Itaewon Special Tourist Zone (이태원 관광특구)

5.1Km 2023-01-17

196, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-7319

Itaewon was the first special tourist zone in Seoul, designated in 1997. It is a multicultural place where over 20,000 foreigners live and is widely recognized by international visitors.

The name Itaewon started to spread worldwide in the 1980s when Korea hosted the 1986 Seoul Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, as well as many international conferences. Since then, Itaewon has become a popular travel destination. Clothes and accessories with unique designs, and leather products in particular are famous. This is a go-to place for both shopping and entertainment. The street is crowded with shops selling clothes and bags, as well as hotels, restaurants, entertainment facilities and travel agencies. With about 2,000 shops and stores lining every street, visitors can experience a multicultural atmosphere. Also famous in the district is Antique Furniture Street where more than 100 shops selling furniture and antiques stretch from Hamilton Hotel toward Bogwang-ro.

Travelers can taste authentic cuisine and experience culture from around the globe on World Food Street where there are 40 restaurants operated by foreigners. Since the late 1990s, an increase in the number of tourists from Southeast Asia and the Middle East has transformed the streets from being US Army-oriented into culturally diverse. Various performances and events are held in the area. In particular, Itaewon Global Village Festival, held every October, is a famous festival. Tourists can pay in US dollars, Japanese yen, or another currency freely. In addition, visitors can use various languages like English, Japanese, and Chinese with the sellers.

Baeksasilgyegok Valley (백사실계곡)

5.1Km 2020-08-31

115, Buam-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2148-1114

Baeksasilgyegok Valley in Seoul is a well preserved cultural and natural site, being home to Baekseokdongcheon, Historic Site No. 462, as well as a habitat to diverse animals, including salamanders, frogs, minnows, and crayfish. The preservation value of this area is especially high as the valley is home to a large colony of salamanders, which are indicator species of the clean water and a protected wildlife species of Seoul.

The valley gets its name from the site of a villa of Yi Hangbok. The path along the area’s thick forest and natural valleys provides an excellent getaway. Since the area is a habitat to several protected species, visitors are asked to refrain from dipping their feet in the valley’s waters while exploring the scenery. The entrance to the valley is located past the Sanmotungi Café.

Taj Palace (타지펠리스)

5.1Km 2017-10-28

39, Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-790-5786, +82-2-777-5786

Named after the Taj Mahal, Taj Palace serves authentic Indian dishes prepared by an Indian chef. The restaurant owner hired the Indian chef in hopes of introducing real Indian food to Korean people. Some of the most popular dishes in the restaurant include tandoori (barbecue) dishes, Indian fried rice called "briyani," toasted bread, Indian beverages, and the “set meal."

Songbaek Sikdang (송백식당)

5.1Km 2021-03-25

15, Dangsan-ro, 38-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2632-5080

It is a stew dish made by boiling various vegetables together with Beef Brisket and soybean paste. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is codfish stew.

Ondal Tteokbokki - Dangsan 1hojeom(온달떡볶이 당산1호점)

5.1Km 2021-04-19

17, Gukhoe-daero, 37-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2676-9990

Tteokbokki is a spicy food enjoyed by Koreans. This Others restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is stir-fried rice cake.

Huiraedeung (희래등)

5.1Km 2021-03-30

123, Deungyong-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
+82-2-827-0722

It is a place where not only family gatherings but also group dining are available. This restaurant's signature menu is sweet and sour pork. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongjak-gu, Seoul.

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art (삼성미술관 리움)

5.2Km 2022-12-15

60-16, Itaewon-ro 55-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2014-6901

Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, exhibits traditional and modern art works by Korean and international artists. The museum itself is just as fascinating as the art works on display, since the museum's three buildings were designed by internationally renowned architects Mario Botta, Jean Nouvel, and Rem Koolhaas.

MUSEUM 1 houses traditional Korean art, such as calligraphy, paintings, ceramic arts, and metal craftwork, while MUSEUM 2 displays modern and contemporary art by both Korean and international artists.

Ben's Cookies Itaewon(벤스쿠키 이태원)

5.2Km 2021-01-08

203 Itaewon-ro Yongsan-gu Seoul
+82-2-556-3275

It is a store specializing in British handmade cookies directly baked every day. This restaurant's signature menu is cookies. This cafe is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

strada146 (스트라다146)

5.2Km 2021-03-25

3-8, Dangsan-ro, 38-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-70-8224-3165

It is a place where you can enjoy various types of coffee. This cafe is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is americano.

Ramada Hotel Dongdaemun (라마다호텔 동대문)

5.2Km 2021-06-15

354, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2276-3500

Ramada Hotel Dongdaemun is a business hotel located in the heart of Seoul. It is located within a short walking distance from Dongdaemun History & Culture Park with many of Dongdaemun's major shopping centers close by. The hotel offers a conference room that can accommodate up to 20 people and a business center that caters to guests who are on a business trip. Guests can also take advantage of free Wi-Fi from their room.

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