sea level, immediately to the southeast of Seoul. It stands on the Namhansan ("South Han Mountain"), containing fortifications that date back to the 17th century, and a number of temples. It can be accessed easily from Seoul through Namhansanseong Station of Seoul Subway Line 8.
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Korea City Air Terminal
~9.3km
[Airport]
Samseong-dong Gangnam-gu Seoul
The Korea City Air Terminal in Gangnam district, Seoul, is one of South Korea's Airport terminals. It is part of the COEX complex. The Korea City Air Tower is a public transportation facility in which travellers on certain flights can check in their luggage at the terminal before leaving for the airport as well as going through immigration for expedited entry once at the airport. As of June, 2012, the Korea City Air Terminal supports flights for Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Air Canada.
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Agujjim Street
~2.3km
[Korean Food]
Nagwon-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
A small area behind Nagwon Arcade between Jongno 2-ga and 3(sam)-ga contains eateries displays “Agujjim” signs in red and blue. These seafood eateries are lined up with each other on both sides of a narrow alley which is hidden from the main street but has already established a citywide reputation for the dish they serve. The specialty of these restaurants is Agujjim, literally “Steamed Angler Fish” but in fact a spicy fish stew boiled with, in addition to angler fish, various seafood and vegetables, soybean sprouts in particular. Most of the eateries open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, attracting office workers during the weekdays and family customers during weekends.
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Insa-dong Traditional Tea houses
~2.3km
[Korean Food]
Gwanhun-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
Insa-dong is a place where the tradition and the modern, and the old and the new generation. are mingled together, and the center of the representative cultural arts in Seoul, together with Daehangno. Insa-dong, where traditional tea house, antique shops, galleries and old arts shops are gathered together, is the place to feel the traditional culture and latitude of mind and a place to show the Korean styles to foreigners. Sunday is designated as the “Day without car” and holds various cultural events to be the center of culture for the youth. One should have the feeling of having a cup of traditional tea in this traditional cultural street. Traditional tea house will be a place to find peace for those who cannot find a time to go to the outskirts of the city or a quiet place. Traditional tea house will play a role for those who meet friends and want some peaceful moment. Traditional tea house is managed not only for the purpose of profit making but also for distributing the traditional culture. That is why traditional tea house is a good tourism place to visit with foreign tourists and a place for rest. One can enjoy our old culture and sentiment with a cup of traditional tea in Insa-dong, where tradition and culture are still alive,
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Gugidong Hikers’ Restaurants
~6.7km
[Korean Food]
Gugi-dong Jongno-gu Seoul
A hiking to Bukhansan Mountain from Gidong-gil has normally two routes, one walking across the mountain (9.5km) and other circulating it (approx. 5km). The routes are then divided into several sub-routes, and more favored are that linking Yeonhwasa Temple and Bibong Peak, that leading to Seunggasa Temple and one along Gugi Valley. A road leading to the Bukhansan hiking routes at Gugi-dong has a number of restaurants serving pleasantly simple and palatable palatable home-style dishes. The restaurants are where hikers end their day before coming home. Currently, about 15 restaurants are in brisk business along the road between the bus stop and Gugidong ticket office with menus ranging from Korean rural style to Japanese dishes .
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