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Bodolmiyeok Myeongdong(보돌미역 명동)

Bodolmiyeok Myeongdong(보돌미역 명동)

6.5Km    2020-10-30

B1F, 10, , Myeongdong, 8na-gil, , Jung-gu, , Seoul
+82-2-772-7600

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A restaurant specializing in seaweed soup loved by Koreans. The representative menu is clam seaweed soup.

kr Myeongdong Samgyetang (kr명동삼계탕)

kr Myeongdong Samgyetang (kr명동삼계탕)

6.5Km    2021-05-12

49, Myeongdong, 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-7370

It makes Samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup) using herbal broth as a store with more than 20 years’ experience. This restaurant's signature menu is ginseng chicken soup. This Korean dishes is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Suseongdonggyegok Valley (수성동계곡)

Suseongdonggyegok Valley (수성동계곡)

6.5Km    2023-08-17

185-3, Ogin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul 서울특별시 종로구 옥인동

Suseong-dong Valley's stream runs down from Inwangsan Mountain and joins Cheonggyecheon Stream, and it is said that the name of the village was called Suseong-dong during the Joseon dynasty due to the loud and clear sound of the flowing water. It appears in the painting "Jangdong Palgyeongcheop," which is Jangdong Eight Scenic Views, that depicts the eight scenic views of Bugaksan Mountain and Inwangsan Mountain as well as in other historical books of the Joseon dynasty as a place of scenic beauty. The valley was so famous for its beauty, that Prince Anpyeong of the Joseon dynasty built his house "Bihaedang" to fully enjoy the view, and the valley and its stone bridge were designated as a cultural property of Seoul in 2010. 

Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

6.6Km    2024-03-18

39 Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

This Renaissance-style three-story stone building is the museum of the Bank of Korea. The older Bank of Korea was established as the central bank of the Korean Empire in 1909 and has been designated as a National Historical Site. During the Japanese colonial period, the bank was renamed the Bank of Joseon, and the building was used as the main and head office of the Bank of Korea until 2001. The building has been used as the nation’s Money Museum since June 2001 in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Bank of Korea. The museum has 13 exhibition rooms on two floors, with one basement floor and two above-ground floors. It holds special exhibitions of various currency and art collections to provide domestic and foreign visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the history and culture of currency. Visitors can learn about the Bank of Korea and the central banking system, as well as how to identify counterfeit notes and how money is produced and circulated. It is also a good place for children to learn about currencies from around the world. Advance reservations are required, and parking is not available. The museum can easily be reached via subway by getting off at Hoehyeon Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and exiting through Exit 7. 

Davich Optical - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 명동점)

Davich Optical - Myeongdong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (다비치안경 명동점)

6.6Km    2024-06-27

62, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Waple Wood Artwork Place (와플목공방)

Waple Wood Artwork Place (와플목공방)

6.6Km    2024-10-21

5-6 Wangsimni-ro 10-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Interior items made from wood
This workshop is visited by celebrities such as Park Narae of the entertainment program 'I Live Alone' and KAI of EXO. It is also the place where the senior wooden box that appeared in the movie 'PARASITE' was made. You can make your own interior accessories such as chairs and tabletops using hardwood. One-day classes on making ballpoint pens and mechanical pencils are also popular.

Davich Optical - Myeongdong Branch (다비치안경 - 명동점)

Davich Optical - Myeongdong Branch (다비치안경 - 명동점)

6.6Km    2020-05-08

62, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-1074

Davich Optical (Myeong-dong Branch) is the flagship store operated directly by its management company. It employs expert eye examiners and offers its own brands, developed in cooperation with international brands. Customers can purchase quality products with fixed, but reasonable prices. Moreover, they can get repair services at Davich Optical branch stores across the country. Davich Optical also offers assistanve in languages other than Korean.

Center Coffee (Seoul Forest) (센터커피 서울숲점)

Center Coffee (Seoul Forest) (센터커피 서울숲점)

6.6Km    2023-10-23

28-11, Seoulsup 2-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Center Coffee (Seoul Forest) is located near Exit 5 of Seoul-forest Station (Suin–Bundang Line) in a residential district between Seongdong-gu Citizens' Sports Center and Seongsu Middle School. Note that the shop does not have its own parking lot. Because of its location in a busy city center, it is best to utilize buses, subway, and other public transportation. The cafe itself is situated on the second and third floors of a building, so it has a pleasant view. As one enters the building, one can find five blue ribbons adorning the doorway. Window seats here have a view of Seoul Forest. Signature menus include hand drip and mugwort lattes, and the menu is rounded out by beverages like espresso, cafe Americano, latte, and cappuccino. Because of its proximity to Seoul Forest, one can go for a leisurely walk there. Other nearby sites include Seongsu-dong Cafe Street, Seongsu Handmade Shoes Park, and Ttukseom Recreation Area.
※ Pets allowed

Starbucks Byuldabang (스타벅스 별다방)

Starbucks Byuldabang (스타벅스 별다방)

6.6Km    2024-12-27

100 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Byuldabang is a cozy space in the city, where the present and future of Starbucks coexist

Byuldabang is a special name. It combines the Korean words byul, which means stars, and dabang, which means a traditional space where people gather and talk over tea or drink. Byuldabang is the nickname Koreans generally use for Starbucks. Starbucks Byuldabang store opened in appreciation of customers of Starbucks Korea, celebrating its 22nd anniversary. This particular store is a Starbucks Reserve store with new concept food items, and is the first among Starbucks stores worldwide to have digital art wall decorations. The images projected to the art wall are “The Journey of Siren.” It is a surreal journey of Siren, who delivers coffee messages around the ocean, day and night. Customers love the story. 

Deoksugung Palace's Daehanmun Gate (덕수궁 대한문)

Deoksugung Palace's Daehanmun Gate (덕수궁 대한문)

6.6Km    2025-01-13

99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-771-9951

Located near City Hall station, Daehanmun Gate is the main gate of Deoksugung Palace, one of the princiapl five palaces of Joseon dynasty. The name "Daehan" means wish for eternal prosperity of the Korean Empire. In front of the gate, the Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is held twice daily, along with the reproduction of costumes and style throughout the year.