Jogyesa Temple (조계사(서울))

8.7Km 2024-10-25

55 Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

As the main temple as well as the district head temple of the Jogye order in Seoul, Jogyesa Temple is the center of Korean Buddhism. The temple was built in the late 14th century during the Goryeo period but was completely destroyed in a fire. It was rebuilt under the name of Gakwangsa Temple in 1910 with the effort of many respectful monks, namely Han Yong-un and Lee Hee-gwang. The temple was given a role as the head temple of Korea’s Buddhism and renamed to Tegosa Temple in 1936. In 1954, a purification drive took place to eliminate Japanese influence and revive traditional Buddhism, which established the present day Jogyesa Temple as a result.

Jogyesa Temple plays an important role in Korean Buddhism as the head temple of the Jogye order. Jogyesa Temple’s Dharma Hall serves as the main venue for several Buddhist events, holding rituals, lectures, ceremonies, and other events all year long. The annual lantern festival in celebration of Buddha's birthday also takes place at this temple.

Olive Young - Boramae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 보라매)

8.7Km 2024-04-18

16, Boramae-ro 5ga-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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Songhyeon Green Plaza (열린송현 녹지광장)

8.7Km 2025-06-17

Songhyeon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Songhyeon Green Plaza, located between Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jongno, is a space for culture and rest. The site was formerly used as housing for Shiksan Bank during Japanese rule. After Korea’s liberation, it served as a residence for the US Embassy and military personnel. Later in 1997, it was returned to the Korean government but remained unused for years. In 2022, the ownership was transferred to the Korean House and Land Corporation and then to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, which redeveloped it into a green plaza and opened it to the public. Upon entering the plaza, visitors are greeted by a spacious lawn adorned with flowers during the blooming season. The plaza is connected to the nearby tourist attractions through shortcuts cutting through it, including Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House), Gwanghwamun Plaza, Insa-dong, and Bukchon Hanok Village.

NOON Square (눈스퀘어)

8.7Km 2020-05-07

14, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3783-5005

NOON Square is a large shopping complex located at the center of Myeong-dong, known as a mecca of fashion and culture. It features a wide range of both domestic and international fashion brands. The highlight of NOON Square is Level 5 located on the 5th floor. Level 5 is designed with a concept of "multi-shop within multi-shop," featuring unique and original fashion goods designed by new independent designers. In addition, NOON Square is the first venue in Korea to install an outdoor escalator.

H&M - Myeongdong Branch No.1 (H&M - 명동1호점)

8.7Km 2015-12-18

14, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3783-4881

H&M, established in Sweden in 1947, is a global fashion brand with more than 2,000 stores in over 35 countries throughout the world. There are currently three H&M stores in Korea.

The H&M Myeongdong branch no.1 occupies four floors, each with a unique interior, inside Noon Square (shopping mall). It sells a wide variety of clothes and other fashion items for women, men and children. It also introduces new designs and items by over 100 designers every day.

Toxnfill Clinic - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (톡스앤필의원 명동점)

8.7Km 2024-06-27

84, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Sagyejinmi - Myeongdong Branch (사계진미 명동)

8.7Km 2021-09-03

37, Myeongdong8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-6939

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A restaurant where you can try Korean BBQ chicken. The representative menu is Spicy Stir-fried Chicken.

KINGKONG Budaejjigae Myeongdong Noon Square(킹콩부대찌개 명동눈스퀘어)

8.7Km 2020-10-30

6F, Noon, Square, , 14, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-8812

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is sausage stew. Budaejjigae (spicy sausage stew) is a soup dish made with various types of ham and Korean broth and sauces.

Thai GARDEN (타이가든)

8.7Km 2021-03-18

14, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-754-3005

This is a Asian restaurant located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A restaurant where the food is directly prepared and cooked by Thai chefs. The representative menu is pad Thai.

The Masyalla (더마샬라)

8.7Km 2021-03-24

14, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-754-8939

Located near Myeongdong, this Indian restaurant is famous among office workers. This Indian (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is chicken curry.

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