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Sejong-ro Park (세종로공원)

Sejong-ro Park (세종로공원)

3.8Km    23878     2022-08-31

jiha 189, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-9598

Sejong-ro Park is located next to Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in central Seoul. Inside the park, there are wooden benches and shaded areas where people can sit and relax. Also available are water fountains, a round outdoor stage, and various sculptures. The lunch crowd from the nearby office buildings often come to the park during weekdays. On the weekends, the park is also used as a venue for outdoor weddings.

Seoul's anthem and the poem "Bulnori" by Ju Yo-han are written on a memorial stone that can be found inside the park.

Shinsegae Duty Free Shop - Myeong-dong Branch (신세계면세점 명동점)

Shinsegae Duty Free Shop - Myeong-dong Branch (신세계면세점 명동점)

3.8Km    14933     2017-06-13

77, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Opened in May 2016, the Shinsegae Duty Free Store in Myeong-dong offers culture, tourism, and shopping on the 8-12 floors of the main branch of Shinsegae Department Store. The shops sell famous international brands as well as top Korean brands for a global shopping experience. The store is located nearby popular tourist attractions N Seoul Tower and Namdaemun Traditional Market, making it easy to enjoy tourism and shopping in one location.

Shinsegae Duty Free Shop - Myeong-dong Branch Handicraft Store (신세계면세점 명동점 수공예품 매장)

Shinsegae Duty Free Shop - Myeong-dong Branch Handicraft Store (신세계면세점 명동점 수공예품 매장)

3.8Km    0     2016-10-11

77, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Korea Craft and Design Foundation Handicraft Store located within the giftshop of Shinsegae Duty Free Shop Myeong-dong Branch sells handcrafted everyday props and cultural crafts. Dedicated to the concept of "Artisans, and Artists," the store introduces young artists as well as famous handicraft masters along with their masterpieces of diverse genre in the world of Korean arts and craft.

Yanghwa Hangang Park (한강시민공원 양화지구(양화한강공원))

3.8Km    18052     2022-12-16

221, Nodeul-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3780-0581

Situated on the southern part of the Hangang River, Yanghwa Hangang Park stretches between the mouth of Yeouido Saetgang Tributary and the Gayang Bridge in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. This spacious park is lush with vegetation and offers a spectacular view of the river.

The park is located nearby a number of other attractions including Seonyudo Park, an island in the river, which has been transformed into an ecological park; Seonyu Bridge; and the World Cup Fountains, with jets shooting 202 meters in x_height.

There is a wide bike trail that runs through the park that connects this park with the other Hangang River Parks. Every May, the bike trail is flanked by lush green grass and beautiful roses, making it the ideal photo spot.

Bank of Korea Money Museum (한국은행 화폐박물관)

Bank of Korea Money Museum (한국은행 화폐박물관)

3.8Km    9409     2018-10-25

39, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Bank of Korea Money Museum introduces the history of the currency culture home and abroad through the history and documents related to the Bank of Korea. The museum is not just a cultural space, but also a great place for hands-on education. Exhibitions explain the minting process and the recognition of counterfeits as well as displaying systematic research documents on money and the state economy.

Bank of Korea Money Museum (화폐박물관)

3.8Km    0     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. 

The Westin Josun Seoul (웨스틴 조선 서울)

The Westin Josun Seoul (웨스틴 조선 서울)

3.8Km    52522     2022-06-08

106, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

The Westin Josun Seoul is situated in the heart of the business and shopping center of Seoul, where the embassies, banks, and government offices are also located. In 1999 and 2003, the Westin Josun Seoul was selected as one of the world's top 100 hotels by international financial institutional investors, boasting newly renovated state-of-the-art facilities and rooms, and great service.

The hotel has a health center including a swimming pool, spa, and gym; a business center, conference rooms in various sizes, and restaurants. The Westin Josun Seoul also manages a banquet hall service with food catered from Gangnam's COEX food courts.

The hotel provides the finest business environment, offering a cutting-edge facility holding guestrooms with desktop PCs, high-speed internet connections, TV internet, fax machines, printers, copy machines, automatic climate control, mini bars, and a 24-hour room service to accommodate to guests' every need. The VIP rooms come furnished with 'Heavenly Beds' guaranteeing the best of comfort.

SUSHI CHO (스시조)

SUSHI CHO (스시조)

3.8Km    73     2021-03-29

106, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-317-0373

This store was selected for the Michelin Guide Seoul 2021. This Japanese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is sushi.

Tongin Market (통인시장)

3.8Km    130531     2022-12-14

18, Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-722-0911

Tongin Market dates back to June 1941, as a public market set up for Japanese residents near the Hyoja-dong neighborhood when Korea was still under Japanese rule. After the Korean War, the nation experienced a swift rise in population, which led to a natural increase in consumption and demand. As a result the area’s street vendors and stores used the former Tongin Market area as their marketplace. Now, Tongin Market consists of 75 stores, most of which are restaurants and grocery stores. There are also some shops selling manufactured goods like underwear and shoes.

Rex Hotel (렉스호텔)

3.8Km    20729     2021-03-03

23, Toegye-ro 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-751-3191

Lex Hotel is a suitable accommodation for business trips. It is also great for shopping, due to its convenient location by Namdaemun Market, Seoul Station, and Myeong-dong, as well as Korea's major shopping malls like Lotte and Shinsegae Department Stores. The hotel has 110 rooms, offering a view of downtown Seoul. It is also equipped with convenient amenities and restaurants that are ready to fulfill every guest’s needs. The guestrooms feature a comfortable atmosphere with a simple interior.