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K-Royal Culture Festival (궁중문화축전)

K-Royal Culture Festival (궁중문화축전)

6.8Km    2025-07-29

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-1522-2295

The K-Royal Culture Festival is held at the five Royal Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine. The festival first began in 2014 and provides visitors with first-hand knowledge of these important cultural heritages through unique performances, exhibitions, experiences and programs. The festival expanded in 2021 to be hosted twice a year, in spring and in fall.

Innisfree - Noryangjin Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 노량진)

Innisfree - Noryangjin Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 노량진)

6.8Km    2024-04-22

162, Noryangjin-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

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The Oreum (디오름)

The Oreum (디오름)

6.8Km    2024-02-21

136-10 Yongdu-ro 47beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

The Oreum presents various spatial concepts on each floor, ranging from reed-themed to black or white-themed spaces. The café boasts dedicated sections for media art enthusiasts and a rooftop area ideal for photography sessions. Their standout offerings include the Truffle spänner, a delightful blend of creamy sweetness infused with truffle essence, and the Jeju matcha crumble, featuring smooth cream and savory crumbles. The aromatic americano crafted from Geisha coffee beans is also one of the patrons' favorites. 

Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)

Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)

6.8Km    2025-07-11

161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3210-1645

In the Joseon dynasty, the royal guards of the palace were gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the the main gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace as well as the main gates of the city such as Heunginjimun Gate and Sungnyemun Gate. The royal guards worked in shift duties and were in charge of opening and closing Gwanghwamun Gate. Before the royal guard system was enforced in 1469, the palace gates were protected by soldiers of the central army. The Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Gwanghwamun area reenacts the guard-changing procedure that took place during the Joseon dynasty, along with the reproduction of costumes and weapons, based on historical records.

Uniqlo - Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 광화문D타워)

Uniqlo - Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (유니클로 광화문D타워)

6.8Km    2024-04-17

17, Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Mallijihwa Main Branch (만리지화 본점)

Mallijihwa Main Branch (만리지화 본점)

6.8Km    2026-01-02

17 Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Mallijihwa, which embodies the meaning "eel that travels 10,000 ri and met fire," is an eel dining brand that modernizes the depth of Korean gastronomy. The restaurant's name was inspired by the eel's remarkable strength to swim across vast oceans to its spawning grounds—so significant that it is referred to as "malli fish" in the "Donguibogam" ("A Precious Mirror of Eastern Medicine"). Hence the name, Mallijihwa specializes in serving grilled eel, which is carefully grill with briquettes. The restaurant reinterprets eel with Korean aesthetics, offering a comfortable and elegant dining experience in a space that blends traditional architectural elements with a modern twist. The dishes served here offers an outstanding dining experience where the texture of the eel melts in one's mouth, and its flavor lingers long after. Signature dishes include grilled eel rice bowls, grilled eel, eel gujeolpan (platter of nine delicacies), and eel meal courses. The restaurant also offers seasonal lunch box made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Modern Shabu House Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch (모던샤브하우스 광화문D타워점)

Modern Shabu House Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch (모던샤브하우스 광화문D타워점)

6.8Km    2025-12-02

17 Jong-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Located in Jongno-gu, Modern Shabu House Gwanghwamun D Tower Branch offers a selection of specialty broths to enjoy unlimited beef, pork, and vegetables. The restaurant serves four cuts of pork and beef in every course. The interior is designed with natural materials like earth, stone, and wood, inspired by the fluid process of cooking ingredients like meat and vegetables in a pot. The design reflects the natural movement and flow of ingredients as they cook together. The restaurant also has a range of private rooms, making it a popular choice for families with children and for gatherings, providing a comfortable dining experience.

Bongsan Mask Dance(봉산탈춤 다 모여라~ )

6.8Km    2025-12-04

서울특별시 종로구 종로1길 45 (세종로)

Good Morning Eyewear [Tax Refund Shop] (굿모닝안경)

6.8Km    2024-04-22

61, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Mugyodong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 무교동점)

6.8Km    2024-06-26

1F, 24, Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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