Hwangsaengga Kalguksu (황생가칼국수)

7.0Km 2024-03-18

78 Bukchon-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-739-6334

Hwangsaengga Kalguksu is a specialty restaurant located near Gyeongbokgung Palace, known for its kalguksu (noodle soup). Kalguksu is a type of noodle soup made by thinly slicing dough into noodles with a knife and boiling them in a broth made from beef bones, clams, or seafood. Their menu includes options like wang mandu (jumbo mandu), hanu suyuk (boiled Korean beef slices), kongguksu (noodles in cold soybean soup), beoseot jeongol (mushroom hot pot), and mandutguk (mandu soup). It was selected as a Michelin Guide Seoul 2023 restaurant.

LikeU [Korea Quality]라이크유[한국관광 품질인증]

7.0Km 2023-05-23

53, Wausan-ro 35-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4244-0608

LikeU Guesthouse is adjacent to Exit 7 of Hongik University Subway Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Guestrooms have a washing machine, cable TV, table, and chair, and there’s a microwave, induction hob and refrigerator in the kitchen. The owner lives in the same building, so you can borrow items you need during your stay. Free parking is available. The guesthouse is on the 5th floor, and there is no elevator.

Suite Room [Korea Quality] 스위트룸[한국관광 품질인증]

7.0Km 2023-05-23

53, Wausan-ro 35-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-10-4244-0608

Suite Room Guesthouse is right by Exit 7 of Hongik University Subway Station in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Guestrooms have a washing machine, a cable TV, and a table and chair, and there’s a microwave, induction hob and refrigerator in the kitchen. The owner lives in the same building, so you can borrow items you need during your stay. Free parking is available. The guesthouse is on the 4th floor, and there is no elevator.

G-line Book Street (경의선책거리)

7.0Km 2024-03-19

35 Wausan-ro 37-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3153-8353

G-line Book Street spans approximately 250 meters from Exit 6 of Hongik University Station to Wau Bridge, where the old train tracks remain intact. It serves as a prominent cultural hotspot in Hongik University, housing various bookstores and cultural spaces selling books on diverse topics. Independent bookstores, children's bookstores, specialty bookshops, and art galleries converge in this area, offering a rich tapestry of literary experiences.

Aimerfeel - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에메필 홍대점)

7.0Km 2024-04-16

#108, 156, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Hongik Univ. Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 홍대입구역)

7.0Km 2024-04-16

156, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Miigwech - Sinchon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (미그웨치 신촌)

7.0Km 2024-04-22

1F, 21, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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World Jewellery Museum (세계장신구박물관)

7.1Km 2023-09-21

2, Bukchon-ro 5na-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-730-1610

Situated in the gallery district in the back alley of Samcheong-dong (east of Gyeongbokgung Palace), the World Jewellery Museum houses 3,000 jewelry pieces from 60 countries, which have been collected over 30 years. Of which, 1,000 have been selected for display. The first floor contains an Amber Wall that goes back as far as 50 million years, the Golden Hall (El Dorado), the Necklace Hall, and the solemn Alter of the Cross. The second floor holds a mask wall, rings, beads and ivory as well as modern jewelry.

Olens - Sinchon Myeongmul Street Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 신촌명물)

7.1Km 2024-04-17

1F, 18, Myeongmul-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

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Gwanghwamun Gate (광화문)

7.1Km 2024-12-04

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Built in 1395 under the reign of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty, Gwanghwamun Gate is the southern gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is also the main gate of the palace, therefore larger and fancier in comparison to the other gates. Gwanghwamun Gate consists of three arched gates; the center gate was used by the king, while the other two were used by the crown prince and royal officials. The tall granite walls of the gate serve as a platform for the wooden gate tower that watches over the city. The gate has a sign with its name written at the top center of the gate tower.

Gwanghwamun Gate went through several damages and restorations over the course of history. It was first severely damaged during the Imjin War (1592-1598) and was not restored until the reconstruction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1864. Under the Japanese administration, the gate was demolished and relocated to the north of the palace's eastern gate, followed by series of damages during the Korean War (1950-1953). In 1968, Gwanghwamun Gate was relocated back to the south of the palace and was rebuilt using concrete; however, the gate’s position was shifted a few meters away from its original location. In 2006, a major reconstruction project took place to restore Gwanghwamun Gate to its original state and location, disassembling the structure completely and replacing concrete with granite and wood. After three years and eight months of construction, Gwanghwamun Gate was fully restored to its original form and was open to the public on August 15, 2010.

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