Myeong-dong Sotttukkeong (명동솥뚜껑)

1.9Km 2021-03-20

14-4, Myeongdong, 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-773-5076

A place where you can try both soups and grilled pork with kimchi, one of the representative dishes of Koreans. The best menu at this restaurant is grilled pork belly. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Wondang Gamjatang Myeongdong (원당감자탕 명동)

1.9Km 2024-03-11

1F, 35, Myeongdong 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-776-7612

Located in Myeongdong, a central and tourist area of Seoul, Wondang Gamjatang offers gamja tang (pork backbone stew) as their signature dish. Patrons have the option to other delectable menu such as bulgogi, jokbal bossam (kimchi cabbage wraps with braised pigs' feet). It's popular with both Koreans and foreigners. As it's open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, one can visit anytime.

Seongbuk Global Food Festival Nurimasil (성북세계음식축제 누리마실)

1.9Km 2021-11-26

1, Seongbuk-ro 8ga-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-6906-9298

Seongbuk Global Food Festival Nurimasil provides visitors with a chance to enjoy cultures from around the world in one place through food and arts. It is truly an international event open to visitors worldwide to experience unity and learn more about other cultures.

Seoul Royal Hotel (서울 로얄호텔)

1.9Km 2021-05-07

61, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Seoul Royal Hotel, nicknamed 'Oasis in the City,' is located in central Seoul in the famous Myeong-dong area. It has more than 300 rooms along with banquet halls, restaurants, a business center, spa and more. The hotel's location, in particular, is ideal for shopping, and also traveling to other parts of the city by public transportation.

Beauty Play Myeongdong (뷰티플레이 명동)

1.9Km 2024-12-27

73 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Beauty Play is a K-beauty experience center operated by the Korea Cosmetics Industry Institute and supported by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. It offers a wide variety of sample Korean beauty products for testing as well as diverse beauty experience programs such as makeup touch-up service (choice of base, eyes, or lips), personal color test, and skin evaluation. Visitors can also ask for product recommendation based on their skin type or skincare concerns. Beauty Play also frequently hosts beauty seminars and one-day classes, which are announced online via its official website. International tourists can apply for a full makeup service with an advance reservation free of charge.

Beauty Play has two branches in Seoul: one in Myeong-dong, which is located across from Myeongdong Cathedral; and one in Hongdae. Beauty Play experience programs are avilabe from 10:00 to 18:00 everyday except Sundays.

Ibis Ambassador Myeongdong (이비스 앰배서더 명동)

1.9Km 2021-05-18

78, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-6361-8888

Ibis Ambassador Myeongdong is located in the center of downtown Seoul in Myeong-dong, the heart of the city’s business and shopping district. Its location and reasonable rates make it a good choice for business travelers, and its proximity to the shopping district also attracts tourists. The hotel has a lobby on the building's highest floor, offering a panoramic view of the bustling city. All rooms are equipped with an LCD TV, personal safe, free Internet service, a spacious work desk, and a 24-hour reception service.

Seoul Former Russian Legation (서울 구 러시아공사관)

1.9Km 2020-06-18

21-18, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-5882

The Russian Legation was built in a Renaissance style in 1890. Russian architect, A. J. Scredin Sabatine designed the structure. In 1895, during the Joseon dynasty, the Eulmisabyeon Incident took place as a show of force by the Japanese.

Empress Myeongseong-hwanghu was emerging as a strong figure in Korea at a time when a power struggle between Japan, China, Russia, and other powers were taking place. Japanese Minister, Miura Goro saw her as a threat and ordered her assassination. After hearing news of the Empress’s assassination, King Gojong and the Crown Prince sought refuge in the Russian Embassy for one year.

After 1945, the Soviet Union took over the embassy until it was almost completely destroyed by a fire during the Korean War [1950~1953]. The only remaining parts of the building are the tower and basement areas. The building was restored to its current condition in 1973 and is now enjoyed by many as a public park.

Inwangsan Mountain Chosochaekbang (인왕산 더숲 초소책방)

2.0Km 2024-03-06

172 Inwangsan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Inwangsan Mountain Chosochaekbang is a bakery and book café located along the trail of Inwangsan Mountain, remodeled from an old police station. Surrounded by glass walls within the forest, it blends seamlessly with nature, offering a panoramic view of Namsan Tower through the transparent windows. On the second floor terrace, guests can enjoy the scenic view of Seoul. Freshly baked bread and desserts are available daily, and the venue occasionally hosts book talks and music concerts.

Kuukuu Myeong-dong(쿠우쿠우 명동)

2.0Km 2020-11-25

55 Myeongdong-gil Jung-gu Seoul
+82-2-753-1230

This is a place that sells a variety of sushi and salads. The best menu at this restaurant is sushi. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

European Christmas Market (유러피언 크리스마스 마켓)

2.0Km 2024-12-03

B1 Samseongyo-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2241-6381

European Christmas Market aims to exchange and promote cultural values with international visitors and local residents by celebrating Christmas according to its area of origin, Europe. Visitors can experience European Christmas through food, music, performances, and other enjoyable events.

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