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Jinsadaek (진사댁)

Jinsadaek (진사댁)

660.3M    2024-03-15

30-1 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-774-9605

Jinsadaek is a traditional Korean restaurant located near Myeongdong Cathedral. It specializes in serving high-end Korean table d'hote prepared with ingredients such as beef, abalone, fish, soybean paste, blue crabs, and japchae. Additionally, they offer specialties like bori gulbi jeongsik (barley-aged dried yellow croaker set menu), ganjang gejang jeongsik (soy sauce marinated crab set menu).

Pajeongjip (파전집)

Pajeongjip (파전집)

660.7M    2021-04-13

27, Donhwamun-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-742-6763

A great store to visit on a rainy day. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is assorted savory pancakes.

Olive Young - Sejong-ro Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 세종로)

660.9M    2024-04-16

161, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Plaza Ice Skating Rink (서울광장 스케이트장)

Seoul Plaza Ice Skating Rink (서울광장 스케이트장)

661.5M    2020-04-02

110, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2133-2691

Seoul Plaza was established in 2004, and is located by Seoul City Hall. The plaza is shaped like the full moon. Seoul Plaza hosts a wide array of cultural events including concerts and exhibitions for residents and visitors. The plaza transforms into an outdoor skating rink every winter, a popular attraction in the city.

The facility houses one rink for beginners and one for advanced skaters, and also hosts various events during its operating hours. There are also convenient facilities like skate rental, outdoor rest area, and outdoor standing area for ice skaters and spectators.

Ice skaters at the rink must wear gloves, and the plaza also offers a training program to teach interested individuals how to have fun while skating safely. To learn how to skate, visit the website to register for a training session in advance.

MANO DI CHEF - Myeong-dong Branch (마노디셰프 명동)

MANO DI CHEF - Myeong-dong Branch (마노디셰프 명동)

661.4M    2021-03-29

26, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-777-7047

It is a restaurant offering a nice night view of Seoul Tower. The best menu at this restaurant is steak. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

BBQ CHICKEN Myeong-dong Star(BBQ치킨 명동스타)

BBQ CHICKEN Myeong-dong Star(BBQ치킨 명동스타)

661.2M    2024-03-07

2F, 2 Myeongdong 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1363-8810

BBQ CHICKEN Myeong-dong Star's signature dish is the Golden Olive Fried Chicken, which is fried in savory olive oil. The crispy batter and tender, savory meat are excellent. Patrons have other option to yangnyeom chicken (seasoned fried chicken), basak garlic chicken, or half and half. Ordering chicken legs and wings by cut is also a favorite. The best combination is with a cold beer. 

Nature Collection - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처컬렉션 광화문)

Nature Collection - Gwanghwamun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (네이처컬렉션 광화문)

661.8M    2024-04-18

1F, 105, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Shoe Marker Plus - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (슈마커플러스 명동점)

Shoe Marker Plus - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (슈마커플러스 명동점)

661.7M    2024-07-01

26, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Internet Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (인터넷안경)

661.9M    2024-06-27

72, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Insa-dong (인사동)

Insa-dong (인사동)

662.6M    2024-05-17

62, Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-0222

Insa-dong, located in the heart of the city, is an important place where old but precious traditional goods are on display. There is one main road in Insa-dong with alleys on each side. Within these alleys are galleries, traditional restaurants, teahouses, and cafes.

The galleries are the heartbeat of Insa-dong. There are about 100 galleries in the area offering every example of traditional Korean fine art from paintings to sculptures. The most famous galleries are Hakgojae Gallery, which functions as the center of folk art, Gana Art Gallery, which promotes many promising artists, and Gana Art Center.

The teahouses and restaurants are the perfect complement to the galleries. They are hidden deep within the twisting alleyways, making it feel like a treasure hunt. The shops in Insa-dong are very popular among all age groups, because each one is unique.

Every Saturday from 14:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 22:00, the main street is blocked to vehicular traffic and it becomes a cultural space. Stores set up booths outside and Korean candy merchants and fortune teller stalls can easily be found; there are traditional performances and exhibits as well. Insa-dong is especially popular among international tourists. This is where they can experience and see traditional Korean culture first-hand, and also purchase pieces of fine art.