278.7M 16286 2020-05-07
112, Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3396-5842
Hwangudan Altar, also called Hwandan Altar, refers to an altar complex for the rite of heaven. The rites were first performed in the Goryeo dynasty by King Seongjong in the first month of 983 (2nd year of his reign), but was repeatedly adopted and abolished, and eventually stopped at the start of the Joseon dynasty.
Then in 1456 (2nd year of King Sejo), the practice was temporarily standardized and the rites were performed at Hwangudan Altar again in 1457. However, rites were again abolished in 1464 (10th year of King Sejo). It wasn’t until 1897 (34th year of King Gojong) when the Joseon dynasty was renamed as the Korean Empire and King Gojong ascended to emperor, that the rite was revived.
Now, Hwangungu Shrine and three stone drums stand at the location of the former altar complex. The three stone drums symbolize the instruments used for the rites. The shrine was completed in 1899, two years after the altar was started in 1897. Today, the Hwangungu Shrine still stands within the hotel grounds of the Westin Chosun Hotel.
283.2M 88 2021-03-18
37-5, Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2267-8132
This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A Korean BBQ restaurant. The representative menu is grilled thin skirt.
284.5M 41008 2022-12-14
110, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2133-0300
Seoul Library provides access to a wide range of documents and materials about Seoul Metropolitan City. Visitors will find diverse resources related to the city including history, culture, urban planning, transportation, environmental issues, administration, reports on outbound visitors, research documents, video clips, and e-data.
286.0M 0 2024-06-27
84, Namdaemun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
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287.5M 89 2024-03-11
40, Myeongdong 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-0220
Located in front of Exit 5 of euljiro 1(il)-ga station, ILMIRI Gold Jjimdak is a restaurant specializing in jjimdak (braised chicken). Their signature dish is the cheese jjimdak (braised chicken and cheese) set menu, which is topped with plenty of mozzarella cheese. The set comes with egg rice (or scorched rice) and glass noodles. The steamed chicken, which has a sweet and not spicy flavor, comes in two varieties, boneless or bone-in, and is served with side dishes such as clear radish water kimchi and kimchi cabbage.
288.7M 30222 2021-05-11
14, Myeongdong 9ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-1112
Metro Hotel is located in the heart of Seoul situated in the middle of Myeongdong. The hotel has a title of being the first tourist hotel in Korea and boasts over 50 years of tradition.
288.6M 136 2021-03-19
4-1, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-720-2192
This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno, Seoul. The representative menu is skate, pork, and kimchi combo. A traditional Jeollanam-do food restaurant serving more than 10 side dishes.
288.7M 504 2021-08-23
14, Myeongdong 9ga-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-319-0033
It is a restaurant frequented by office workers in Myeong-dong. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is katsudon.
291.2M 38894 2021-11-30
41, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-904-1159
Seoul Christmas Festival takes place at Cheonggye Plaza, the start of Cheonggyecheon Stream. Visitors can enjoy fancy illuminations, a Christmas tree and photo zones. Various events and programs are also prepared for a heartwarming end-of-the-year experience for everybody.
292.1M 42361 2020-02-21
41, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-1522-2776
Along with books, Youngpoong Bookstore sells gifts, small electronics, stationery and much more. It also hosts various recitals, book signings, and literary programs. The Jongno branch of Youngpoong is the nation’s largest bookstore, boasting a total area of over 10,600 meters square.
The basement level of the store houses over 350,000 Korean and international books and there is also a customer service center and electronic search program where shoppers can find information on books.
On the B2 floor is the “Stylish Gift Mall,” which houses various stationery items, gifts, accessories, and brand shops like Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung Digital.There is also a CD section, healthcare section, diaries, home-décor items, luxury fountain pens, Hello Kitty section, café, eateries, and much more.