Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)

5.7 Km 256694 2024-05-17

161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +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.

PAULIN - Myeongdon Branch (폴인 명동)

5.7 Km 95 2021-03-19

127, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-888-8957

Souffle pancake is a popular dessert in Korea. The representative menu is souffle pancakes. This is a cafe located in Myeong-dong, Seoul.

Cheongun Literature Library (청운문학도서관)

5.7 Km 0 2023-08-16

40 , Jahamun-ro 36-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Cheongun Literature Library is located at the foot of Inwangsan Mountain and can be reached by following the mountain's walking trail starting from Changuimun Gate along the fortress wall. This public hanok library is designed in consideration of the sloped topography and the natural scenery of Inwangsan Mountain. The library consists of two floors: an underground floor and a ground floor. While the ground floor is designed as a traditional hanok, the underground floor is made of concrete to support the hanok building and the spacious outdoor yard. By implementing the natural slope in the library's design, the underground southern entrance is exposed, allowing sunlight to enter. The underground floor features a wide collection of books while the ground floor serves as a place for reading. The natural environment surrounding the library adds to the hanok building's traditional and peaceful charms.

Hadongkwan (Main Store) (하동관(본점))

5.7 Km 0 2024-03-04

12 Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
02-776-5656

Hadongkwan has maintained its reputation as a famous gomtang (beef bone soup) restaurant in Myeongdong since 1939, renowned for its consistent flavor. It has also been recognized by the Michelin Guide. One of its distinctive features is the generous serving of various cuts of beef, including brisket, intestines, and tripe, in a single bowl of beef soup. During lunch hours, it's common to wait in line due to its popularity. Once the daily supply runs out, the restaurant closes for the day, and payment is made in advance.

Olive Young - Myeong-dong Main Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 명동본점)

5.7 Km 0 2024-04-23

53, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Myeongdong Town Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 명동 타운)

5.7 Km 0 2024-06-26

1F~2F, 53, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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PhoDUCK (포덕)

5.7 Km 65 2021-03-18

7, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-5233

This Korean cuisine is located near Myeongdong Station, Seoul. The representative menu is grilled Korean beef rib eye steak. It sells pork, duck meat, and beef.

BBANDAK BBANDAK Myeong-dong(빤닭빤닭 명동)

5.7 Km 31 2020-11-25

7 Myeongdong 10-gil Jung-gu Seoul
+82-2-778-1084

It is a place where you can enjoy a variety of toppings for Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken), which is popular in Korea. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is spicy stir-fried chicken.

James Cheese Deunggalbi Myeongdong (제임스치즈등갈비 명동)

5.7 Km 168 2024-03-11

13, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-318-0192

Situated on Myeongdong Street, James Cheese Deunggalbi specializes in deunggalbi (grilled pork galbi). The main dish here is grilled back ribs with cheese, which is characterized by the harmonious combination of Korean food and cheese. Served with bokkeum bap (fried rice) and gyeran jjim (steamed eggs) riceballs, the dish has a richer flavor with less spiciness. The best part is that customers can choose the amount of cheese and the spiciness of the dish, so they can personalize it to their liking.

Innisfree - Myeong-dong 2(i)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 명동2가점)

5.7 Km 0 2024-04-22

1F, 2F (Myeongdong 2-ga), 27, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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