Gwanghuimun Gate (광희문)

3.7Km 2021-02-24

344, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3700-3900

Gwanghuimun Gate is said to have been originally constructed in 1396, the 5th year of King Taejo, at the southeast of the capital city. It was often referred to as Sugumun Gate (water channel gate) and was actually used as a Sigumun, literally meaning “corpse gate,” as funeral processions passed through this gate when exiting to the east.

During the Imjin War (1592-1598), the fortress gate was destroyed to such a degree that it made finding the original location close to impossible. Nevertheless, reconstruction efforts were started in 1711 (37th year of King Sukjong) and the gate was restored together with the gate's watchtower. Gwanghuimun Gate remained intact even when the fortress walls were demolished to build tram tracks during the Japanese occupation, but it was later damaged during the Korean War and left neglected. In 1975, restoration work was carried out to relocate Gwanghuimun Gate to a site 15 meters south of its original location since it stood in the middle of the road.

Hotel Sunshine Seoul (서울 선샤인호텔)

3.7Km 2021-05-25

205, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
+82-2-548-8222

Hotel Sunshine Seoul is situated in the heart of Gangnam, located only 10 minutes away from the bustling business district of Taeheran-ro, the trendy area of Apgujeong, Central City, and the Korea City Air Terminal, conveniently meeting all of its guests' business accommodation needs and cultural interests as well. The hotel is also a mere 15-minute car ride away from the shopping districts of Namdaemun, Dongdaemun, and the fashionable streets of Myeong-dong. Also nearby is the COEX Mall, housing a spectacular international exhibition hall, trade center, movie theater, and a wide variety of internationally renowned restaurants throughout the impressive building. Lotte World, one of Korea's best amusement parks, is a short distance away from COEX. Popular among foreign tourists for its great variety of amusement rides, the theme park is a great getaway for children.

Himart - Cheonggu Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (하이마트 청구점)

3.7Km 2024-04-18

210, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Metropolitan Library (서울도서관)

3.7Km 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.

Crazy Fry Mukyo(크레이지후라이 무교)

3.7Km 2020-10-30

24, Namdaemun-ro, 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-773-7979

A store selling made-to-order tteokbokki. The most famous menu is stir-fried rice cake. A spicy rice cakes specialty restaurant located near Euljiro 1(il)ga Station in Seoul.

IDEA Plastic Surgical Clinic [Tax Refund Shop] (이데아성형외과 [사후면세점])

3.7Km 2024-04-19

2F Daekwang Bldg., 176, Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

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Janganmun (장안문)

3.7Km 2021-03-19

29, Eulji-ro 3-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-755-0673

A barbecue specialty restaurant located near Euljiro 1(il)ga Station in Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled beef brisket. A Korean BBQ restaurant.

Base is Nice (베이스이즈나이스)

3.7Km 2024-02-22

20 Dohwa 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Base is Nice is a restaurant that advocates for a natural vegetable-based diet. It offers simple yet balanced dishes centered around vegetables. The rice bowl menu using vegetables and the neatly prepared soup and side dishes are both clean and delicious. The signature dish is yachae soup (chicken and vegetable soup), and in addition, they also sell dishes like ueong gui bap (burdock cultured butter fig) and oksusu bap (corn green radish rice). Recognized in the Michelin Guide Seoul 2023, it provides a healthy and tasty dining experience.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung [MMCA Deoksugung] (국립현대미술관 덕수궁)

3.7Km 2023-06-23

99, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2022-0600

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Deoksugung [MMCA Deoksugung] was originally built as an annex to the National Museum of Contemporary Art. The museum specializes in seeking out and researching modern art, exhibiting and preserving it, supporting and developing educational programs, and furthering publications and international exchanges. Located within Deoksugung Palace, the center maintains a unique traditional atmosphere. The museum planned and showcased a total of 38 unique exhibitions from 1998 to 2005. Besides the exhibitions, the center has various performances such as music and mime, as well as lectures or seminars on artists' works.

Whoo (后) SPA (후(后)스파)

3.8Km 2017-07-22

52, Hakdong-ro 21-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Whoo SPA is loved by celebrities throughout Asia. The spa uses advanced spa facilities and techniques for a powerful and peaceful healing experience. The treatments range from targeted areas to full body. Each treatment package comes with an expert spa therapist and a 1:1 spa consultation to provide the best service for each individual. Homecare samples may also be given for certain after-service treatments.

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