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Gwangjang Market (광장시장)

Gwangjang Market (광장시장)

2.9Km    2024-07-08

88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-0291

Gwangjang Market was the first permanent market in Korea and continues to thrive as a popular tourist destination today. The name Gwangjang means "to gather from afar and keep altogether." The market began as a small trading center that brought in goods from nearby regions, but has now grown into a large wholesale market selling a variety of goods, including upholstery, imported goods, groceries, dried fish, traditional goods, and more. The most popular section of the market is the food street connected to the East Gate, North Gate 2, and South Gate 1. The food street caters to a wide range of patrons due to the plethora of menus available. It is also one of the most recommended tourist attraction for international travelers.

Eunseong Hoejip (은성회집)

Eunseong Hoejip (은성회집)

2.9Km    2021-03-29

88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-6813

You can enjoy Daegu maeuntang (fish stew), which is perfect for hangover. This restaurant's signature menu is sicy codfish stew. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Cheongwadae Sarangchae (청와대사랑채)

Cheongwadae Sarangchae (청와대사랑채)

2.9Km    2025-08-20

45 Hyoja-ro 13-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-723-0300

Cheongwadae Sarangchae is an “open cultural space” for everyone. Throughout the facility, travel library-themed spaces and tourism-related exhibitions are set up providing distinctive experiences for visitors interested in learning more about Korea. By exploring Cheongwadae Sarangchae and its surroundings, visitors can expand their discovery and get a deeper insight as they travel Korea. Cheongwadae Sarangchae consists of exhbition halls on the first and second floors, with convenient amenities such as a nursing room, storage lockers, accessible restrooms, a gift shop, and a cafe.

Joy Jewelry (조이 쥬얼리)

Joy Jewelry (조이 쥬얼리)

3.0Km    2020-04-24

152-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-796-3548

Used as ornaments throughout Korean history, amethyst, morion, and jade symbolize patience, elegance, and gentleness. Joy Jewelry offers its own products with distinctive Korean styles. Its highly functional and artistic items with colorful designs will no doubt satisfy customers looking for unique jewelry.

ABC-Mart - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 ST이태원)

ABC-Mart - Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (ABC마트 ST이태원)

3.0Km    2024-04-22

159-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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The National Folk Museum's Korean Folk Performances for Visitors (국립민속박물관 우리민속한마당)

3.0Km    2021-07-07

37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3704-3114

The National Folk Museum is the leading museum depicting Korean folk culture that attracts 3 million visitors every year. Every Saturday, the museum offers free performances where Korean music, traditional dance, martial arts, and mask plays are performed for Korean and international spectators to illustrate Korea’s major seasonal events, special exhibitions, and traditional intangible cultures.

National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관)

National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관)

3.0Km    2019-03-19

37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Located inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Folk Museum of Korea presents historical artifacts that were used in the daily lives of Korean people in the past. Through the displays, visitors can learn about the domestic and agricultural lifestyles, as well as Korea’s cultural beliefs.

The National Folk Museum of Korea has three permanent exhibitions and two special exhibitions as well as a library, souvenir shop, and other subsidiary facilities.

Hyundai I'PARK Mall (현대 아이파크몰)

Hyundai I'PARK Mall (현대 아이파크몰)

3.0Km    2020-06-29

55, Hangang-daero 23-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2012-0101

I'PARK Mall is a state-of-the-art shopping mall that provides entertainment, dining, and shopping, a "One Stop Life Style" mall embodying a new lifestyle trend.

Covering an extensive area of 82,000 ㎡, the complex boasts an astonishing 11 floors with a huge variety of shops. The mall is divided into categories, Fashion, Living, & Culture and houses various shopping facilities providing electronics, a supermarket, and select clothing shops. There is also a concert hall, culture center, movie theater, book store, exhibition hall, and e-sports stadium.

Eden Pottery (에덴도자기)

Eden Pottery (에덴도자기)

3.0Km    2016-08-24

159-1, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-793-0828

Eden Pottery specializes in Korean pottery from celadon to white porcelains. The shop is full of superb Korean pottery in its gallery-like atmosphere. Customers will be exposed to the rich history of Korean pottery and its diverse types. Products are made by experienced craftsmen.

Evadom (이바돔 - 아이파크몰점)

Evadom (이바돔 - 아이파크몰점)

3.0Km    2020-04-25

7, Hangang-daero 21na-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2012-3315

Evadom offers traditional Korean lacquerware that is said to be environmentally-friendly. It has become a popular brand among well-being conscious customers and international tourists. Items in Evadom boast unique designs and attract many international tourists year round.