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The Street in front of Cheongwadae (The Blue House) (청와대 앞길)

The Street in front of Cheongwadae (The Blue House) (청와대 앞길)

1.3Km    2020-03-21

Gungjeong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-120

The street in front of Cheongwadae (the Blue House) is open to the public and includes both Hyoja Samgeori (Hyoja three-way intersection) in Hyoja-dong and Palpan Samgeori (Palpan three-way inetersection) in Palpan-dong. When walking along Hyoja-ro Road from Gyeongbokgung Station, sights include a fountain, Mugunghwa Garden, Yeonmugwan Hall, and Daegogak & Yeongbingwan Hall.

Cheongwadae Sarangchae consists of one basement level and two above-ground levels, including Korean Culture Exhibition Hall, Planned Exhibition Hall, a gift shop, and rest area (Korean Food Promotion Hall, Café) on the first floor and Cheongwadae Hall and Haengboknuri Hall on the second floor. Daegogak Hall houses a book donated to former president, Kim Young-sam for expressing the past spirit of Sinmungo (Petitioner's drum from Korean History). Yeonmugwan Hall is a martial art and fitness center for guards. Mugunghwa Dongsan, formed after the ansa (Safe House) was demolished in 1993, includes a well, mock fortress, and rest area. Located behind Mugunghwa Dongsan is Apostolic Nunciature in Korea and Chilgung (Seven Palaces).

At the beginning of the street in front of Cheongwadae, dense trees and beautiful flower gardens decorating both sides of the road make it a nice place for taking a walk. The area from the north gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Chunchumun, to the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Geonchunmun, is Samcheongdong-gil Road. This road is home to many art galleries, including Kukje Gallery, Growrich Gallery, Gallery Hyundai, and Jin Art gallery, in the area of Hyoja-ro.

CheongKwanJang - Jongno 4(sa)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 종로4가)

CheongKwanJang - Jongno 4(sa)-ga Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 종로4가)

1.3Km    2024-04-22

Gwangnim Bldg., 195, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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GOGHI (고희)

GOGHI (고희)

1.3Km    2021-03-26

17, Jahamun-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-734-4907

A good café to have a meal as it has a brunch menu as well as drinks. This cafe is located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is americano.

Vestis - Gyeongbokgung Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (베스티스 경복궁)

1.3Km    2024-04-18

1F, 17, Jahamun-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Hangukgwan (한국관)

Hangukgwan (한국관)

1.3Km    2021-03-18

40, Seonggyungwan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-764-6953

A great restaurant for group dinners. The best menu at this restaurant is Grilled Beef Ribs. This is a Korean cuisine located in Jongno-gu, Seoul.

Tosokchon Samgyetang (토속촌삼계탕)

1.3Km    2024-03-12

5 Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-7444

Tosokchon Samgyetang is a restaurant specializing in samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) near Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is housed in several renovated traditional hanok buildings, exuding a nostalgic atmosphere. Samgyetang is a traditional Korean nutritious food made by simmering cleaned young chicken with ginseng, jujube, sweet rice batter, and various nuts. The thick broth of samgyetang, served alongside ginseng liquor, stimulates the appetite. Diced radish kimchi and cabbage kimchi are served as basic side dishes.

Lush Korea - Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 대학로점)

Lush Korea - Daehangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜러쉬코리아 대학로점)

1.3Km    2024-04-22

27, Daemyeong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Four Points by Sheraton Josun Seoul Myeong-dong (포포인츠 바이 쉐라톤 조선 서울 명동)

Four Points by Sheraton Josun Seoul Myeong-dong (포포인츠 바이 쉐라톤 조선 서울 명동)

1.3Km    2022-06-09

36 , Samil-daero 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Four Points by Sheraton Josun Seoul Myeong-dong branch is a unique hotel located in Eulji-ro, Seoul. The hotel is located near Eulji-ro and Myeong-dong making it the perfect accommodation for business and leisure guests. There is a restaurant, lounge & bar, fitness center, meeting room, and business center.

CU - Koreana Hotel Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (cu코리아나호텔점)

1.4Km    2024-06-26

135, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Daepo Jjimdak - Daehangno Branch (대포찜닭 대학로)

Daepo Jjimdak - Daehangno Branch (대포찜닭 대학로)

1.4Km    2021-03-19

18, Daehak-ro, 9-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-742-6669

This is a Korean cuisine located in Daehak-ro, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is braised chicken. A restaurant that's popular among college students.