Sungnyemun Gate (숭례문)

214.60775090999073m 100857 2023-02-23

40, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-779-8547

Sungnyemun Gate is Korea’s National Treasure No. 1, and its unofficial name is Namdaemun Gate. Sungnyemun Gate is the largest castle gate stone structure with an arched entrance in the middle. There’s a column on top of a platform, raising the roof, distinguishing the upper stories and lower stories of the building. Passageways for traffic are located at the east and west ends of the gate. Different from the other gates, Sungnyemun Gate’s tablet has its name written vertically.

On February 10, 2008, Sungnyemun was destroyed by fire. After a 5-year reconstruction work, the gate was re-opened to the public again on May 4, 2013.

Geumseonggwan Najugomtang (금성관나주곰탕)

221.26910842829534m 104 2021-03-18

29, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-7898

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is Naju beef bone soup. It serves local dishes produced from Naju-si, Jeolla-do.

Wangsol Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (왕솔약국)

236.9598517372172m 0 2024-04-22

36, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart 24 - The Bank Of Korea Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트24 한국은행)

253.38920320142788m 0 2024-04-18

9, Namdaemun-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Nammun Tobang (남문토방)

262.88218057518634m 15101 2019-05-07

73-5, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-6727

This restaurant offers customers loach soup in Gyeongsang-do style and fried loach. Smoked duck shabu shabu and vegetables, as well as Smoked duck casserole are also a good choice.

Boylondon - Hoehyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (보이런던 회현)

267.2804288821662m 0 2024-04-16

2F, 72, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Shinsegae Duty Free Shop - Myeong-dong Branch (신세계면세점 명동점)

276.2961275765738m 14933 2017-06-13

77, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Opened in May 2016, the Shinsegae Duty Free Store in Myeong-dong offers culture, tourism, and shopping on the 8-12 floors of the main branch of Shinsegae Department Store. The shops sell famous international brands as well as top Korean brands for a global shopping experience. The store is located nearby popular tourist attractions N Seoul Tower and Namdaemun Traditional Market, making it easy to enjoy tourism and shopping in one location.

Shinsegae Duty Free Shop - Myeong-dong Branch Handicraft Store (신세계면세점 명동점 수공예품 매장)

276.2961275765738m 0 2016-10-11

77, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Korea Craft and Design Foundation Handicraft Store located within the giftshop of Shinsegae Duty Free Shop Myeong-dong Branch sells handcrafted everyday props and cultural crafts. Dedicated to the concept of "Artisans, and Artists," the store introduces young artists as well as famous handicraft masters along with their masterpieces of diverse genre in the world of Korean arts and craft.

Shinsegae Department Store - Main Branch (신세계백화점 (본점))

311.4497582840169m 227886 2024-06-03

63, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-1588-1234

Shinsegae Department Store opened its doors as the first modern department store in the country in 1960. It stands where Korea's first department store, the Japanese Misreukkosi Department Store, used to be in the 1930s. After undergoing remodeling in 2007, it reopened as a luxury hall, featuring diverse brands ranging from the top three international luxury brands to new designer brands. In addition, the Trinity Gardens and art halls in the department store serve as a cultural space for a shopping experience that combines art and shopping.

Rex Hotel (렉스호텔)

312.12103686379m 20729 2021-03-03

23, Toegye-ro 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-751-3191

Lex Hotel is a suitable accommodation for business trips. It is also great for shopping, due to its convenient location by Namdaemun Market, Seoul Station, and Myeong-dong, as well as Korea's major shopping malls like Lotte and Shinsegae Department Stores. The hotel has 110 rooms, offering a view of downtown Seoul. It is also equipped with convenient amenities and restaurants that are ready to fulfill every guest’s needs. The guestrooms feature a comfortable atmosphere with a simple interior.

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