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Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)

Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)

15.5Km    2025-07-11

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3210-1645

In the Joseon dynasty, the royal guards of the palace were gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the the main gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace as well as the main gates of the city such as Heunginjimun Gate and Sungnyemun Gate. The royal guards worked in shift duties and were in charge of opening and closing Gwanghwamun Gate. Before the royal guard system was enforced in 1469, the palace gates were protected by soldiers of the central army. The Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Gwanghwamun area reenacts the guard-changing procedure that took place during the Joseon dynasty, along with the reproduction of costumes and weapons, based on historical records.

SAINT JAMES SAMCHEONG[Korea Quality]/세인트 제임스 삼청[한국관광 품질인증]

SAINT JAMES SAMCHEONG[Korea Quality]/세인트 제임스 삼청[한국관광 품질인증]

15.5Km    2024-06-26

78 , Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-742-4628(extension number 207)

The Saint James Samcheong store opened in July 2016 in Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The store exemplifies the quiet yet bustling atmosphere of the Samcheong-dong district, and is well-known for its marine styling. It sells men’s, women's and children's wear, plus shoes, bags and fashion accessories. Featured brands include SAINT JAMES (France), BUDDY (Japan), VEJA (France), SOLUDOS (USA), and BRONTE (Netherlands).

Saint James - Samcheong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (세인트제임스 삼청)

Saint James - Samcheong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (세인트제임스 삼청)

15.5Km    2024-04-23

B2F, 124, Singomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Sungin Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (숭인약국)

15.6Km    2024-04-19

59, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Fringe Festival (서울프린지페스티벌)

Seoul Fringe Festival (서울프린지페스티벌)

15.6Km    2025-07-24

84-3 Seongmisan-ro 13-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-325-8150

Seoul Fringe Festival has been held every summer annually since 1998. The festival is open to artists of all genres, from dance to music and media art. Due to the open style and non-competitive element of the festival, artists and festival-goers alike are free to express themselves however they choose.

CheongKwanJang [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장)

CheongKwanJang [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장)

15.6Km    2024-04-19

93, Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Tosokchon Samgyetang (토속촌삼계탕)

15.6Km    2024-03-12

5 Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-7444

Tosokchon Samgyetang is a restaurant specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) near Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is housed in several renovated traditional hanok buildings, exuding a nostalgic atmosphere. Samgyetang is a traditional Korean nutritious food made by simmering cleaned young chicken with ginseng, jujube, sweet rice batter, and various nuts. The thick broth of samgyetang, served alongside ginseng liquor, stimulates the appetite. Diced radish kimchi and cabbage kimchi are served as basic side dishes.

Sporado Adidas - Lotte Mia Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스포라도 아디다스 롯데미아)

15.6Km    2024-04-23

5F, 62, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Uniqlo - Lotte Mia Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 롯데미아)

15.6Km    2024-04-18

7F, 62, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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Galaxy - Lotte Mia Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (갤럭시 롯데 미아점)

15.6Km    2024-04-16

62, Dobong-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

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