Changdeokgung Palace Complex [UNESCO World Heritage Site] (창덕궁과 후원 [유네스코 세계유산])

9.2Km 2025-07-21

99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Changdeokgung Palace was the second royal villa built following the construction of Gyeongbokgung Palace in 1405. It was the principal palace for many kings of the Joseon dynasty, and is the most well-preserved of the five remaining royal Joseon palaces. The palace grounds are comprised of a public palace area, a royal family residence building, and the rear garden. Known as a place of rest for the kings, the rear garden boasts a gigantic tree that is over 300 years old, a small pond and a pavilion.

The palace gained importance starting from the time of Seongjong, the 9th king of Joseon, when a number of kings began using it as a place of residence. Unfortunately, the palace was burned down by angry citizens in 1592 when the royal family fled their abode during the Imjin War. Thanks to Gwanghaegun, the palace was restored in 1611. Even today, it houses a number of cultural treasures, such as Injeongjeon Hall, Daejojeon Hall, Seonjeongjeon Hall, and Nakseonjae Hall.

Changdeokgung Palace’s garden behind the inner hall, called the "Secret Garden," was constructed during the reign of King Taejong and served as a rest area for the royal family members. The garden had formerly been called Bugwon and Geumwon, but was renamed Biwon Garden, or Secret Garden, after King Gojong came into power. The garden was kept as natural as possible and was touched by human hands only when absolutely necessary. Buyongjeong Pavilion, Buyongji Pond, Juhamnu Pavilion, Eosumun Gate, Yeonghwadang Hall, Bullomun Gate, Aeryeonjeong Pavilion, and Yeongyeongdang Hall are some of the many attractions that occupy the garden. The most beautiful time to see the garden is during the fall when the autumn foliage is at its peak and the leaves have just started to fall.

Though it has been treasured by Koreans for centuries, Changdeokgung Palace and its complex was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Committee in December of 1997 during the committee meeting in Naples, Italy.

Tamiya - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (타미야(홍대점))

9.2Km 2024-04-16

7F YZ PARK, 176, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Kakao Friends Hongdae Flagship Store (카카오프렌즈 홍대 플래그십 스토어)

9.3Km 2021-03-17

162, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
+82-6010-0104

Kakao Friends Hongdae Flagship Store features a wide variety of products related to Kakao Friends, popular messenger emojis. Meet Ryan, Muji, Apeach, Frodo, Neo, Tube, Jay-G, Con, and other characters from Kakao through creative home and office supplies, jewelry, stationery, kitchenware, toys, and much more. All products are designed with adorable characters that are sure to brighten your day.

Daiso - Hongdae Branch (No. 2) [Tax Refund Shop] (다이소 홍대2호)

9.3Km 2024-04-22

182, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Kakao Friends Flagship Store - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (카카오프렌즈 플래그십 홍대)

9.3Km 2024-04-18

B2-F3, 162, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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EW Folder - Hongdae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (EW 폴더 홍대)

9.3Km 2024-04-22

152-6, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Finding Mr. Destiny(김종욱 찾기)

9.3Km 2025-07-21

서울특별시 종로구 대학로8길 25 (동숭동)

Baek In-je House (백인제가옥)

9.3Km 2024-10-15

16 Bukchon-ro 7-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-724-0200

Baek In-je House, located in Bukchon Hanok Village, is a hanok built during the Japanese administration period that portrays modern hanok features. The structure consists of a main room offering a good view of the whole village, spacious bedrooms, a large garden, and annex buildings. As it maintains the beauty of a traditional hanok while incorporating the modern trend of its time, Baek In-je House is considered to be highly valuable in means of both architecture and history, representing the Bukchon Hanok Village together with Yun Bo-seon House.

Baek In-je House was built from black pine, which was first introduced in Seoul during the Gyeongseong Expo in 1907, distinguishing itself from other upper-class houses of its time. Unlike other traditional hanok designs that separate the main building from the other rooms, Baek In-je House connects the two with a hallway, allowing convenient access between the two structures. The house also consists of a Japanese-style hallway and floor mat rooms, reflecting the interior trends of that period. Baek In-je House is also unique in that the main room is partially built as a two-story structure, a style that was never seen in any traditional hanok built during the Joseon period.

OHUJEONG - Daehangno Branch (오후정 대학로)

9.3Km 2021-03-29

25, Daehak-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-741-1747

This is a Japanese home-style restaurant where you can enjoy various Japanese fusion dishes. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is pollack roe pasta.

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9.3Km 2024-04-16

#108, 156, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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