World Jewellery Museum (세계장신구박물관)
1.2Km 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.
Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi (충무로 쭈꾸미 불고기)
1.2Km 2024-03-11
11, Toegye-ro 31-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2279-0803
Opened in 1976, Chungmuro Jjukkumi Bulgogi is Michelin-starred restaurant. Their signature dish is jjukkumi (webfoot octopus), which is marinated in hot seasoning using traditional know-how. Grilled over charcoal with pen shells, it offers a perfect dish. The spicy and sweet jjukkumi goes well with the bean sprout soup. When you're done eating, fry up some rice and enjoy a delicious meal.
Hyangnamu Tree in Changdeokgung Palace (창덕궁 향나무)
1.3Km 2025-01-13
99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3668-2300
Hyangnamu or 'Aromatic Tree' in Changdeokgung Palace is estimated to be about 700 years old, meaning it had likely been planted before the palace was built. It stands 12m in x_height, measures 5.9m in girth around the roots, and has branches spreading in all four directions. It is designated and protected as a National Natural Monument.
Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi (체부동잔치집돼지갈비)
1.3Km 2024-03-18
24 Jahamun-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-3555
Chebudong Janchijip Dwaejigalbi is a restaurant where marinated pork galbi are grilled over charcoal fire. It offers various side dishes along with rich soybean paste jjigae. Enjoying cold buckwheat noodles with the tender marinated pork galbi, which are well-aged, is also recommended. Additionally, there are individual menu items such as dubu jeongol (bean curd hot pot), hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), bibimbap, and gamjajeon (potato pancake).
Myeongdong Jjukkumi (명동쭈꾸미)
1.3Km 2025-07-23
3-28 Toegye-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Myeondong Jjukkumi is a jjukkumi (ocellerated octopus) restaurant located in Jung-gu, Seoul. It only takes about a 1-minute walk from Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 2, a convenient location for both tourists and people who work in the area. Main menu items consist of jjukkumi and samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly), pork galbi (rib meat), bossam (cabbage wraps with pork), among other set menus. All dishes are cooked in the kitchen, and are known for their spicy kick and savory taste. The restaurant can accommodate group guests as it has a spacious hall as well as outdoor tables. Customers dining at the restaurant can help themselves to more side dishes at the self-service side dish bar and enjoy a hearty meal at a reasonable price.
Bokidang (복이당)
1.3Km 2025-09-15
3-28 Toegye-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Bokidang is a handmade salt buns specialty bakery cafe located in Jung-gu, Seoul. It is conveniently located just a 30-second walk from Exit 2 of Hoehyeon Station, situated in an area with high foot traffic from office workers and tourists. Bokidang presents handmade salt bread and beverages made with carefully selected fresh ingredients, with the hope that "everyone who eats will be blessed." The signature menu features a lineup of salt breads inspired by the 12 zodiac animal characters, each embodying health, wishes, and small happiness in a single bite. The store has a clean and warm atmosphere with an indoor seating area and outdoor seating, accommodating group guests and offering takeout for added convenience.
Grain De Beaute [Tax Refund Shop] (그랭드보떼)
1.3Km 2024-04-19
1F, 34, Namdaemunsijang 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
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Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)
1.3Km 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.
Aēsop - Samcheong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이솝 삼청)
1.3Km 2024-04-17
58-3, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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