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Rail Cruise Haerang (레일크루즈 해랑열차)

Rail Cruise Haerang (레일크루즈 해랑열차)

1.6Km    2020-07-06

405, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-1544-7755

Rail Cruise Haerang, a hotel-on-wheels, began operating in November 2008 as the nation's first tourist train with sleeping accommodations. With a name meaning "together with the sun," Haerang is designed to be a luxury train similar to a yacht traveling along a beautiful mountain river beneath the bright sun. The exterior of the train is painted in a deep blue with gold lines and a logo featuring a phoenix while the interior design has Korean elements. Tourists will enjoy their time on the train, with personalized services and full amenities.

HANILKWAN - Gwanghwamun Branch (한일관 광화문)

1.6Km    2024-03-18

50, Jong-ro 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-7557

It is a store that has been operating with a long tradition since 1939. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is bulgogi.

Seoul Former Russian Legation (서울 구 러시아공사관)

Seoul Former Russian Legation (서울 구 러시아공사관)

1.6Km    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.

Stephen Webster - The Shilla Hotel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스티븐웹스터 신라호텔)

Stephen Webster - The Shilla Hotel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (스티븐웹스터 신라호텔)

1.6Km    2024-04-17

B1, 249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Brioni - The Shilla Hotel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (브리오니 신라호텔)

Brioni - The Shilla Hotel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (브리오니 신라호텔)

1.6Km    2024-04-23

The Shilla Hotel’s shopping arcade, 249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Moynat - The Shilla Hotel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (모이나 신라호텔)

Moynat - The Shilla Hotel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (모이나 신라호텔)

1.6Km    2024-04-18

1F, 249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Hermes - The Shilla Hotel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에르메스 신라호텔)

Hermes - The Shilla Hotel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (에르메스 신라호텔)

1.6Km    2024-04-23

249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Aank Hotel & Spa Jongno Unni Branch (아늑호텔 앤 스파 종로운니점)

Aank Hotel & Spa Jongno Unni Branch (아늑호텔 앤 스파 종로운니점)

1.6Km    2025-04-24

89 Donhwamun-ro 11ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Aank Hotel & Spa Jongno Unni Branch embodies the warmth and charms of Korea. Guests are welcome to unwind with diverse room options to choose from such as the msuic room, signature spa room, desktop 2-PC room, and standard room. It's location in the heart of Seoul makes it a great place for tourists as well as well.

Seosomun Historical Park (서소문역사공원)

Seosomun Historical Park (서소문역사공원)

1.7Km    2023-08-11

5, Chilpae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Seosomun Gate area, which is located outside Seosomun Gate, was used as a persecution site in the 19th century before it turned into the local park of today. Many Catholics were suppressed and martyred here, making the area a holy site for Korean Catholics. Seosomun Gate was a gateway to Chilpae Market located near Namdaemun Gate. It was always busy with passerbys and the persecution site was established outside the gate to set an example of crime punishment to all the witnesses.

On May 15, 1999, a memorial tower was raised at the center of the park in honor of the martyrs. In 2013, Seoul's Jung-gu district also founded Seosumun Holy Shrine History Museum with a memorial exhibition hall in their honor.