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Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

7.6Km    2021-02-24

344, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Gwanghuimun Gate is said to have been originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, at the southeast of the capital city. It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate,” as funeral processions passed through this gate when exiting to the east.

During the Imjin War (1592-1598), the fortress gate was destroyed to such a degree that it made finding the original location close to impossible. Nevertheless, reconstruction efforts were started in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong) and the gate was restored together with the gate's watchtower. Gwanghuimun Gate remained intact even when the fortress walls were demolished to build tram tracks during the Japanese occupation, but it was later damaged during the Korean War and left neglected. In 1975, restoration work was carried out to relocate Gwanghuimun Gate to a site 15 meters south of its original location since it stood in the middle of the road.

Isu Jokbal (이수족발)

Isu Jokbal (이수족발)

7.6Km    2021-03-29

42, Bangbaecheon-ro 4-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-534-0303

A place that serves Jokbal (pig’s feet) using Korean pork. The best menu at this restaurant is braised pigs' feet. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Sujeong Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (수정약국)

Sujeong Pharmacy [Tax Refund Shop] (수정약국)

7.6Km    2024-04-22

1F, 195, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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comme lete (꼼레떼)

comme lete (꼼레떼)

7.6Km    2021-09-09

26, Bangbaecheon-ro 4an-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-507-1322-8980

A dessert specialty store run by two French pâtissiers. The best menu at this restaurant is dessert. This cafe is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Queens Bucket - Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (쿠엔즈버킷 동대문)

Queens Bucket - Dongdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (쿠엔즈버킷 동대문)

7.6Km    2024-04-18

5-4, Toegye-ro 64-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Yongma Falls Park (용마폭포공원)

7.6Km    2024-02-20

250-12 Yongmasan-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

Yongma Falls Park is situated on the mid-slope of Yongmasan Mountain, established following the closure of an aggregate collection plant. The park showcases three artificial waterfalls: Cheongnyongpokpo Falls, Baengmapokpo Falls, and Yongmapokpo Falls. Each waterfall comprises two tiers, with x_heights ranging from 21m to 51.4m. The park is equipped with various amenities, including ponds, tennis courts, soccer fields, a wildflower garden, walking trails, and a barefoot walking trail.

Hwanghak-dong Flea Market (Dokkaebi Market / Manmul Market) (황학동 벼룩시장 (도깨비시장/만물시장))

Hwanghak-dong Flea Market (Dokkaebi Market / Manmul Market) (황학동 벼룩시장 (도깨비시장/만물시장))

7.7Km    2020-05-12

11-7, Majang-ro 5-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-1330

Hwanghak-dong Flea Market was named after the way how merchants travel from one place to another all over the country, as if like fleas hopping around from one spot to another, to collect rare and valuable items. This market was once a haven of antiques and collectibles, but with the formation of old-fashioned art street in 1983 in Janganpyeong, many classic art shops had moved out, leaving only used item and general goods stores. Now, visitors can find stores selling antiques, used furniture, electronics, clocks, jewelry, musical instruments, camera, and machinery – pretty much anything one can name. Hwanghak-dong Flea Market is also referred to as Dokkaebbi Market, to describe how even the most rundown items become just like new, as if like the work of a dokkaebi (Korean folk goblin).

Singane Wangko Deunggalbi - Yongdu-dong Branch (신가네왕코등갈비 용두동)

Singane Wangko Deunggalbi - Yongdu-dong Branch (신가네왕코등갈비 용두동)

7.7Km    2021-03-29

67, Cheonho-daero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-924-3042

A store where you can enjoy various types of grilled pork. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled back ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul.

Sigol Bossam (시골보쌈)

Sigol Bossam (시골보쌈)

7.7Km    2024-10-14

25 Bangbaecheon-ro 2-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3473-7358

Potato Ongsim is also a popular dish. The best menu at this restaurant is kimchi cabbage wraps with pork. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

Hoopcity Dongdaemun [Tax Refund Shop] (HOOPCITY 동대문)

Hoopcity Dongdaemun [Tax Refund Shop] (HOOPCITY 동대문)

7.7Km    2024-04-18

1F, 324, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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