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Cheonggyecheon Museum (청계천박물관)

Cheonggyecheon Museum (청계천박물관)

2.7Km    2021-11-02

530, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2286-3410

Cheonggyecheon Museum officially opened in October 2005. The museum’s long, glass exterior represents the flowing waters of Cheonggyecheon Stream, which runs through the heart of Seoul. The museum has a permanent exhibition hall, special exhibition hall, educational hall, and an auditorium. The museum contains visual representations of Seoul before and after the transition of Cheonggyecheon Stream. The permanent exhibition hall was remodeled in October 2015, and now offers even more ways to view the history of Seoul as shaped by Cheonggyecheon Stream.

Samcheong-dong Street (삼청동길)

2.7Km    2025-01-22

107 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

It is said that Samcheong-dong was named from the story about the three "cheong" (Chinese character meaning clean) of the area, namely the mountain, water, and people. Another theory is that the origin of the region's name came from Samcheongjeon Hall where three tablets called "Taecheong," "Sangcheong," and "Okcheong," were set up based on Taoism. Samcheong-dong Street features a mixture of old scenes of hanok buildings with traditional beauty and modern scenes of galleries and cafés, creating a unique atmosphere. Visitors can feel the abundant cultural mood at every corner of the street through the art galleries, museums, antique shops, and quiet pathways.

The Children’s Museum of the National Folk Museum of Korea (국립민속박물관&국립민속박물관 어린이박물관)

2.7Km    2025-06-19

37 Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The Children’s Museum of the National Folk Museum of Korea, located within Gyeongbokgung Palace, showcases artifacts related to Korean traditional culture. This interactive museum allows children to experience and learn about various aspects of Korean traditional clothing, food, society, culture, and games firsthand. Especially catering to children from Asian countries, there is a service for renting items, and reservations are required for admission.

Kim's Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (김안경)

2.7Km    2024-06-27

1F, D-10, 9, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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India Art [Tax Refund Shop] (인도예술)

2.7Km    2024-06-26

1F, D-61, 9, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Taesan Total Kitchen [Tax Refund Shop] (태산종합주방)

2.7Km    2024-06-27

3F, D-35, 9, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Kim's Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (김안경)

Kim's Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (김안경)

2.7Km    2024-06-27

9, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Manjok Ohyang Jokbal City Hall (만족오향족발 시청)

2.7Km    2024-03-12

134-7, Seosomun-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-753-4755

Located close to City Hall station, Manjok Ohyang Jokbal specializes in jokbal (braised pigs' feet). The restaurant has been recognized for its quality by being included in the 2023 Michelin Guide. It is recommended to try jaengban guksu (jumbo sized buckwheat noodles) and riceballs, which are perfect for pairing with pork feet. Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Plaza, and Namdaemun Gate are nearby, so visiting them will enrich one's cultural experience. 

Boram Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (보람안경)

2.7Km    2024-06-26

25-3, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Olive Young - Donam Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 돈암점)

2.7Km    2024-06-27

39, Dongsomun-ro 22-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

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